Done Deal : Brentford's Nigerian-Born Winger Joins Rotherham United
Published: August 29, 2019
EFL League One side Rotherham United have today completed the signing of Nigerian-born winger Chiedozie Ogbene for an undisclosed fee, subject to clearance from the EFL and the FA, informs the Millers on their official webpage. The 22-year-old ended his 18-month association with Brentford after inking a three-year d...
Nigeria Coach Rohr Reveals He Recommended Arsenal Star Aubameyang To Bordeaux
Published: August 29, 2019
Gernot Rohr has revealed that he recommended Arsenal striker Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang to Bordeaux while he was coaching the Gabonese national team but a transfer did not materialise. The Super Eagles manager still holds close links with Bordeaux, where he spent 21 years, first as a player, then a coach, from 1977-199...
'It Was A Great Goal' - Arsenal Coach Hails Olayinka After Strike Against League Two Opponents
Published: August 29, 2019
Arsenal U21 coach Steve Bould has praised James Olayinka goalscoring ability after he opened his account for the season in a Leasing.com Trophy fixture against League Two side Northampton Town on Tuesday night. On 78 minutes, Olayinka opened the scoring when he side-footed the ball home from close range after brilli...
Everton's New Star Iwobi Reacts After Scoring First Ever Goal In Carabao Cup
Published: August 29, 2019
Everton's new star Alex Iwobi was delighted to score on his full debut for The Toffees as they ran out 4-2 winners against Lincoln City to advance to the third round of the Carabao Cup on Wednesday night. The Premier League side went 3-2 up courtesy of Iwobi's headed goal in the 81st minute and this marked the wing...
USA Call-Up For Leicester City GK & Atlanta United Super Kid; Duo Also Eligible For Nigeria
Published: August 29, 2019
United States U17 Men's National Team head coach Raphael Wicky has named two players of Nigerian descent on his roster for a four-nation tournament holding in the Netherlands from September 5-9. Leicester City goalkeeper Chituru Odunze and exciting Atlanta United defender George Bello have been called up for interna...
Super Eagles Stars Ndidi, Balogun, Etebo, Iwobi Know Third Round Opponents In Carabao Cup Fixtures
Published: August 29, 2019
The draw for the Third round of the Carabao Cup was held on Wednesday night after the conclusion of Round 2 matches across England with fixtures revealing that Nigerian players will be significantly involved in the next round.The next round of the Carabao Cup will hold on the week commencing on September 23.Leicester C...
Dream Team VII Star Dennis Fires Club Brugge Into Champions League Group Stage
Published: August 28, 2019
Nigeria U23 international Emmanuel Dennis netted the winning goal as Club Brugge beat LASK 2-1 to qualify for the group stage of this season's UEFA Champions League. With 16 minutes remaining in the second leg tie staged at Jan Breydelstadion (Brugge), Klauss converted a penalty kick to cancel out Vanaken's goal in...
Talented Chelsea Shot-Stopper Handed First International Call-Up By Nigeria
Published: August 28, 2019
Allnigeriasoccer.com understands that promising Chelsea goalkeeper Prince Shakiru Adegoke could be in line to represent Nigeria at the 2019 FIFA U17 World Cup after receiving a call-up to the national team for the first time in his young career. After waiting for about two weeks for an official invitation letter, the...
Iwobi Opens Goalscoring Account For Everton On Full Debut
Published: August 28, 2019
Super Eagles star Alex Iwobi made his full debut for Everton and scored his debut goal on Wednesday evening in the Round 2 of the Carabao Cup at the Sincil Bank Stadium as the Toffees defeated League One side Lincoln City 4-2 to advance to the third round of the competition.Lincoln City went ahead within the first minu...
'Who Needs Pepe When You've Got Osimhen' - Excited Fans React After Osimhen's Brace For Lille
Published: August 28, 2019
Super Eagles forward Victor Osimhen continued his brilliant start at Lille, scoring his third and fourth goal of the season in a French Ligue 1 match against Saint-Etienne on Wednesday.The 20-year-old started from the bench but came on for injured Loic Remy in 19th minute. He gave his side the lead in the 37th after r...
Alex Iwobi Makes Full Debut For Everton Against Akinde's Lincoln City
Published: August 28, 2019
Alex Iwobi made his full debut for Everton in their ongoing Carabao Cup second round clash against Lincoln City at the Sincil Bank Stadium in Lincolnshire. The Nigeria international is one of four players handed full debuts by manager Marco Silva, the others being Moise Kean, Fabian Delph and Djibril Sidibe. Iwobi ...
VfL Osnabruck's Nigeria-Eligible Defender In Contention To Debut For Germany
Published: August 28, 2019
VfL Osnabruck fullback Felix Agu is in contention to play his first ever game for Germany at all levels after receiving a call-up to Germany's U21 national team on Wednesday, August 28. Stefan Kuntz's team will face Greece in a friendly match on September 5 and five days later they will lock horns with Wales in Wrexha...
2019 African Games : Opabunmi Tasks Flying Eagles, Falconets As Nigeria Teams Gun For Gold
Published: August 28, 2019
Former Super Eagles forward Femi Opabunmi has tasked the Flying Eagles and Falconets players representing Nigeria in the men and women football events of the 2019 African Games to use their performance as springboard to making the step up to the senior national teams.Both Nigeria U-20 sides are in the finals of the com...
Three Reasons Why Arsenal Kid Ebiowei Should Choose Nigeria Over England
Published: August 28, 2019
Arsenal's free kick specialist Malcolm Ebiowei could rescind his decision to represent the Golden Eaglets of Nigeria at the upcoming FIFA U17 World Cup tournament in Brazil.The 15-year-old initially gave his word to be part of the team's get-together in Abuja but might change his mind due to personal reasons.To this ef...
'It Is Possible I Select Him For Ukraine Friendly' - Rohr Holds Talks With Ex-Sunderland Striker
Published: August 28, 2019
Nigeria manager Gernot Rohr has revealed that former Sunderland striker Josh Maja might be handed a late call-up to the Super Eagles squad ahead of their upcoming international friendly against Ukraine. Maja has been on the radar of the Nigeria Football Federation and was invited to train with the Super Eagles ahead...