Flying Eagles Player Ratings Vs Ukraine : Makanjuola Top Man; Ofoborh Impresses; Utin Above Average; Michael Disappointing; Offia No Impact
Published: May 30, 2019
Nigeria moved onto the next round of the 2019 FIFA U-20 World Cup as one of the four best third-placed sides following their 1-1 draw against Ukraine on Thursday evening. Allnigeriasoccer.com presents the players performances on the day : The StartersGoalkeeperOrewale Oremade: Really should have done better in ke...
U20 World Cup Nigeria 1 Ukraine 1 : Tijani Muhamed Nets Equaliser As Flying Eagles Advance To Round Of 16
Published: May 30, 2019
Nigeria's U-20 national team, the Flying Eagles on Thursday evening drew 1-1 with Ukraine in their last Group D game of the 2019 FIFA U-20 World Cup in Poland at the Bielsko-Biala stadium which sees them qualify as one of the four best teams of the group stages. Coach Paul Aigbogun rang some changes to his starting ...
Two Nigerian Strikers May Depart Premier League Clubs Just For One Reason
Published: May 30, 2019
It's every player's dream to feature for one of the best clubs in England's top-flight league but it's unfortunate that some players won't be able to achieve this dream.Two Nigerian strikers Henry Onyekuru and Taiwo Awoniyi are part of the players who have high hopes of playing in the Premier League before the end of t...
Bournemouth's Ofoborh Makes Full Competitive Debut; Man City's Dele-Bashiru Bench As Nigeria Announce Starting XI Vs Ukraine U20
Published: May 30, 2019
Paul Aigbogun has announced his starting line-up for the Flying Eagles third Group D match against Ukraine at the 2019 FIFA U20 World Cup, starting from 1930 hours. Aigbogun has been forced into making two changes from the most recent loss against United States with Valentine Ozornwafor and Jamil Muhammad ruled o...
NFF Boss Pinnick Names Two Nigeria U20 Players Who Have Impressed Him The Most At World Cup
Published: May 30, 2019
Nigeria Football Federation President, Amaju Pinnick has refused to criticize the Flying Eagles despite their qualification hopes hanging by a thread at the ongoing FIFA U20 World Cup following their 2-0 loss to the United States. Pinnick has taken positives from their first two games in Poland and picked Mancheste...
Official : Chelsea Legend Obi Mikel Not Offered New Deal By Middlesbrough
Published: May 30, 2019
Through their official website, EFL Championship outfit Middlesbrough have confirmed the departure of Nigeria skipper John Obi Mikel following the conclusion of the 2018-2019 season. Boro published their released list on Thursday and the Chelsea legend is among four players moving onto pastures new this summer, the ...
The Three Things Flying Eagles Must Do Against Ukraine To Avoid Early Exit
Published: May 30, 2019
The Flying Eagles of Nigeria are scheduled to battle Ukraine in their final group game at the ongoing U20 World Cup on Thursday May 30th. The West Africa side were defeated 2-0 by USA on Monday, hence, Paul Aigbogun's men require a win to progress to the next round of the competition and they can't afford to take anyt...
'The Nigeria Players Are Fast & Skillful' - Real Madrid's Ukraine Star Wary Of Flying Eagles
Published: May 30, 2019
Real Madrid's Ukrainian goalkeeper, Andriy Lunin is wary of the threat the Flying Eagles will pose when both teams face off at the Bielsko-Biala Stadium, Bielsko-Biała on Thursday evening. The Ukrainians are already through to the last sixteen after beating the United States and Qatar but Nigeria must avoid defeat ...
Everton-Owned Winger Onyekuru Prefers Galatasaray Stay Despite Link With Bayern Munich
Published: May 30, 2019
Henry Onyekuru wants to remain at Galatasaray despite rumours linking him with several clubs in Europe, including Bayern Munich, Borussia Dortmund, Marseille and Sevilla. The Everton-owned winger had a successful spell at Galatasaray, finishing with 16 goals across all competitions as the Lions won the domestic doub...
England Legend Lineker Hails Iwobi After Historic Goal Against Chelsea In UEL Final
Published: May 30, 2019
England legend Gary Lineker had nothing but praise for Alex Iwobi after he netted the pick of the goals in Arsenal's 4-1 loss to Chelsea in the final of the Europa League on Wednesday night.   The Nigeria international was one of the few bright sparks as the Gunners threw away another chance to qualify for the Cham...
Etebo Charges Young Footballers To Combine The Game With Education, Confirms Availability For Summer Camp
Published: May 30, 2019
Super Eagles midfield maestro, Etebo Oghenekaro Peter has advised every kid who has a dream of becoming a professional footballer not to toil with  his or her education, adding that the two can work in tandem.At an event put together by SpringSoca Academy, Lagos, in conjunction with Etebo Oghenekaro Peter Foundation t...
English Press Rate Iwobi For Arsenal's Consolation Goal In Europa League Defeat
Published: May 30, 2019
Nigeria and Arsenal forward Alex Iwobi was one of the few players that had a good game in the Gunner's embarrassing 4-1 defeat to Chelsea in the final of the 2019 UEFA Europa League on Wednesday evening.Allnigeriasoccer.com presents the views of some of the media after the match at the Olympic Stadium, Baku.The Daily E...
More Bad News For Flying Eagles As Ozornwafor Fails Fitness Test Ahead Of Ukraine Match
Published: May 29, 2019
Enyimba's Valentine Ozorwafor has joined Jamil Muhammad in the treatment room and will not be available for selection when the Flying Eagles take on Ukraine at the Stadion Miejski (Bielsko-Biała) on Thursday evening. The central defender suffered an injury in the second Group D match against the United States and ...
Chelsea 4 Arsenal 1: Iwobi Becomes First Nigerian To Score In Final Of European Club Competition
Published: May 29, 2019
Arsenal missed the chance to qualify for next season's Champions League after they were thrashed 4-1 by London neighbors Chelsea in the final of the Europa League at the Baku Olympic Stadium on Wednesday evening. Of the three Nigerian players that traveled with the Gunners first team to Azerbaijan, only Super Eagles...
Why Bukayo Saka Needs To Be Under Emery's Tutelage Next Season
Published: May 29, 2019
Arsenal's Hale End academy witnessed another massive success this season after producing at least three players who are ready for first-team action in the upcoming season.17-year-old winger Bukayo Saka, 18-year-old winger Xavier Amaechi and 17-year-old forward Folarin Balogun were actively involved in the club's U23 si...