Arsenal Nominate African Talent Iwobi For Man Of The Match Vs Preston North End
Published: January 09, 2017
The official website of Premier League giants Arsenal has picked the three most outstanding players in Saturday’s hard fought 2-1 win over Preston North End in the third round of the Emirates FA Cup.Nigerian talent Alex Iwobi is in the running for Man of the Match along with Olivier Giroud and Lucas .After a tota...
Brown Ideye : Olympiakos Are The Best In Greece, We Always Win
Published: January 09, 2017
Speaking after scoring his tenth Super League goal of the season, Brown Ideye has predicted that Olympiakos will win the title again in 2017 because they are the best team in Greece.Sixteen matches to the end of the campaign, The Reds are twelve points ahead of closest challengers Panionios.“For me I think nothin...
Nwakali Training With Manchester City Ahead Of January Move
Published: January 08, 2017
Nigerian prospect Chidiebere Nwakali has resumed training with Manchester City ahead of another departure on loan from the Etihad Stadium in the January transfer window.Because of work permit issues, the ex-Golden Eaglets sensation cannot be included in City’s Premier League roster, and he has suitors from German...
Amobi Okugo, Maurice Edu Named Best-ever Draft Picks In MLS History
Published: January 08, 2017
The official website of Major League Soccer has compiled a club-by-club listing of the best-ever draft picks in MLS history, with two players of Nigerian descent Amobi Okugo and Maurice Edu included.Versatile former USA U23 international Okugo was named the best draft pick in the history of Philadelphia Union, while ex...
QPR Boss Sings The Praises Of Nigerian Starlets Eze, Shodipo Despite Cup Exit
Published: January 08, 2017
Queens Park Rangers boss Ian Holloway was disappointed after his side crashed out of the Emirates FA Cup on Saturday, but the positives he took away from the match against Blackburn Rovers was the display of two talented young Nigerian players. Striker Eberechi Eze lasted 18 minutes on his debut before subbing out due ...
Nigeria Target Obileye, Tom Adeyemi, Akinfenwa Score In FA Cup
Published: January 07, 2017
A couple of players of Nigerian descent were on target in the third round of the Emirates FC Cup on Saturday, January 7. Former Nigeria U23 trainee Ayo Obileye scored what turned out to be consolation as Eastleigh were hammered 5-1 by Brentford at Griffin Park.The defender bundled home from six yards out to bring the s...
Ex-Inter Milan Wonderkid Obiora To Wait For Levadiakos Debut
Published: January 07, 2017
Nigeria international Nwankwo Obiora will sit out Levadiakos’s Greek Super League clash against Atromitos on Saturday. The defensive midfielder faces another spell on the sidelines after undergoing surgery as a result of an old adductor problem.Obiora has not made his competitive debut for Levadiakos since arrivi...
Arsenal Congratulate Talented Nigerian Duo Iwobi & Oshoala On Winning CAF Awards
Published: January 06, 2017
English Premier League side Arsenal have congratulated their talented Nigerian duo Alex Iwobi and Asisat Oshoala for winning CAF awards during the annual ceremony on Thursday night.Iwobi scooped the Youth Player of the Year award and Oshoala went home with the Women’s Player of the Year award, which she first won...
Arsenal Ladies Striker Oshoala Joins Uwak, Nkwocha In CAF History Books
Published: January 06, 2017
Arsenal Ladies striker Asisat Oshoala was named the 2016 African Women’s Player of the Year at an awards ceremony organized by CAF in conjunction with Globacom Limited on Thursday.The Super Falcons star won the award for the second time in her career, and became the third Nigerian player to win the accolade more ...
CAF Awards : Arsenal Starlet Iwobi Replaces Osimhen As Youth Player Of The Year
Published: January 05, 2017
Arsenal whizkid Alex Iwobi has been named the Youth Player of the Year for 2016 by CAF at their annual awards ceremony in Abuja on Thursday night.The attacking midfielder is the third Nigerian to win the award, following in the footsteps of Arsenal Ladies striker Asisat Oshoala (2014) and Wolfsburg new signing Victor O...
Man City Striker Iheanacho Claims CAF Most Promising Talent Award Again
Published: January 05, 2017
Manchester City striker Kelechi Iheanacho has been named the best youngster in Africa after winning the Most Promising Talent for 2016 at the Glo-CAF Awards at a ceremony in Abuja on Thursday night.The Taye Academy product saw off competition from Elia Meschak (DR Congo & TP Mazembe) and Naby Keita (Guinea & R...
Current Africa Most Promising Talent Etebo Misses CAF Awards
Published: January 05, 2017
The current CAF Most Promising Talent of the Year Oghenekaro Etebo will not attend the 2016 Glo-CAF Awards ceremony on Thursday, January 5, allnigeriasoccer.com has been informed. Few hours to the prestigious event in Abuja, the attacking midfielder is still in Portugal because of commitments with CD Feirense. Anyway, ...
Man City, Arsenal Wonderkids Iheanacho & Iwobi Make Final Shortlist For CAF Awards
Published: January 05, 2017
Two of Nigeria’s biggest talents in the shape of Manchester City’s Kelechi Iheanacho and Arsenal’s Alex Iwobi have been included in the final shortlist announced by CAF for the Most Promising Talent and Youth Player of the Year respectively.In his bid to scoop the accolade for the second time, Iheanac...
Nigeria Hero Enyeama Warns Owngoalnigeria : Stop Publishing Lies
Published: January 05, 2017
Lille netminder Vincent Enyeama has picked holes in a report published by local media in which it was claimed that Super Eagles manager Rohr attempted to reach him on phone ahead of the World Cup qualifier against Algeria but hemade himself incommunicado.Nigeria most capped player has revealed that Rohr never reached o...
Son Of Former Nigeria International, Wheeler-Omiunu Eligible For MLS SuperDraft
Published: January 05, 2017
American-born midfielder of Nigerian descent Andrew Wheeler-Omiunu has been extended an invitation to the adidas MLS Player Combine which begins on Sunday, January 8 in California. The 22-year-old was among thirteen more players added to the 53 initially selected by Major League Soccer.Wheeler-Omiunu majored in Economi...