Southampton Premier League Debutant Commits International Future To Nigeria Ahead Of Ireland
Published: January 22, 2018
Southampton's new kid on the block Michael Obafemi has committed his international future at senior level to Nigeria ahead of his country of birth, Republic of Ireland, allnigeriasoccer.com can exclusively report.The 17-year-old had been on the radar of Nigeria's national team coaches and the Nigerian Federation even b...
Victor Moses Labels Chelsea Teammate One Of The Best Players In The World
Published: January 22, 2018
Victor Moses reckons that Eden Hazard is one of the best players in the world after the Belgian international's man of the match display in Chelsea's 4-0 rout of Brighton & Hove in the Premier League on Saturday.The Blues number ten took his tally for the season to eleven goals from 31 appearances this term thanks to h...
Moses, Iwobi, Ndidi, Young Stars Asoro & Adekanye Named To Nigerian Team Of The Week
Published: January 22, 2018
It was a week to remember for most Nigerians plying their trade in the English League thus, while 17-year old Michael Obafemi made his topflight debut for Southampton, Alex Iwobi and Victor Moses ended their overdue goal droughts and another talented Sunderland teenager, Joel Asoro scored a vital goal for the Black Cat...
Leon Balogun Proved Right On Barcelona Prodigy Dembélé
Published: January 21, 2018
Leon Balogun was convinced that Ousmane Dembélé will be a big hit after playing against the France international in the striker's debut season in the German Bundesliga and he made this known to Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang.The Super Eagles defender faced off with Dembélé in Mainz's 2-1 loss to Borussia Dortmund last s...
The Real Reason Why Etebo Was Omitted From Feirense Squad Vs Moreirense
Published: January 21, 2018
For only the first time this season, Oghenekaro Etebo was not named in the Feirense match day squad against Moreirense in the Primeira Liga on Sunday evening.The Nigeria international was subjected to an automatic one-game suspension after receiving his fifth caution of the season last weekend against Tondela.Earlier, ...
Sunderland Wonderkid Who Wants To Play For Nigeria Ahead Of Sweden Scores First Senior Goal
Published: January 20, 2018
Sunderland wonderkid Joel Asoro scored his first professional goal in the Black Cats 1-0 win over Ola Aina's Hull City in the EFL Championship on Saturday, January 20.The 18-year-old, who is the youngest player of Nigerian descent to debut in the English Premier League, started in attack for Sunderland along with ex-Su...
Super Eagles Player Ratings: Top Marks For Faleye, Eze, Okoro & Atuloma
Published: January 19, 2018
Here are allnigeriasoccer.com's player ratings from Nigeria's 1-0 win over Libya in their second game at the 2018 African Nations Championship.GK - Ikechukwu Ezenwa - 7.0 - CHAN Eagles captain, Ikechukwu Ezenwa made some point blank saves.  RB - Osas Okoro : 8.0  - His dashing runs up front exposed the Libyan defence...
Libya 0 Nigeria 1: Sunday Faleye Nets Late Winner For Super Eagles
Published: January 19, 2018
A second half strike from Sunday Faleye was all Nigeria needed to pip Libya 1-0 in the 2018 African Nations Championship (CHAN) Group C match at the Stade Ibn Batouta in Tangier, Morocco on Friday.Both teams looked lively in the opening stages of the game as they searched for an early goal.Wing-back Osas Okoro had a ch...
Leon Balogun: Who Is Lionel Messi? Reveals Super Eagles Secret Weapon Ahead Of World Cup
Published: January 19, 2018
Mainz 05's Leon Balogun says the objective of the Super Eagles is qualify for the last sixteen of the 2018 World Cup despite the presence of Barcelona superstar Lionel Messi and Argentina in their group.The central defender, who was in contention to play for Nigeria at the 2014 World Cup until injury ruled him out, poi...
Nigeria Coach To Deploy A 4-2-3-1 Formation Vs Libya; To Play With Two Sixes Ifeanyi & Atuloma
Published: January 19, 2018
Allnigeriasoccer.com can exclusively report that Nigeria manager Salisu Yusuf has chosen to deploy a 4-2-3-1 formation in his team's second Group C fixture at the ongoing 2018 African Nations Championship.The 4-2-3-1 formation was tested during the training sessions leading up to this evening's tie and Yusuf decided to...
Nigeria Coach Names Same Starting XI Vs Libya, Tweaks Tactics & Approach
Published: January 19, 2018
Allnigeriasoccer.com understands that Nigeria coach Salisu Yusuf has refused to press the panic button in the wake of his side's goalless draw with Rwanda in the African Nations Championship, as he has named the same starting line-up for Friday evening's clash against Libya.Whilst it is confirmed that the same eleven p...
Rohr Reached Out To Wenger Over Iwobi's Disciplinary Issue
Published: January 19, 2018
Nigeria manager Gernot Rohr has revealed that he reached out to Arsenal boss Arsene Wenger over Alex Iwobi's disciplinary issues earlier this month.The Gunners number seventeen attended a party less than 48 hours before Arsenal's humiliating 4-2 loss to Nottingham Forest in the Emirates FA Cup, where he was a shadow of...
Chelsea Midfielder Doubtful For England-Nigeria Friendly In June
Published: January 19, 2018
Chelsea midfielder Ruben Loftus-Cheek is doubtful to play for the Three Lions when they take on Nigeria in a pre-World Cup friendly at the National Stadium in London on June 2.On loan to Crystal Palace at the end of the season, Loftus-Cheek has suffered an ankle injury and could even miss the World Cup in Russia.The E...
Rohr Targets Wins Against Croatia, Iceland; Says Argentina Plan Revenge
Published: January 19, 2018
Nigeria manager Gernot Rohr is targeting wins against Croatia and Iceland to reach the last sixteen of the 2018 World Cup, and has admitted that the last Group D match against Argentina will not be straightforward as the South Americans will be seeking revenge after losing 4-2 to the Super Eagles in a friendly last Nov...
FIFA Ranking : Nigeria Africa's Ninth Best Team, 51st In The World
Published: January 18, 2018
Football governing body, Fifa, on Thursday, January 18 published its latest ranking of National Teams.Compared to their position the previous month, the Super Eagles are static meaning they retained their global position of 51, while they are ninth in the continental ranking.Tunisia, Senegal, Egypt, Morocco and Congo...