Michael Babatunde Handed International Lifeline As Mikel,Musa Are Excused
Published: May 12, 2016
Raja Casablanca midfielder Michael Babatunde has been called up to the Super Eagles squad for their upcoming international friendlies against Mali (May 27) and Luxembourg (June 1)The ex-FC Dnipro Dnipropetrovsk was handed an invitation after the Nigeria Football Federation excused Obi Mikel (Chelsea) and Ahmed Musa (CS...
Fulham Midfielder Adeniran Features As England Qualify In Style For U17 Euro Quarter-finals
Published: May 12, 2016
England’s UEFA European Under-17 Championship dream is alive and kicking after the Young Lions beat Denmark 3-1 in their final Group C fixture on Thursday evening at the Baku Olympic Stadium.Head coach Steve Cooper opted to start Fulham midfielder of Nigerian descent Dennis Adeniran, while Samuel Shashoua and Tol...
Nigeria Target Dominic Iorfa Part Of England Squad For Toulon Tournament
Published: May 12, 2016
Dominic Iorfa has been named in the England U21s squad for the Toulon Tournament that will take place in France from 18-29 May 2016. The Wolverhampton Wanderers defender is the only player of Nigerian descent that made Gareth Southgate’s 20-man roster, with the likes of Jordon Ibe (Liverpool), Chuba Akpom (Arsena...
Ikechi Anya Named In Scotland Squad For Friendlies Against Italy,France
Published: May 12, 2016
Watford star Ikechi Anya has been called up by Scotland for their upcoming international friendlies against Italy and France.The 28-year-old Anya was eligible to represent Nigeria and Romania internationally before pledging his international future to Scotland, where he was born.He made his international debut for the ...
Porto Rising Star Awaziem Unsure Of Availability For Super Eagles Friendlies
Published: May 12, 2016
Porto teen sensation Chidozie Awaziem is unsure of his availability for the upcoming international friendlies against Mali and Luxembourg in Europe.Though the 2015-2016 season would have ended, Primeira Liga giants Porto have no obligation to release the central defender for the friendly against Mali at Stade Robert Di...
Watford Striker Odion Ighalo Demands Xavi Wages At Qatari Club
Published: May 12, 2016
Allnigeriasoccer.com understands that representatives of an unnamed Qatar Stars League club continue to thrash out terms with Odion Ighalo’s camp over his signing in the summer, despite genuine interest from Premier League team West Brom.The Hornets number 24 made his intentions clear right from the word go, that...
Oke Akpoveta Scores In Sixth Straight Game; Rilwan Hassan Shines In Midtjylland Win
Published: May 12, 2016
Former Warri Wolves striker Oke Akpoveta continued his impressive performance for IK Frej Taeby in the Swedish Superettan after scoring in the division for the sixth straight game in their 2-2 draw with Ljungskile on Wednesday.Akpoveta’s 70th minute goal was his sixth goal in the last one month or so and cemented...
Premier League Wrap : Ighalo Back On The Goal Trail; Mikel Deployed In Central Defense;Tomori Makes Chelsea Bench
Published: May 11, 2016
Catch up on the performances of players of Nigerian descent in the English Premier League on Wednesday night.Odion Ighalo took to the field for the 36th time as Watford lost 4-2 to Norwich City at Carrow Road. The Hornets number 24 registered his name on the score sheet in the 51st minute, his first goal in the topflig...
Exclusive: Nwakali, Chukwueze, Osimhen, Anumudu Headline Nigeria U20s 18-Man Squad For Burundi Clash
Published: May 11, 2016
Allnigeriasoccer.com understands that Flying Eagles coach Emmanuel Amuneke has made up his mind regarding the 18 players that will jet out to Burundi next Wednesday for the Africa U20 Cup of Nations qualifier against the East Africans.Arsenal target Kelechi Nwakali is a certainty for the trip as you would expect, while...
Wolfsburg Trainee Osimhen Finishes Off Brilliant Team Move As Nigeria U20s Beat Kaduna Utd
Published: May 11, 2016
The Flying Eagles defeated  Nigeria National League side Kaduna United 1-0 in a scrimmage held at the Fifa Goal Project in Abuja on Wednesday evening.It appeared the two teams will go into the interval level but Wolfsburg trainee Victor Osimhen came to the rescue of the Nigeria U20s.On 40 minutes, skipper Kelechi ...
Nigeria U23s Coach Sweating On The Fitness Of Defender Ahead Of Trip To South Korea
Published: May 11, 2016
Allnigeriasoccer.com understands that Nigeria U23s coach Samson Siasia is sweating on the fitness of Abia Warriors defender Chizoba Amaefule ahead of his side’s trip to South Korea for a four-nation tournament.A source that witnessed the Dream Team’s training sessions noticed that the stopper only resumed t...
Flying Eagles Jet Out To Burundi Next Wednesday Aboard Ethiopian Airlines; Calabar To Host Return Leg
Published: May 11, 2016
Allnigeriasoccer.com understands that the Flying Eagles will tackle the Burundi U20s at the UJ Esuene Stadium in Calabar in the return leg of their Africa U20 Cup of Nations qualifier.The Nigeria Football Federation initially wanted the game to be staged at the National Stadium in Abuja but later had a change of mind, ...
Nigeria U20s Coach Will Not Call Up New Players Ahead Burundi Clash; List Of 18 Players Sent To CAF
Published: May 11, 2016
The Flying Eagles will meet Nigeria National League side Kaduna United on Wednesday afternoon as part of their build-up for the Africa U20 Cup of Nations qualifiers against Burundi, with the game scheduled to start at 1600 hours at the Fifa Goal Project in Abuja.Allnigeriasoccer.com can exclusively report that a list o...
Nigerian Exports : Emenike,Moses Benched; Ofere Scores In Third Straight Game; Odibe Takes Walk Of Shame; Amoo Notches Assist
Published: May 10, 2016
Catch up on the performances of players of Nigerian descent in Europe on Tuesday.West Ham United bid farewell to Boleyn Ground after 112 years in style, rallying from a goal down to beat Manchester United 3-2 in the Premier League. Victor Moses and Emmanuel Emenike watched proceedings from the bench.Italy international...
Heartbreak For Emmanuel Adebowale As Sheffield United Lose On Penalties In Play-Off Final
Published: May 10, 2016
Charlton Athletic U18s won the Professional Development League 2 on Monday night after beating Sheffield United 4-3 on penalties at the Valley.With the Blades leading 1-0, defender Emmanuel Adebowale was thrown into the fray in the 76th minute but he could not prevent Ahearne-Grant from equalizing two minutes before th...