EFL Cup Wrap : Adeniran, Abraham On Song; 16-Year-Old Kasumu Debuts For MK Dons; Solomon-Otabor, Ariyibi Play Full Game; Adelakun Notches Assist
Published: August 09, 2016
Catch up on the performances of players of Nigerian descent in the Football League Cup on Tuesday night.At the  LCI Rail Stadium (Cheltenham, Gloucestershire), England U19 international Ademola Lookman and Nicky Ajose played the full game as Charlton Athletic were beaten 1-0 by League Two club Cheltenham Town.Can...
Exciting Teenagers Adeniran & Edun Handed Fulham Debut Vs Leyton Orient
Published: August 09, 2016
Two highly-rated Nigerian teenagers in the shape of Dennis Adeniran and Tayo Edun will certainly make their competitive debuts for Championship side Fulham when they square off against Leyton Orient on Tuesday night.Adeniran and Edun have both been named in the starting XI for the Football League Cup clash at the Match...
Dream Team Coach Samson Siasia Spies On Colombia Ahead Of Wednesday Clash
Published: August 09, 2016
Nigeria U23s coach Samson Siasia has the lowdown on Colombia ahead of the meeting against the South Americans at the Corinthians Arena, Sao Paulo on Wednesday, August 10.The former Nantes striker was amongst the spectators at the Amazônia Arena, Manaus on Sunday for Colombia’s second Group B fixture ag...
Iheanacho, Ambrose, Four Nigerian Players Make Champions League Play-Off Squads
Published: August 09, 2016
Six Nigerian players, including four Super Eagles stars, are in contention to feature for their respective clubs in the UEFA Champions League play-offs.The 20 play-off contenders submitted their squad lists to European football governing body, UEFA, before Monday’s deadline.Manchester City coach Pep Guardiola has...
Official : Ex-Bayern Munich Defender Appointed Nigeria Coach On Two-Year Deal
Published: August 09, 2016
Through official sources, the Nigeria Football Federation has announced the appointment of Gernot Rohr as coach of the Super Eagles after failing to reach an agreement with Frenchman Paul Le Guen.Based on the agreement reached between the parties, Rohr’s contract with the Nigerian Federation will run out immediat...
French Clubs Enquire About Nigeria U23 Poster Boy Oghenekaro Etebo
Published: August 09, 2016
Allnigeriasoccer.com has been informed that a number of unnamed French clubs have made enquiries regarding the availability of Nigeria U23 international Oghenekaro Etebo in the summer transfer window.This is not the first time that Etebo is on the radar of Ligue 1 teams, as he was scouted by them at the 2015 Africa U23...
Agent Reveals Arsenal Manager Wenger Has Already Found A Club For Nwakali
Published: August 09, 2016
Kelechi Nwakali’s intermediary, Allwell Nwakali, has revealed that it was the decision of manager Arsene Wenger to farm out the Nigeria youth international on loan while the club attempts to secure a work permit for the youngster.The Gunners finally confirmed the signing of the Flying Eagles skipper late last wee...
Done Deal : Former Al Ahly Striker Peter Ebimobowei Moves To Qatar
Published: August 09, 2016
Qatari club Al-Mesaimeer Sports Club have completed the signing of former Bayelsa United frontman Peter Ebimobowei.The 22-year-old spent the last eighteen months in Egypt prior to his move to the  Qatargas League, first representing Africa powerhouse Al Ahly before joining El-Entag.“I have signed for Al-Mes...
Promising Nigerian Defender Tipped To Make Competitive Debut For Chelsea This Season
Published: August 09, 2016
Chelsea historian Rick Glanvill and club statistician Paul Dutton have been previewing the forthcoming season for the official website, and have both predicted that the young Nigerian defender Ola Aina will be considered for the first team.The England youth international dazzled at pre-season training, so much so that ...
Chelsea Rule Out Nigeria Captain Mikel From Scoring Landmark Goal
Published: August 09, 2016
Premier League club Chelsea have ruled out Team Nigeria skipper John Obi Mikel from scoring their 5,000th league goal in the top-flight. The defensive midfielder is away on international duty with his country’s Olympic squad, and is unlikely to be available for selection for Monday’s meeting against West Ha...
The Nigerian Messi, Ogo Obi, Strikes As Watford Beat Millwall In Friendly
Published: August 09, 2016
Watford striker Ogo Obi was on target as the Development squad thrashed Millwall 3-0 in a pre-season friendly staged at UCL on Monday. Coach Harry Kewell omitted Ola Adeyemo and Obi from his starting XI, but they both came off the bench in the 60th and 70th minute respectively. Ogo Obi scored the third goal from close-...
Super Eagles Winger Moses Simon Named To The Team Of The Week In Belgium
Published: August 08, 2016
Moses Simon, 21, has been named to the Belgian First Division A Team of the Week for the latest round of matches .The winger received the honours after starring at the Ghelamco Arena (Arteveldestadion) as KAA Gent recorded a 1-0 victory over Racing Genk on Sunday, August 7.In a 3-5-2 formation, the Nigeria internationa...
Nigeria Squad Jet Off To Sao Paulo Ahead Of Colombia Game
Published: August 08, 2016
Allnigeriasoccer.com understands that players and officials of the Nigerian U23 National Team have checked out of the Tropical Hotel in Ponta Negra, Manaus.According to the media officer of the Dream Team, Timi Ebikagboro, the squad departed for the airport at 1700 hours Nigerian time and the flight from Manaus to Sao ...
Exclusive : Waasland-Beveren Ready To Offer Ex-West Brom Striker Anichebe A Contract
Published: August 08, 2016
According to information gathered by allnigeriasoccer.com, clubs in Belgium and Turkey are mulling over a move for free agent Victor Anichebe in the summer transfer window. The Nigeria international is on the lookout for a new employer following his release by West Brom at the end of last season, and has been undergoin...
Chelsea Star Mikel Wants To Avoid Facing Neymar And Co In Quarterfinals
Published: August 08, 2016
Speaking at a press conference after Nigeria’s 1-0 win over Sweden at the Olympic Games, Chelsea star Mikel is mindful of the fact they might face hosts Brazil in the quarterfinals of the competition.And the Dream Team VI skipper has suggested that it would be better to avoid Brazil, adding that they have their e...