Nigerian Goalkeeper Ogbebor-Onaiwu To Make AFC Wimbledon Debut Vs Gillingham U18s
Published: November 19, 2016
Allnigeriasoccer.com understands that it is all but confirmed that former Golden Eaglets trainee Edward Ogbebor-Onaiwu will make his competitive debut for AFC Wimbledon U18s on Saturday morning, a month after he joined the club from Charlton Athletic. It is believed that the highly-rated young goalkeeper will start tod...
Obafemi Martins, David Beckham & Thierry Henry Among Top Ten Designated Players In MLS History
Published: November 19, 2016
Nigeria international Obafemi Martins has been ranked among the top ten 10 Designated Player signings in the history of Major League Soccer.Before he parted ways with Seattle Sounders in February 2016, the former Inter Milan, Newcastle United and Wolfsburg star scored 40 goals in the regular season and recorded...
Exclusive : Sevilla Sporting Director Dismisses Oghenekaro Etebo Link
Published: November 18, 2016
Sevilla sporting director, Ramon Rodriguez Verdejo (Monchi), says there is no truth to rumours linking the current Europa League champions with a move for Nigeria international Oghenekaro Etebo next summer. And the charismatic club chief is on the same page with the attacking midfielder’s bonafide representative,...
Long-Serving Umea IK Midfielder Chikwelu Appointed Nigeria Captain; Ohale & Ordega Assistants
Published: November 18, 2016
Rita Chikwelu has been appointed the new captain of the Super Falcons by manager Florence Omagbemi and her lieutenants for the 10th Africa Women Cup of Nations (AWCON) in Cameroon, allnigeriasoccer.com understands.The long-serving Umeå IK attacking midfielder was handed the captain’s armband after the subst...
FLASHBACK: Amkar Perm Defender Idowu Will Opt To Play For Nigeria NOT Russia If.....
Published: November 18, 2016
Amkar Perm defender Brian Idowu has admitted that he would consider playing for the Super Eagles if he was invited by coach Stephen Keshi. Born in St. Petersburg, Russia, the 22 – year – old says his priority is to establish himself in the first team squad of Amkar Perm before committing his international f...
Watford Provide Update On Injury Status Of Two Nigerian Strikers
Published: November 18, 2016
Watford manager Walter Mazzarri has confirmed that ex-Nigeria U20 international Isaac Success will not take part in the Premier League clash against Leicester City as he has not recovered from injury.But there is positive news regarding Italy international of Nigerian descent Stefano Okaka , who has been out of action ...
France, China Possible Destinations For Nigeria Captain Obi Mikel
Published: November 18, 2016
Super Eagles captain John Obi Mikel might depart Chelsea in the January transfer window, if transfer speculation linking him with an exit from Stamford Bridge is anything to go by.According to The Sun, the holding midfielder is attracting interest from Ligue 1 giants Marseille and an unnamed Chinese Super League club.O...
Flying Eagles Sensation Bamgboye Turning Heads At Szombathelyi Haladas Trials
Published: November 18, 2016
Former Golden Eaglets star Funsho Bamgboye, has started trials with Hungarian outfit Szombathelyi Haladás, with a view to being offered a contract, allnigeriasoccer.com understands.Bamgboye, who left the shores of the country on Tuesday, has impressed officials of the OTP Bank Liga club in his first few days of ...
Chelsea Loanee Omeruo : I Am Ready To Play Right Back For Super Eagles
Published: November 18, 2016
Kenneth Omeruo has rubbished claims that Leon Balogun and Troost-Ekong pairing in the Super Eagles defense will affect his position in the team.Super Eagles coach Gernot Rohr faith in the duo paid off after an impressive display against Algeria where the Alanyaspor defender was drafted in the right back position.Omeruo...
NFF President Claims Liverpool Wonderkid Ovie Ejaria Will Play For Nigeria NOT England
Published: November 18, 2016
The President of the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF), Amaju Pinnick, has claimed Liverpool new kid on the block Ovie Ejaria will commit his international future at senior level to Nigeria rather than the Three Lions.The former Arsenal talent, who was born in London to Nigerian parents, initially chose to represent Ni...
Super Falcons Join Beyonce, Kelly Rowland, Ronaldo In New Social Media Craze Mannequin Challenge
Published: November 18, 2016
The Nigeria Football Federation has uploaded a 19-second clip of the Super Falcons involved in the new social media craze, Mannequin Challenge.In the short clip, all the players, who wore branded Adidas tracksuit tops with matching shorts, remained frozen, and the funniest part was FC Minsk Belarus defender Onome Ebi r...
Diego Costa Beats Super Eagles Dazzler Moses To Chelsea Goal Of The Month Award
Published: November 18, 2016
Nigeria international Victor Moses has missed out on Chelsea’s Goal of the Month award for October 2016, with Spanish striker Diego Costa winning the accolade.The right wing-back had been nominated for the award alongside the Spain national-teamer, Willian and hardworking midfielder N’Golo Kante.Chelsea had...
Republic Of Ireland Ahead Of Nigeria In Race For Services Of Manchester United Wonderkid Odubeko, Four Talents
Published: November 18, 2016
The Football Association of Ireland are ahead of their Nigerian counterparts in the race to secure the international future of five exciting teenagers, allnigeriasoccer.com understands.Villa FC pair Tega Agberhiere and Timi Sobawale were called up to the Republic of Ireland U15 national team training camp last month, a...
Exclusive : Nigerian RB Adebayo-Rowling Reacts To Crystal Palace And Sunderland INTEREST
Published: November 18, 2016
With six weeks left before the opening of the January transfer window, Nigerian defender Tobi Adebayo-Rowling is delighted to be linked with a move to the English Premier League.Both Sunderland and Crystal Palace are hoping to tie up a deal for the Sligo Rovers right back, who was recently named the most outstanding ta...
Exclusive: 36 Lion Boss Gafar Confirms Ayomide, Olarenwaju Have Signed One-Year Provisional Contracts With Anderlecht
Published: November 17, 2016
36 Lion CEO Liameed Olawale Gafar has confirmed that two highly-rated Nigerian youngsters have penned one-year provisional contracts with Belgian powerhouse R.S.C. Anderlecht.Kehinde Olatunji Ayomide and Qudus Suleiman Olarenwaju will be offered multi-year contracts by Anderlecht if they impress the coaching staff at t...