Super Eagles Drop To 44th In Latest Fifa Rankings, Africa's Top 20 Revealed
Published: September 13, 2017
Nigeria were impressive in their last two World Cup qualifying matches against Cameroon in Uyo and Yaounde but that has not paid off in the latest Fifa rankings set to be announced by the governing body of football on Thursday.The Super Eagles have fallen six spots and are now ranked 44th in the global ranking after lo...
Nigeria U20s Having A Torrid Time: Four Per Room, Served 'School Pupils' Meals
Published: September 13, 2017
Allnigeriasoccer.com understands Nigeria Women's U20 team,the Falconets, are having a torrid time ahead of their 2018 FIFA U20 Women’s World Cup qualifier against Tanzania this weekend.The Falconets, who arrived in Benin City late on Tuesday night from Abuja by road, were paired four players per hotel room yesterday,...
Iwobi In Line To Make Tenth European Appearance, Trains With Arsenal Pre-Cologne
Published: September 13, 2017
Alex Iwobi could make his tenth appearance for Arsenal in European competitions when Bundesliga club Cologne visit the Emirates on Thursday night.Seven first-teamers Petr Cech, Laurent Koscielny, Alexandre Lacazette, Danny Welbeck, Granit Xhaka, Mesut Ozil and Aaron Ramsey were not sighted at London Colney this morning...
Joel Obi Doubtful To Face Juventus, Out For At Least 10 Days
Published: September 13, 2017
Joel Obi is doubtful to make Torino's match day squad when they face Juventus in the derby on September 23.Through their official website, Torino have confirmed that the Nigeria international has suffered a muscular injury to the left thigh biceps, which led to his substitution after 10 minutes against Benevento.The Ma...
Super Eagles Stars, Pinnick Confident Omidiji Will Choose Nigeria Ahead Of USA
Published: September 13, 2017
Super Eagles stars including Kelechi Iheanacho and William Troost-Ekong are confident they can persuade Feyenoord wonderkid Lateef Omidiji Jnr to commit his international future to Nigeria ahead of his country of birth, the United States.The Nigeria Football Federation, especially Amaju Pinnick and vice president Seyi ...
Man Utd, Spurs, Leicester, Crystal Palace Watch Samuel Make Champions League Debut
Published: September 13, 2017
Manchester United sent their scouts to monitor Tuesday night's Champions League meeting between Benfica and CSKA Moscow at the Estádio do Sport Lisboa e Benfica.According to the official clubs, scouts and intermediaries list sighted by allnigeriasoccer.com, the Red Devils representatives were at the stadium to run the...
UYL : Noah Okafor Makes Debut As Man Utd, Basel Play Out Seven-Goal Thriller
Published: September 12, 2017
Promising Nigerian midfielder Noah Okafor made his UEFA Youth League debut for FC Basel in their 4-3 loss to Manchester United U19s at Leigh Sports Village Company on Tuesday afternoon.The 17-year-old entered in to the fray in the 53rd minute with his team trailing 2-1.Aidan Barlow gave Manchester United the lead after...
Nigeria In Search For Another Jay-Jay Okocha
Published: September 12, 2017
Great footballers don’t just appear from nowhere, the best footballers in the world be it Neymar, Mbappe, Leo Messi, or Cristiano Ronaldo learned their trades at various football academies.But for Nigeria, a country with over 170 million population, her football talents are horned on the streets with very few making ...
Nigerian Midfielder Enters The History Books After 50th Goal In Azerbaijan
Published: September 12, 2017
FK Zira midfielder Victor Igbekoyi became only the third foreigner to score fifty or more goals in the Azerbaijan Championship following his strike against Qabala on Saturday.According to Azerisport,  Igbekoyi's goal at Gabala City Stadium was his 50th strike from 273 matches in the championship of Azerbaijan.The 31-y...
Two Nigerian Talents Omitted From Chelsea Squad To Face Qarabag In UYL
Published: September 12, 2017
Ola Aina's younger brother, Jordan, and Tariq Uwakwe will not debut for two-time champions Chelsea when they take on Azerbaijan opponents Qarabag in the UEFA Youth League on Tuesday afternoon.The defender and central midfielder have been omitted from The Blues U19 match day squad for the clash at Cobham Training Centre...
Eagles Stars Send Birthday Greetings To Omidiji, USSF & USMNT Players Surprise Young Star
Published: September 12, 2017
At least eight Super Eagles players have sent birthday greetings to Feyenoord wonderkid Lateef Omidiji Jnr, who is celebrating his 14th birthday today, September 12.The Nigeria Football Federation are in an international tug-of-war with their United States counterparts over the international future of the Arsenal targe...
Rohr Receives Good News : Akpeyi Will Start For Chippa United Tonight
Published: September 12, 2017
Super Eagles manager Gernot Rohr has received good news from Chippa United regarding the fitness of his experienced goalkeeper Daniel Akpeyi.The 31-year-old netminder missed Nigeria's two World Cup qualifiers against Cameroon earlier this month due to injury, with Rohr not willing to take a risk to field him in both ma...
Nigerian Exports: Omeruo Benched, Reuben Scores, Eduok Assists, Salami Booked
Published: September 12, 2017
Catch up on the performances of Nigerian players in league matches across Europe on Monday, September 11.In the Swedish Allsvenskan, Djurgården closed the gap on leaders Malmo FF thanks to their 3-1 win over IFK Göteborg.Nigerian striker Haruna Garba would have made his sixth appearance in the top-flight if he had co...
Iheanacho Scores Fourth Goal In Premier League 2 Against Akinola's West Ham
Published: September 12, 2017
Kelechi Iheanacho played for Leicester City U23s on Monday night in his bid to build up match fitness ahead of the trip to Premier League new boys Huddersfield Town this weekend.The Nigeria international's last appearance in the youth football league in England was back in December 14, 2015, when he bagged two assists ...
Five Things We Learnt From Super Eagles Win Vs Sierra Leone
Published: September 12, 2017
The Super Eagles B team got their WAFU Cup campaign underway on a positive note with a 2-0 victory over their Sierra Leoneans counterparts on Monday night.Late goals from Osas Okoro and Peter Eneji was the tonic needed by the Salisu Yusuf tutored lads to break the resistance of the impressive Lone Stars at the Cape Co...