Arsenal's Nigeria International Alex Iwobi Wins PFA Award
Published: July 11, 2017
Nigeria international Alex Iwobi has been handed Arsenal's PFA Community Champion award for his commitment to the local community during the 2016-2017 season, informs the official website of Arsenal, arsenal.com.The Gunners number seventeen is presently in Australia training with the Gunners first team, and was handed ...
Ezenwa, Alhassan, Odey, Ali, 26 Others Named In Nigeria Squad For CHAN Qualifier
Published: July 10, 2017
Super Eagles coach Salisu Yusuf has named a 30-man roster for a get-together ahead of a 2018 African Nations Championship qualifying fixture against the winner between Togo and Benin Republic. An analysis of the roster revealed that four goalkeepers, nine defenders, eight midfielders and nine strikers have been invited...
Swope Park Rangers 'Nigerian Nightmare' Wins USL Goal Of The Month
Published: July 10, 2017
Former Dream Team VI trainee Nansel Selbol has scooped the United Soccer League Goal of the Month award for June 2017.The Swope Park Rangers sensation was nominated for the accolade for his goal against LA Galaxy II on July 1, shortly after his introduction as a substitute.Selbol beat off competition from Didier Drogba...
Omeruo, Victor Moses, World Cup Winning Defender Train With Chelsea First Team
Published: July 10, 2017
Kenneth Omeruo, Victor Moses and World Cup-winning central defender Fikayo Tomori have started training with Chelsea's first team ahead of the forthcoming season.Thirty players participated in the Blues first training session on Monday morning, including the three players of Nigerian descent, according to Chelsea exper...
Babayaro: Chelsea's Moses, Arsenal's Iwobi Not In The Same Class As Kanu, Okocha
Published: July 10, 2017
Former Nigeria U23 international Emmanuel Babayaro has posited that the likes of Arsenal striker Alex Iwobi and Chelsea wing-back Victor Moses are not in the same class as his former teammates Nwankwo Kanu and Austin Okocha.Babayaro has argued that the current Super Eagles players are not as valuable as the past stars,...
Exclusive: Alhassan Ibrahim Misses Out On N438 Million Turkey Deal, Kalmar End Interest
Published: July 09, 2017
Allnigeriasoccer.com understands that an unnamed Super Lig club have ended their pursuit of Nigeria national-teamer Alhassan Ibrahim this summer.The Akwa United sensation had been in talks with a representative of the Turkish club, who pulled the plug on the deal after the striker refused to issue him a mandate.Alhassa...
No Debut For Nigerian Duo As Manchester United Name Squad For USA Tour
Published: July 09, 2017
Two talented Nigerian teenagers will not make their debut for Manchester United this month in the United States as manager Jose Mourinho has omitted both from the traveling party to California.Defender Matthew Olosunde and midfielder Tosin Kehinde are presumably with the Red Devils U23 squad in Austria for pre-season t...
Nigeria's Best Paid Sportsman Scores, Wins Penalty For Changchun Yatai
Published: July 09, 2017
Nigeria international Odion Ighalo was on target in Changchun Yatai's impressive 4-2 win over Shanghai SIPG FC at the Development Area Stadium on Sunday.The former Watford star made it 4-1 in the 58th minute when he slotted home after he was put through on goal by Huszti.His strike against Shanghai SIPG FC took his tal...
No Going Back : Chelsea Number One Target Completes Manchester United Medical
Published: July 09, 2017
There's no going back regarding the imminent transfer of Romelu Lukaku to Manchester United, with the Belgium international undergoing a medical in Los Angeles on Saturday.The Everton star man has completed a routine medical and has posted pictures on Instagram to back up his claims.Before agreeing terms with Mancheste...
Friendlies Wrap: Olayinka Nets Hat-Trick; Osimhen, Ryan Sanusi, Aluko Score One Goal Each
Published: July 09, 2017
Catch up on the players of Nigerian descent that found the back of the net for their respective teams in pre-season friendlies on Saturday, July 8.German Bundesliga side VFL Wolfsburg notched up an impressive 8-0 win over Veltins-Selection. Nigeria international Victor Osimhen scored their last goal when he headed home...
Chelsea Young Star Aina : Replacing Victor Moses Was Highlight Of My Season
Published: July 08, 2017
Interviewed by the official website of Chelsea as part of its review of last season, former England U19 skipper Ola Aina has acknowledged that making his Premier League debut was the highlight of his season.The Super Eagles hopeful finally made his Premier League bow when he replaced compatriot Victor Moses in the 82 m...
Most Capped Player Of Nigerian Descent In History Dieke Earns 120th Cap For Scotland
Published: July 08, 2017
Vittsjö GIK defender Ifeoma Dieke earned her 120th international cap in Scotland's 1-0 win over Republic of Ireland in a friendly at Stark's Park, Kirkaldy on Friday night.Born in Massachusetts, United States 36 years ago, she was eligible to turn out for her country of birth, Nigeria and Scotland before committing he...
Magical Super Eagles Invitee Bags Brace For Sunderland In Friendly
Published: July 08, 2017
Sunderland began their pre-season games with a 3-2 win over Bury at Gigg Lane on Friday evening, with former Super Eagles invitee Josh Maja finding the net twice.Sunderland manager Simon Grayson made several changes before the start of the second half, including bringing on the18-year-old Nigerian striker, who had trai...
Ex-Arsenal Striker Kanu : We Were Under Pressure To Win The World Cup
Published: July 07, 2017
Speaking ahead of the Fifa U17 World Cup draw, former Arsenal star Nwankwo Kanu has admitted that the Golden Eaglets were under pressure to win the 1993 FIFA U-17 World Cup hosted by Japan.Kanu became a hot commodity after the tournament in Japan after his five goals, including a hat-trick against Canada, helped Nigeri...
Selbol Scoops USL Goal Of The Week, Challenges Ex-Chelsea Star For Goal Of The Month
Published: July 07, 2017
The United Soccer League announced on Thursday that former Nigeria U23 invitee Nansel Selbol has scooped the Goal of the Week award for Week 15 of the 2017 season.The Swope Park Rangers midfielder's game-winning goal against LA Galaxy II shortly after his introduction as a substitute in the second half was the most eye...