Taiwo Awoniyi Drops To The Bench As Siasia Names Starting XI For Algeria Clash
Published: December 05, 2015
Samson Siasia has made two changes to his starting XI for the Dream Team’s clash against Algeria at the Africa U-23 Cup of Nations, starting from 1800 hours at the Stade Léopold Sédar Senghor, Dakar.Liverpool loanee Taiwo Awoniyi has failed to impress so far at the tournament in Senegal and drops to...
Algeria Coach : We Will Take Nigeria Very Seriously
Published: December 05, 2015
Ahead of the eagerly anticipated meeting against the Dream Team, Algeria Under 23s Swiss coach, Pierre-Andre Schurman, says it is useless to make calculations as qualification for the semi - final is in their hands and even a draw will suffice for the North Africans to advance.Nonetheless, the Algerians have targeted ...
Eddy Onazi Left Out Of Lazio Squad To Face Juventus
Published: December 04, 2015
Eddy Onazi, who has resumed light training with Lazio after about two weeks on the sidelines, will have to wait before he makes his return from injury.The central midfielder has been left out of the squad for the Biancocelesti’s clash against Juventus at the Stadio Olimpico, Rome on Friday night.Manager Stefano P...
Ex Algeria Hero, Abdelhafid Tasfaout : Nigeria Have A Concentration Problem
Published: December 04, 2015
Retired Algeria international Abdelhafid Tasfaout has admitted that the Nigeria Under 23s are a good side but tend to lose concentration in the second half.The former Algeria skipper has advised the Algeria Under 23 national team to do everything possible to stop the physical Nigeria side from scoring in the first half...
Hope Akpan Says Blackburn Rovers Have Improved Under New Boss
Published: December 04, 2015
Hope Akpan believes the Blackburn Rovers squad has improved offensively and defensively since Paul Lambert took over as manager in mid - November.Rovers have played two games in the Championship since then, winning once and drawing the other, while scoring four goals in the process.“The signs are there that we ar...
Seattle Sounders Hero Obafemi Martins Calls On Fans To Be Patient With Sunday Oliseh
Published: December 03, 2015
Seattle Sounders marksman Obafemi Martins has spoken about his recall to the national team after spending two years in the international wilderness until he was given a lifeline by coach Sunday Oliseh. The FC Ebedei product assisted the Super Eagles advance to the third and final round of the World Cup qualifiers, feat...
Etebo Oghenekaro On The Radar Of Portuguese, Tunisian Clubs
Published: December 03, 2015
Allnigeriasoccer.com understands that Nigeria Under 23 international Etebo Oghenekaro may end his association with Warri Wolves before the start of next season as he is on the wishlist of teams based overseas.An unnamed Portuguese team is close to finalising a deal for the Dream Team star but face a late competition fr...
Super Eagles Finish In 66th Position In Year - End Ranking
Published: December 03, 2015
Football governing body, Fifa, on Thursday published the year - end ranking of national teams.Compared to their position the previous month, Nigeria have dropped seven places, and now occupy the 66th position. In the continental ranking,  the Super Eagles are the 14th best team in Africa.Ivory Coast, Algeria, G...
Dream Team Star Chizoba Amaefule Blames Midfielders For Second - Half Collapse
Published: December 03, 2015
Dream Team VI defender Chizoba Amaefule has explained that the national team are conceding goals in the second half at the ongoing Africa U-23 Cup of Nations because they are leaving too much space for the opponents to exploit.However, the Dolphins star has refused to write off the chances of the Nigeria Under 23s qual...
Samson Siasia Frustrated By Lack Of Concentration In The Second Half
Published: December 03, 2015
Dream Team VI coach Samson Siasia has shared his thoughts and impressions on his side’s 2 - 2 draw with Egypt at the Africa U-23 Cup of Nations on Wednesday night.Once again, the Nigeria Under 23s conceded two goals in the second half for the second consecutive game in Senegal but this time they were lucky to get...
Amuneke Threatens Poor Widow To Transfer Sporting Rights Of Osinachi Ebere To His Academy, Vows To Testify In Court
Published: December 03, 2015
Allnigeriasoccer.com can exclusively report that Golden Eaglets coach, Emmanuel Amuneke, threatened to drop Osinachi Ebere from his 21 - player Fifa Under 17 World Cup roster except the striker penned a contract with his academy.This website can confirm beyond doubt that the Nigeria Under 17s manager axed Ebere from th...
Pa Osimhen Hands Over Management Of Victor Osimhen To French Agent Oliver Noah; Studying Four Offers
Published: December 03, 2015
Patrick Osimhen, the biological father of Nigeria Under 17 international Victor Osimhen, has handed over the responsibility of the management of his son to influential French agent Oliver Noah of Noga Sports Management.Patrick Osimhen has stressed that he remains the legal guardian of the Golden Eaglets sensati...
Dream Team Concede Twice Again In Second Half, Share Spoils With Egypt
Published: December 02, 2015
The Dream Team VI surrendered a two - goal lead to draw with North Africans Egypt in their second Group B fixture at the Africa U-23 Cup of Nations on Wednesday night, but their destiny remain in their own hands to qualify for the semi - finals.Nigeria dominated from the opening moments of the first half and were rewar...
Kelechi Iheanacho Sends Manchester City To League Cup Semi - Final
Published: December 01, 2015
Manchester City cruised to the semi - finals of the League Cup on Tuesday night, thrashing Hull City 4 - 1, with Nigeria international Kelechi Iheanacho among the scorers for the Citizens.The 2014 League Cup winners were only a goal ahead before the former Golden Eaglets sensation joined the fray in the 71st minute as ...
Dream Team VI Coach Says Osimhen Is Not In Senegal To Make Numbers Up
Published: December 01, 2015
Dream Team VI coach Samson Siasia has revealed that Ultimate Strikers poster boy Victor Osimhen is not in Senegal to make the numbers up and will play some part at the Africa U-23 Cup of Nations at the right time.Osimhen was handed a call - up to the Nigeria U23s for the first time in his career after helping the Golde...