Watford Striker Ighalo Reveals What He Discussed With Super Eagles Coach
Published: October 27, 2016
Watford star Odion Ighalo was delighted to be visited by Super Eagles coach Genort Rohr in Hertfordshire on Wednesday. When pressed by allnigeriasoccer.com, the former Granada and Lyn Oslo ace professionally refused to disclose the full transcript of the discussions that took place, but admitted that they talked about ...
Super Eagles Coach Visits Watford Star Odion Ighalo In UK
Published: October 27, 2016
Allnigeriasoccer.com understands that Super Eagles Technical Adviser, Genort Rohr, visited Watford striker Odion Ighalo in London this week. The German manager has been in the United Kingdom to hold talks with some of the players he plans to call up for the World Cup qualifier with Algeria and the higher-ups at their r...
Algerian FA Agree Terms With Ex-Belgium, Tunisia Coach Ahead Of Nigeria WCQ
Published: October 27, 2016
The Algerian Football Federation have agreed terms with Belgian coach Georges Leekens to manage the Desert Foxes ahead of their World Cup qualifier against Nigeria on November 12.The Algerian Federation have been hunting for a new manager after Milovan Rajevac resigned in the wake of the national team’s 1-1 draw ...
EFL Cup Wrap : Anichebe Makes Full Debut; Iheanacho, Ogbonna Work Full Shift; Aina Starts; Olomola Subbed In; Adarabioyo, Solanke Benched
Published: October 27, 2016
Allnigeriasoccer.com reviews the performances of players of Nigerian descent in the fourth round of the League Cup on Wednesday night. Kelechi Iheanacho’s Manchester City will not defend the title they won last season following their 1-0 loss to Manchester United at Old Trafford. The Nigeria international started...
Ex-Nigeria U20 Star Gero Stops Hammarby From Setting Clean Sheet Record In Sweden
Published: October 26, 2016
Former Nigeria U20 international Alhaji Gero scored a goal in the second half as Oestersunds FK beat Hammarby 2-0 in the Swedish Allsvenskan at the Jämtkraft Arena on Wednesday evening.Hammarby were close to setting a new record for the most consecutive clean sheets in away matches (seven) but failed when Gero net...
Nigeria Coach In London For Talks With Mikel, Chelsea & Arsenal Higher-Ups
Published: October 26, 2016
Super Eagles coach Gernot Rohr has met with Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger, Nigeria skipper John Obi Mikel and technical director at Chelsea F.C, Mike Emenalo in London.Reports had been making rounds that the German tactician was scouring Europe to hold talks with his players and their coaches over their availability fo...
Kalmar Firm Up Interest In Eseosa Igbinoba, Invited To Train With Club
Published: October 26, 2016
Allnigeriasoccer.com understands that Kalmar have firmed up their interest in Eseosa Igbinoba after inviting the Nasarawa United attacking midfielder to train with the club with a view to a transfer in the winter. But the stumbling block is that the Federation Cup final between Nasarawa United and FC Ifeanyi Ubah is te...
Watford Striker Success Visited Famous Surgeon That Treated Xavi, Iniesta & Puyol
Published: October 26, 2016
Watford striker Isaac Success is racing against time to be fit for Nigeria’s World Cup qualifier against Algeria in the next seventeen days, with news that he faces at least two weeks on the sidelines after suffering an injury .WD Sport is also reporting that Success visited Dr Cugat in Barcelona this week and ha...
Nigeria Top 50 Youngsters : Racing Genk Midfielder Ndidi, Gent Exciting Winger Simon Make Top Five
Published: October 26, 2016
In continuation of allnigeriasoccer.com Top 50 Nigerian youngsters, we reveal numbers four and five. All players yet to celebrate their 24th birthday are eligible to appear on the list.5) Wilfred Ndidi (Racing Genk, Belgium)Age : 19Market Value : €10,000,000Comments : With several English Premier League clubs not ...
Iheanacho Praises Man Utd Players, Mourinho Ahead Of Showdown At Old Trafford
Published: October 26, 2016
Kelechi Iheanacho has admitted that Manchester City must fight if they are to beat Manchester United in Wednesday night’s League Cup tie at Old Trafford. While the Nigeria international praised manager Jose Mourinho and his players , he has cautioned his teammates to avoid making mistakes or they could be knocked...
Man City Nigerian Defender In Line To Play First Game Against Manchester United
Published: October 26, 2016
Nigerian defender Tosin Adarabioyo is in line to feature against Manchester United in a Football League Cup Round of 16 clash at Old Trafford on Wednesday night. With Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola set to rest a couple of first team players following hectic fixtures against Barcelona and Southampton, Adarabioyo ...
Arsenal Striker Akpom Explains Why He Was Missing Against Reading
Published: October 26, 2016
England U21 star Chuba Akpom has explained why he was not on parade at the Emirates Stadium on Tuesday night in Arsenal’s 2-0 win over Reading in the fourth round of the League Cup.It has come to light that the attacker is still recovering from an injury, and he is hoping to return to full fitness sooner rather t...
Mikel Holds Clear-The-Air Talks With Chelsea Boss Over Lack Of Game Time
Published: October 26, 2016
Nigeria skipper John Obi Mikel is hoping he makes his first appearance for Chelsea this season when they tackle West Ham in the fourth round of the League Cup at the London Stadium on Wednesday night.The central midfielder has held clear-the-air talks with manager Antonio Conte over his lack of playing opportunities, a...
Ex-Nigeria U17 Trainee Nominated For Man Of The Match Accolade On Full Debut For Liverpool
Published: October 25, 2016
Former Golden Eaglets trainee Ovie Ejaria impressed on his full debut for Liverpool against Spurs so much so that he was one of the one players nominated for the official Man of the Match award by the Reds.To win the accolade, the 18-year-old will have to see off competition from two-goal hero Daniel Sturridge, Kevin S...
EFL Cup Wrap : Iwobi Stars; Abraham Fires Blank For Once; Young Stars Ejaria, Onomah Work Full Midfield Shifts
Published: October 25, 2016
Rundown of how players of Nigerian descent fared in the fourth round of the League Cup on Tuesday night.Super Eagles attacking midfielder Alex Iwobi got more game time for Arsenal in their routine 2-0 win over Reading at the Emirates Stadium. The number seventeen played the full game.Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain netted eith...