Super Eagles Lose One Place In Latest FIFA Ranking, Now 34th In The World
Published: September 19, 2019
Nigeria dropped one place in the latest Coca Cola FIFA world ranking released on Thursday morning.The Eagles were held to a 2-2 draw by Ukraine in Dnipro in their last friendly in an international window that 78 friendlies, 74 continental qualifiers and 60 FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 qualifiers were played.The Eagles wer...
Brazil To Announce Squad For Nigeria Friendly Friday, Liverpool Star Definitely Out
Published: September 19, 2019
The Brazilian Football Confederation have confirmed that national team boss Tite will announce his roster for the upcoming friendlies against Nigeria and Senegal on Friday, September 20. From 1030 hours, in the auditorium of the entity, Brazil's senior, Olympic Team and U17 coaches will unveil their squad lists for in...
Chelsea In Talks With Nigerian Duo Over New Five-Year Contracts
Published: September 19, 2019
According to the Guardian UK, Premier League side Chelsea have opened talks with two Nigeria-eligible players over a new contract. The Blues are in discussions with Tammy Abraham and Fikayo Tomori and both players will commit their future to the Stamford Bridge outfit until the end of the 2023-2024 season if terms ar...
Femi Azeez Joins Reading; Younger Brother To Sign New Arsenal Deal On Friday
Published: September 19, 2019
Through a statement on their official website, EFL Championship outfit Reading have announced that three promising young players, including Femi Azeez, have recently joined The Royals. Femi Azeez is a winger who last represented non-league club Wealdstone FC on a non-contract basis. And because he was technically ...
England, Nigeria Or Uganda? Arsenal Young Star Reveals National Team He Wants To Represent
Published: September 19, 2019
Arsenal goalkeeper Ovie Ejeheri has chosen to commit his international future to Nigeria, rather than Uganda and England. The Hale End Academy product was in contention to be called up to train with the Golden Eaglets but he's currently undergoing rehabilitation from a small tear in his medial meniscus. Speaking...
Nigerian Winger Rescues Draw For Manchester United In Friendly Against Hertha Berlin II
Published: September 19, 2019
A second half goal from Nigeria-eligible winger Deji Sotona helped Manchester United U19s salvage a 2-2 draw with Hertha Berlin II in a friendly at Altrincham's J. Davidson Stadium on Wednesday evening.The German side took the lead on two occassions, only for Manchester United to reply with goals in each half.Former Aj...
Why Lookman Did Not Feature In RB Leipzig's 2-1 Victory Over Benfica
Published: September 19, 2019
RB Leipzig started their 2019-2020 Champions League campaign on a bright note as brace from Timo Werner gave them a slim victory over Benfica on Tuesday.Though the Bundesliga side will be happy with the result, Nigerian star Ademola Lookman won't be too impressed as he was an unused substitute throughout the game.That ...
Arsenal Goalkeeper Ejeheri Targets October Return From Injury
Published: September 19, 2019
Allnigeriasoccer.com has been told that Arsenal youth-teamer Ovie Ejeheri is hoping to return to action next month after suffering an injury.The goalkeeper's progress at the Emirates Stadium has been hampered by injuries but he remains highly rated by the Gunners coaching staff, so much so that he was offered a scholar...
UCL Wrap : Club Brugge's Okereke, Dennis Start In Goalless Draw; Lokomotiv's Idowu Cameo, Dinamo's Iyayi Benched
Published: September 18, 2019
Allnigeriasoccer.com's round-up of the Nigeria-eligible players who were on parade for their respective clubs on matchday one in the UEFA Champions League on Wednesday, September 18. In one of the evening kickoffs, attack-minded duo David Okereke and Emmanuel Dennis both started for Club Brugge in their goalless dra...
Saka Named In Arsenal's Provisional Squad Vs Eintracht Frankfurt; 6 Eligible Nigerians Miss Out
Published: September 18, 2019
Highly-rated Nigerian teenager Bukayo Saka is in contention to make his third appearance in the UEFA Europa League when Arsenal do battle with Eintracht Frankfurt on Thursday, September 19. The official website of the Gunners, arsenal.com has unveiled the traveling group to Germany, with the 18-year-old part of the ...
Salzburg's Haaland Equals Champions League Record Held By Yakubu And 6 Players
Published: September 18, 2019
Red Bull Salzburg striker Erling Haaland scored a hat-trick on his Champions League debut against Racing Genk on Tuesday night. In doing so, the Norway international became the eighth player to find the net three times (or more) on his Champions League debut, following in the footsteps of retired Super Eagles strike...
Slavia's Olayinka Gets A 10/10 Rating After Scoring Vs Inter Milan, Reacts To Maiden UCL Goal
Published: September 18, 2019
Nigerian striker Peter Olayinka was awarded the highest possible rating of 10 following his outstanding display on his Champions League debut against Inter Milan on Tuesday, according to the official website of UEFA making reference to Sport. The former Gent man gave the visitors the lead at the San Siro and they we...
Former Chelsea Wonderkid Named In Nigeria's Provisional Squad For U17 World Cup
Published: September 18, 2019
Allnigeriasoccer.com understands that former Chelsea wonderkid Daniel Jinadu has been included on Nigeria's provisional roster for the 2019 FIFA U17 World Cup. Golden Eaglets chief scout, Bunmi Haruna advised coach Manu Garba to include Jinadu, who is now at West Ham, on the 50-man provisional squad for the tournam...
Tottenham Rising Star Overtakes Ola Aina As Nigeria's All-time Highest Appearance Maker In UYL
Published: September 18, 2019
Tottenham Hotspur rising star Timothy Eyoma has become Nigeria's all-time highest appearance-maker in the prestigious UEFA Youth League. An England youth international, Eyoma has been included in the starting line-up in the ongoing game against Olympiacos at the Olympiacos FC Training Centre - Piraeus, which has ta...
Official : Huddersfield Town Confirm Nigeria Call-Up For Talented Striker
Published: September 18, 2019
Through a statement on their official website, Championship outfit Huddersfield Town have confirmed that their promising striker Andre Edionhon has received a call-up to the Nigeria U17 National Team. Edionhon will begin training with the Golden Eaglets squad in Turkey this week, with a view to his inclusion on the...