Internationals Round Up : Spurs Star Dele Dons Number 10 Kit; Anya, Effiong Come Off Bench; Mbong Strikes Wonder Goal
Published: October 12, 2016
Rundown of how players of Nigerian descent fared in international matches that took place on Tuesday, October 11.Derby County wing-back Ikechi Anya came off the bench in the 64th minute in Scotland’s 3-0 loss to Slovakia in Group F of the European World Cup qualifiers at Anton Malatinsky.Still in the same group, ...
Unstoppable Nigerian Whizkid Takes Form To International Stage With Brace For England U21s
Published: October 11, 2016
Three players of Nigerian descent were named in the starting line-up as England U21s wrapped up their UEFA European U21 Championship Group 9 qualifiers with a 5-0 thumping of Bosnia & Herzegovina in Walsall on Tuesday.Wolverhampton Wanderers stopper Dominic Iorfa who missed the win in Kazakhstan due to a minor inju...
Nigeria Top 50 Youngsters (40- 36) : Skillful Maja, Shodipo, Midfielder Being Tracked By Arsenal, Versatile Awaziem Make List
Published: October 11, 2016
In continuation of allnigeriasoccer.com Top 50 Nigerian youngsters, we reveal numbers 40-36. All players yet to celebrate their 24th birthday are eligible to appear on the list. 40) Olamide Shodipo (Queens Park Rangers )Age : 19Market Value : €1,500,000Comments : This season has been a fantastic one for Mide. He m...
Chelsea Winger Moses, Watford Young Star Success On The Road To Recovery
Published: October 11, 2016
Chelsea winger Victor Moses and Watford young sensation Isaac Success could play for their respective clubs in the Premier League this weekend having resumed light training. Both players had to pull out of the Nigeria squad because of injuries sustained just before they were due to fly out to Abuja to join the national...
Oghenekaro Etebo First Game Under New Nigeria Coach On The Horizon
Published: October 11, 2016
Allnigeriasoccer.com understands that CD Feirense star Oghenekaro Etebo could play his first game under new Super Eagles coach Gernot Rohr when the national team take on Algeria in a World Cup qualifier on November 12.The German gaffer is a big admirer of the attacking midfielder and had mulled over the idea of callin...
Zambia Slayer Iwobi Expecting Fireworks From Arsenal Pal Akpom
Published: October 11, 2016
Nigeria international Alex Iwobi is tipping fellow Hale End Academy product Chuba Akpom to break into the first team of Arsenal in the not too distant future. Iwobi, 20, forced his way into the first team following impressive displays when he was handed his chance by manager Arsene Wenger in the second part of last sea...
Liverpool Next Big Thing Ejaria Did Not Complain When He Was Dumped By Arsenal
Published: October 11, 2016
Former Liverpool striker Neil Mellor is pleased with the progress made by Ovie Ejaria for club and country so far this season.The 18-year-old first made his competitive debut for the Reds in the League Cup victory against Derby County in September before scoring in his second game for the England U20 national team on M...
Mentor Backing Man City Wonderkid Iheanacho To Continue Goalscoring Run Against Algeria
Published: October 11, 2016
The man who nurtured Kelechi Iheanacho for about eight years and the proprietor of Taye Academy, Kennedy Ezenwere, has predicted that his former pupil will continue his goalscoring run when the Super Eagles face Algeria next month.The Manchester City striker has scored in each of his last four matches for the Super Eag...
Revealed: Zambia President Was At The Stadium To Run The Rule Over Mikel, Ahmed Musa
Published: October 11, 2016
Zambia President Edgar Chagwa Lungu is an ardent fan of influential Nigeria internationals, skipper John Obi Mikel and his assistant Ahmed Musa, according to the Nigeria Football Federation. The 59-year-old statesman was at the Levy Mwanawasa Stadium on Sunday, October 9, not to cheer the Premier League duo, but to off...
Liverpool Talent Ejaria Announces Arrival On International Stage With Maiden Goal For England
Published: October 10, 2016
Liverpool midfielder Ovie Ejaria opened his goalscoring account for the England U20s national team in their 2-0 victory over United States in both countries last fixture in the Four Nations tournament. The former Golden Eaglets trainee broke the deadlock in the 84th minute, curling an effort into the far corner after r...
Arsenal & PSG Ladies Stars, Veteran Midfielder Chikwelu, 27 Others Called Up To Nigeria Get-Together
Published: October 10, 2016
Head Coach Florence Omagbemi has invited 30 players to the camp of the Senior Women National Team, Super Falcons, as preparations begin for the 10th Women Africa Cup of Nations Cameroon 2016.The list is headlined by Arsenal striker Asisat Oshoala, PSG Ladies stopper Ngozi Ebere and Swedish-based duo Rita Chikwelu (Ume&...
Iheanacho Beats Yekini, Siasia Personal Record After Scoring In Four Consecutive Games
Published: October 10, 2016
Manchester City striker Kelechi Iheanacho registered his name on the score sheet for the fourth straight game in the Super Eagles impressive 2-1 win over Zambia in a World Cup qualifier on Sunday afternoon. The 20-year-old’s 42nd minute goal saw him beat the personal record of Rashidi Yekini and his former strike...
Peter Odemwingie Wants To Represent Nigeria At 2018 World Cup In Russia
Published: October 10, 2016
Free agent Peter Odemwingie has reiterated that he wants to represent Nigeria at the 2018 World Cup.The out-of-favour Super Eagles striker has been on the lookout for a new employer after his release by Stoke City at the end of last season, and trialed at Hull City in July. Odemwingie’s father-in-law had informed...
Nigeria U23 Trainee Selbol Assists Swope Park Rangers Advance To Western Conference Final
Published: October 10, 2016
Former Dream Team VI trainee Nansel Selbol starred as Swope Park Rangers qualified for the USL Cup Playoffs Western Conference Final after a hard fought 2-1 win over Orange County Blues FC on Sunday afternoon. Introduced as an impact substitute in the 78th minute, the diminutive striker set up the game-winner netted by...
Nigeria Top 50 Youngsters (45 - 41) : New Pogba, Nigerian Messi, Manchester United, Fulham Wonderkids Included
Published: October 10, 2016
In continuation of allnigeriasoccer.com Top 50 Nigerian youngsters, we reveal numbers 45-41.45) Tosin Kehinde (Manchester United)Age : 18Market Value : €300,000Comments : Local followers of the beautiful game are tipping Tosin to follow in the footsteps of Paul McGrath, retired Republic of Ireland international of...