Three Chelsea Loanees, Iwobi, Henry, Etebo, Chukwueze Named In Nigerian Team Of The Week
Published: January 21, 2019
Allnigeriasoccer.com rounds up the best performing players from last week in its team of the week, thus. GoalkeeperDaniel Akpeyi (Chippa United): Akpeyi helped the Chilli Boys record a 2-0 victory over Maritzburg United in the PSL, their first in 2019.DefendersFikayo Tomori (Derby County): The Chelsea loanee went th...
Bordeaux No. 10 Kalu Joins PSG Duo Mbappe, Neymar In Ligue 1 TOTW
Published: January 21, 2019
Nigeria national-teamer Samuel Kalu has been named in Whoscored.com's Team of the Week for the latest round of matches in the French Ligue 1. The Bordeaux number ten is joined in the Team of the Week by some illustrious names such as Paris Saint-Germain offensive quartet Kylian Mbappé, Neymar, ángel Di María and ...
Chelsea Loanee Omeruo Excellent In Leganes Defeat To Barcelona, Sees Yellow
Published: January 21, 2019
Super Eagles defender Kenneth Omeruo was in action for 90 minutes on Sunday evening as his Spanish La Liga side Leganes were defeated 3-1 by league leaders Barcelona at the Camp Nou.Ousmane Dembele put the Blaugranes ahead in the 32nd minute when he was teed up by Jordi Alba who had acres of space to find the former Bo...
Bordeaux Winger Samuel Kalu Bags An Assist Against Dijon
Published: January 20, 2019
Samuel Kalu gave everyone watching some glimpses of his quality with an eye-catching performance for his French club, Bordeaux in their 1-0 win over Dijon in a league game on Sunday evening.Bordeaux manager, Eric Bedouet handed the youngster his 16th Ligue 1 appearance following his noticeable upturn in form which has ...
Official : AWCON Winning Defender Formerly On PSG, Barcelona FA Books Joins Arna-Bjørnar
Published: January 20, 2019
Through a statement on their official website, Norwegian Toppserien side Arna-Bjørnar Fotball have announced the capture of Nigeria international Ngozi Ebere. The financial terms and duration of the contract signed by the defender have not been disclosed by Arna-Bjørnar. The 27-year-old would have represented ...
Nigeria 4 Romania 1 : Brighton & Hove Star Umotong, Chikwelu, Ihezuo, Onome Strike For African Champs
Published: January 20, 2019
African champions Nigeria returned to winning ways after beating Romania 4-1 at the four-nation invitational tournament in China on Sunday morning. The World Cup bound team handled by Thomas Dennerby were thrashed 3-0 by China in their first game this calendar year prior to today's convincing win against Romania, t...
Iwobi Names His Best Nigeria Right Back & Right Winger; Excludes Chelsea Legend Cech In Best XI
Published: January 20, 2019
Alex Iwobi has been asked to pick his Ultimate XI Dream Team by Arsenal Media and has included only two Nigeria internationals in his line-up in a 4-3-3 formation. Chelsea legend Petr Čech was surprisingly omitted from the squad, with Colombia netminder David Ospina getting the nod over the current Arsenal second-c...
New Wolverhampton Wanderers Signing Labelled The New Yaya Toure Open To Playing For Nigeria
Published: January 19, 2019
New Wolverhampton Wanderers signing Michael Agboola has stated that that he will not reject a call-up to the Nigerian National Teams but stressed that he is also open to playing for his country of birth, England. Born in London to Nigerian parents seventeen years ago, the highly-rated defender penned a two-and-a-half...
Rangers Reject Sadiq In Line To Make Perugia Debut Vs Brescia
Published: January 19, 2019
Former Nigeria U23 international Umar Sadiq is in line to make his competitive debut for Perugia when they tackle Brescia in an Italian Serie B clash that will take place at the Stadio Renato Curi  on Saturday evening. The striker had to cut short his loan spell at Rangers which was earlier due to run out at the en...
Done Deal : Norwich City Loan Out Ex-Arsenal Defender Odusina
Published: January 18, 2019
EFL Championship club Norwich City have loaned out former Arsenal youth-teamer Timi Odusina to National League side AFC Fylde for the remainder of the 2018-2019 campaign. The Canaries have decided to loan out the promising defender to the Lancashire-based club in order to gain first-team experience. Prior to his ...
China 3 Nigeria 0 : Asians Tame African Champions In Pre-World Cup Friendly
Published: January 17, 2019
Nigeria's Super Falcons were well beaten 3-0 by hosts, China in the Wuhua four-nation tournament held in Meizhou at the Meizhou Olympics Sports center on Thursday afternoon.The competition was meant to serve as part of their preparations for this year's Fifa Women's World Cup billed for France this summer, where they t...
Real Madrid Attacking Midfielder Eligible For Nigeria Makes Debut For Spain
Published: January 16, 2019
The Nigeria Football Federation and Korea Football Association have been overtaken by the Royal Spanish Football Federation in the race for the services of promising Real Madrid midfielder Marvin Olawale Akinlabi Park. Born in Palma de Mallorca, Spain to a Nigerian father and South Korean mother, the attack-minded m...
Why Watford Super Kid Dubbed The New Eden Hazard Left Nigeria U20 Camp
Published: January 16, 2019
Allnigeriasoccer.com understands that Jayden Bennetts, who has been dubbed the New Eden Hazard, has returned to the United Kingdom after training with the Flying Eagles ahead of their participation in the upcoming 2019 Africa U20 Cup of Nations. The attacking midfielder departing the Nigeria U20s get-together in Ab...
Ten Year Challenge : Super Eagles Fans Hail Mikel, Only Survivor Of Class Of 2008 AFCON
Published: January 16, 2019
Super Eagles fans have hailed former Chelsea star, Mikel Obi after the country's football media handle joined in on the trending ten years challenge buzz. The Super Eagles twitter handle put up a picture of the national team's line up from the 2008 AFCON tournament alongside last year's which was featured at the Russi...
Kanu Tips Super Eagles To Win 2019 AFCON, Tasks Players On CAF Awards,Thumbs Up Present Stars' Commitments
Published: January 16, 2019
Former Super Eagles captain Nwankwo Kanu has sensationally tipped Nigeria to win the 2019 Africa Cup of Nations in Egypt. The 1996 and 1999 African Footballer of the Year winner also charged Nigerian players to redouble their efforts this calendar year so that they are not overlooked in the African Team of the Year ...