Abdullahi Shehu Trains With Nigeria U23s After Picking Up Knock Against Sweden
Published: August 10, 2016
União da Madeira defender Abdullahi Shehu is available for selection for tonight’s Group B clash between Nigeria and Colombia in Sao Paulo. There had been fears that the 23-year-old will miss the game against the South Americans after the number four was substituted in the closing minutes of the tie with S...
Two Players Left On Nigeria Alternate Roster As Saviour Godwin Finally Departs Brazil
Published: August 10, 2016
Allnigeriasoccer.com has been informed that Saviour Godwin, who represented Belgian side KV Oostende last term, has finally departed the Nigeria U23s camp in Brazil. Though it was widely reported earlier this month that the former Nigeria U20 international left the Dream Team in Atlanta to join his club for pre-season,...
Colombia Coach Admits : Nigeria Is Well Organized And With Good Players
Published: August 10, 2016
Colombia U23 coach Carlos Restrepo has heaped praise on the Nigerian team ahead of Wednesday’s meeting at Corinthians Arena, Sao Paulo.Win, lose or draw, the Nigeria U23s have already advanced to the quarterfinals of the Olympic Games, while the South Americans, who have garnered two points, need an outright win ...
EFL Cup Wrap : Adeniran, Abraham On Song; 16-Year-Old Kasumu Debuts For MK Dons; Solomon-Otabor, Ariyibi Play Full Game; Adelakun Notches Assist
Published: August 09, 2016
Catch up on the performances of players of Nigerian descent in the Football League Cup on Tuesday night.At the  LCI Rail Stadium (Cheltenham, Gloucestershire), England U19 international Ademola Lookman and Nicky Ajose played the full game as Charlton Athletic were beaten 1-0 by League Two club Cheltenham Town.Can...
Exciting Teenagers Adeniran & Edun Handed Fulham Debut Vs Leyton Orient
Published: August 09, 2016
Two highly-rated Nigerian teenagers in the shape of Dennis Adeniran and Tayo Edun will certainly make their competitive debuts for Championship side Fulham when they square off against Leyton Orient on Tuesday night.Adeniran and Edun have both been named in the starting XI for the Football League Cup clash at the Match...
Dream Team Coach Samson Siasia Spies On Colombia Ahead Of Wednesday Clash
Published: August 09, 2016
Nigeria U23s coach Samson Siasia has the lowdown on Colombia ahead of the meeting against the South Americans at the Corinthians Arena, Sao Paulo on Wednesday, August 10.The former Nantes striker was amongst the spectators at the Amazônia Arena, Manaus on Sunday for Colombia’s second Group B fixture ag...
Iheanacho, Ambrose, Four Nigerian Players Make Champions League Play-Off Squads
Published: August 09, 2016
Six Nigerian players, including four Super Eagles stars, are in contention to feature for their respective clubs in the UEFA Champions League play-offs.The 20 play-off contenders submitted their squad lists to European football governing body, UEFA, before Monday’s deadline.Manchester City coach Pep Guardiola has...
Official : Ex-Bayern Munich Defender Appointed Nigeria Coach On Two-Year Deal
Published: August 09, 2016
Through official sources, the Nigeria Football Federation has announced the appointment of Gernot Rohr as coach of the Super Eagles after failing to reach an agreement with Frenchman Paul Le Guen.Based on the agreement reached between the parties, Rohr’s contract with the Nigerian Federation will run out immediat...
French Clubs Enquire About Nigeria U23 Poster Boy Oghenekaro Etebo
Published: August 09, 2016
Allnigeriasoccer.com has been informed that a number of unnamed French clubs have made enquiries regarding the availability of Nigeria U23 international Oghenekaro Etebo in the summer transfer window.This is not the first time that Etebo is on the radar of Ligue 1 teams, as he was scouted by them at the 2015 Africa U23...
Super Eagles Winger Moses Simon Named To The Team Of The Week In Belgium
Published: August 08, 2016
Moses Simon, 21, has been named to the Belgian First Division A Team of the Week for the latest round of matches .The winger received the honours after starring at the Ghelamco Arena (Arteveldestadion) as KAA Gent recorded a 1-0 victory over Racing Genk on Sunday, August 7.In a 3-5-2 formation, the Nigeria internationa...
Nigeria Squad Jet Off To Sao Paulo Ahead Of Colombia Game
Published: August 08, 2016
Allnigeriasoccer.com understands that players and officials of the Nigerian U23 National Team have checked out of the Tropical Hotel in Ponta Negra, Manaus.According to the media officer of the Dream Team, Timi Ebikagboro, the squad departed for the airport at 1700 hours Nigerian time and the flight from Manaus to Sao ...
Chelsea Star Mikel Wants To Avoid Facing Neymar And Co In Quarterfinals
Published: August 08, 2016
Speaking at a press conference after Nigeria’s 1-0 win over Sweden at the Olympic Games, Chelsea star Mikel is mindful of the fact they might face hosts Brazil in the quarterfinals of the competition.And the Dream Team VI skipper has suggested that it would be better to avoid Brazil, adding that they have their e...
Chelsea Hail Leadership Skills Of Mikel, Nigerian Team After Sealing Quarter-Final Spot
Published: August 08, 2016
Premier League club Chelsea were full of praise for the Nigeria U23s team, and Obi Mikel in particular, after they advanced to the knockout rounds of the Olympic Games on Monday morning.The Blues hierarchy, including USA 1994 World Cup star Michael Emenalo, permitted the defensive midfielder to represent Nigeria in Rio...
Sweden Coach Eats His Words : Nigeria Are Better Than Colombia
Published: August 08, 2016
Sweden Olympic National Team coach Hakan Ericson has retracted his statements concerning the Nigerian U23 team, and has admitted they are superior than the first team they faced at the Rio Olympic Games, Colombia.Days leading up to the clash at the Arena Amazonia, the 56-year-old had picked holes in the Nigerian defend...
Roma Striker Umar Has A Lot To Smile About After Equaling Agali 16-Year Record
Published: August 08, 2016
Roma teen sensation Sadiq Umar equaled Victor Agali’s record of scoring in the first two group matches at the Olympic Games after finding the back of the net in the 40th minute against Sweden at the Arena Amazonia on Sunday.Agali, who starred at Sydney 2000, scored Nigeria U23s second goal in their 3-3 draw with ...