Obomate, Kuemian & Andoh Passed Fit To Face Akwa United
Published: May 17, 2016
Rivers United midfielder, Obomate Frederick has been passed fit for the club’s match day 18 Nigeria Professional Football League (NPFL) game against Akwa United.Obomate suffered a foot injury during the warm up for the club’s match day 17 game against Abia Warriors in Umuahia on Sunday and was promptly repl...
Nigerian Exports: Free Kick Expert Taiwo Bags Brace; Musa,Nwakali & Shuaibu Find The Net; Friday Fires Blanks; Ogude Returns
Published: May 16, 2016
Allnigeriasoccer.com reviews the performances of players of Nigerian descent in the European Leagues on Monday.We start off in Holland. Former Belgium youth international Funso Ojo worked a ninety-minute shift as Willem II thrashed Almere City FC  5-2 in the Eredvisie playoffs second round, Game 2.In the Norwegian...
Amobi Okugo Joins Fanendo Adi, Akinjide Idowu At Portland Timbers
Published: May 16, 2016
Major League Soccer outfit Portland Timbers have announced the signing of former United States U23 international with Nigerian heritage Amobi Okugo on undisclosed terms.Okugo, who turned 25 in March, was without a team since he was waived by Sporting Kansas City, but was loaned to New York Red Bulls II in April by the ...
Aaron Eyoma Features In Showpiece Game At Spax Cup As Arsenal Lose
Published: May 16, 2016
Arsenal U19s were beaten 3-0 by Schalke 04 in the final of the prestigious Spax Cup on Monday afternoon in Germany.The Young Gunners saw off Liverpool this morning to reach the final of the competition thanks to a goal from Eddie Nketiah , and Ovie Ejaria lasted the distance in the 1-0 loss suffered by his team.The 18-...
Victor Wickadson,Pele Appointed Interim Coaches At Plateau United; Baraje Steps Aside
Published: May 16, 2016
The management of Nigeria Professional Football League outfit, Plateau United FC of Jos has asked the technical adviser of the side Zachary Baraje to step aside. According to a press release signed by the Media Officer of the team, Albert Dakup, the decision was taken following a string of poor results by the Simon Lal...
Leicester City, Southampton & Charlton Explored Possibility Of Signing Kelechi Nwakali
Published: May 16, 2016
Allnigeriasoccer.com understands that a number of English teams had explored the possibility of poaching Flying Eagles skipper Kelechi Nwakali from ASJ/Diamond Academy before he traveled to London to discuss terms with Arsenal.It has come to light that Barclays Premier League champions Leicester City, Southampton and C...
Flying Eagles Winger Samuel Chukwueze Misses Out On 800,000 Euros Move To Fiorentina
Published: May 16, 2016
Allnigeriasoccer.com has been informed that Flying Eagles winger Samuel Chukwueze has missed out on a dream move to Fiorentina, with Diamond Academy turning down an 800,000 euros bid from the Italian Serie A outfit.Representatives of the Viola were impressed with the ex-Golden Eaglets star at the Fifa Under 17 World Cu...
Victor Anichebe Confirms He Will Be Leaving West Brom
Published: May 16, 2016
Victor Anichebe has announced his departure from West Brom , three years after joining the Baggies from another English Premier League team Everton. The Nigeria international joined West Brom  in September 2013 and it appears the club will not be renewing his contract this summer, based on the pronouncement of the...
Two Players Of Nigerian Descent Named In England Provisional Squad For Euro 2016
Published: May 16, 2016
Two players of Nigerian descent, Dele Alli and Ross Barkley, have been named in England’s provisional squad for the upcoming 2016 European Championship.The Tottenham Hotspur midfielder and Everton star are part of Roy Hodgson’s 26-man squad for friendlies before the start of the tournament in France.Alli, 2...
Liverpool Winger Ibe Reflects On Wonder Goal Against West Brom
Published: May 16, 2016
England U21 international Jordon Ibe believes his fine individual goal against West Brom on the final day of the season will boost his confidence next term.The winger ran half of the length of the pitch before firing past the Baggies netminder Ben Foster in the 23rd minute.“Getting past the full-back, I was fortu...
Kelechi Iheanacho Sends Out Thank You Message To Man City Faithful
Published: May 16, 2016
Kelechi Iheanacho took to social media to thank the Manchester City supporters after playing his last competitive game of the season on Sunday against Swansea City.The Nigeria international was promoted to City’s first team in August after displaying his wares during pre-season training, and impressed in his firs...
Losing Fanendo Adi Did Not Help For Sure, Says Portland Timbers Coach
Published: May 16, 2016
Portland Timbers lost 2-1 to New York City FC at Providence Park on Sunday evening despite dominating the Major League Soccer fixture, with Fanendo Adi netting his eighth goal of the season.Adi , who struck ten minutes out of his intermission, had to be replaced in the 58th minute after picking up a hamstring injury.An...
Victor Osimhen Resumes Full Training With Flying Eagles After Injury Scare
Published: May 16, 2016
Allnigeriasoccer.com understands that ex-Golden Eaglets star Victor Osimhen has ended speculation about his availability for Saturday’s Africa U20 Cup of Nations qualifying fixture against Burundi after he resumed full training with the Nigeria U20s on Monday morning.There had been fears in a section of the media...
Super Eagles Striker Chisom Chikatara Bemoans Penalty Miss
Published: May 16, 2016
Chisom Chikatara has spoken of his frustration after missing an opportunity to score in Sunday’s Nigeria Professional Football League clash between Abia Warriors and Rivers United.The Super Eagles striker would have doubled the advantage for the home team in the second half but his spot kick was saved by goalkeep...
Nigerian Exports: Obi Opens Torino Account; Kayode Scores; Efe &Omeruo Impress; Uche Benched; Dauda Dismissed
Published: May 15, 2016
Catch up on the performances of players of Nigerian descent in the European Leagues on Sunday.Fred Onyedinma was an unused substitute in Millwall’s 3-1 win against Bradford City in the Football League One Semi-final, Game 1 at Valley Parade.In the Italian Serie A, Joel Chukwuma Obi opened his account for Torino i...