A Question Mark Over Liverpool's Treatment Of Adekanye: Winger Named In Netherlands Roster Despite 4 Months Of Inactivity
Published: March 15, 2019
There is a question mark over Liverpool's treatment of Nigerian-born winger Bobby Adekanye, allnigeriasoccer.com reports. The dribbling wizard has yet to figure for Liverpool's youth teams since November 6, 2018 when he played 84 minutes for their U19 team against Red Star Belgrade in the UEFA Youth League. It h...
How Super Eagles Handlers Prevent In-form Awoniyi From Liverpool Debut
Published: March 15, 2019
Former Flying Eagles star Taiwo Awoniyi joined Liverpool in 2015 following his breathtaking displays during the FIFA U17 World Cup in 2013.Four years after his much celebrated move to the Anfield Stadium, the 21-year-old is yet to feature for Jurgen Klopp's side, no thanks to work permit issues and Nigeria national tea...
'Next Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang' Announces Arrival Date For Nigeria U23 Duty
Published: March 15, 2019
AC Spezia sensation David Okereke has given his word that he will report for international duty early next week amid speculation in the media that his Italian club are not willing to release him to the Nigeria Football Federation. Allnigeriasoccer.com contacted renowned Italian agent Patrick Bastianelli, who used t...
21-Goal Arsenal Striker Eligible For Nigeria, England, USA Yet To Decide International Future
Published: March 15, 2019
Prolific Arsenal youth-team striker Folarin Balogun is faced with a difficult decision over the national team to commit his international future to as he's eligible to represent countries from three different continents. According to Arsenal youth-team guru Jeorge Bird citing the latest Gunners matchday programme, ...
Nigeria-Eligible Midfielder Nets Winner As Man City Crowned U18 Premier League Cup Champions
Published: March 15, 2019
Manchester City have been crowned champions of the U18 Premier League Cup after beating Middlesbrough 1-0 in the showpiece at the Riverside on Thursday evening. The Citizens match day squad contained four Nigeria-eligible players in Felix Nmecha, Fisayo Dele-Bashiru, Gavin Bazunu and Oluwatimilehin Sobowale, with th...
Should Tammy Abraham Dump England For Nigeria After Southgate Latest Snub?
Published: March 14, 2019
Chelsea starlet Tammy Abraham, who is on loan at Aston Villa, is one of Nigeria's target and the NFF haven't given up on their chase for his services.It would be recalled that Nigerian Federation supremo Amaju Pinnick revealed to reporters in 2017 that the African powerhouse have successfully convinced the youngster to...
14 Aerial Duels Won: 'Headmaster' Ajayi Named To EFL Championship Team Of The Week
Published: March 14, 2019
In-form Nigeria international Semi Ajayi has been named to the Championship Team of the Week by Whoscored following the conclusion of 37th round of matches in the division on Wednesday, March 13.  The former Arsenal U23 skipper starred in Rotherham United's 2-1 win over Bright Osayi-Samuel's Queens Park Rangers, sc...
England Boss Southgate Reveals Iwobi's Decision To Represent Nigeria Was A Complex Situation
Published: March 14, 2019
England boss Gareth Southgate has shared his thoughts on the decision of Arsenal winger Alex Iwobi to switch his international allegiance from England to Nigeria back in 2015. Although the Hale End Academy product represented the Young Lions at U16, U17 and U18 level, he has strong allegiances to Nigeria through his...
Tammy Abraham, Amaechi, 8 Other Nigeria-Eligible Players Selected By England
Published: March 14, 2019
As many as ten players eligible to represent Nigerian teams were called up for international duties on Thursday.England U-21 manager Aidy Boothroyd made known his list for this month's games with four players with Nigerian blood running in their veins included in the 26-man list.With Poland and Germany expected to come...
Rotherham's Semi Ajayi Sets New Record With Brace Against Queens Park Rangers
Published: March 14, 2019
Rotherham's Nigeria international, Semi Ajayi set a new personal record after netting a brace against Queen Park Rangers in their EFL Championship game on Wednesday, including a late winner which his club manager described as a special moment. For the first time in his career, he has scored six goals in a single EFL...
Why Obi Mikel Holds The Key To Middlesbrough's Promotion Fate
Published: March 14, 2019
Former Chelsea star John Mikel Obi joined Middlesbrough from Chinese Super League side Tianjin Teda during the January transfer window and has been a force to be reckoned with in England's second-tier. Though Mikel joined the Championship team two months ago, the 31-year-old midfield enforcer has seamlessly adapted to ...
Ex-Super Eagles Star Ameobi Names His Best XI, Picks Victor Moses Among Subs
Published: March 13, 2019
Legendary Newcastle striker  Shola Ameobi was afforded a chance to name a team of the best footballers he has played with during the course of his career on Wednesday evening.Speaking on Premier League Today alongside presenter Carol Tshabalala, the ex-Nigerian international who also wore the colours of Stoke City, Fl...
Ireland Gain The Upper Hand Over Nigeria In Race For Man City's Bazunu, Norwich City's Idah
Published: March 13, 2019
The Football Association of Ireland have gained the upper hand over the Nigeria Football Federation in the race for the services of two foreign-born youngsters. Manchester City winter signing Gavin Bazunu and Norwich City's Adam Idah have been handed maiden call-ups to Republic of Ireland U21 national team by manage...
Tammy Abraham Still There For Nigeria's Taking As Chelsea Loanee Is Omitted From England Roster
Published: March 13, 2019
The Nigeria Football Federation have been handed a boost in their pursuit of Chelsea-owned striker Tammy Abraham after he was omitted from the latest England squad list announced on Wednesday afternoon. In September 2017, Abraham rebuffed the attempts of the Nigeria Football Federation president Amaju Pinnick to ...
Fanendo Adi Clarifies His Departure From Portland Timbers : I Requested The Trade
Published: March 13, 2019
Fanendo Adi has insisted that his departure from Portland Timbers came on his own terms despite reports claiming that he fell out with coach Giovanni Savarese in his final year with the club. The former Super Eagles invitee became Cincinnati's first Designated Player when he was traded for up to $950,000 in allocat...