Ex-Super Eagles Striker Benedict Akwuegbu Named Board Member At Mighty Jets
Published: November 02, 2016
The President of Nigeria National League Side, Mighty Jets FC of Jos, Alhaji Ismaila Mabo, has reconstituted a new Management board for the team ahead of the 2016/2017 Nigeria National league season.The President appointed Alexander Noel Wukari the new Chairman of the Club.  Wukari is expected to take over from th...
Algeria Coach : Nigerians Will Know Everything After Two Minutes If....
Published: November 02, 2016
Speaking at a press conference on Tuesday, Algeria coach Georges Leekens is keeping his cards close to his chest ahead of the World Cup qualifier against the Super Eagles, and has refused to disclose how he plans to beat the team in Uyo. “We will not reveal all, if not two minutes after the Nigerian coach knows a...
Champions League Wrap : Iwobi Subbed In; Iheanacho Benched; Efe, Akpom Missing; Alaba Notches Helper
Published: November 01, 2016
Rundown of how players of Nigerian descent fared on match day four in the UEFA Champions League on Tuesday night.Alex Iwobi entered into the fray in the 90th minute in Arsenal’s hard fought 3-2 win over Ludogorets Razgrad at Vasil Levski National Stadium. England U21 international Chuba Akpom missed out on select...
UEFA Youth League Wrap : Adarabioyo & Man City Lose To Barca; Eyoma Comes Off Bench; Bola Benched; Dele-Bashiru, Kigbu, Ogbeta, Okafor Not Involved
Published: November 01, 2016
Catch up on the performances of players of Nigerian descent in the UEFA Youth League on Tuesday.At the Academy Stadium, Manchester City lost 2-0 to Barcelona, with England youth international Tosin Adarabioyo working a full shift for the home team. He was cautioned in the 68th minute. Ashinme Kigbu, Dele Bashiru, Elewa...
Chelsea Star Mikel Reveals The Toughest Opponent He Has Faced
Published: November 01, 2016
John Obi Mikel has revealed that ex-Juventus hero Alessandro Del Piero is the toughest opponent he has faced in his professional career, admitting that he was too inexperienced to stop the number ten when Chelsea tackled the Serie A powerhouse in the Champions League.The Nigeria international faced off with Del Piero i...
Leicester City Star Musa Puts Injury Fears To Bed Ahead Of Battle Of Uyo
Published: November 01, 2016
If there were doubts surrounding the fitness of Leicester City striker Ahmed Musa for the upcoming meeting with Algeria in eleven days time, they were extinguished on Tuesday.The Foxes number seven has traveled with the first team squad for their Champions League game with FC Copenhagen on Wednesday. Musa suffered what...
Algeria Coach : We Have No Messi, We Will Do Everything To Beat Nigeria
Published: November 01, 2016
Speaking at a press conference shortly after the list of 18 foreign-based professionals summoned for the World Cup qualifier against Nigeria was announced, Algeria manager Georges Leekens has stated that he will assist the national team qualify for the 2018 World Cup.“I arrived a little late, since only a few day...
Official: Mahrez, Slimani, Feghouli, Guedioura & Ounas Among 18 Pros In Algeria Squad For Nigeria WCQ
Published: November 01, 2016
The Algerian Football Federation in conjunction with newly appointed manager Georges Leekens have announced the roster for their World Cup qualifier against Nigeria on November 12.For the time being, the Belgian tactician has summoned only 18 foreign-based professionals for the game, and he will wait for the outcome of...
Ex-Roda Winger Points Finger At Super Eagles Coach For Tyronne Ebuehi Gaffe
Published: November 01, 2016
Retired Nigeria international Garba Lawal has blamed coach Gernot Rohr for the embarrassment caused the Nigeria Football Federation and the Super Eagles faithful in the wake of the withdrawal of Tyronne Ebuehi from the latest squad that will take on Algeria in a World Cup qualifier later this month.It can be reiterated...
Nigerian Football Expert : Rohr Showed His Weakness By Calling Up Ogu Instead Of Esiti
Published: November 01, 2016
The invitation of Hapoel Beer Sheva star John Ogu ahead of KAA Gent midfielder Anderson Esiti for the World Cup qualifier versus Algeria has raised question marks in the local media.Ahead of the announcement of the 24-man roster on Saturday, some sportswriters on the payroll of Goal.com (Solace Chukwu), africanfootball...
Update On Ikeme Injury: Daniel Akpeyi Awaits Phone Call From Super Eagles Coach
Published: November 01, 2016
Allnigeriasoccer.com understands that the Nigeria Football Federation and Super Eagles coaching staff led by Gernot Rohr have not yet opened a line of communication with Chippa United glovesman Daniel Akpeyi ahead of the World Cup qualifier against Algeria. At the moment, Wolverhampton Wanderers shot-stopper Carl Ikeme...
Premier League Best Player, Leicester & Bordeaux Stars Headline Algeria Roster For Nigeria Game
Published: November 01, 2016
Barring any last minute changes, Leicester City strikers Riyad Mahrez and Islam Slimani will headline the list of players called up to the Algerian national team for their World Cup qualifier against Nigeria in eleven days time. New Algeria manager Georges Leekens will announce his roster for the crucial match in Uyo b...
Ex-Nigeria U17 Trainee Ogbebor-Onaiwu In Line To Debut For AFC Wimbledon In FA Youth Cup
Published: October 31, 2016
Allnigeriasoccer.com understands that former Golden Eaglets trainee Edward Ogbebor-Onaiwu is in line to make his competitive debut for the U18 team of AFC Wimbledon in Tuesday’s FA Youth Cup round one clash against North Greenford United.The 16-year-old netminder, who was born in the United Kingdom, has been incl...
Promising Teen Eze Scores Again For QPR In Loss To Charlton U23s
Published: October 31, 2016
Charlton Athletic U23s continued their impressive start to the season with a 2-1 victory over Queens Park Rangers in the Professional Development League at the Valley on Monday afternoon.Though Joe Aribo was not in action for the Addicks, there was still Nigerian interest in the game with Ebere Eze starting for QPR, an...
Nigerian Striker Explains Why He Snubbed Move To Turkish Club Balikesirspor
Published: October 31, 2016
A 24-year-old Nigerian, Emmanuel Lion Udemezue who has just spent a season with an Albanian top professional side, FC Beselidhja Lezhe has been making wave in the news media in the country.Albanian Sports media have been spotlighting the support striker especially in their print media due to his good performance with h...