NFF Approach Toronto FC Prodigy To Switch Allegiance From USA To Nigeria
Published: March 30, 2019
The Nigeria Football Federation have set the ball rolling in their quest to convince Toronto FC prodigy Ayo Akinola to commit his international future to Nigeria ahead of the United States and Canada. Barring an injury, Akinola is certain to be included on the United States roster for this summer's FIFA U20 World C...
Chelsea Whizkid Likened To Eden Hazard Training With Nigeria U17s Ahead Of AFCON
Published: March 30, 2019
Allnigeriasoccer.com has been informed that Golden Eaglets coach Manu Garba is running the rule over a couple of dual-eligible youngsters with a view to naming them on the roster for the upcoming Africa U17 Cup of Nations in Tanzania. Chelsea youth team starlet Adrian Akande and Go Ahead Eagles striker Lateef Omidij...
5 Goals in 5 Matches: Nigeria's World Cup Hope Lies on Barcelona Star
Published: March 30, 2019
In three months time, the 2019  Women's World Cup will commence in France and Nigeria will carry Africa's hopes of reaching the semi-final stage of the competition for the first time.The Super Falcons of Nigeria haven't gone past the quarter-final stage since 1999 but they will be hoping to improve their performance d...
Dream Team VII Assistant Coach Touts Odey, Onuwa, Olatunbosun For Super Eagles
Published: March 29, 2019
Chief coach of MFM FC Fidelis Ilechukwu believes former stars Stephen Odey, Chukwuka Onuwa and Sikiru Olatunbosun who have gone on to sign for FC Zürich (Switzerland); Enyimba and Plateau United (both in Nigeria) respectively deserve places in the Super Eagles. Ilechukwu who is one of the assistant coaches of the U...
Kelechi Talks Tough Ahead Of Nigeria U23s Clash With Sudan
Published: March 29, 2019
One-cap Nigeria U23 international, Kelechi John has said Nigeria stands a better chance ahead of their Sudanese counterparts as both teams strive to undo themselves to qualify for the Under-23 Africa Cup of Nations which will serve as the qualifying tournament for next year's Olympic Games in Tokyo, Japan. Kelechi who...
Bordeaux Coach Gives Update On Condition Of Kalu Who Pulled Out Of Super Eagles Squad
Published: March 29, 2019
Samuel Kalu has been ruled out of Bordeaux's trip to Amiens SC on Sunday, according to manager Paulo Sousa. The Bordeaux number ten pulled out of the Nigeria squad for their games in March against Seychelles and Egypt citing injury and suggestions that he was faking an injury ended at today's press conference when Sou...
Nigeria U23 Star Osimhen Silences His Critics: A Lot Of People Wrote Me Off Last Season
Published: March 29, 2019
Victor Osimhen came in for criticism over his struggles at German Bundesliga club Wolfsburg last term but it's now clear that he has finally gotten his mojo back following his outstanding displays for club and country. The Ultimate Strikers Academy product was vital for the Dream Team VII on Monday as they hammered ...
Dennerby Identifies Two Strengths, Three Weaknesses Of Super Falcons Heading Into The World Cup
Published: March 29, 2019
Super Falcons manager Thomas Dennerby has identified three flaws in the team heading into this summer's Fifa Women's World Cup in France after admitting that he does not like the fact that the players find it difficult to create scoring chances, defend set-pieces and there are concerns about their build-up play. As...
Wolfsburg's Uduokhai Refuses To Rule Out Playing For Super Eagles After U21 EURO
Published: March 29, 2019
Felix Uduokhai has refused to rule out committing his international future to Nigeria in the near future but is focused on this summer's European U21 Championship in Italy and San Marino. There had been talk that the Wolfsburg defender was in contention to be included in the Super Eagles squad for the 2019 Africa Cu...
Why Tottenham Starlet Who Chose Nigeria Over England should Be Handed Flying Eagles Invitation
Published: March 28, 2019
Tottenham Hotspur goalkeeper Joshua Oluwayemi revealed his readiness to dump England for Nigeria, if approached by the African side ahead of the upcoming U20 World Cup.The 18-year-old goalkeeper, who is highly rated among Tottenham supporters, has opened the gate for Flying Eagles head coach Paul Aigbogun to add more q...
Onuachu On Nigeria's Fastest Ever Goal : Many People Think I Score Only Headers
Published: March 28, 2019
FC Midtjylland's Paul Onuachu was delighted to score Nigeria's fastest goal in history in a 1-0 win against Egypt in an international friendly staged at the Stephen Keshi Stadium on Tuesday evening. The FC Ebedei product opened the scoring when he rifled home a screamer from the edge of the box, off an assist fr...
Dream Team GK Oremade On Sudan in June; Eyes Revenge Against Mali U23s
Published: March 28, 2019
Flying Eagles goalkeeper Olawale Oremade is optimistic that the national U-23 Eagles, Dream Team VII will get past Sudan in the next round of qualifiers to the 2019 CAF U-23 AFCON in Egypt.Oremade however has another wish when as expected the Eagles scale past the Sudanese hurdle - meeting Mali at the U-23 AFCON in Nov...
Two Siblings On The Books of Chelsea Center Of Three-Way Battle Between Nigeria, Poland, England
Published: March 28, 2019
Ashley Akpan and Ashanti Akpan are at the center of a three-way battle between the Nigeria Football Federation, English Football Association and Polish Football Association over their international future. As it stands, the Polish Football Association are ahead of their Nigerian and English counterparts in the race ...
Chelsea Starlet Who Could Spark Intense War Between England & Nigeria Over International Future
Published: March 28, 2019
England and Nigeria often compete with themselves over players who are eligible to feature for either countries.Nigeria successfully snatched Victor Moses, Shola Ameobi , Alex Iwobi, Semi Ajayi and Ola Aina  from England's watch.At the other hand, the European giants were able to prevent Dele Alli and Ross Barkley fro...
Top Four Foreign-Based Nigerian Strikers To Watch Out For This Weekend
Published: March 28, 2019
After a thrilling international week which saw Nigeria record three victories from four games much thanks to the effervescence of their strikers, the national team players who had executed the business will now head back to their respective clubs as club football is set to return.In this piece, we will look at four of ...