Sodje Hails Impressive Super Eagles Players, Calls For More Top Friendlies
Published: March 31, 2019
Former Nigeria international Sam Sodje has heaped plaudits on the Super Eagles players that prosecuted the recent games against Seychelles and Egypt and also called on the Nigeria Football Federation to ensure that more top notch friendly matches are arranged for the Super Eagles ahead of the 2019 Africa Cup of Nations...
Iwobi, Musa, Ighalo Nominated For 2018 POTY NFF Awards; Oshoala, Ordega, Ebi Battle For Women's POTY
Published: March 31, 2019
The Nigeria Football Federation on Sunday announced the shortlist for the Men and Women's Player of the Year Awards ahead of tomorrow's ceremony at Eko Hotel and Suites, Victoria Island, Lagos. 2019 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers top marksman Odion Ighalo is in contention for the Player of the Year prize and faces...
Ufa's Igboun Nets Dramatic Equaliser; AFC Eskilstuna's Nnamani, FK Ventspils Aiyegun On The Scoresheet
Published: March 31, 2019
Allnigeriasoccer.com's round-up of the Nigerian players who were on target for their respective European clubs on Sunday, March 31. In the Russian Premier League, Super Eagles striker Sylvester Igboun's 93rd minute equaliser gave Ufa a share of the spoils in a 2-2 draw with CSKA Moscow at the VEB Arena. The forme...
AFCONQ Goal King Ighalo On Target Again For Shanghai Greenland Shenhua
Published: March 31, 2019
Super Eagles striker, Odion Ighalo was on target for Shanghai Greenland Shenhua as they claimed a 2-1 win over Henan Jianye in the Chinese Super League on Sunday afternoon.Fresh from helping Nigeria clinch top spot in the AFCON qualifiers with his seven goals, the 29-year-old was thrust into the limelight yet again as ...
'Where Did Stoke Find Etebo?' - Steve Bruce Suggests Ex-Watford Target Is Too Good For Championship
Published: March 31, 2019
Oghenekaro Etebo continued his impressive showing for Stoke City as they were held to a goalless draw by Sheffield Wednesday in an EFL Championship clash at Bet365 Stadium on Saturday.At the post-match press conference, the Owls boss, Steve Bruce inferred that the Nigeria international is too good to be playing in the ...
'Onuachu Got Tired' - Midtjylland Boss Frustrated As New African Hero Fails To Score After Eagles Duty
Published: March 31, 2019
FC Midtjylland's head coach, Kenneth Andersen was left frustrated after the Danish champions were held to a goalless draw by FC Nordsjaelland in the Superliga on Saturday. Paul Onuachu was involved in international duty with the Super Eagles five days ago and Andersen has blamed fatigue for the striker's inability ...
Crotone's Simy, Hearts' Uche, Revs' Anibaba Score To Help Clubs Record 2-1 Wins
Published: March 31, 2019
Catch up on the Nigeria-eligible players that were on target for their foreign clubs in the latest round of matches in Europe and America. Nigeria international Simeon Tochukwu Nwankwo now has a hand in 8 goals (6 goals, 2 assists) in his last five appearances in the Italian Serie B, thanks to his brace in Crotone's...
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...