U20 AFCON : Nigeria And Mali Coaches Preview Semifinal Showdown In Niamey
Published: February 13, 2019
Flying Eagles coach Paul Aigbogun and Mali U20 coach Mamoutou Kané faced the cameras on Tuesday ahead of today's 2019 Africa U20 Cup of Nations semifinal showdown at the Stade Général Seyni Kountché, Niamey. Nigeria are seasoned campaigners at the U20 AFCON, having reached nine finals, while their opponents toda...
Francis Uzoho Medical Card Scandal : 36-Year-Old Woman Arrested
Published: February 12, 2019
On Tuesday, February 12, the Cypriot Police arrested a 36-year-old in connection with the disputed medical card issued to Nigeria international Francis Uzoho prior to his maiden appearance for Anorthosis Famagusta. Sigma Live revealed that the individual arrested is a woman and new developments cannot be ruled out b...
U20 AFCON: African Football Expert Highlights One Major Advantage Flying Eagles Have Over Mali
Published: February 12, 2019
African Football expert and Canal+ pundit, Diomansy Kamara has shared his thoughts on Wednesday's  2019 Africa U20 Cup of Nations semifinal showdown between Nigeria and Mali in Niamey. The former Portsmouth, Leicester City, West Brom and Fulham striker believes the physicality of the Flying Eagles players could hav...
Derby County On Brink Of Deal For 2013 AFCON-Winning Defender, Lampard Reveals
Published: February 12, 2019
Derby County are on the verge of announcing the capture of 2013 Africa Cup of Nations-winning defender, Efe Ambrose. The Nigeria international found himself unemployed last month after triggering a clause to be released from his contract with Hibernian, whom he joined from Celtic in February 2017. The Rams boss, ...
Victor Moses Set To Equal Babangida, Emenike, Efe UEL Appearances Against Zenit
Published: February 12, 2019
If Chelsea loanee Victor Moses takes to the pitch in Fenerbahce's Europa League meeting against FC Zenit Saint Petersburg on Tuesday evening, he would equal the appearances total for five Nigerian players. The Fenerbahce number eight is currently on eight appearances which he racked up at Chelsea and needs one more...
Rohr Talks About How Samuel Kalu Will Be Deployed For Super Eagles In Three Tactical Formations
Published: February 12, 2019
Samuel Kalu has seen his stock rise in recent weeks after a difficult start to his career at Bordeaux and was named in the Ligue 1 Team of the Week for the matches held January 18-20. Super Eagles manager Gernot Rohr has spoken about the versatility of Kalu and how he plans to deploy the Bordeaux number ten in thre...
'We Don't Have Big Stars In Our Team' - Rohr Explains Why Super Eagles Players Were Snubbed In CAF XI
Published: February 12, 2019
Nigeria manager Gernot Rohr has posited that there are no marquee players in the current Super Eagles squad ahead of the 2019 Africa Cup of Nations, adding that they must play as a unit to be successful at the tournament in Egypt. The former Bayern Munich defender argued his point by declaring that no Nigeria intern...
Michael Olaitan, Abiola Dauda On Target For Apollon Pontou, Giresunspor From The Spot
Published: February 11, 2019
Former Nigeria U20 international Michael Olaitan and striker Abiola Dauda were on target for their respective clubs in league matches on Monday, February 11. Olaitan, well known for his stint at Olympiakos, netted his second of the season as Apollon Pontou thrashed Ergotelis 3-0 on game week 16 in the Greek First Di...
Nigeria U20s Strength And Weakness Revealed By Rohr Ahead Of AFCON Showdown Vs Mali
Published: February 11, 2019
Nigeria manager Gernot Rohr reckons that the Flying Eagles lack of firepower in attack is their greatest weakness ahead of their semifinal showdown with Mali in the U20 Africa Cup of Nations. Paul Aigbogun's side have shown great defensive solidity in their three matches so far at the ongoing tournament, having fail...
Top Interceptor Against Udinese, Ola Aina Named In Italian Serie A Team Of The Week
Published: February 11, 2019
Ola Aina has been recognized for his outstanding performance this past weekend for Torino after he was included in Whoscored.com's Serie A Team of the Week. The Nigeria international's 31st minute header, his first goal in Torino's colours, secured all three points for the Maroons in a match day 23 fixture against W...
Four Players Who Have Featured For Chelsea First Team Named In Nigerian TOTW; Awoniyi, Iwobi, Omeruo Make Cut
Published: February 11, 2019
Allnigeriasoccer.com rounds up the best performers from the past week in its team of the week. GoalkeeperDaniel Akpeyi (Kaizer Chiefs): The new Chiefs signing was between the sticks to help them to a 1-1 draw versus Orlando Pirates in a PSL game at the FNB Stadium.DefendersFikayo Tomori (Derby County): The Chelsea l...
Rohr Reveals Ighalo's Super Eagles Spot Not In Jeopardy, China League One Or Not
Published: February 11, 2019
Gernot Rohr has insisted that Odion Ighalo's spot in the Super Eagles squad is not in jeopardy whether or not he switches clubs before the close of the Chinese transfer window on February 28. Allnigeriasoccer.com can reveal that the Changchun Yatai frontman had already made up his mind to remain in China from the wo...
Rohr Names The Three Super Eagles Players Who Can Be Deployed In Mikel's Playmaker Position
Published: February 11, 2019
Gernot Rohr has dismissed suggestions that the Super Eagles are lacking a natural number ten in the the center of the pitch ahead of the 2019 Africa Cup of Nations with the international future of Obi Mikel up in the air.The German football tactician has stressed that he is not searching for a playmaker and has identif...
Barcelona Femení New Signing Oshoala Scores Fastest Debut Goal For European Club
Published: February 10, 2019
Super Falcons striker Asisat Oshoala netted in her maiden appearance for Barcelona Femení as they recorded a comprehensive 4-0 win against Rayo Vallecano at the Ciudad Deportiva Rayo Vallecano Campo 4 (Madrid) on Sunday. The Dalian Quanjian loanee replaced Alexia Putellas in the 62nd minute and opened her account f...
Chelsea Loanee Ola Aina First Goal In 400 Days Seals Win For Torino Against Udinese
Published: February 10, 2019
Ola Aina had to wait until his 22nd appearance for Torino in all competitions before opening his goal-scoring account for The Maroons. The Nigeria international scored what proved to the game-winning goal in Torino's 1-0 win against William Troost-Ekong's Udinese at Stadio Olimpico Grande Torino on Sunday afternoon. ...