Kelechi Nwakali Elder Brother Speaks Out : We Rejected Ajax Amsterdam, I Represent My Brother
Published: May 06, 2016
Kelechi Nwakali’s elder brother, Allwell Nwakali, has substantiated the claims of CEO ASJ Academy Emeka Amajiriaku as regards to his comments that Klay Ekeocha did not have the capacity to handle the Nigeria U20s skipper’s proposed move to Arsenal. Allwell Nwakali has insisted that the central midfielder ha...
Arsenal Target Nwakali, Michael Continue To Turn Heads As Flying Eagles Win Test Game Vs Katsina Utd
Published: May 06, 2016
The Nigeria U20s continued their preparations for the upcoming Africa U20 Cup of Nations qualifiers against Burundi by beating Nigerian National League side, Katsina United 3-1 in a friendly on Friday morning.Football College Abuja attacking midfielder Kingsley Michael continued his fine run of form in front of goal, ...
Nigerian Exports : Ibe Benched As Liverpool Thrash Villarreal; Akinola Starts For Braintree In Playoffs; Haruna, Owoeri, Obilor Feature
Published: May 05, 2016
Allnigeriasoccer.com checks on the progress of players of Nigerian descent in Europe on Thursday.Liverpool will square off against Sevilla in the final of the Europa League after seeing off Villarreal 3-1 on aggregate. While Jordon Ibe watched proceedings from the bench, Sheyi Ojo did not make the 18-man squad of the E...
Fanendo Adi Scoops Etihad Airways MLS Player Of The Month Award
Published: May 05, 2016
Nigerian striker Fanendo Adi has won the Etihad Airways MLS Player of the Month award for April after claiming 33.56 percent of the votes. The Portland Timbers Designated Player saw off competition from Giovani Dos Santos (LA Galaxy),Sebastian Giovinco (Toronto FC), Jermaine Jones (Colorado Rapids) and Chris Wondolow...
Nigeria Target Kelvin Arase Shines As Austria Beat Bosnia In UEFA U17 Championship
Published: May 05, 2016
Nigerian-born striker Kelvin Arase helped the Austria U17s beat Bosnia and Herzegovina 2-0 in both countries first Group B match at the UEFA U17 Championship taking place in Azerbaijan. The 17-year-old was lively throughout the contest at Bakcell Arena (Bakı) and was unlucky not to open his goalscoring account for...
Nigeria Professional Football League Player Dies After Spinal Cord Injury
Published: May 05, 2016
Giwa FC of Jos have lost their goalkeeper, Timothy Chichi Okere to the cold hands of death after a prolonged spinal cord related ailment. The goalkeeper died yesterday in Jos.Okere was in goal throughout Giwa’ s campaign in the Nigeria National League and played a leading role towards helping the team to gain pro...
Fifa Ranking : Nigeria Still Rated The 14th Best Team In Africa
Published: May 05, 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 remained static and still occupy the 67th position while they are 14th in the continental ranking.Algeria, Ivory Coast, Ghana, Senegal and Egypt are the top f...
Nigerian Coaches Scold Referees President Over Foreign Coach Comments
Published: May 05, 2016
The Nigeria Football Coaches Association (NFCA) has described the recent comments credited to the President of the Nigeria Football Referees Association (NFRA), Tade Azeez about the Nigeria Football Coaches as unfair, vilifying and a sheer display of mediocrity by a person occupying such a respected office.In a release...
Nigeria Federation Refuses To Give Up Pursuit Of England Youth-Teamer Moses Odubajo
Published: May 05, 2016
Allnigeriasoccer.com has been informed that the Nigeria Football Federation has not dropped its pursuit of Hull City wing-back Moses Odubajo to represent the national team.The Greenwich-born Odubajo was one of the players that was considered for the upcoming friendlies against Mali and Luxembourg but it appears he will...
Guinea,Mali Replace Nigeria,South Africa At 2016 Toulon Tournament
Published: May 05, 2016
Brazil-bound Nigeria and South Africa will not be participating at the 2016 Toulon Tournament, organizers have confirmed.Francophone duo Guinea and Mali will fly Africa’s flag in France after the Nigeria U23s pulled out of the tourney citing lack of funds while South Africa failed to confirm their participation.O...
Nigerian Exports: Iheanacho Plays Against Real Madrid; Troost-Ekong&Bentley Advance; Onobi Debuts For KuPS; Oboabona Absent
Published: May 04, 2016
Allnigeriasoccer.com reviews the performances of players of Nigerian descent in Europe on Wednesday.Kelechi Iheanacho and Manchester City will not compete in the Champions League final after they were beaten 1-0 by Real Madrid  at the Estadio Santiago Bernabeu. The Nigerian played the last 22 minutes.There were mi...
AC Milan Loanee Oduamadi Finally Off The Mark For HJK Helsinki
Published: May 04, 2016
Nnamdi Oduamadi was among the scorers as HJK Helsinki thrashed Ilves 5-1 in the Finnish Veikkausliiga on Wednesday.Having failed to find the net in his previous six games in the league, the AC Milan loanee registered his name on the scoresheet in the 63rd minute to end a 521-minute goal drought.Oduamadi started his six...
Birmingham City Boss Hints Nigeria Target Solomon-Otabor May Start Vs Cardiff City
Published: May 04, 2016
Birmingham City boss Gary Rowett has hinted that Viv Solomon-Otabor will be given a run-out in the club’s final game of the season against Cardiff City on Saturday due to injuries to a number of first team players.Solomon-Otabor made his professional debut for the Blues in the current campaign and has appeared 21...
Alfred Effiong,Augustine James Obaje Recognized At MFPA Awards
Published: May 04, 2016
Two Nigerian players were recognized at the 2016 Malta Football Players Association (MFPA) awards ceremony held at Xara Lodge, Rabat on Monday. Malta international and Balzan striker Alfred Effiong was named in the Team of the Season for the Premier League and led the frontline alongside Jhonnattann (Valletta) and Matt...
Alex Iwobi Voted Arsenal Third Best Player In April
Published: May 04, 2016
Nigeria international Alex Iwobi has missed out on Arsenal’s Vitality Player of the Month award for the second straight month .The attacking midfielder finished third in the voting behind Egypt international Mohamed Elneny, who picked up the accolade in March, and Chile star Alexis Sanchez.Elneny got 40.2 percent...