Crocked Mainz Defender Balogun Being Considered For Reverse Fixture Against Egypt
Published: March 21, 2016
Mainz 05 stopper Leon Balogun could return to action for the Super Eagles when they face Egypt in Alexandria .It is all but confirmed that the central defender will sit out Friday’s clash against the North Africans after he sustained a muscular injury days leading up to the game against Werder Bremen in the Bunde...
Aaron Samuel, Odion Ighalo,Godfrey Oboabona Hit Super Eagles Camp
Published: March 21, 2016
Nine invited players have arrived at the Bolton White Apartment camp of the Super Eagles, the Nigeria Football Federation has announced via official sources.Portuguese-based stopper Abdullahi Shehu was still being expected in camp as at 1400 hours on Monday, contrary to the earlier reports that emanated from the Federa...
Wolves Glovesman Carl Ikeme Heads To Nigeria On International Duty
Published: March 21, 2016
Wolverhampton Wanderers netminder Carl Ikeme has flown out of the United Kingdom to join the Nigerian squad ahead of the African Cup of Nations qualifying fixtures against Egypt.The Sutton Coldfield-born player revealed via Instagram two hours ago that he is about boarding a flight to Africa.“Ready to go... â���...
Okocha Reveals Arsenal Starlet Iwobi Has Chosen Nigeria Over England
Published: March 21, 2016
Former Nigeria international Emmanuel Okocha has revealed that his nephew, Arsenal’s man of the moment Alex Iwobi, will not turn his back on Nigeria, amid reports in the British press that he has been approached by the FA to represent England in competitive games.The 19-year-old Iwobi has 11 caps in total for the...
Victor Ikpeba Calls For Peace Ahead Egypt Clash
Published: March 21, 2016
Retired Nigeria international Victor Ikpeba has called on stakeholders to put their differences aside and support the national team beat Egypt in the African Cup of Nations qualifiers.Days leading up to the clash against the North Africans, ex-Super Eagles manager Sunday Oliseh and the Nigeria Football Federation had t...
CSKA Moscow Striker Aaron Samuel Begins Training With Super Eagles On Monday
Published: March 21, 2016
Allnigeriasoccer.com has been informed CSKA Moscow striker Aaron Samuel is expected to begin training with the national team on Monday, ahead of the forthcoming games against Egypt.There was a last minute change to the 21-year-old’s itinerary, having departed Moscow on Sunday, and he is now expected to hit the Su...
Chelsea Midfielder Mikel, Shehu, 4 Others Arrive Nigeria Camp Ahead Showdown Against Egypt
Published: March 21, 2016
Four foreign-based professionals have showed up at the Bolton White Apartments camp of the Super Eagles, the Nigeria Football Federation has announced via official sources.As at 0800 hours on Monday, March 21, Chelsea star Obi Mikel, Arsenal rising star Alex Iwobi, Uniao da Madeira stopper Abdullahi Shehu and Nigeria U...
Nigerian Exports: Shehu, Echiejile,Esiti Go The Distance; Strikers Fire Blanks In Norway; Onazi, Obi Benched
Published: March 21, 2016
Allnigeriasoccer.com reviews the performances of players of Nigerian descent in the European Leagues on Sunday.In the Serie A, Eddy Onazi was an unused substitute as Lazio were held to a 1-1 draw by AC Milan at the San Siro. The midfielder has played only once in the last seven top-flight games contested by the capital...
Arsenal Starlet Iwobi Joins Nigeria Camp;Aminu, Okechukwu Expected Tonight
Published: March 20, 2016
Arsenal attacking midfielder Alex Iwobi arrived the Super Eagles camp in Abuja from his base in London on Sunday, ahead of the national team’s African Cup of Nations qualifiers against Egypt .Dream Team VI striker Umar Aminu of Osmanlıspor and Azubuike Okechukwu(Yeni Malatyaspor) are expected to join the squad...
Chelsea Star Mikel Departs London To Link Up With Nigeria Squad
Published: March 20, 2016
Alllnigeriasoccer.com understands that Chelsea star John Obi Mikel will depart London, England on Sunday night aboard a British Airways flight to Abuja to link up with his international teammates ahead of the two crackers against Egypt.All things being equal, the defensive midfielder will arrive in Abuja on Monday morn...
CSKA Moscow Striker Ahmed Musa Targets More Goals
Published: March 20, 2016
Ahmed Musa has expressed his happiness after notching a brace in the Russian Premier League clash against Kuban on Saturday evening but admitted that the pitch was not in a good condition.On 21 minutes, the Super Eagles skipper opened scoring before he made sure the three points were safe in the bag with his second of ...
Team News : Kelechi Iheanacho Starts On Bench Against Manchester United
Published: March 20, 2016
Kelechi Iheanacho could make his 21st appearance in the Premier League this season when Manchester City meet their bitter rivals Manchester United at City of Manchester Stadium on Sunday evening.The Taye Academy product has been named on the bench alongside Ivory Coast forward Wilfried Bony.Iheanacho has been given a r...
African Nations Championship Star Chikatara, Oboroakpo Dropped For Egypt Clash
Published: March 20, 2016
The Super Eagles coaching staff led by Samson Siasia has retained six home-based players ahead of the eagerly anticipated African Cup of Nations qualifiers against Egypt next Friday.Austin Oboroakpo and Chisom Chikatara are no more in contention to fight for shirts ahead of the game against the North Africans as the Ab...
Former Golden Eaglets Star Umar Ahmed Turning Heads In Sweden
Published: March 20, 2016
Former Nigeria U17 international Umar Ahmed has started showcasing his skills in Sweden, with a hat-trick for KSF Prespa Birlik in their 5-3 win over Brondby in a pre-season friendly held on Saturday.With four weeks before the start of the Swedish Division 1 Södra, Ahmed has remained modest and thinks it is best n...
Odemwingie Celebrates Debut Goal With Message To Bristol City Fans
Published: March 20, 2016
Peter Odemwingie took to social media to celebrate his goal for Bristol City their 6-0 rout of Derik Osede’s Bolton Wanderers at Ashton Gate in the Championship on Saturday.On his home debut, the Nigeria international scored his team’s third goal seven minutes of intermission, cutting on to his left foot be...