Super Eagles Training Session Wednesday, First Thirty Minutes : Here's What Happened
Published: June 07, 2017
The Super Eagles continued their preparations for Saturday's African Cup of Nations qualifier against South Africa, with another training session held at the Godswill Akpabio International Stadium this morning.The players arrived the stadium at 1006 hours, laced their boots and juggled with the ball, then manager Gerno...
Super Eagles Public Enemy Number One To Be Patched Up Ahead Of Battle Of Uyo
Published: June 07, 2017
South Africa manager Stuart Baxter is sweating on the fitness of his danger man Tokelo Rantie ahead of the visit to Lagos on Wednesday, June 10 for an African Cup of Nations qualifier against Nigeria.By all indications, Rantie will be patched up before the squad hops on a plane bound for Lagos, with the former Bournemo...
Newcastle United Closing On Deal For Chelsea's Nigerian Hitman
Published: June 07, 2017
English Premier League new boys Newcastle United are closing on a deal for England U21 international of Nigerian descent Tammy Abraham.Various reports in the United Kingdom suggest that the agreement will be in place before the Chelsea striker travels with the England squad for the European U21 Championship in Poland.A...
ADO Den Haag Defender Ebuehi Warns South Africa : We Are Winning
Published: June 07, 2017
ADO Den Haag talent Tyronne Ebuehi says it is important to pick up three points when the Super Eagles begin the African Cup of Nations qualifiers against South Africa, and believes Nigeria have the players that can do the business.However, the Dutch-born defender remains wary of the South Africans, pointing out that th...
Eagles First Training : Arsenal Whizkid Stars, Alhassan Pushing For Starting Shirt & Confirmed Lineups
Published: June 06, 2017
Akwa United offensive all-rounder Alhassan Ibrahim is pushing for a starting shirt against South Africa, in what would be his competitive debut for the national team if that comes to pass, having impressed the coaching staff during the training session on Tuesday.Twenty players were divided into two groups, with Team A...
Chelsea Defender Omeruo, Musa Arrive In Uyo; Onazi To Captain Team Vs RSA
Published: June 06, 2017
Two Premier League players in the shape of Leicester City striker Ahmed Musa and Chelsea defender Kenneth Omeruo have joined the national team's camp in Uyo ahead of the African Cup of Nations qualifier versus South Africa.Thus, Nigeria manager Gernot Rohr will run the rule over all the players he has called up for the...
American-Born Ike Opara Named In Major League Soccer Team Of The Week
Published: June 06, 2017
Sporting Kansas City defender Ike Opara has been named in the Team of the Week for the latest round of games in Major League Soccer.A former United States U23 international, Opara was recognized for his outstanding performance against Minnesota United, a game he assisted goalkeeper Timothy Melia to post a shutout, and ...
ADO Den Haag's Ebuehi : Troost-Ekong Convinced Me To Choose Nigeria Over Netherlands
Published: June 06, 2017
Promising ADO Den Haag right wing-back Tyronne Ebuehi has revealed that Gent star William Troost-Ekong convinced him to represent Nigeria rather than the Netherlands, where he was born, and he has not regretted his decision.Ex-Tottenham Hotspur youth-teamer Troost-Ekong had played for the Netherland youth-teams in frie...
Paris Saint-Germain Mulling Over N8 Billion Bid For Super Eagles Star- Reports
Published: June 06, 2017
Paris Saint-Germain are exploring ways to sign Gent star Anderson Esiti in the summer transfer window, according to reports.As first published by the Twitter Account PSG United and confirmed by goal.com, the central midfielder has been targeted by Antero Henrique, the new sporting director of PSG.Henrique has opened ta...
Ex-Golden Eaglets Trainee, Hailed As The Next Paul Pogba, Tipped To Start For England Vs Italy
Published: June 06, 2017
 Liverpool midfielder Ovie Ejaria is in line to feature in the biggest game of his career when the England U20s face off against Italy in the semifinal of the Fifa U20 World Cup on Thursday.Everything is pointing to the fact that the former Golden Eaglets trainee will make his second start in South Korea , with Spurs ...
Echiejile Reports For International Duty; Chelsea's Omeruo Still Missing 1400 Hours
Published: June 06, 2017
The Super Eagles preparations for the match against South Africa are now in full swing, with the squad having their first workout at the Godswill Akpabio International Stadium on Tuesday morning.Allnigeriasoccer.com has been informed that Monaco defender Elderson Echiejile has finally joined the squad in Uyo.Chelsea de...
Chelsea, Spurs, Everton Talents Of Nigerian Descent Tipped To Make Senior England Debut
Published: June 06, 2017
Sky Sports has been reviewing the ongoing Fifa U20 World Cup in South Korea after England qualified for the semifinals of the competition with a 1-0 win over Mexico on Monday, June 5.The Sports Television channel has picked five of the standout players so far representing the Young Lions, with Dominic Solanke (Chelsea)...
Youngest Nigerian To Play In EPL, Super Eagles Invitee Nominated For Sunderland Goal Of The Season
Published: June 06, 2017
Two talented Nigerian teenagers are in the running for Sunderland's U23 Goal of the Season award.Two spectacular goals from Sweden U21 international of Nigerian parentage Joel Asoro and former Super Eagles invitee Josh Maha have been nominated for the accolade.Maja's strike versus Leicester City in which he dinked the ...
Super Eagles Initiation: Wolfsburg's Osimhen Kills It With Performance Of Tekno's Rara
Published: June 06, 2017
As part of their long awaited initiation into the Super Eagles, Mikel Agu (Porto), Alhassan Ibrahim (Akwa United), Henry Onyekuru (Eupen) and Victor Osimhen (Wolfsburg) were asked to entertain their teammates during dinner at Le Meridien Ibom Hotel and Golf Resort on Monday.The Nigerian Federation dropped a big hint th...
NFF Allow Super Eagles Fans To Feast Their Eyes On Arsenal, Man City, Leicester Talents
Published: June 06, 2017
The Super Eagles will have their first training session on Nigerian soil on Tuesday morning, ahead of the national team's African Cup of Nations qualifier against South Africa.Training will start at the Godswill Akpabio International Stadium, Uyo at 1000 hours under the guidance of manager Gernot Rohr.Alex Iwobi (Arsen...