The Five English-Based Players Who Can Beef Up Flying Eagles Squad Ahead Of U20 World Cup
Published: February 17, 2019
The Nigeria U20s achieved their aim of qualifying for the 2019 FIFA U-20 World Cup after finishing a disappointing fourth at the U20 AFCON which concludes on Sunday. Everything indicates that there are still places up for grabs in Paul Aigbogun's squad. Allnigeriasoccer.com has compiled a list of five English-bas...
The Stats That Show Flying Eagles Lacked A Goalscorer : Fewest Goals Scored Since 2001
Published: February 17, 2019
The Flying Eagles unsatisfactory adventure in the failed bid to win an eighth title in the Niger 2019 U-20 CAF competition has thrown up new antecedents. Paul Aigbogun's boys who contrived to finish fourth in Niger has, however, found themselves at the end of some unsavory statistics, it has been uncovered.Having debu...
Imoh Ezekiel Bags First Kortrijk Goal In Seventeenth Game Across All Competitions
Published: February 17, 2019
Nigeria international Imoh Ezekiel finally opened his goalscoring account for Belgian First Division A side Kortrijk as they were beaten 2-1 by Victor Osimhen's Sporting Charleroi on Saturday. Following a goalless first half, Ezekiel who missed a couple of opportunities in the opening 45 minutes broke the deadlock t...
Turkish Super Lig : Fenerbahce's Victor Moses Makes First Start; Okechukwu Opens Rizespor Account
Published: February 16, 2019
Chelsea loanee Victor Moses made his first league start for Fenerbahce as they played out a 1-1 draw with Konyaspor at Sukru Saracoglu Spor Kompleksi (İstanbul) on Saturday evening. The former Nigeria national-teamer previously made appearances off the bench against Yeni Malatyaspor, Göztepe and Kayserispor prior ...
Flying Eagles Player Ratings Vs South Africa : Defenders Ozornwafor, Zaruma, Ogbu Solid; Muhammad Influential
Published: February 16, 2019
The Flying Eagles were beaten 5-3 on penalties by a dogged South African side in their third place game in Niamey on Saturday evening.Allnigeriasoccer.com runs the rule on Paul Aigbogun's boys thus,GoalkeeperDetan Ogundare: Had very little to do in the game but really should have done better in the ensuing shootout whe...
U20 AFCON Nigeria 0 South Africa 0 (3-5 On Penalties) : Penalty Woes Continue For Flying Eagles As Ibrahim Alhassan Misses
Published: February 16, 2019
Nigeria were yet undone in a penalty shootout for the second successive game of the 2019 CAF U-20 AFCON in Niger, this time 5-3 by South Africa after a goalless affair at the Stade General Seyni Kountchey stadium on Saturday evening.The two sides who lost out to Mali and Senegal respectively in the semifinals were look...
U20 AFCON: Nigeria, South Africa U20 Coaches Turn Their Attention To Finishing Third
Published: February 16, 2019
Flying Eagles coach Paul Aigbogun has given his thoughts ahead of Saturday's Africa U20 Cup of Nations third place playoff between his team and South Africa at Stade Général Seyni Kountché, Niamey. Nigeria, Africa's most successful team in U20 AFCON history, missed out on an opportunity to contest Sunday's showpi...
Nine Nigerian Stars To Watch This Weekend Across Europe
Published: February 16, 2019
There will be mouth watering games to watch across Europe this weekend but which ones involving Super Eagles - and prospective Eagles stars are worth casting eyes over.Izuchukwu Okosi takes a look at these matches after Isaac Success was omitted from Watford's side that faced Ebere Eze and Samuel Osayi's QPR at the Lof...
Bordeaux Winger Samuel Kalu Suspended For Three Games After Red Card Vs Marseille
Published: February 15, 2019
Bordeaux have confirmed via their official website that Nigeria international Samuel Kalu has been suspended for three matches by the LFP Disciplinary Committee following the red card he received in the first half against Marseille on February 5. The LFP Disciplinary Committee made the decision after a meeting held ...
'He Is My Idol, I Respect Him Very Much' - Ighalo Credits Martins With Convincing Him To Join Shanghai Shenhua
Published: February 15, 2019
Odion Ighalo has admitted that he chose to join Shanghai Shenhua ahead of other Chinese League clubs in the winter transfer market after talks with Obafemi Martins. The 2019 AFCON qualifiers leading scorer was speaking to the media during his unveiling at Kangqiao on Friday. Ighalo has penned a three-year contr...
Victor Obinna Claims Ex-Inter Milan Boss Mourinho Is Not A Defensive Coach
Published: February 15, 2019
Former Nigeria international Victor Obinna has defended his former coach at Inter Milan, Jose Mourinho, saying that the Portuguese gaffer set up his team in an offensive shape contrary to popular belief. The Nerazzurri won the Champions League, Coppa Italia and Serie A title during the 2009-10 season with Mourinho i...
IK Start Midfielder Aremu Rules Himself Out Of U20 AFCON Third Place Playoff
Published: February 15, 2019
Allnigeriasoccer.com understands that IK Start ace Afeez Aremu has ruled himself out of Saturday's 2019 Africa U-20 Cup of Nations third place playoff between Nigeria and South Africa. The central midfielder suffered a training ground injury two days before the Flying Eagles lost on penalties to Mali, and w...
Nigeria U17 Coach Begins Running The Rule Over Barcelona Escola, Go Ahead Eagles Youngsters; Bournemouth GK Missing
Published: February 15, 2019
Allnigeriasoccer.com understands that Nigeria U17 coach Manu Garba and his lieutenants have started running the rule over at least four youngsters on the books of foreign clubs with a view to including the successful players on his roster for the 2019 Africa U17 Cup of Nations holding in Tanzania. This website can ...
Highly-Rated Leicester City Striker Eppiah Available For Nigeria Selection
Published: February 14, 2019
Allnigeriasoccer.com understands that highly-rated Leicester City youth-teamer Joseph Eppiah could be open to representing the Nigerian National Teams if approached by the Nigeria Football Federation. The talented striker is spoilt for choice over the senior national team to represent in future as he is eligible to ...
NFF General Secretary Refuses To Be Drawn Into Debate On Whether Salisu Yusuf Is Coach Of Nigeria U23s
Published: February 14, 2019
Nigeria Football Federation General Secretary, Mohammed Sanusi has refused to be drawn into a debate on whether Salisu Yusuf is the coach of Nigeria's U23 National Team. It would be recalled that the Yusuf was banned for one-year from all football-related activities by the Nigeria Football Federation following its c...