Dream Team VI Poster Boy Oghenekaro Etebo Links Up With Squad In Abuja
Published: June 16, 2016
Allnigeriasoccer.com has been informed that CD Feirense attacking midfielder Oghenekaro Etebo has linked up with the Dream Team VI in Abuja ahead of their trip overseas for a training camp.The Most Promising Talent in Africa, according to CAF, is one of the players that will begin the process of applying for a United S...
Chelsea Star, Aluko Says Relatives In Nigeria Did Not Want Her To Play Football
Published: June 16, 2016
Chelsea attacker Eniola Aluko has revealed that her relatives back in Nigeria did not want her to play football because they felt  it was a traditional male sport.Born in Nigeria, Aluko moved to England with her family while still an infant and started playing football along with some boys in her neighborhood befo...
Alli, Barkley & Robson-Kanu Meet In Euro 2016 Showdown Between England And Wales
Published: June 16, 2016
Three players of Nigerian descent could feature when England confront Wales at the Stade Bollaert-Delelis on Thursday afternoon, starting from 1400 hours.Dele Alli (Tottenham Hotspur) might retain his spot in midfield after starring against Russia in the Three Lions opener while he could be joined in the starting line-...
Nigerian Exports : Obafemi Martins, Utaka Work 90-Minute Shift; Bright Shines; Salami Nets Consolation
Published: June 16, 2016
Catch up on the performances of players of Nigerian descent abroad on Wednesday, June 15.We start off in Finland. HJK Helsinki thrashed KuPS 4-1 in the Cup, with five Nigerian players getting game time.Taye Taiwo (HJK), Gbolahan Salami, Azubuike Egwuekwe, Paul Onobi and Aliyu Abubakar ( KuPS) made the starting line-up ...
Exclusive : Daniel Akpeyi Joins Nigeria U23s In Abuja; To Apply For USA Visa On Thursday
Published: June 15, 2016
Allnigeriasoccer.com understands that Chippa United netminder Daniel Akpeyi has been included in Nigeria’s provisional roster for the 2016 Olympic Games in Rio de Janeiro as one of the over-aged players.Dream Team VI coach Samson Siasia has decided to bolster his goalkeeping department with an experienced glovesm...
Late Stephen Keshi First Son Surprised A Date Has Been Fixed For Burial
Published: June 15, 2016
Late Stephen Keshi’s first son is surprised that a certain group of people have fixed a date for the burial of the former Nigeria skipper without the approval of the family. Stephen Keshi Jnr, who is based in the United States, was at the Nigeria Football Federation secretariat on Wednesday morning, accompanied b...
Ibrahimovic, Chelsea, Benfica, Basel Starlets May Face Nigeria In Rio; Make Sweden 35-Man Squad
Published: June 15, 2016
Former Paris Saint-Germain star Zlatan Ibrahimovic may face Nigeria at the 2016 Olympic Games, with coach Hakan Ericson naming him to the provisional 35-man squad list for the competition in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. The experienced striker is one of seven players above the age limit that made the roster, but it remains ...
Euro 2016 Wrap : Alaba And Okotie Suffer 2-0 Loss To Hungary
Published: June 15, 2016
Allnigeriasoccer.com reviews the performances of players of Nigerian descent in the 2016 European Championship on Tuesday. In a Group F fixture, Bayern Munich wing-back David Alaba and 1860 Munich striker Rubin Okotie suffered a 2-0 defeat to Hungary at the Nouveau Stade de Bordeaux.Alaba made the starting line-up and ...
NSC Partner, Kayrom Lee Attributes Keshi, Amodu Death To Irregular Body Workout
Published: June 14, 2016
As Nigerians are still mourning the sudden demise of two prominent football coaches within the spate of a week, an expert in wellness and body-fitness, Kayrom Lee Centre who is also a partner to National Sports Commission (NSC) zone one has attributed the likely cause of their death to irregular workout which sets-in o...
West Ham Star Ogbonna Chose Nigeria Ahead Of Italy But Snubbed By NFF
Published: June 14, 2016
West Ham star Angelo Ogbonna had wanted to represent Nigeria instead of Italy internationally but was ignored by the Nigeria Football Federation, his uncle has revealed.Now 28, the central defender was born in Cassino to Nigerian parents who are both from Owerri West in Imo State, and made his debut for the Italian Nat...
Barcelona Young Star Ekpolo In Line To Play For Nigeria At Olympics, Coach Siasia Reveals
Published: June 14, 2016
Barcelona defender Godswill Ekpolo could make his competitive debut for the Nigeria U23s at the 2016 Olympic Games, coach Samson Siasia has strongly hinted.The 21-year-old was born in Benin City but has has lived in Spain for more than fourteen years, meaning he is eligible to represent the European powerhouse as well ...
Euro 2016 Wrap : Angelo Ogbonna Benched As Italians Get Off To Winning Start
Published: June 14, 2016
Catch up on the performance of players of Nigerian descent in the 2016 UEFA European Championship on Monday, June 13.West Ham defender Angelo Ogbonna was an unused substitute in Italy’s 2-0 win against one of the pre-tournament favourites, Belgium, at Parc Olympique Lyonnais. Emanuele Giaccherini gave the Italia...
Man City Striker Iheanacho Pays Tribute To Iconic Nigerian Coaches Keshi, Amodu
Published: June 13, 2016
Manchester City rising star Kelechi Iheanacho has paid tribute to two famous Nigerian coaches Stephen Keshi and Amodu Shuaibu who passed away last week.Former Super Eagles skipper Keshi died on Wednesday morning after complaining of irregular heartbeats and pain in his legs, while Amodu died in his sleep three days lat...
NFF VP : Lesbianism, Coaches Taking Advantage Of Girls Major Concern Affecting Female Football
Published: June 13, 2016
In his quest to encourage grassroots football development in the South Western part of the country, Vice President, Nigeria Football Federation, Barrister Seyi Akinwumi has promised the establishment of South West Football Forum for talents discovery.Barrister Akinwumi made the promise at the Hot Seat programme organiz...
Agent Distances Himself From Money For Golden Eaglets Spot Story; Reports Impostors To Nigeria Police
Published: June 13, 2016
Respected Norwegian-based agent Atta Aneke has distanced himself from a report published by the official website of the Nigeria Football Federation that claimed that he was demanding money from unsuspecting Nigerians in order to have their wards in the Golden Eaglets. A visibly angry Aneke has revealed that some impost...