Nigerian Players With Dual Nationality Aina, Akpom, Ejaria Will Not Be Forced To Represent England
Published: March 28, 2017
England coach Gareth Southgate has insisted that he won’t force players who have dual nationality to represent the Three Lions, stating that they should be honoured to wear the England jersey without persuasion.In the last few days, the Nigeria Football Federation have held talks with Arsenal striker Chuba Akpom,...
Top Nigerian Scorer In England Top Four Divisions Makes EFL Team Of The Week
Published: March 28, 2017
Barnet striker John Akinde has been named in the English Football League Team of the Week for the latest round of matches in England.In a 3-4-3 formation, Akinde was named in attack alongside Chris Porter (Colchester United) and  Ivan Toney (Scunthorpe United).The official website explained why he was picked : &ld...
Sunderland Wonderkid Maja Fails To Turn Up For Super Eagles Practice Game
Published: March 28, 2017
Sunderland wonderkid Josh Maja did not turn up for the Super Eagles practice game at the Hive Stadium on Monday evening.The striker was handed a late call-up to the Super Eagles get-together in London by the Nigeria Football Federation after vising the Crowne Plaza Hotel on Saturday night.“Josh Maja was not even ...
Ex-Man City, QPR Defenders Oseni, Ilesanmi Show Off To Rohr In Super Eagles Practice Game
Published: March 28, 2017
Allnigeriasoccer.com understands that Nigeria coach Gernot Rohr monitored two London-born central defenders on Monday evening.Former Manchester City defender Nathaniel Oseni and ex-Queens Park Rangers wonderkid Femi Ilesanmi featured in the practice game between the Super Eagles Team A and Team B at the Hive Stadium.Ot...
Nigerian Whizkid Confirms Move To Southampton From Arsenal
Published: March 28, 2017
Nigerian winger Nathan Tella has confirmed that his transfer from Arsenal to Southampton is now in the bag, and has sent an emotional farewell message to the Gunners faithful and ex-teammates. The 17-year-old decided to move on to pastures new after he was told by the Emirates outfit he won’t be offered a profess...
Super Eagles Coach Rohr Returns To Nigeria Next Week For Scouting Mission
Published: March 28, 2017
Super Eagles coach Gernot Rohr will return to Lagos next week ahead of June’s African Cup of Nations qualifier against South Africa.The German tactician will run the rule over the top stars in the Nigerian Professional Football League while in the country.“Our immediate focus and preparations are on the 201...
Arsenal Striker Akpom Commits International Future To Nigeria Ahead Of England, Makes Debut
Published: March 28, 2017
Arsenal striker Chuba Akpom has finally been persuaded to represent Nigeria rather than the Three Lions at senior level, allnigeriasoccer.com understands. The Hale End Academy product featured in Monday’s friendly between the Super Eagles Team A and Team B at the Hive Stadium in London, alongside Chelsea right fu...
Chelsea Defender Aina May Make Competitive Debut Against South Africa, Rohr Hints
Published: March 28, 2017
Highly-rated Chelsea wing-back Ola Aina could make his competitive debut for the Super Eagles when they tackle South Africa in an African Cup of Nations qualifier in June, manager Gernot Rohr has hinted.The ex-Bayern Munich defender ran the rule over the former England U20 international on Sunday, before observing in a...
Internationals: Son Of Ex-Super Eagles Star Plays For Germany U20; Abraham, Bola, Edun In Action For England
Published: March 28, 2017
Catch up on the performances of players of Nigerian descent in international matches that took place on Monday, March 27.England U21s hammered Denmark 4-0 in a friendly ahead of this summer’s European Championship. Chelsea loanee Tammy Abraham played the last 14 minutes for the Young Lions as a second-half substi...
Rohr Runs The Rule Over Chelsea Starlet Aina As Super Eagles Team A Play 1-1 Draw With Team B
Published: March 27, 2017
Manchester City striker Kelechi Iheanacho was on target for Super Eagles Team A as they were held to a 1-1 draw by the Team B in a practice game held at the Hive Stadium on Monday evening.Trabzonspor midfielder Eddy Onazi captained Team A while Chelsea loanee Kenneth Omeruo led the other team.Iheanacho opened scoring i...
Osayi-Samuel Picks Up Blackpool Man Of The Match Award For Second Week Running
Published: March 27, 2017
Bright Osayi-Samuel has been named Blackpool’s Man of the Match for the second successive week following his brilliant display against Hartlepool United. The winger tallied his fourth league goal in the 21st minute, before setting up the winning goal scored by Kyle Vassell.Osayi-Samuel picked up the accolade afte...
Rohr Laments Absence Of Three Important Players Mikel, Victor Moses, Ikeme For Senegal Friendly
Published: March 27, 2017
Super Eagles coach Gernot Rohr has rued the absence of some of the key players in his squad for the national team’s international friendly against Senegal at the Hive Stadium last Thursday.Chelsea right fullback Victor Moses withdrew from the squad citing injury, Mikel and the other Chinese-based players Odion Ig...
Talented Chelsea Defender Aina Impresses Super Eagles Stars In First Training Session
Published: March 27, 2017
Chelsea right wing-back Ola Aina is a bonafide national team material, if the stories from the Super Eagles stars in camp are anything to go by.The ex-England U20 international had his first training session with the Nigerian national team on Sunday, with his proud father watching from the sidelines. “Ola Aina tr...
Noah Bazee Returns To Hannover Without Training With Super Eagles
Published: March 27, 2017
Hannover offensive all-rounder Noah Bazee will return to Lower Saxony on Tuesday without taking part in any training session with the Super Eagles, allnigeriasoccer.com understands. Days leading up to the start of the get-together in London, the talking point was whether or not he would accept the invitation because he...
Senegal Coach, Cisse : Nigerians Were Physical, Had Opportunities To Win The Game
Published: March 27, 2017
In his post match comments after the international friendly between Nigeria and Senegal at the Hive Stadium on Thursday, Senegal manager Aliou Cissé revealed that they played against physical opponents. And he has insisted that the game which ended 1-1 was more like a derby not an international friendly between ...