Mikel : My Father Woke Me Up To Watch Nigeria Beat Brazil At Atlanta 1996
Published: August 16, 2016
Team Nigeria captain John Obi Mikel has stated that Nigeria beating Brazil in the semifinal of Atlanta 1996 inspired him to become a footballer. And the Chelsea midfielder has targeted winning the gold medal in Rio to inspire another generation of young footballers in his homeland. “I remember a little . I rememb...
Nigerian Exports : Iheanacho Benched; Abraham Scoring Streak Ends; Ikeme Posts Shutout; Aluko, Iorfa Play Full Game
Published: August 16, 2016
Catch up on the performances of players of Nigerian descent in the Football League Championship on Tuesday night.At Elland Road, Super Eagles winger Sone Aluko went the distance as Fulham had to settle for a 1-1 draw at Leeds United. Young stars Dennis Adeniran, Tayo Edun and Elijah Adebayo all featured for the U23 tea...
Exclusive: Nigeria U23 Poster Boy Etebo Dismisses BOGUS Espanyol, Celta de Vigo Link
Published: August 16, 2016
Reports linking Nigeria U23 international Oghenekaro Etebo with possible moves to Spanish sides Espanyol and Celta de Vigo in the summer transfer window are wide of the mark.The CD Feirense attacking midfielder has seen his stock rise dramatically in the last two weeks or so, thanks to his haul against Japan in the Dr...
Umar Aminu Focused On Semifinal Clash Against Germany
Published: August 16, 2016
Osmanlıspor striker Umar Aminu was delighted to score his first goal at the Olympic Games against Denmark last weekend. Though he has refused to comment on the chances of Nigeria progressing to the final, the former Flying Eagles star is focused and expected to play a big part against the Germans on Wednesday, with ...
Fulham Midfielder Dennis Adeniran Continues Impressive Start To The Season
Published: August 16, 2016
Dennis Adeniran continued his impressive start to the 2016-2017 season as Fulham U23s beat Blackburn Rovers at Craven Cottage in the Premier League 2, Division 2 on Monday night.Last week, the 17-year-old midfielder scored on his professional debut in Fulham’s 3-2 victory over Leyton Orient in the League Cup.The ...
Mikel Hails Chelsea Teammates For Grinding Out Win Against West Ham
Published: August 16, 2016
Nigeria U23 skipper John Obi Mikel has hailed his Chelsea teammates after their dramatic 2-1 win over West Ham in the Premier League on Monday night.The game was heading for a draw until the 89th minute when Diego Costa netted the match winner from 20 yards.“First game of the season. London Derby. 89th minute win...
Argentinian Referee Pitana Assigned To Officiate Nigeria Semifinal Tie Against Germany
Published: August 16, 2016
Argentinian referee Néstor Fabián Pitana will officiate the Rio 2016 semifinal tie between Nigeria and Germany at Arena Corinthians, São Paulo on Wednesday, August 17. Fifa has also appointed Hernán Maidana and Juan Pablo Belatti as the assistant referees, while the fourth official is Antoni...
Watford Number Ten, Success Eager To Make Debut Against Chelsea
Published: August 16, 2016
Watford attacker Isaac Success is in line to make his first competitive appearance for the club in their Premier League clash against Chelsea this coming Saturday. The Nigeria youth international has resumed training at the Hornets, having missed last weekend’s tie at Southampton due to a minor injury. &l...
Germany U23 Defender Warns Teammates : Nigeria Will Push Us All To The Limit
Published: August 16, 2016
TSG 1899 Hoffenheim defender Jeremy Toljan has been previewing the upcoming meeting between Nigeria and Germany at the Olympic Games. The 22-year-old  is aware that the Germans will be up against very physical opponents on Wednesday, but has total faith in his team and does not expect Nigeria to beat them.“W...
Nigerian Midfielder, Umanyika Dies During Training At Azerbaijani Club
Published: August 16, 2016
A young Nigerian footballer Michael Umanyika died on Monday while training with Azerbaijani First Division club Zagatala PFK. During the training session, Umanyika suddenly stopped and fell, and all efforts to revive him proved futile. It has been reported that his death was almost instantaneous.It was his first traini...
Three Nigerian Talents Feature As Manchester United U23s Beat Leicester City
Published: August 16, 2016
Talented Nigerian midfielder Tosin Kehinde was in action as Manchester United U23s commenced their campaign in the Premier League 2 with a hard fought 1-0 win over Leicester City on Monday.Kehinde was named in the starting XI alongside USA youth-teamer Matt Olosunde , while Layton Ndukwu started on the bench for the Fo...
Victor Moses Reacts After First Appearance For Chelsea In Three Years
Published: August 16, 2016
Super Eagles creator Victor Moses has reacted to Chelsea’s dramatic 2-1 win over West Ham at Stamford Bridge on Monday night. Moses made his first competitive appearance for the Blues in the Premier League since May 19, 2013 when he took to the pitch in their 2-1 victory over Everton on the final day of the seaso...
Exclusive: Dream Team Star Etebo Ruled Out Of Semifinal Clash Against Germany
Published: August 15, 2016
Allnigeriasoccer.com understands that CD Feirense attacking midfielder Oghenekaro Etebo has been ruled out of Nigeria’s semifinal showdown with Germany at the Rio Olympic Games. The 20-year-old sustained a hamstring injury in the Dream Team’s final Group B fixture last Wednesday, and medics have indicated t...
NEC Nijmegen On Brink Of Deal For Liverpool Striker Awoniyi - De Gelderlander
Published: August 15, 2016
Nigeria U23 international Taiwo Awoniyi is expected to be unveiled by Dutch club NEC Nijmegen this week.According to matching press reports in the United Kingdom and Holland, including De Gelderlander, Awoniyi will undergo a medical at NEC Nijmegen on Monday before joining the club on a season-long loan move.The atta...
Done Deal : Jordan Chiedozie Returns To Boreham Wood For Second Spell
Published: August 15, 2016
Vanarama National League club Boreham Wood have completed the signing of Nigerian winger Jordan Chiedozie.Born in Bournemouth 22 years ago, Chiedozie began his career with the youth team of Bournemouth, and enjoyed loan spells at at Dorchester Town, Totton and Poole Town during his time at the Cherries. He was also for...