U17 AFCON : All Eyes On Record-chasing Chelsea Youngster
Published: April 18, 2019
The Golden Eaglets of Nigeria started their U17 AFCON campaign on with a last-ditch victory in a nine-goal thriller against Tanzania last Sunday.Prior to the interesting game, all eyes were on Chelsea youngster Adrian Akande not just because of his potential but because of the record he was about to create with the Gol...
U17 AFCON : Golden Eaglets Coach & MOTM Tijani React To Win Against Angola
Published: April 17, 2019
Nigeria are on the brink of sealing a place in the semifinals of the ongoing Africa Cup of Nations courtesy of their 1-0 win against Angola on Wednesday afternoon. A lone goal from Olakunle Olusegun after 20 minutes was enough for the Golden Eaglets to secure all three points. In his post-match interview, Nigeri...
Photo : Golden Eaglets Captain Tijani Scoops CAF's Man Of The Match Award
Published: April 17, 2019
The Confederation of African Football has named Samson Tijani as the Man of the Match in Wednesday afternoon's encounter between the Golden Eaglets and Angola at the National Stadium in Dar Es Salaam. Five-time world champions, Nigeria are on the brink of qualifying for the semifinal of the U17 Africa Cup of Nations...
Rohr Offers An Explanation Why Super Eagles Star Kalu Suffered An Injury Relapse
Published: April 17, 2019
Samuel Kalu has appeared in only two league matches for Bordeaux in the last two months and is struggling to be in tiptop condition before Gernor Rohr submits his provisional roster for the 2019 Africa Cup of Nations. The Super Eagles manager has revealed that the winger suffered a relapse because he was desperate t...
Nigeria U17s Player Ratings Vs Angola : Ubani Free-kick Expert; Tanko Superb; Stephen Effective; Tijani & Ishaya Solid; Akinkunmi Descent
Published: April 17, 2019
Allnigeriasoccer.com runs the rule on the Golden Eaglets players following their disciplined 1-0 victory over Angola in their second U-17 AFCON group game thus : The Starters Goalkeeper Sunday Stephen: Was largely left untroubled by the hesitant Angolans and aside shoveling a low shot from Zito behind had very lit...
U17 AFCON: Four Takeaways From Nigeria's 1-0 Win Against Angola
Published: April 17, 2019
Nigeria's U-17 national team, the Golden Eaglets on Wednesday defeated Angola 1-0 to qualify for the semifinals of the 2019 CAF U-17 Nations Cup and more crucially a place at the 2019 FIFA U-17 World Cup.Allnigeriasoccer.com's Izuchukwu Okosi takes a look at four takeaways from the game.1. Olusegun, Ubani Must Be More ...
Updated U17 AFCON Nigeria 1 Angola 0 : Olusegun's First Half Goal Enough To Secure Three Points
Published: April 17, 2019
Nigeria beat Angola 1-0 in their second Group game of the 2019 U-17 AFCON competition at the Benjamin Mkapa National Stadium on Wednesday afternoon, with Olakunle Olusegun's solitary goal proving the difference.Golden Eaglets manager, Manu Garba largely elected to go with the same team that beat Tanzania last time out,...
U17 AFCON: Chelsea & Bournemouth Starlets On The Bench As Nigeria Unveil Starting XI Vs Angola
Published: April 17, 2019
Nigeria U17s head coach Manu Garba has announced his starting lineup to take on Angola at the National Stadium, Dar es Salaam, starting from 1200 hours. The 2013 World Cup-winning manager has kept faith with the players who started the 5-4 win vs Tanzania in their opener, with the exception of Hofafa FC glovesman Su...
Tottenham & Arsenal Youngsters Of Nigerian Descent Named In England Squad For Montaigu Tournament
Published: April 16, 2019
Two players of Nigerian descent, Tobi Oluwayemi and Daniel Oyegoke, have been named in the England squad for the ongoing Montaigu Tournament taking place in France. Oluwayemi is a goalkeeper on the books of Tottenham Hotspur, while Oyegoke plays for Arsenal's youth teams. The Spurs glovesman will wear the number...
Nigeria Press Conference Jolomi & Chelsea Starlet : Every Word On Angola Team, Defensive Lapses, Spirit In Camp, Main Objective & More
Published: April 16, 2019
Nigeria U17s assistant coach Jolomi Atume and Chelsea starlet Adrian Akande faced the cameras ahead of Wednesday afternoon's U17 Africa Cup of Nations Group A fixture against Angola. The game is a crucial one as the winner will qualify for the 2019 FIFA U17 World Cup as well as the semifinals of the U17 AFCON. Wi...
Chelsea Wonderkid Expects Golden Eaglets To Beat Angola And Qualify For World Cup
Published: April 16, 2019
Chelsea winger cum striker Adrian Akande expects the Golden Eaglets to beat Angola and qualify for the FIFA U17 World Cup on Wednesday afternoon, and has explained why their opener against Tanzania was tough. The 2003-born player is prepared to make his competitive debut for Nigeria after he was an unused substitute...
Does Ebuehi Have Any Hope Of Making Nigeria's 2019 AFCON Roster?
Published: April 16, 2019
Benfica right back Tyrone Ebuehi made his international bow for Nigeria on the 1st of June 2017 in a friendly encounter against Togo but couldn't add  to his international cap until November 2017.Ebuehi was given some game-time by Gernot Rohr in Nigeria's 4-2 victory against Argentina and the Portuguese-based fullback...
'Nigeria Are A Good Team Especially In Attack' - Angola Coach Ahead Of Showdown Against Eaglets
Published: April 16, 2019
Angola head coach Pedro Dos Santos and defender Afonso Binga spoke to the media on Tuesday ahead of tomorrow's second Group A match against Nigeria. Dos Santos is wary of the Golden Eaglets lethal attack, after the five-time world champions netted five times from their 31 attempts on goal in their opening fixture ag...
Man City, Lyon, Bayern Munich, Villarreal To Scout Golden Eaglets Stars Against Angola
Published: April 16, 2019
Allnigeriasoccer.com understands that representatives from top European clubs will be in attendance on Wednesday afternoon when the Golden Eaglets face off with Tanzania at the National Stadium, Dar es Salaam. Lyon from France, Villarreal from Spain, Manchester City from England and German champions Bayern Munich ha...
No Injury Worries For Golden Eaglets As 'Little Messi' Is Cleared To Face Angola
Published: April 16, 2019
Allnigeriasoccer.com understands that there are no injury worries for the Golden Eaglets ahead of their second Group A fixture against Angola at the ongoing U17 Africa Cup of Nations There had been fears over the availability of Sidos FC super kid Akinkunmi Amoo, fondly called 'Little Messi' by his teammates, follo...