Obafemi Martins Refuses To Set Himself Goal Target; Gets No 17 Shirt At Shanghai Shenhua
Published: February 27, 2016
Ex-Seattle Sounders star Obafemi Martins will sport the number 17 shirt at Shanghai Greenland Shenhua, the Chinese Super League outfit announced during his presentation to the media and fans on Friday.The jersey was last worn by Australia star Tim Cahill, who recently departed the club to sign for Hangzhou Greentown.Ob...
CBF Confirms Dream Team Will Face Brazil On March 24; Fatai Amao To Coach U23s
Published: February 27, 2016
The Confederacao Brasileira de Futebol (CBF) has confirmed that the Brazil U23s will take on Nigeria in a high-profile friendly at Cariacica, Vitoria, Espirito Santo on Thursday, March 24.The Dream Team VI technical crew are taking the game against the South Americans as an important step in their preparations for the ...
NFF Appoint Samson Siasia Caretaker Manager Of Super Eagles
Published: February 26, 2016
The Nigeria Football Federation has appointed Samson Siasia as caretaker manager of the national team following the resignation of Sunday Oliseh.The former Nantes striker will be assisted by Salisu Yusuf and ex-Barcelona star Emmanuel Amuneke, with Alloy Agu to serve as a goalkeeper coach.Siasia left his role as Super ...
Emenike Pays Tribute To Ex-Super Eagles Coach Oliseh
Published: February 26, 2016
West Ham striker Emmanuel Emenike has paid tribute to Sunday Oliseh in the wake of his resignation as Super Eagles head coach on Friday morning.The Fenerbahce loanee quit the Super Eagles in acrimonious circumstances last October after reports surfaced in the local media that he won’t be handed a call-up for the ...
Siasia Invites Arsenal Striker Iwobi, Barcelona Fullback Ekpolo & Ex-Torino Starlet Uyi, 27 Others For Brazil Friendly
Published: February 26, 2016
Dream Team VI coach Samson Siasia has announced a 30-player roster for the upcoming friendly against Brazil next month, with 21 foreign-based professionals making the squad list.Headlining the list of invitees are Arsenal striker Alex Iwobi, Barcelona fullback Godswill Ekpolo, CD Feirense pair Etebo Oghenekaro and Dele...
Nigeria Football Federation Reacts To Resignation Of Unwanted Oliseh
Published: February 26, 2016
The Nigeria Football Federation, through its spokesperson Ademola Olajire, has reacted to the sudden resignation of Super Eagles coach Sunday Oliseh.It is common knowledge that the relationship between the ex-Nigeria skipper and his employers are far from cordial, and Olajire confirmed as much , saying he was unwanted ...
Brown Ideye Disappointed To Crash Out Of Europa League
Published: February 26, 2016
Brown Ideye could not hide his disappointment after Olympiakos failed to advance to the UEFA Europa League Round of 16, losing 2-1 to Anderlecht in extra-time on Thursday night at the Karaiskakis Stadium.Frank Acheampong scored both periods of extra-time to condemn the Greek champions to defeat after they leveled the t...
Sunday Oliseh Steps Down As Nigeria Coach
Published: February 26, 2016
Former Ajax Amsterdam and Juventus midfielder Sunday Oliseh has stepped down as coach of the Super Eagles a month before the national team square off against Egypt, citing breach of contract by the Nigeria Football Federation.There was a mention of his backroom staff and players in his statement, with the former Super ...
Europa League Wrap : Onuachu&Hassan Bitten By Man Utd; Fatai On Target; Onomah Subbed On; Akanji Benched;Onazi Missing
Published: February 25, 2016
Allnigeriasoccer.com reviews the performances of players of Nigerian descent in the Europa League on Thursday night.At Old Trafford, FC Midtjylland were brought crashing back down to earth, losing 5-1 to Manchester United .Rilwan Hassan was in action for 67 minutes and was replaced with the scores level on aggregate, w...
Exclusive : Odion Ighalo Yet To Decide On Olympic Games Appearance, Mikel Says No
Published: February 24, 2016
Allnigeriasoccer.com understands that Nigeria U23s Head Coach, Samson Siasia, has not contacted Watford sensation Odion Ighalo over the possibility of taking him as one of the three over-aged players to the 2016 Olympic Games.Ighalo, 26, skippered the Samson Siasia - led U20s which lost in the second round of the 2009 ...
Flying Eagles Coach Amuneke To Appear In Court March 10 Over Sale Of Nwakali To Manchester City
Published: February 24, 2016
Newly-appointed Flying Eagles coach Emmanuel Amuneke on Wednesday, February 24 received a summons to appear in court next month and answer to charges over the transfer of Chidiebere Nwakali to Manchester City in 2014.Amuneke and Monday Godwin, the President of Emmanuel Amunike Soccer Academy, failed to turn up for a co...
Exclusive: Federal Government Finally Rewards Golden Eaglets Class Of 1985, 2015; Players Get Credit Transaction Alerts
Published: February 24, 2016
Majority of the Golden Eaglets class of 1985 that won the inaugural Fifa Under 16 World Cup are all smiles after the Federal Government kept to its promise of paying the players their cash rewards.The recent Nigeria U17s that won the World Cup for a fifth time in Chile late last year were not left out, with some of the...
UEFA Youth League Wrap: Aina &Tomori Star For Chelsea; Ogochukwu Frank Benched; Adarabioyo Fails To Save Man City
Published: February 24, 2016
Catch up on the performance of youngsters of Nigerian descent in the UEFA Youth League on Tuesday, February23.We start off at the Mini Estadi (Barcelona), venue of the meeting between Barcelona and Danish side Midtjylland. Despite opening scoring in the 34th minute, the Danish side lost 3-1 after conceding all the goal...
NFF Rules IFO Etebo Oghenekaro Over Contract Dispute; Owed =N=6.3 Million By Warri Wolves
Published: February 23, 2016
Allnigeriasoccer.com understands the Nigeria Football Federation has ruled in favour of Nigeria U23 international Etebo Oghenekaro over his contract dispute with Warri Wolves.The Seasiders had claimed that the contract binding them with the Dream Team star ought to have expired in December 2016 but the player insisted ...
Bartholomew Ogbeche Ruled Out For Rest Of The Season With Shoulder Injury
Published: February 23, 2016
Bartholomew Ogbeche has been ruled out of action for the remainder of this season after picking up a shoulder injury last weekend in a league game against FC Utrecht.The official website of Willem II has reported that the Nigeria international has torn off a band in his shoulder called the AC Joint  and will need ...