GK Dare Detan Outstanding As Nigeria U20s Share Spoils With Egypt
Published: March 26, 2018
An inexperienced Nigeria U20 side impressed and held their Egyptian counterparts to a 0-0 draw in an international friendly on Monday.Coach Paul Aigbogun named Detan Ogundare, Mike Zaruma, Ikouwem Udo, Mubarak Abdulsalam, Valantine Ozonwofor, Mohammed Jamil, Asuquo Aneikeme, Abubakar Ibrahim, Alhassan Ibrahim, Akila Je...
'Frustrated' Super Eagles Captain Mikel Explains Why He Will Miss Friendly Vs Serbia
Published: March 26, 2018
Super Eagles captain John Obi Mikel has confirmed that he will not be available for selection in Friday night's pre-World Cup friendly between Nigeria and Serbia at the Hive Stadium due to 'circumstances beyond his control'.The official word from the Nigeria Football Federation is that Mikel is absent as he has been wo...
Man City Whizkid Wanted By Nigeria, England Makes Full Debut For Germany
Published: March 26, 2018
Manchester City midfielder of Nigerian descent Felix Nmecha made his full debut for Germany across all levels as Germany U18s were beaten 4-2 by France in a friendly staged at Stadion am Bad, Markranstädt on Monday afternoon.Nigeria, England and Germany are in a three-way fight over the international future of the ver...
Manchester United Agree Deal For Their First Summer Signing
Published: March 26, 2018
Manchester United are on the verge of announcing the signing of highly-rated Poland U16 captain Lukasz Bejger, according to reports.Manchester Evening News is reporting that Manchester United have seen off competition from Manchester City to sign the teenager from Lech Poznan following a successful trial.It would be re...
Ighalo, Echieijile Send Message To Super Eagles Fans Ahead Of Serbia Friendly
Published: March 26, 2018
Super Eagles duo, Jude Ighalo and left back, Elderson Echiejile has called on Nigerian fans to keep supporting the team ahead of Tuesday’s International friendly against Serbia.In a telephone interview, Ighalo appealed to Nigerian fans to keep the support coming for the team against Serbia.''We appreciate Nigerians, ...
Manchester United Battle Juventus For Arsenal Midfielder
Published: March 26, 2018
Premier league heavyweights, Manchester United are set to slug it out with Serie A side, Juventus for the signature of Arsenal midfielder, Aaron Ramsey who could be up for grabs by the time the transfer window reopens this summer.According to The Sun, the Turin club considers the 27-year old as a perfect foil for their...
Argentina GK: No Goalkeeper Would Have Stopped The Goals Scored By Iheanacho, Iwobi & Idowu
Published: March 26, 2018
Argentina international goalkeeper Agustín Marchesín was surprised that he was not invited by manager Jorge Sampaoli for the national team's pre-World Cup friendlies against Spain and Italy and it has been suggested that he was snubbed for conceding four goals in the loss to Nigeria last November.Kelechi Iheanacho, A...
Serbia Stars : Nigeria Have A Lot Of Talented Players, It Won't Be Easy
Published: March 26, 2018
Anderlecht's Serbia international defender Ivan Obradović has noted that the Super Eagles have several talented players in their ranks and it will be difficult to overcome the African powerhouse in tomorrow's friendly at the Hive Stadium.The 29-year-old, who played the last twelve minutes of Serbia's 2-1 loss ...
Nigeria Vs Serbia : How The Super Eagles Should Approach This Game
Published: March 26, 2018
On Tuesday, Nigeria will yet again try Serbia for size in the second of their March friendlies after seeing off Poland 1-0 last weekend, a game which had done little to efficiently convince many.As dour as the win was with Victor Moses's hour mark penalty goal papering over the cracks,  the Poland game provided a sull...
Arsenal, Manchester City, Barcelona To Watch Super Eagles Star Against Galatasaray
Published: March 26, 2018
Super Eagles assistant captain Eddy Onazi would have an opportunity to display his wares to top European teams after the last international break of the 2017-2018 season.Turkish outlet Gunebakis writes on its electronic edition that representatives from Arsenal, Manchester City, Monaco, Schalke 04, Borussia Dortmund, B...
NFF Allow Super Eagles Fans To Feast Their Eyes On Chelsea, Arsenal, Leicester Stars
Published: March 26, 2018
Ahead of Tuesday night's international friendly game against Serbia, the Super Eagles will officially hold their final training session at 4pm Nigerian time on Monday, the Nigeria Football Federation disclosed on Monday morning.Football journalists and fans will be able to catch a glimpse of the players in training the...
All Six Nigerian Talents Feature As Arsenal Beat FC Dallas, Saka Nets Winner
Published: March 25, 2018
Arsenal got their 2018 Dallas Cup campaign off to a winning start after beating hosts FC Dallas 2-1 on Sunday at the Cotton Bowl Stadium.All the six players of Nigerian descent named to the Gunners U19 roster for the tournament - Arthur Okonkwo, Folarin Balogun, James Olayinka, Joseph Olowu,Tobi Omole and Bukayo Saka ...
Man Utd Midfielder Invited To Train With Super Eagles After Pledging Future To Nigeria
Published: March 25, 2018
Manchester United midfielder Tosin Kehinde has pledged his international future to Nigeria ahead of England, where he was raised, allnigeriasoccer.com has been informed.The Lagos-born starlet and his representatives held talks with Nigeria Football Federation Vice President Shehu Dikko, Secretary General Mohammed Sanus...
Done Deal: Ex-Warri Wolves Striker Oke Akpoveta Joins Eighth Club In Europe
Published: March 25, 2018
Through a statement on their official website, Swedish Superettan outfit AFC Eskilstuna have announced that they have completed the signing of Nigerian striker Oke Akpoveta.The 26-year-old, who last wore the jersey of Helsingborgs IF in Sweden, has inked a two-year deal that will keep him at AFC Eskilstuna unti...
Nigeria Target Obafemi Scores And Assists For Ireland U19 In Win Over Kosovo
Published: March 25, 2018
Michael Obafemi was on song for the Republic of Ireland youth side in their 3-0 defeat of Kosovo as they kept up their hopes of qualifying for the 2018 UEFA Under-19 European Championship with the convincing victory.The Southampton striker who became the first Nigerian player born in 2000 to feature in the Premier Leag...