Everton 4 Arsenal 2 PL2 : 16-Year-Old Balogun Debuts, Eyoma Bags Assist
Published: September 26, 2017
Promising Nigerian striker Folarin Balogun made his maiden appearance for Arsenal U23s in their 4-2 loss to Everton in the sixth round of matches in Premier League 2 on Monday night.But the highly-rated 16-year-old wasn't the only Nigerian youngster involved at  Haig Avenue (Southport, Merseyside), with Tolaji Bola, J...
Former Flying Eagles Captain On Target Against Barcelona B In La Liga 2
Published: September 25, 2017
Former Flying Eagles captain Ramon Azeez opened his goalscoring account for his new employer CD Lugo as they beat Barcelona B 2-1 in a La Liga 2 clash staged at Mini Estadi on Monday night.With almost the last action of the first half, the central midfielder equalized for the visitors when his header beat goalkeeper Jo...
Iwobi, Akpom Not In 18 As Arsenal Win Eighth Straight Home Game
Published: September 25, 2017
Arsenal are within touching distance of the top four teams in the Premier League following their 2-0 win over West Brom at the Emirates Stadium in the final game of match day six in the English top-flight.Nigeria international Alex Iwobi was presumably rested for Thursday's Europa League fixture against BATE and didn't...
Akpom Reveals Arsenal Players Are Happy Over Sanchez's Failed Move To Man City
Published: September 25, 2017
Chuba Akpom has opened up on Alexis Sanchez's failed move to Manchester City on transfer deadline day this summer, stating that the players and fans are delighted that the Chile international is still a Gunner.Sanchez's proposed switch to the Citizens fell through because Arsenal were unable to sign a replacement at sh...
Super Eagles Receive Commendation From LMC Despite Loss To Ghana
Published: September 25, 2017
Players and officials of the Super Eagles squad to the just ended West African Football Union (WAFU) tournament in Ghana has received commendation from the League Management Company (LMC) which urged them to build on the lessons learnt from the sub-continental championship for the 2018 African Nations Championship (CHA...
Ex-Golden Eaglets Trainee Will Not Make Champions League Debut For Liverpool Vs Spartak
Published: September 25, 2017
Former Golden Eaglets trainee Ovie Ejaria has to wait until October before learning if he'll make his UEFA Champions League debut for Liverpool as he has been left out of their traveling party to the Russian capital.Reds manager Jurgen Klopp has omitted the England youth-teamer from the provisional squad to face Sparta...
Akpeyi Returns For WCQ Vs Zambia, Nwakaeme, Echiejile Also Called Up
Published: September 25, 2017
According to information gathered by allnigeriasoccer.com, Chippa United goalkeeper Daniel Akpeyi has been recalled to the Super Eagles for their World Cup qualifier against Zambia next Saturday.The former Warri Wolves star has sparkled since returning from an injury that kept him out of the World Cup qualifiers agains...
Exclusive: Rohr Ignores Calls To Drop Musa, Leicester Star Named In Nigeria Squad
Published: September 25, 2017
Nigeria manager Gernot Rohr has extended an invitation to Leicester City star Ahmed Musa for the World Cup qualifier versus Zambia in Uyo on October 7.Speculation had been rife in the local media that Rohr would axe Musa from the roster set to be released this week over his lack of game time at Leicester City but the G...
Alex Iwobi Instructed To Report For International Duty October 2
Published: September 25, 2017
Arsenal winger Alex Iwobi is set to add to his international caps when Nigeria square off against Zambia in a crucial World Cup qualifier at the Godswill Akpabio International Stadium on October 7.A top source close to the Nigeria Football Federation has informed allnigeriasoccer.com that the Hale End Academy product i...
CSKA's Samuel Sends Warning To Man Utd Defenders Ahead Of Champions League Clash
Published: September 25, 2017
Nigeria international striker Aaron Samuel has sent a warning to Manchester United defenders ahead of the UEFA Champions League meeting between CSKA Moscow and the English Premier League side in the Russian capital on Wednesday night.Unarguably, the most impressive result on the opening day of the Champions League was ...
Manchester United, Manchester City Watch West Ham Target Against Moreirense
Published: September 25, 2017
Portugal international William Carvalho remains on the radar of English Premier League clubs despite seeing a transfer to West Ham fall through in the summer transfer window.According to Portuguese sports daily A Bola, Manchester United sent spies to watch the Primeira Liga clash between Moreirense and Sporting CP at P...
Daniel Amokachi Returns To Everton & Runs The Rule Over Liverpool Old Boy Ibe
Published: September 25, 2017
Super Eagles hero Daniel Amokachi was among the 38,133 spectators at Goodison Park in Liverpool when Everton took on AFC Bournemouth in the Premier League on Saturday, September 23.The attacker was introduced to the Toffees faithful and received a standing ovation before the game started at 1500 hours.Amokachi monitore...
Leon Balogun Hails Black Stars For Beating Nigeria & Sparks Jollof Rice Debate
Published: September 25, 2017
Mainz central defender Leon Balogun showed his sportsmanship by congratulating the Black Stars in the wake of their 4-1 thrashing of the Super Eagles in the final of the WAFU Cup on Sunday night.And he has sparked a debate over which of the the two countries make the best Jollof rice, a rice dish popular in most West A...
Aina, Tomori Nominated For Hull's MOTM Award But Man Utd Product Favoured
Published: September 25, 2017
Two Nigerian youngsters have been nominated for Hull City's Man of the Match award on the back of their impressive display as the Tigers were held to a 1-1 draw by Reading on Saturday afternoon.Chelsea loanees Fikayo Tomori and Ola Aina are in the running for the award along with striker Fraizer Campbell and midfielder...
Super Eagles Captain Named Best Goalkeeper At WAFU Cup Of Nations
Published: September 25, 2017
The final awards ceremony at the 2017 WAFU Cup of Nations saw Nigeria’s Ikechukwu Ezenwa awarded the Golden Gloves accolade for the best keeper of the tournament despite conceding four goals in the final.The FC Ifeanyi Ubah netminder posted four consecutive shutouts leading up to Sunday's final against Ghana at the C...