Nigeria Squad Announcement : Rohr Names Seven Uncapped Players; Iwobi, Ndidi, Iheanacho, Aina All In
Published: September 21, 2020
The Nigeria Football Federation have announced a 25-player roster for the Super Eagles international friendlies against Ivory Coast and Tunisia in Austria next month, allnigeriasoccer.com reports.An analysis of the roster revealed that three goalkeepers, eight defenders, five midfielders and nine strikers have been sum...
Three Attack-minded Players Of Nigerian Descent Named In Netherlands Youth Teams Provisional Squad
Published: September 21, 2020
Three attack-minded players of Nigerian descent have been included in Netherlands youth teams provisional squads ahead of upcoming games in October, allnigeriasoccer.com reports. Bayern Munich striker Joshua Zirkzee is in the frame to make his debut for Netherlands U21s as he has been included in a 32-man prelimina...
Nantes' Simon, Racing Genk's Onuachu, Antwerp's Pius Score For Euro Clubs
Published: September 21, 2020
Allnigeriasoccer.com's catch-up on the Nigerian players who found the net for their respective clubs in matches across Europe on Sunday, September 20. We begin in the Belgium First Division A. Defender Junior Pius scored twice to salvage a 2-2 draw for Antwerp against AS Eupen at the Bosuilstadion (Deurne). With ...
New FIFA Rule : Southampton's Obafemi Can Switch Allegiance WEF 2021; Tomori, Abraham Ineligible
Published: September 19, 2020
In a meeting by video conference on Friday, September 18, the FIFA Congress voted on an amendment relaxing the conditions for dual-eligible players to switch nationality, allnigeriasoccer.com reports. According to the new rules, players are no longer cap-tied to a country on the basis of playing only one official g...
'He Is Solid And Reliable' - Bournemouth Coach Hails Ofoborh After Pocketing Batshuayi, Eze
Published: September 18, 2020
Bournemouth U21 coach Shaun Cooper has praised Flying Eagles midfielder Nnamdi Ofoborh following his competitive debut against Crystal Palace in the second round of the Carabao Cup on Tuesday.  Predominantly a central midfielder, the former Tottenham Hotspur youth-teamer caught the eye playing as a central defender i...
FIFA Rankings : Super Eagles Sit In 29th Position Despite Being Inactive For More Than Nine Months
Published: September 17, 2020
Football governing body, Fifa, on Thursday, September 17 published its latest rankings of National Teams, allnigeriasoccer.com reports. Though the Super Eagles have been inactive for more than nine months, they have climbed two spots and are now rated 29th globally while ranking third in Africa. Senegal, Tunisia, ...
'I Played At The World Cup' - Serie B Top Scorer Simy Looking Forward To Super Eagles Recall
Published: September 17, 2020
Simeon Tochukwu Nwankwo is looking forward to earning a recall to the Super Eagles following Crotone's promotion to the top-flight of Italian football. The lanky forward ended last season as the top scorer in the Serie B with 20 goals to his name in 37 appearances. He has been in the international wilderness for...
5 Goals In 2 Matches : Ex-Golden Eaglet Olusegun Reveals Goal Bonus Clause In Fremad Amager Deal
Published: September 15, 2020
Former Golden Eaglets star Olakunle Olusegun has revealed that he stands to pocket a 'huge bonus' if he scores more than fifteen goals in his debut season with Danish NordicBet LIGA side Fremad Amager. The 2002-born striker has been in sensational form since his arrival in Scandinavia, with five goals in his first t...
Ex-Flying Eagles Invitee Delighted To Complete Move To Sheffield Wednesday
Published: September 14, 2020
Former Flying Eagles invitee Korede Adedoyin is delighted to complete his move to Championship club Sheffield Wednesday following a successful trial, allnigeriasoccer.com reports. The Owls announced the capture of the talented winger shortly before their Championship opener against Cardiff City at the Cardiff City ...
Sparta Rotterdam's Emegha Targets Another Nigerian Record Held By Kanu After Missing Out On One
Published: September 14, 2020
Promising center forward Emanuel Emegha has made his competitive debut for Sparta Rotterdam,a reward for his impressive performance during the pre-season, allnigeriasoccer.com reports.   In a tactical substitution, Emegha replaced Deroy Duarte for the start of the second half as Sparta Rotterdam lost 1-0 to Ajax Amst...
'They Are Battle Wounds' - Reading Coach Provides Update On Ejaria's Injury Vs Derby County
Published: September 13, 2020
Reading coach Veljko Paunovic has provided an update on the injury suffered by Ovie Eajria in his side's 2-0 win against Derby County in the Championship on Saturday. In first half stoppage time, the overlapping Ejaria finished a delightful Reading move, bending the ball past the Rams goalkeeper after a lovely back...
Glasgow Rangers' Joe Aribo Will Not Be Named In Nigeria Squad To Face Ivory Coast, Tunisia
Published: September 11, 2020
It is all but confirmed that Glasgow Rangers midfielder Joe Aribo will not be named in the Nigeria squad for their upcoming games against Ivory Coast and Tunisia.   The former Charlton Athletic man was not pictured training with Rangers first team on Thursday ahead of the visit of Dundee United, fueling speculation a...
Younger Brother Of Super Eagles Striker Wins Major League Soccer Player Of The Month
Published: September 11, 2020
Daryl Dike, the younger brother of out-of-favour Super Eagles striker Bright Dike, has been voted Major League Soccer's Player of the Month for August 2020, informs the official website of MLS. Last month, Daryl, who was selected number 5 overall in 2020 SuperDraft, recorded three goals and two assists in three matc...
Financial Details Of Etebo's Move To Galatasaray : Player's Wages, Loan Fee, Purchase Option Revealed
Published: September 09, 2020
Turkish Super Lig side Galatasaray have informed the Public Disclosure Platform that they have reached an agreement with Stoke City for the loan transfer of Oghenekaro Etebo until the end of the 2020-2021 season.  The Nigeria international was unveiled as a new player of Galatasaray on Wednesday evening following a s...
Ex-Chelsea Star Aina Excluded From Torino Training Camp Amid Links With Fulham
Published: September 09, 2020
Former Chelsea star Ola Aina has been excluded from Torino's training camp amid speculation linking the defender with an imminent return to the English Premier League, a year after he was signed on a permanent basis by the Maroons, allnigeriasoccer.com reports. Torino manager Marco Giampaolo has chosen thirty-one pl...