Akpom, Arsenal Teammates Will Not Train In Belarus Before Facing BATE
Published: September 27, 2017
Whilst Alex Iwobi's availability for tomorrow's Europa League meeting between BATE and Arsenal remains covered in mist, fellow Hale End Academy product Chuba Akpom is in contention to travel to Belarus later today.The Nigeria international was not among the first-teamers photographed training at London Colney this morn...
Man City New No. 72, Who Wants To Play For Super Eagles, Makes UYL Debut
Published: September 27, 2017
The highly-rated midfielder Tom Dele-Bashiru made his debut for Manchester City in the UEFA Youth League as they beat Ukrainian outfit Shakhtar Donetsk 3-1 at the Academy Stadium on Tuesday.Dele-Bashiru, who inherited Kelechi Iheanacho's number 72 jersey at the Citizens following the striker's transfer to Leicester Cit...
New Super Eagles Invitee : Why Eddy Onazi Is My Role Model
Published: September 27, 2017
Akwa United star Afeez Aremu will definitely train with the Super Eagles when they begin preparations for their World Cup qualifier against Zambia next Monday, despite being named on the standby list.The teenage midfielder has been rewarded with a maiden call-up to the national team thanks to his outstanding di...
Blackburn, Shrewsbury & Northampton Town Run The Rule Over Ajiboye
Published: September 27, 2017
Several scouts were in attendance for the Premier League 2 encounter between Aston Villa and Brighton & Hove at Villa Park on Monday night, according to reports.Birmingham Mail says Blackburn Rovers, Shrewsbury Town and Northampton Town all sent someone to watch the top talents on both teams, and there were at least ni...
Key Nigeria Winger Suffers Muscle Strain Injury Ahead Of WCQ Vs Zambia
Published: September 27, 2017
Super Eagles manager Gernot Rohr has received bad news from London, with one of the strikers called up for the crucial World Cup qualifier against Zambia next Saturday struggling to get fit.Allnigeriasoccer.com understands that Arsenal winger Alex Iwobi suffered a quadriceps muscle strain injury few days before the Gun...
Zambia Break Camp Thursday, Spartak Moscow Striker Cleared To Face Nigeria
Published: September 26, 2017
In-form Spartak Moscow striker Fashion Sakala is set to return to the Zambia squad for their World Cup qualifier against Nigeria next weekend in Uyo.There had been fears that the former Zanaco man was ineligible to face the Super Eagles on October 7 after he was dismissed against Algeria on match day three, 56 minutes ...
Victor Moses In Line To Face Spanish Opponents For First Time In His Career
Published: September 26, 2017
Victor Moses is in line to make his first Champions League appearance of the season for Premier League champions Chelsea when they trade tackles with Atletico Madrid at Wanda Metropolitano, Madrid on Wednesday night.The Nigeria international has not featured for The Blues in this competition since December 5, 2012 when...
Nigeria Legend Okocha : I Am Jealous Of Neymar, Other PSG Players
Published: September 26, 2017
Former Super Eagles captain Austin Okocha has admitted that he is jealous of the current players at French moneybags Paris Saint-Germain F.C, including Brazil superstar Neymar.The flamboyant attacking midfielder broke the transfer record for an African player when he joined PSG in 1998 from Fenerbahçe, with the Ligue ...
(Photo Confirmation) Exclusive: Cremonese On Brink Of Deal For The New Jay Jay Okocha
Published: September 26, 2017
Allnigeriasoccer.com understands that Italian Serie B club Cremonese are close to wrapping up a deal for former Golden Eaglets trainee Ejike Chigozie.The negotiations for the Sam Vic Football Academy product is at an advanced stage, with the attacking midfielder expected to append his signature to a four-year contract ...
Bobby Adekanye Shines But Liverpool Lose To Spartak Moscow In UYL
Published: September 26, 2017
Ibadan-born Netherlands youth-teamer Bobby Adekanye made his second appearance for Liverpool as they lost 2-1 to Spartak Moscow on match day two in the UEFA Youth League on Tuesday afternoon.The winger made his debut in the competition in the opening round of matches against Sevilla, and was on the Futbol'noe pole 4 Sp...
Chuba Akpom : World-Class Alexis Sanchez Says He Believes In Me
Published: September 26, 2017
Super Eagles hopeful Chuba Akpom has revealed that Chile star Alexis Sanchez has been offering him advice and helping him to become a better player.The Hale End Academy product has praised Sanchez, whom he regards as one of the best players in the world.''I’m always taking to Alexis, he’s like a mentor to me,'' Akp...
Eyoma Emulates Chelsea Duo Moses & Ugbo, Named In England U17 World Cup Roster
Published: September 26, 2017
Timothy Eyoma is set to become the fourth player of Nigerian descent to feature for England at the Fifa U17 World Cup, with manager Steve Cooper including the Tottenham Hotspur starlet in a 21-player roster for the tournament in India.Barring injury, Eyoma is set to add to his international caps at this level when the ...
21 Bullets Partake In Zambia First Workout, Foreign Pros Join Up On Sunday
Published: September 26, 2017
The Zambian national team have started their preparations for the crucial World Cup qualifier against Nigeria at Godswill Akpabio International Stadium next weekend.The Copper Bullets manager Wedson Nyirenda ran the rule over 21 players in the team's first workout held at Nkoloma Stadium on Monday afternoon, with Zesco...
Key Defender Misses Training Ahead Of CSKA Vs Manchester United Clash
Published: September 26, 2017
Allnigeriasoccer.com understands that key CSKA Moscow defender Mario Fernandes will undergo a late fitness test ahead of the Russian team's Champions League clash with Manchester United at VEB Arena, Moscow on Wednesday night.The Brazilian-born wing-back was stretchered off the pitch during the first half of the Moscow...
Moses, Iwobi, Musa, Akpeyi, Mikel, 18 Others Named To Nigeria Roster For WCQ
Published: September 26, 2017
The Nigeria Football Federation have officially announced the 23 players summoned for next Saturday's World Cup qualifier against Zambia in Uyo.As exclusively reported by allnigeriasoccer.com on Monday, Chippa United goalkeeper Daniel Akpeyi has returned to the roster after recovering from an injury but former Golden E...