Super Eagles Star Chinedu Obasi Explains Why He Returned To AIK Again
Published: January 30, 2019
Nigeria international Chinedu Obasi has explained why he penned a deal with Swedish Allsvenskan side AIK for the third time in his career. The 32-year-old striker was on the books of IF Elfsborg for four months in 2018 after an uneventful spell at Bolton Wanderers. ''Yes, of course it was. But when AIK came ......
Ahmed Musa's Deceased Mother To Be Buried In Edo State
Published: January 29, 2019
The mother to Super Eagles assistant captain Ahmed Musa, Mrs Sarah Musa who died after a brief illness in an Abuja hospital last week is expected to be buried in Edo State.A source close to the footballer told allnigeriasoccer.com in Jos, Plateau State, earlier today.Mrs Sarah Musa who was a citizen of Edo was a pillar...
Rotherham's Goal-Of-The-Season Contender Scored By Eagles Star Nominated For EFL GOTW
Published: January 29, 2019
Semi Ajayi's screamer in the 2-1 loss against EFL Championship heavyweights, Leeds is in line to be named the best goal scored in the English Football League last weekend. With barely 28 minutes played at the AESSEALNew York Stadium on Saturday, the ex-Arsenal youth teamer picked up a pass from teammate, Richard Tow...
Rohr Handed Injury Boost Ahead Of Naming AFCONQ Squad As Key Defender Returns After 3 Months Out
Published: January 28, 2019
Nigeria manager Gernot Rohr has been handed a huge injury boost ahead of the announcement of his squad list for the Africa Cup of Nations qualifier against Seychelles and high profile friendly with Egypt. Bursaspor right back Abdullahi Shehu returned to action on Saturday, his first game after suffering a thigh mus...
Official : Belgium U19 Star Of Nigerian Descent Extends Genk Contract
Published: January 28, 2019
Belgium U19 international of Nigerian descent Shawn Adewoye has committed his future to Racing Genk by penning a new long-term deal. The Belgian First Division A table toppers announced through their official website on Monday that Adewoye is now contracted to the club until the summer of 2023 after putting pen to p...
Ex-Sunderland Star Maja Delighted To Join Bordeaux; Kalu Returns From Suspension
Published: January 28, 2019
Former Sunderland striker Josh Maja has spoken of his happiness after sealing a move to French Ligue club Bordeaux this past weekend. The 20-year-old's transfer to Les Girondins was not completed in time for him to make his competitive debut against Strasbourg on Saturday, January 26. Maja stated on social media...
Brighton & Hove Sweat On Fitness Of Leon Balogun Ahead Of Trip To Fulham
Published: January 28, 2019
Brighton & Hove are sweating on Leon Balogun's fitness ahead of tomorrow evening's Premier League match against Fulham at Craven Cottage. The Nigeria international center back had been tipped by almost everyone to play his second game in the Emirates FA Cup against West Brom but wasn't even included in the 18-man s...
Eagles Coach Rohr Monitoring The Progress Of Recovering Injured Players Ahmed Musa & Ebuehi
Published: January 28, 2019
Super Eagles coach Gernot Rohr has said that he's monitoring the progress of recovering injured Super Eagles stars Ahmed Musa and Tyronne Ebuehi ahead of the international matches against Seychelles and Egypt in March. While Benfica's Ebuehi has not kicked a ball in a competitive game this season after suffering a r...
Nigerian TOTW: Three Chelsea Loanees Start In Defense; Obi Mikel, Awoniyi, Akpom, Success Make The Cut
Published: January 28, 2019
Allnigeriasoccer.com rounds up the best performers from the past week in its Team of the week, thus.GoalkeeperDaniel Akpeyi (Chippa United): Akpeyi helped the Chilli Boys beat Mamelodi Sundowns 2-1 in their Cup meeting at the Nelson Mandela Stadium.DefendersFikayo Tomori (Derby County): Tomori started and completed his...
'Even If Ronaldo Is In Super Eagles, We Have To Play As A Team' - Etebo On AFCON Chances
Published: January 27, 2019
Stoke City midfielder Oghenekaro Etebo has emphasized that the Super Eagles must play as a team if they are to succeed at the 2019 Africa Cup of Nations holding in Egypt this summer. The likes of Samuel Kalu, Samuel Chukwueze, Kenneth Omeruo and Ola Aina are making waves for their respective European clubs but the ...
Awaziem Lands Firmly On His Feet As Rizespor Climb Out Of Relegation Zone On Debut
Published: January 27, 2019
Rizespor have climbed out of the relegation zone following their 3-1 win against Akhisarspor on match day nineteen in the Turkish Super Lig. The game at the çaykur Didi Stadyumu (Rize) did see Nigeria international Chidozie Awaziem make his competitive debut for Rizespor, five days after completing a loan move to t...
'One Of The Standout Moments Of My Career' - Brighton Striker Delighted To Score First Goal For Nigeria
Published: January 27, 2019
Brighton & Hove striker Ini Umotong has described her maiden international goal as one of the standout moments of her career. The Super Falcons finished third in the maiden Wuhua Four-Nation Tournament in China thanks to their 4-1 win over Romania and Umotong completed the scoring in the 83rd minute after coming of...
Chelsea & Liverpool Loanees, Rotherham's Ajayi, Bradford City's Akpan, Osimhen Score For Euro Clubs
Published: January 27, 2019
Catch up on the Nigeria-eligible players that were on target for their respective European clubs in league matches on Saturday, January 26. In the EFL Championship, Chelsea loanee Tammy Abraham has now tallied 19 goals in the league alone after netting a brace as Aston Villa defeated Ipswich Town 2-1. The England...
After Iwobi, Saka's FA Cup Exit: 5 Other Games In Europe Likely To Feature Nigerian Players To Watch
Published: January 26, 2019
Arsenal parading Super Eagles star Alex Iwobi on Friday night at the Emirates Stadium was eliminated from the FA Cup by Manchester United in a 3-1 defeat albeit youngster Bukayo Saka was not in action. All Nigeria Soccer's Izuchukwu Okosi takes a look at five other games likely to feature Nigerian players worthy of wat...
Stoke City Star Etebo Speaks On Chelsea Great Mikel's Move To Middlesbrough
Published: January 26, 2019
Stoke City star Oghenekaro Etebo now has a fellow Nigerian that will play in the EFL Championship following Middlesbrough's acquisition of Chelsea legend John Obi Mikel on Thursday. Etebo and Mikel will be forced to put aside their friendship for at least ninety minutes when The Potters travel to the Reverside to fa...