Fifa Makes Public North Korea U20 World Cup Squad
Published: May 21, 2015
Fifa has published on its website North Korea’s squad for the upcoming Fifa Under 20 World Cup which begins in New Zealand in nine days time.An analysis of the roster has shown that 3 goalkeepers, 6 defenders, 6 midfielders and 6 strikers will fly out to New Zealand from the team’s training camp. Th...
Austin Ejide Concedes Six Goals As Hapoel Beer Sheva Lose State Cup Final To Maccabi Tel Aviv
Published: May 20, 2015
Austin Ejide was in between the pipes on Wednesday as Hapoel Beer Sheva failed to win their first State Cup in 18 years, losing the final to Israeli champions Maccabi Tel Aviv. For the first time since he arrived Israel from SC Bastia, the Super Eagles goalkeeper conceded six goals in a match. Swedish striker netted fo...
Eniola Aluko Pleased To Meet Prince William Before England Leave For Canada
Published: May 20, 2015
Chelsea star Eniola Aluko was pleased that HRH The Duke of Cambridge, Prince William, who doubles as the FA President, visited the England squad at St. George’s Park on Wednesday.The second in line to succeed Queen Elizabeth II was at St. George’s Park to motivate The Lionesses and inspect facilities before...
Nigeria Defender, Ohale Osinachi : We Do Not Fear Any Team
Published: May 20, 2015
Nigeria international Ohale Osinachi , 23,  is not lacking confidence ahead of the FIFA Women’s World Cup.The former United States  - based defender has opined that the Falconets performance at the last Ffa Under 20s will motivate the Falcons to do well when they return to the country. “We respect...
Obafemi Martins Doubtful To Face Sporting Kansas
Published: May 20, 2015
Seattle Sounders striker Obafemi Martins is doubtful for this weekend’s clash against Sporting Kansas, having failed to recover from a tibial contusion. The former Nigeria international missed  Seattle’s 2-0 victory over the Vancouver Whitecaps on Saturday on account of the same ailment and did not tak...
Hoffenheim Defender Kelvin Akpoguma Could Face Nigeria At Fifa U20s
Published: May 19, 2015
Germany Under 20s manager, Frank Wormuth, has named Hoffenheim center - back Kevin Akpoguma in his roster for the upcoming Fifa Under 20 World Cup. The Nigeria target is among the seven defenders that made the squad list along with teammate Grischa Prömel.With seven caps for the Germany U20s, Kevin Akpoguma is the...
Flying Eagles Thrash Freiburg U23s 4 - 1
Published: May 19, 2015
In their last tune - up game before departing Nuremberg for New Zealand, the Flying Eagles were in their element, thrashing the Under 23 team of Freiburg 4 - 1 on Tuesday afternoon.Courtesy of Alhassan Ibrahim, the Manu Garba led side were one goal up at the end of the first stanza, with the new Westerlo signing scorin...
Exclusive : Granada Striker Isaac Success To Fly Singapore Airlines To New Zealand
Published: May 19, 2015
Contrary to malicious reports published by a section of the media, who have refused to verify information before going on air, allnigeriasoccer.com can confirm authoritatively that Granada striker Isaac Success will represent the Nigeria Under 20s in New Zealand. Indeed, barring any last minute change to the projected ...
Women League Begins 2015 World Cup Break
Published: May 19, 2015
The Board of the Nigeria Women Football League (NWFL) has announced the commencement of a World Cup break for all its League clubs with effect from 20th May, 2015. In a release in Abuja, the Secretary of the League Board Isaac Ajisafe said “In consideration of Nigeria’s participation in the 2015 FIFA Women ...
Chuba Akpom : Thierry Henry Is My Idol
Published: May 18, 2015
Arsenal striker Chuba Akpom has confessed that he idolizes retired footballer Thierry Henry, who was a cult hero at The Gunners, before his switch to Barcelona.The England youth international goes by the nickname Titi in reference to the retired France international, and he has admitted that he’s always proud to ...
William Troost-Ekong Thanks Dordrecht For Giving Him The Opportunity
Published: May 18, 2015
William Troost-Ekong bid farewell to FC Dordrecht and their supporters with his head held high after starring in the club’s 2 - 1 win against Ajax Amsterdam on Sunday in the final game of the season.The former Holland youth international, who has since pledged his future to the Super Eagles, lasted the full dista...
Nosa Igiebor Wins Third Trophy In Israel
Published: May 18, 2015
Super Eagles midfielder Nosa Igiebor has won the Israeli Premier League title with Maccabi Tel Aviv with two rounds to spare.In the 34th round of matches in the Championship, The Yellows defeated Ironi Kiryat Shmona 2 - 1 to win their third successive title. Igiebor will become a double champion with Maccabi Tel Aviv i...
Esperance Striker Emem Eduok Delighted With Brace Against Hearts of Oak
Published: May 17, 2015
Having failed to qualify for the group phase of the CAF Champions League, Esperance have set their sights on winning the Confederation Cup, according to Emem Eduok. The former Flying Eagles striker netted either side of the half as The Blood and Gold thrashed Hearts of Oak 4 - 0 on Sunday, leaving the Ghanaian opponent...
Lukman Haruna Resumes Full Training With Hoverla
Published: May 17, 2015
Lukman Haruna has not kicked a ball for Hoverla in an official match since picking up an injury five weeks ago against Illichivets. However, the Nigeria international will be available for selection in the final two games of the season, having resumed training with Illichivets, writes Football 1. The central midfielder...
CSKA Moscow Striker Ahmed Musa Ends 874- Minute Goal Drought
Published: May 17, 2015
Ahmed Musa and his CSKA Moscow are still battling to secure a place in next season’s UEFA Champions League despite their 4 - 0 humiliation of city rivals Spartak Moscow in the Premier League on Sunday. The fact is that Kuban Krasnodar will be one of Russia’s representatives in the showpiece event if they wi...