NFF Explain Why Wolves GK Ikeme Was Wiped Off The List Of Invitees To Training Camp
Published: May 09, 2017
As previously reported by allnigeriasoccer.com, Wolverhampton Wanderers glovesman Carl Ikeme had been included on the list of players called up to the Super Eagles training camp.But when the list was made public on Monday, Ikeme's name was missing because he did not give assurances that he'll be in tiptop condition bef...
Chelsea's Nigeria Talent To Wear Iconic Number 10 Jersey For England At World Cup
Published: May 08, 2017
England U20 head coach Paul Simpson has announced a 21-man roster for the upcoming Fifa U20 World Cup, with six players of Nigerian descent making the squad list.Chelsea duo Fikayo Tomori and Dominic Solanke, Liverpool midfielder Sheyi Ojo, Tottenham Hotspur starlet Joshua Onomah and Everton rising star Ademola Lookman...
NFF Invite Arsenal, Chelsea, Man City Starlets, Mikel To France Training Camp
Published: May 08, 2017
The Nigeria Football Federation have summoned 25 players, including four stars plying their trade in the Nigeria Professional League, to a training camp that will hold in France from May 23-31.As previously revealed by allnigeriasoccer.com, the invited NPFL players include Mountain of Fire duo Stephen Odey and Sikiru O...
Relieved Liverpool Loanee Awoniyi Reacts After Netting First Goal In European Top Flight
Published: May 07, 2017
Liverpool loanee Taiwo Awoniyi gave glory to the Almighty God after netting an 89th winner as NEC Nijmegen beat AZ Alkmaar 2-1 in the Dutch Eredivisie on Sunday afternoon.The Nigeria U23 international has been firing on all cylinders in the reserve league with five goals from six games, but has struggled to replicate t...
Nosa Igiebor, Bright Edomwonyi On Song In Rizespor's 6-0 Win
Published: May 07, 2017
Nigeria international Nosa Igiebor opened his account for Rizespor in their 6-0 rout of Bursaspor on game week 30 in the Turkish Super Lig on Sunday afternoon.On his tenth league appearance for Rizespor, the attacking midfielder closed the scoring with a powerful header from outside the six-yard box in the 90th minute....
Spurs Defender Of Nigerian Heritage Stars As England Thrash Ukraine In U17 Euro
Published: May 07, 2017
England are on the verge of qualifying for the knock out rounds of the 2017 UEFA European Under-17 Championship after thrashing Ukraine 4-0 at Stadion sv. Josipa Radnika, Zagreb on Sunday afternoon.Tottenham Hotspur defender of Nigerian descent Timothy Eyoma made the Young Lions starting eleven and assisted goalkeeper ...
Exclusive: Full List Of Foreign-Based Professionals NFF Called Up For International Duty
Published: May 07, 2017
Allnigeriasoccer.com can exclusively report that the Nigeria Football Federation have officially informed nineteen foreign-based professionals to travel to Paris ahead of the Super Eagles international friendly against Corsica.Though the Federation is still deliberating on a few additions to the 19-man roster, many of ...
Prolific Nigerian Striker Nominated For Chelsea Goal Of The Month Award For April
Published: May 06, 2017
One of the goals scored by Ike Ugbo is in the running to be named Chelsea's Goal of the Month for April 2017.The five-goal shortlist include strikes from the Chelsea youth-teamer, Marcos Alonso, Nemanja Matic, Diego Costa and Pedro. Ugbo scored a stunning overhead kick in the final second leg of the FA Youth Cup agains...
Osayi-Samuel Named EFL Young Player Of The Month, Reveals He Was Scouted By Man Utd
Published: May 06, 2017
Okija-born winger Bright Osayi-Samuel has been named the EFL Young Player of the Month for March after helping Blackpool secure a spot in the League Two playoffs.During the period under review, Osayi-Samuel made four appearances for the Seasiders in the division, scoring three goals and providing two assists.The 19-yea...
EPL Wrap: Ndidi Scores; Iheanacho, Ibe Subbed In; Solid Shift For Anichebe; Success Benched; Lookman On The Bench
Published: May 06, 2017
Catch up on the performances of players of Nigerian descent in the English Premier League on Saturday, May 6.We start off at the Etihad Stadium where Manchester City took on Crystal Palace. The Citizens strolled to a 5-0 win, with Nigeria international Kelechi Iheanacho coming off the bench in the 84th minute. Former E...
Swope Park Rangers Talent Selbol Opens Account For The Season
Published: May 06, 2017
Former Dream Team VI trainee Nansel Selbol opened his goalscoring account for the season in Swope Park Rangers 3-1 win over Vancouver Whitecaps FC 2 on Friday.The attacking midfielder sprinted in behind the defense after collecting a pass from Kevin Oliveira, then finished with his right foot in the eighth minute.On 21...
Arsenal Boy Wonder Nwakali Overcomes Fatigue To Help MVV Qualify For Playoffs
Published: May 06, 2017
Nigeria U20 skipper Kelechi Nwakali passed a late fitness test ahead of MVV Maastricht's league match with RKC Waalwijk on Friday, May 5.The Arsenal loanee missed last week's trip to Volendam after complaining of fatigue, but it later emerged that he was rested because of the synthetic pitch at the Kras Stadium.Against...
Exclusive: Nigeria's Best Paid Footballer Starts Against Pato's Tianjin Quanjian
Published: May 06, 2017
Allnigeriasoccer.com understands that former Watford star Odion Ighalo is poised to make his sixth appearance in the Chinese Super League against Tianjin Quanjian on SaturdayBased on Changchun Yatai's last workout before the trip to the Haihe Education Park Stadium, it can be revealed that the Nigeria international is ...
Rizespor Star Nosa Clears The Air : I Remain Committed To Super Eagles Whenever Rohr Picks Me
Published: May 05, 2017
Rizespor star Nosa Igiebor has moved quickly to clear the air regarding reports in the local media in which he was quoted as saying that he has quit the Super Eagles, and has stressed that he did not grant an interview to the media.The attacking midfielder's heart is still with the Super Eagles and he has promised to h...
Nigerian Wonderkid & New Chelsea Poster Boy Picks Up 25th Goal Of The Season
Published: May 05, 2017
Nigerian wonderkid Ike Ugbo was on target again for Chelsea on Friday night but could not prevent the U23 squad from losing 2-1 to Derby County in their final game of the season.In the game held at iPro Stadium, the Rams had taken the lead after 29 minutes, only for the new Chelsea Academy poster boy to equalize seven ...