U17 World Cup Nigeria 2 Cameroon 2 : Vincent, Ikekhua On Target But Flamingoes Draw
Published: February 03, 2018
Nigeria and Cameroon played out an exciting 2-2 draw in the first leg of their 2018 FIFA U17 Women's World Cup qualifier on Saturday.The match at the Samuel Ogbemudia Stadium in Benin City saw the impressive visitors s a draw against all odds.Nigeria claimed the lead inside the opening 2nd minute when Vincent Precious ...
Gernot Rohr Replies : Dele Ajiboye Is A Very Good GK, Nigeria Will Win Final If....
Published: February 03, 2018
Plateau United goalkeeper Dele Ajiboye has been rated highly by Super Eagles manager Gernot Rohr, amid speculation in the media that he is not in his plans for the 2018 World Cup.The German tactician is backing the locally assembled Super Eagles to win the African Nations Championship so long as they are not physically...
Chelsea GK Reacts To Possibility Of Starting In Goal Argentina-Nigeria
Published: February 03, 2018
Chelsea goalkeeper Wilfredo Caballero has reacted to the possibility of making Argentina's roster for the 2018 World Cup, amid speculation that manager Jorge Sampaoli is mulling over inviting him to the national team.In the current season, the former Manchester City glovesman has kept three clean-sheets in eight appear...
Nigeria's Best Defensive Prospect At Arsenal Suffers Injury
Published: February 03, 2018
Nigeria's top defensive prospect at Arsenal Academy Joseph Olowu remains on the sidelines due to injury. Arsenal youth-team expert Jeorge Bird confirmed that the Hale End Academy product did not feature in the Gunners 3-2 win at Middlesbrough in the FA Youth Cup on Friday because of an undisclosed ailment.At the momen...
Leicester City Loanee Ahmed Musa Scores On Second Debut For CSKA Moscow
Published: February 02, 2018
CSKA Moscow were held to a 1-1 draw in friendly match against Danish opponents FC Nordsjaelland on Friday evening, with Nigeria national-teamer Ahmed Musa finding the net  in his first match after returning to the Russian Premier League club.On 33 minutes, the Leicester City loanee fired the ball into the top corner o...
Iwobi Among Five Nigerian Whizkids Named In Arsenal Europa League Squad
Published: February 02, 2018
Arsenal have submitted their updated squad list for the knockout rounds of the UEFA Europa League following the conclusion of the January transfer window.Manager Arsene Wenger can count on Nigeria international Alex Iwobi, defenders Tolaji Bola, Aaron Eyoma and Joseph Olowu, and striker Xavier Amaechi.Iwobi will wear t...
Five Players Of Nigerian Descent Named In England U17 Squad
Published: February 02, 2018
Five players of Nigerian parentage have been named in the England U17 squad ahead of the Algarve Tournament in Portugal.Head coach Steve Cooper has included 21 players on the roster including goalkeeper Arthur Okonkwo, defenders Ajibiola Alese and Bukayo Saka, midfielder Faustino Anjorin and striker Xavier Amaechi.Okon...
Ajiboye's Wife Recommends GK To Rohr: He Deserves To Make Nigeria World Cup Roster
Published: February 02, 2018
Dele Ajiboye's wife has sent a loud and clear message to Nigeria manager Gernot Rohr that the goalkeeper deserves to be included in the Super Eagles 23-man squadlist for the World Cup.The Plateau United netminder was at his very best in the CHAN Eagles 1-0 win vs Sudan on Wednesday, with the 27-year-old making eight sa...
Ex-PSG Teen Star Ogbeche Back On The Goal Trail For Willem II
Published: February 01, 2018
Willem II Nigerian goal machine, Bartholomew Ogbeche is back in the groove for the Tricolores in their 2-2 quarterfinal Holland Cup clash draw with Roda Kerkrade on Thursday evening.The 33-year old pulled Willem level after 39 minutes of the game after Simon Gustafson had earlier shot their visitors into the lead from ...
Experienced Chelsea Goalkeeper Could Be In Goal For Argentina Vs Nigeria
Published: February 01, 2018
Argentina manager Jorge Sampaoli is mulling over inviting Chelsea goalkeeper Willy Caballero to the national team ahead of the 2018 World Cup.Argentine sports newspaper Ole writes on its online edition that Sampaoli is analyzing the situation of the third goalkeeper, and he likes Caballero's current experience.Manchest...
Super Eagles Player Ratings: Ajiboye Top Man; Okechukwu, Udoh, Okoro, Ojo Shine
Published: February 01, 2018
The Super Eagles qualified for the final of the 2018 African Nations Championship (CHAN) following a 1-0 victory over Sudan at the Grand Stade Marrakech on Thursday night.Allnigeriasoccer.com has a full dossier of the gallant CHAN Eagles.Ikechukwu Ezenwa: He copped an ankle injury early in the game. N/AOsas Okoro: Osas...
Sudan 0 Nigeria 1 : Gabriel Okechukwu First-Half Winner Takes Eagles Into CHAN Final
Published: January 31, 2018
A determined Super Eagles of Nigeria team held off the challenge of Sudan to qualify for the 2018 African Nations Championship (CHAN) final.In a tension soaked semifinals, the Eagles defeated the Falcons 1-0 at the Grand Stade Marrakech on Thursday night.Despite a cagey opening minutes, Nigeria created a chance of thei...
Okpotu, Ifeanyi, Gabriel Start In 4-4-2 Formation As Nigeria Announce Starting XI Vs Sudan
Published: January 31, 2018
Allnigeriasoccer.com has gathered that Super Eagles coach Salisu Yusuf has announced his starting line-up for Wednesday evening's African Nations Championship semifinal match against Sudan at Stade de Marrakech, Marrakech.Comparing the starting line-up for the game with Angola in the last eight, the coach has made thre...
Highly-Rated Irish Winger Who Insists On Representing Nigeria Joins Brentford
Published: January 30, 2018
Through a statement on their official website, EFL Championship club Brentford have announced the signing of highly-rated Irish winger Chiedozie Ogbene, subject to international clearance. The 20-year-old has been offered a contract by the Bees following a successful trial and having completed a medical on Monday.Ogben...
Ex-England U21 Striker Looking To Seal A Spot In Nigeria's World Cup Squad
Published: January 30, 2018
Former Newcastle United striker Sammy Ameobi has pledged his international future to the Super Eagles ahead of the Three Lions at senior level, and is looking to seal a spot in Nigeria's roster for the 2018 World Cup.Born in Newcastle upon Tyne, Sammy Ameobi flirted with Nigeria's U20 national team, playing two friendl...