Tottenham Winger Nathan Oduwa Resumes Full Training With Nigeria U23s After Injury Scare
Published: June 03, 2016
Allnigeriasoccer.com understands that the Nigeria U23s have been handed a fitness boost ahead of Saturday’s game against Denmark at the Suwon Invitational Tournament, with news that Tottenham Hotspur’s Nathan Oduwa has resumed training.Oduwa’s substitution in the 76th minute against South Korea on Thu...
Flying Eagles Duties Delaying Kelechi Nwakali Proposed Move To Arsenal
Published: June 03, 2016
Allwell Nwakali has provided an update on the transfer situation of his younger brother, Nigeria U20s skipper Kelechi Nwakali, who is expected to formalize his switch to Arsenal this month after attaining the age of majority.The ASJ/Diamond Academy midfielder clocks 18 on Sunday, June 5th but can’t travel to Lond...
Man City Striker Iheanacho Urges Omidiji Jr To Choose Nigeria Ahead Of USA, Holland
Published: June 03, 2016
Manchester City wonderkid Kelechi Iheanacho has urged FC Dordrecht sensation Lateef Omidiji Jr to commit his international future to Nigeria ahead of the United States, where he was born, and country of residence Netherlands.Lateef Omidiji Jr and his family made the 160-mile journey from Dordrecht to Luxembourg City ea...
Dele Alli Features, Barkley Benched As England Beat Portugal At Wembley
Published: June 02, 2016
Tottenham Hotspur star Dele Alli was in action on Thursday night as England beat Portugal 1-0 at Wembley Stadium in their final game before heading to France for the 2016 European Championship.The highly-rated midfielder, wearing the number 20 jersey, started the game and was on parade for 89 minutes before he was repl...
Super Eagles Make Progress In Fifa Ranking Following Wins Against Mali,Luxembourg
Published: June 02, 2016
Football governing body, Fifa, on Thursday morning published its latest ranking of National Teams.Compared to their position the previous month, the Super Eagles of Nigeria have climbed six places, and now occupy the 61st position, while in the continental ranking the three-time African champions are 12th.The natio...
Nigeria U23s Pipped By South Korea At Suwon Tourney
Published: June 02, 2016
It was a bad start for the Dream Team VI in the Suwon Invitational Tournament as they were pipped 1-0 by hosts South Korea on Thursday. The Samson Siasia tutored side lost at the Suwon World Cup Stadium thanks to Choi Kyubaek’s 86th minute winner.The Nigerian team were looking to start the tournament on a good fo...
Nigeria U23s Star Junior Ajayi Staying Put At CS Sfaxien
Published: June 02, 2016
Nigeria U23 international Junior Ajayi will be staying put at Tunisian club CS Sfaxien beyond the 2015-2016 season, amid interest for his services from a couple of teams based in Europe.In his maiden season outside Nigeria, the former Shooting Stars frontman has caught the eye, bagging 10 goals (5 assists) from 26 game...
Tottenham Winger Oduwa Benched, Liverpool Striker Awoniyi,Okechukwu Start Against South Korea At Suwon Tourney
Published: June 02, 2016
Dream Team VI coach Samson Siasia has named his starting line-up, ahead of Thursday evening’s game against South Korea at the Suwon Invitational Tournament.As you would expect, Emmanuel Daniel starts in goal for the Dream Team, while Sincere Seth, Erhun Obanor, Saturday Kaego and Stanley Amuzie start in defense.T...
Chelsea Star Mikel Confirms He WILL Represent Nigeria At 2016 Olympic Games
Published: June 02, 2016
Chelsea star John Obi Mikel will be one of three over-aged players defending the colours of Nigeria at the 2016 Olympic Games in Rio de Janeiro, according to his representative.It is common knowledge that the Super Eagles skipper is one of the experienced players considered for the event, with manager Samson Siasia tra...
Super Eagles, Backroom Staff Fly Out Of Paris 11 AM CET
Published: June 01, 2016
Allnigeriasoccer.com understands that the Super Eagles and backroom staff flew out of Paris at 1100 hours local time on Wednesday morning, hours after securing a heartwarming victory over Luxembourg in an international friendly.The delegation passed the night in Luxembourg City before arriving in Paris in the early hou...
Nigeria U23s Hold First Training Session On South Korean Soil
Published: June 01, 2016
Allnigeriasoccer.com understands that the Nigeria U23s held their first training session on South Korean soil on Wednesday afternoon ahead of their opening game at the Suwon Invitational Tournament against the hosts.The training started around 1500 hours local time, which is 5am in Nigeria, and lasted for approximately...
Academy Manager Says Alex Iwobi Has Surprised Everyone At Arsenal
Published: June 01, 2016
Arsenal Academy manager Andries Jonker has once again showered praise on Super Eagles rising star Alex Iwobi, stating that he never knew the attacking midfielder will break into the Gunners first team.Having impressed coach Arsene Wenger at training, Iwobi was handed his debut against Sheffield Wednesday in the League ...
Watford Star Ighalo Not Getting Carried Away By Wins Over Mali,Luxembourg
Published: June 01, 2016
Watford striker Odion Ighalo has insisted that the Super Eagles are not getting carried away by their wins against Mali and Luxembourg late last month and wants the team to play more friendlies for them to gel and be a stronger unit.Having defeated Mali on May 27, goals from Ideye, Iheanacho and Ighalo got the job done...
Super Eagles Striker Aaron Samuel Flies To Germany For Surgery
Published: June 01, 2016
Allnigeriasoccer.com understands that Guangzhou R&F frontman Aaron Samuel has flown to Germany where he will undergo surgery in the coming days if not hours.The Nigeria international has been on the sidelines since May 2, 2016 after damaging knee ligaments in the Russian Cup final between the Army Men and Zenit St....
NFF Hints Ninety Percent Of Super Eagles Stars That Featured In Friendlies Will Be Called Up For WCQ
Published: June 01, 2016
Chairman of the NFF Technical and Development Committee, Barrister Chris Green has hinted that at least ninety percent of the Super Eagles players that prosecuted the two friendlies against Mali and Luxembourg will be called up to the national team for the 2018 World Cup qualifiers.Skipper Mikel Obi and his deputy Ahme...