Super Eagles Star Utaka Scores On FC Tokyo Debut Off The Bench
Published: March 15, 2017
Nigeria international Peter Utaka continued where he left off last season after netting on his competitive debut for FC Tokyo in their 6-0 hammering of Vegalta Sendai in the League Cup on Wednesday.The former OB Odense frontman joined the ambitious club on loan from Sanfrecce Hiroshima on March 1, and was not involved ...
Queens Park Rangers Rising Star Shodipo Called Up To Republic Of Ireland U21 Squad
Published: March 15, 2017
Queens Park Rangers loanee Olamide Shodipo has been called up to the Republic of Ireland U21 squad by Head Coach Noel King.The exciting talent is among eight midfielders included in the 19-man roster for the forthcoming  UEFA U21 Championships Qualifying Round Group 5 fixture with Kosovo.Born in Dublin to Nigerian...
(Photo Confirmation) : FC Kairat Unveil Ex-Norway Youth-Teamer Anene
Published: March 15, 2017
Kazakhstan Premier League club FC Kairat unveiled former Norway U20 international Chuma Anene on Wednesday, March 15.The attacker effectively association with Amkar Perm in Russia by penning a two-year contract with FC Kairat, who have retained the option of extending the agreement for one more season in 2018.FC Kaira...
Benedict Akwuegbu : Nigerian Federation Snubbed Bayern Munich Star David Alaba
Published: March 15, 2017
Former Austrian-based striker Benedict Akwuegbu has revealed that Bayern Munich sensation David Alaba would have been defending the colours of Nigeria now not Austria if only the Nigeria Football Federation had listened to his advice. The retired Nigeria international claims that he approached the leadership of the NFF...
Ndidi Admits Leicester City Dug Deep To Beat Sevilla
Published: March 15, 2017
Wilfred Ndidi has shared his thoughts and impressions on Leicester City qualifying for the quarterfinals of the Champions League.Against all odds, the Premier League champions defeated Sevilla 2-0 at the King Power Stadium on Tuesday night, with their Nigerian defensive midfielder working a full shift.“We...
Seven Players Of Nigerian Descent In Line To Play For England At Fifa U20s Know World Cup Foes
Published: March 15, 2017
On March 15, the draw for the 2017 Fifa Under 20 World Cup was held at Suwon Artrium, and some famous football personalities, including Diego Maradona, participated in the draw.The Flying Eagles, captained by Arsenal loanee Kelechi Nwakali, failed to qualify for one of the showpiece events on the Fifa football calendar...
Former Arsenal Prospect Aneke Starts His Rehab, Out For The Season
Published: March 14, 2017
Ex-Arsenal prospect Chuks Aneke is definitely not in contention to dress for MK Dons when they take on AFC Wimbledon in the Football League One on Tuesday night.Ahead of the fixture at Kingsmeadow, MK Dons writes on its official website that the former England youth international looks set to miss the remainder of the ...
Etebo Travels To Madrid To Apply For UK Visa, Would Have Missed Nigeria Friendlies
Published: March 14, 2017
 CD Feirense attacking midfielder Oghenekaro Etebo has shown that his commitment to the Super Eagles is not in doubt after traveling all the way to Madrid to submit his application for a United Kingdom visa.Allnigeriasoccer.com can exclusively report that the Dream Team VI poster boy would have missed both interna...
Two Nigerian Wonderkids Feature For Manchester United In Six-Goal Thriller
Published: March 14, 2017
Manchester United rallied from a two-goal deficit to draw 3-3 with Southampton in an entertaining Premier League 2 tie at Old Trafford on Monday night. Two players of Nigeria descent, Tosin Kehinde and United States youth-teamer Matthew Olosunde, started and put in a full shift for the Red Devils, and Olufela Olomola s...
Chelsea Dazzler Moses Doubtful For Nigeria Friendlies After Suffering Calf Injury
Published: March 14, 2017
Chelsea right wing-back Victor Moses is a big doubt for Nigeria’s upcoming friendlies against Senegal and Burkina Faso at the Hive Stadium in London, England, allnigeriasoccer.com understands. Moses limped off injured on Monday night as Chelsea beat Manchester United 1-0 in the Emirates FA Cup and a calf strain i...
Super Eagles Official : Rohr Should Be Praised For Convincing Ebuehi, Bazee To Represent Nigeria
Published: March 14, 2017
Ahead of Nigeria’s first international fixture in 2017, Super Eagles Media Officer Toyin Ibitoye has stated that manager Gernot Rohr should be praised for convincing foreign born players to commit their international future to Nigeria. Dutch-born ADO Den Haag right fullback Tyronne Ebuehi and German-born Noah Joe...
Burkina Faso Name Chelsea Loanee, 22 Foreign-Based Professionals In Squad To Face Nigeria
Published: March 13, 2017
The Burkinabé Football Federation have announced a 25-man roster ahead of their upcoming friendly game against Nigeria at the Hive Stadium on March 27.Portuguese coach of the Burkina Faso national team, Paulo Duarte, has called up several players that took part in the last African Cup of Nations and six players ...
Arsenal Fans Decide : Super Eagles Starlet Iwobi Should Not Be Sold In The Summer
Published: March 13, 2017
In a poll conducted by sports television channel Sky Sports on its website, Arsenal supporters were asked to name the players in the current squad that should be sold when the transfer window reopens. Nigeria international Alex Iwobi appears to be very popular with the Gunners faithful, as only 35,700 of the respondent...
Ex-Watford Star Ighalo Clarifies : I Am Not The Substantive Captain Of Changchun Yatai
Published: March 13, 2017
Changchun Yatai marquee signing Odion Ighalo has revealed that he is not the substantive captain of the Chinese Super League club. In the first two games in the top-flight, the former Watford star was handed the captain armband’s by manager Lee Jang-soo fueling speculation that he is now the leader of the team on...
Gbolahan Salami Scores Sixth Goal Of The Season, Red Card Appeal Successful
Published: March 13, 2017
Kuopion Palloseura failed to advance to the next round of the Suomen Cup after a 4-2 loss to FC Honka at the Savon Sanomat Areena on Sunday evening.Three days before the encounter, KuPS were handed a boost with news that Nigeria international Gbolahan Salami would be allowed to face Honka after their red card appeal to...