Two Foreign-Based Stars Withdraw From Zambia Squad Ahead Of Nigeria Clash
Published: September 30, 2017
The Zambian national team have suffered a big blow ahead of their 2018 World Cup qualifying match against Nigeria, with two of the eleven foreign-based professionals called up for the tie withdrawing from the squad.Platinum Stars ace Brian Mwila and K.V Oostende midfielder Emmanuel Banda can't participate in the game a...
Adedoyin Is First Nigerian To Score Against Man Utd In A League Game This Season
Published: September 30, 2017
Korede Adedoyin netted his third league goal of the season as Everton were held to a 1-1 draw by Manchester United in an U18 Premier League fixture held at Finch Farm Training Ground (Liverpool) on Saturday afternoon.In doing so, Adedoyin who was born in Nigeria, became the first Nigerian player to score against Manche...
Ex-Arsenal Striker Approached By Pinnick Gets England Call-Up Again
Published: September 30, 2017
Striker Fejiri Okenabirhie has received another call-up to England C squad for a training camp ahead of their International Challenge Trophy Final against Slovakia.The 21-year-old had been on the radar of the Nigeria Football Federation, with Amaju Pinnick holding talks with the former Arsenal youth-teamer over committ...
Rohr Keeping Fingers Crossed Over Alex Iwobi Injury
Published: September 30, 2017
Super Eagles manager Gernot Rohr is praying that Alex Iwobi will be fit for Nigeria's World Cup qualifier against Zambia next Saturday, but is aware the final word on the availability of the striker will come from Arsenal.Reading between the lines, Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger hinted that the Hale End Academy product ...
Nigerian Pair Ruled Out Of Liverpool's Reunion With Rafa Benitez
Published: September 30, 2017
Nigerian pair Bobby Adekanye and Ovie Ejaria might not be in contention to travel with the Liverpool squad for their Premier League encounter against Newcastle United at St James' Park on Sunday afternoon.The talented teenagers started for the Reds in their opening game of the Premier League Cup against Charlton Athlet...
Five Facts About Nigerian Striker Who May Debut Against Manchester United
Published: September 30, 2017
Crystal Palace manager Roy Hodgson labelled Freddie Ladapo an unknown quantity during his press conference ahead of Saturday afternoon's Premier League tie at Old Trafford.Ladapo has his biggest opportunity to date to make his debut for Crystal Palace, with a number of their first-teamers ruled out of the trip to M16 0...
Premier League Champions Chelsea Proud of Twenty-Year Links With Nigeria
Published: September 30, 2017
Chelsea have announced Star Beer as their official Nigerian beer partner, and the agreement will see Star sell Chelsea-branded bottles throughout Nigeria.The Premier League champions agreed to do business with Nigeria’s leading beer brand as the alliance will further help them grow their fanbase throughout Nigeria.In...
Arsene Wenger Provides Update On Fitness Of Alex Iwobi
Published: September 29, 2017
Arsene Wenger had provided a positive update on the fitness of Alex Iwobi ahead of his side's Premier League clash with Brighton & Hove at the Emirates on Sunday, October 1.The Super Eagles star has been omitted from Arsenal's last two match day squads, against West Brom and BATE Borisov, due to injury, but the Frenchm...
Official: Okocha Voted Best Bolton Wanderers Player Of Last 20 Years
Published: September 29, 2017
Super Eagles legend Austin Okocha has been voted the best Bolton Wanderers player from the past twenty years in a poll conducted by the official website of the Trotters.Bolton Wanderers pulled off a transfer coup when the attacking midfielder joined the club on a free transfer after the 2002 Fifa World Cup, and he capt...
Nigeria Target Solomon-Otabor Happy With His Progress At Blackpool
Published: September 29, 2017
Birmingham City loanee Viv Solomon-Otabor is delighted with the progress he has made since joining newly promoted EFL League One club Blackpool in the summer transfer window.The Nigeria Football Federation target, who trained with the Dream Team VI prior to the 2016 Olympic Games, has started eight out of a possible te...
CSKA Striker Expecting Phone Call From Rohr, Uncertainty Over Iwobi's Availability
Published: September 29, 2017
Allnigeriasoccer.com understands that CSKA Moscow striker Aaron Samuel has not been contacted by either the Nigeria Football Federation or Super Eagles coach Gernot Rohr over a late call-up to the national team for their World Cup qualifier against Zambia next Saturday.Speculation is rife that Alex Iwobi may withdraw f...
Southampton Strikers Obafemi & Afolabi Named In Ireland U19 Squad
Published: September 29, 2017
Republic of Ireland U19 Head Coach Tom Mohan has named two players of Nigerian descent in the roster for the forthcoming UEFA U19 Championships Qualifying Round mini-tournament.Southampton strikers Michael Obafemi and Jonathan Afolabi have been called up for international duty ahead of games against Azerbaijan, Greece ...
Spartak, Arsenal Tula, Red Bull Stars Named To Zambia 23-Man Roster Vs Nigeria
Published: September 29, 2017
Zambia coach Wedson Nyirenda has called up 23 players for a critical World Cup qualifier against Nigeria next Saturday, October 7 in Uyo, with eleven foreign-based professionals making the cut.The in-form Spartak Moscow striker Fashion Sakala has been recalled to the Copper Bullets after serving a one-game suspension o...
Gero Insists Penalty Call Was Correct, Rates Jordan Torunarigha Highly
Published: September 29, 2017
Former Flying Eagles striker Alhaji Gero has supported Italian referee Luca Banti, saying he was correct to award a controversial penalty to östersunds FK in their 1-0 victory over Hertha BSC in the Europa League on Thursday night.Nigerian defender Jordan Torunarigha was competing for the ball with Gero when it came f...
Etebo Reports For International Duty On Sunday, GK Akpeyi Monday
Published: September 29, 2017
Allnigeriasoccer.com understands that CD Feirense attacking midfielder Oghenekaro Etebo will report for international duty on Sunday, October 1, a day before the Super Eagles are expected to begin preparations for their penultimate World Cup qualifier against Zambia.He will feature for CD Feirense in their Primeira Lig...