Fifa U20 World Cup: Flying Eagles Have Never Lost Against Group D Opponents
Published: February 25, 2019
Nigeria have a favorable record against their Group D opponents at the 2019 Fifa U20 World Cup, with the draw pitting them against Qatar, Ukraine and United States. The Flying Eagles will open group play against Qatar on May 24, face United States on May 27 and finish the group phase versus Ukraine three days later...
'Every Team Needs A Mikel' - QPR Boss Showers Praise On Champions League Winner
Published: February 24, 2019
Queens Park Rangers boss Steve McClaren has showered praise on John Obi Mikel and believes the Chelsea legend has been an excellent signing for Middlesbrough. The Nigeria skipper was in brilliant form for Boro as they registered a 2-0 success against the Hoops on Saturday to keep their playoff hopes alive. Despit...
'He Did Well In His Four Games' - Rohr Reckons Kalu Is The Perfect Replacement For Moses
Published: February 24, 2019
Super Eagles coach Gernot Rohr reckons Bordeaux star Samuel Kalu is the perfect replacement for Chelsea loanee Victor Moses, who called time on his international career after the 2018 World Cup. After he was overlooked for selection during his time with Gent, it wasn't until August 2018 that Kalu received his maiden...
Iheanacho, Ndidi To Get New Coach As Leicester City Sack Rohr's Pal, Claude Puel
Published: February 24, 2019
Nigeria internationals Kelechi Iheanacho and Wilfred Ndidi are set to get a new coach at Leicester City following the dismissal of Frenchman Claude Puel. The handwriting was on the wall that Puel was the next Premier League coach to be sacked following Leicester City's poor run of results with six losses in ...
Bordeaux Coach : It's Funny Samuel Kalu Played Right Back For Super Eagles
Published: February 24, 2019
Samuel Kalu will certainly be included in Bordeaux match day eighteen when they tackle Nantes at Stade de la Beaujoire - Louis Fonteneau on Sunday. The winger is once again available for selection after serving a three-game ban that saw him miss matches against Paris Saint-Germain, Toulouse and Guingamp. Bordeaux c...
Ahmed Musa Comes Through Comeback Game Unscathed After 7 Weeks Out With Thigh Injury
Published: February 24, 2019
Super Eagles manager Gernot Rohr has been handed an injury boost by Ahmed Musa, with the winger coming through his comeback game unscathed on Saturday, February 23. The Nigeria international's last game for Al Nassr was against Al-Jndal in the King's Cup on January 3 prior to yesterday's tie against Al Feiha. Mus...
Odion Ighalo Helps Shanghai Shenhua To Win On Debut
Published: February 24, 2019
2019 Africa Cup of Nations leading scorer Odion Ighalo has made his debut for Chinese Super League outfit Shanghai Shenhua. The former Changchun Yatai man rejected advances from top European clubs before sealing a transfer to Shanghai Shenhua on February 14 for a fee of 15 million euros, with two young Chinese playe...
Middlesbrough Coach Counting On Mikel To Bring The Best Out Of Bosnia Star
Published: February 23, 2019
Middlesbrough coach Tony Pulis is hoping the arrival of John Obi Mikel can bring out the best in Bosnia international midfielder Muhamed Bešić. Boro made it two wins on the bounce following a 2-0 victory against Queens Park Rangers on Saturday, with the Everton loanee setting up both goals. Pulis was delighted...
Liverpool Loanee Ejaria, Rotherham's Ajayi & 2000-Born RB Among Nigerian Scorers In Europe
Published: February 23, 2019
Allnigeriasoccer.com's round-up of the Nigerian players who were on target for their respective European clubs on Saturday, February 23. It ended in a 1-1 draw at the Madejski Stadium in the EFL Championship clash between Reading FC and Rotherham United. Liverpool loanee Ovie Ejaria is finally off the mark for th...
Nigeria Send Scouts To Watch Everton Scoring Sensation; Winger Bags Brace Vs Stoke U18s
Published: February 23, 2019
Allnigeriasoccer.com understands that the Nigeria Football Federation have posted scouts to run the rule over Everton U18s scoring sensation Korede Adedoyin ahead of a potential call-up to the national team. The Nigeria U20s inability to score goals saw them beaten in the U20 AFCON semifinal and third place playoff ...
Uzoho Fears He Could Be Dropped As Super Eagles First-Choice GK; CFA Cancels One-Match Ban
Published: February 23, 2019
Francis Uzoho's one-match suspension was cancelled by the Cyprus Football Association on Saturday afternoon but it is confirmed that the Super Eagles goalkeeper will not make his 'official debut' for Anorthosis when they tackle Ermis Aradippou. It would be recalled that the CFA's sports adjudicator earlier ruled tha...
Efe Ambrose Could Play For Derby County U23s Against Bristol City
Published: February 23, 2019
Former Celtic star Efe Ambrose could make his maiden appearance for Derby County teams when the U23s tackle Bristol City in the Premier League Cup on Sunday, February 24. The Nigeria international was signed as a free agent last week and manager Frank Lampard has expressed concern about the defender's match fitness,...
UEFA Assist U17 International Tournament : Nigeria U17s Group Opponents Revealed
Published: February 22, 2019
Five-time world champions Nigeria have been drawn alongside Senegal, Angola and Montenegro in the UEFA Assist U17 International Tournament holding in Turkey next month, allnigeriasoccer.com understands.  Manu Garba's side begin their campaign in Group 3 against West Africa rivals Senegal on March 5, starting from ...
UYL Last 16: Abubakar's FCM Draw Man Utd; Anjorin's Chelsea Meet Montpellier; Madrid Derby For Akinlabi
Published: February 22, 2019
FC Midtjylland will host Manchester United in the round of sixteen of the UEFA Youth League following the draw that took place at UEFA headquarters in Switzerland on Friday afternoon. Defender Sunday Odeh and striker Jibril Abubakar have been registered by the Danish side while the youngest player in history to fea...
UEL: Iwobi, Olayinka, Chukwueze Discover Last 16 Opponents; Ebuehi To Miss Benfica Vs Dinamo
Published: February 22, 2019
Nigerian players have discovered their next opponents in the UEFA Europa League following the draw that took place in Nyon, Switzerland on Friday afternoon. Arsenal will face Rennes in the round of sixteen, with the first leg scheduled to take place at Roazhon Park, France  on March 7 while the return leg will be s...