Five Takeaways From Golden Eaglets Win Over Hungary In FIFA U-17 World Cup Group B Game
Published: October 26, 2019
Nigeria twice came from behind to outclass Hungary and won 4-2 in their first Group B game of the 2019 FIFA U-17 World Cup in Brazil on Saturday evening.Allnigeriasoccer.com's Izuchukwu Okosi presents the five talking points from the game.1. Hungary Frustrated The Eaglets With Defensive Solidity Despite eventually l...
Nigeria U17 Player Ratings Vs Hungary : Tijani Leads By Example; Jinadu Composed; Amoo Provides The X-Factor
Published: October 26, 2019
Nigeria twice came from behind to beat Hungary 4-2 in Goiânia to kickstart their 2019 World Cup tournament in Brazil.Allnigeriasoccer.com presents the players scorecards from the goal-laden affair :The Starters GoalkeeperDaniel Jinadu: Was composed and thoroughly exposed by his defenders for the two goals he let in, o...
Brazil 2019 Nigeria 4 Hungary 2 : Tijani Scores Brilliant Free-kick; Ibrahim, Adenyi Net Late Goals
Published: October 26, 2019
Nigeria's Golden Eaglets began their quest for a sixth FIFA U-17 World Cup title with a 4-2 win over Hungaryon Saturday evening.The Hungarians scored the game's opener in the six-goal thriller as early the third minute through Gyorgy Komaromi who profited from a cross on the right side of the Nigerian defence.Wisdom Ub...
On The March For Sixth U-17 Crown: How Golden Eaglets Have Fared At Previous World Cups
Published: October 26, 2019
Nigeria's Golden Eaglets will on Saturday 9pm Nigerian time begin their campaign at the 2019 FIFA U-17 World Cup with a match against Hungary.Izuchukwu Okosi recalls the past editions of the cadet tournament and how the Nigerian boys performed.1985 (China)The Golden Eaglets won the inaugural edition of the tournament i...
Nigeria U17 Star Reveals Hungary's Best Player Ahead Of World Cup Opener
Published: October 26, 2019
Golden Eaglets striker Divine Nwachukwu has warned his teammates that Racing Genk striker András Németh is the best player in the Hungarian team ahead of both countries World Cup opener at the Estádio Olímpico, Goiânia on Saturday evening. The South African-born Nemeth is capable of playing several offensive p...
Nigeria U17 Coach Pre-Hungary : Every Word On Style Of Play, Emulating 2015 Team, Pressure To Win
Published: October 26, 2019
Nigeria U17 coach Manu Garba and Riverline FC striker Divine Nwachukwu attended the mandatory pre-match press conference on Friday afternoon ahead of their World Cup opener against Hungary at the Estádio Olímpico, Goiânia.  Here's what Manu Garba told the media present : How the Golden Eaglets will play in Bra...
'He Reminds Me Of Sunday Oliseh' - Some Fans Hail Mikel After Starring Against Arsenal
Published: October 25, 2019
Vitória de Guimaraes made life difficult for Arsenal in their Europa League clash on Thursday night but the Premier League side managed to beat the Portuguese club 3-2.The visitors were 2-1 up at the break with Marcus Edwards and Bruno Duarte scoring in the 9th and 27th minute respectively while exciting Brazilian Gab...
GK Stephen Urges Golden Eaglets Teammates To Play As A Team Ahead Of World Cup Opener
Published: October 25, 2019
One of the hot topics for discussion in the days leading up to Nigeria's World Cup opener against Hungary is the starting goalkeeper for the Golden Eaglets. Defence was Nigeria's Achilles' heel during the zonal qualifiers held in Niger last year and things went from bad to worse at the U17 Africa Cup of Nations whe...
Kelechi Nwakali Training With Dream Team VII Ahead Of U23 AFCON
Published: October 24, 2019
Former Arsenal starlet Kelechi Nwakali is training with the Dream Team VII ahead of the 2019 U23 Africa Cup of Nations. The Nigeria Football Federation has confirmed that the SD Huesa midfielder was among the players that took part in Thursday's morning training session at the National Stadium training pitch, super...
Latest FIFA World Rankings : Super Eagles Drop One Spot To 35th
Published: October 24, 2019
Nigeria's Super Eagles are now the 35th ranked national team in the  world after the latest FIFA Coca Cola world ranking  released on Thursday, allnigeriasoccer.com reports.The three-time African champions were last month rated the 34th best team in the world following their international friendly against Ukraine whi...
The Six Nigeria U17 Stars To Be Watched By Turkish Scouts In World Cup Opener Vs Hungary
Published: October 24, 2019
Allnigeriasoccer.com understands that scouts working for several Turkish clubs will be in attendance at the Estádio Olímpico, Goiânia when the Golden Eaglets face Hungary in their U17 World Cup opener on Saturday, October 26. Yasin Demir has been assigned by private scouting company based in Turkey, TrScouts Footba...
Etebo Injury: Bad News For Stoke, Good News For Nigeria As Midfielder's Expected Return Date Revealed
Published: October 24, 2019
Allnigeriasoccer.com can exclusively report that Stoke City's Oghenekaro Etebo remains available for selection when the Super Eagles face Benin and Lesotho in the 2021 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers next month. The number 8 had to be substituted in the 21st minute as Stoke City suffered a 1-0 loss to Sheffield Wed...
'What Dreams Are Made Of' - Nigerians Praise Genk's Odey After Scoring Vs Liverpool
Published: October 23, 2019
Stephen Odey on Wednesday evening opened his UEFA Champions League goal account with a brilliant finish, albeit in Genk's 4-1 loss to defending champions Liverpool.  The former MFM striker replaced Nigerian national-teamer Paul Onuachu with less than ten minutes left on the clock at the Luminus Arena but was on hand t...
UCL Wrap : Odey Strikes Vs Liverpool; Olayinka Nets OG Vs Barca; Chelsea's Tomori Stars; Onuachu Caged
Published: October 23, 2019
Allnigeriasoccer.com's round-up of the Nigeria-eligible players who were on parade for their respective clubs on matchday three in the UEFA Champions League on Wednesday, October 23.In the early kickoff, Fikayo Tomori helped goalkeeper Kepa post a shutout as Chelsea registered their second straight win on the road, bea...
West Ham Goalkeeping Coach Tips Jinadu To Start For Nigeria Against Hungary U17
Published: October 23, 2019
West Ham's first-team goalkeeping coach Xavi Valero is backing Daniel Jinadu to be in goal for Nigeria when they begin group play at the FIFA U17 World Cup against Hungary on Saturday, October 26. Jinadu is battling Bournemouth's Joseph Oluwabusola and Football College Abuja's Sunday Stephen for a starting spot and as...