Odion Ighalo : I Can Not Believe My Dad Is No More
Published: April 26, 2016
Watford striker Odion Ighalo is still grieving over the death of his father, Paul Ighalo, who passed away on Monday morning after complaining of being weak three days ago.A day before the Hornets clashed with Crystal Palace in one of the semifinal ties in the Emirates FA Cup, the Nigeria international spoke to his dad ...
Nigerian Exports: Alli Features As Spurs Stumble;Anichebe Benched; Success Fails Test;Troost-Ekong,Arokoyo,Chibuike In Action
Published: April 25, 2016
Catch up on the performances of players of Nigerian descent in the European Leagues on Monday.Tottenham Hotspur have all but surrendered the Premier League title race after stumbling at White Hart Lane against West Brom. England star Dele Alli started and was in action for 90 minutes before he was replaced. Josh Onomah...
Aliyu Abubakar Reveals Clause In KuPS Contract Stipulating He Must Be Released For Olympic Games
Published: April 25, 2016
KuPS defender Aliyu Abubakar has revealed that there’s a clause interested into his contract that stipulates that the the Finnish Veikkausliiga side have to release him to the national teams whenever he is invited.It is confirmed beyond reasonable doubt that the former Golden Eaglets defender has been named to th...
NFF Commiserates With Watford Star Ighalo Over Death Of Father
Published: April 25, 2016
The Nigeria Football Federation has commiserated with Watford striker Odion Ighalo following the death of his father in the early hours of Monday, April 25. Paul Ighalo had complained of being weak before the cold hands of death snatched him away from his family.“Our thoughts at this time are with the family of @...
CSKA Moscow Set The Ball Rolling For Permanent Signing Of Aaron Samuel
Published: April 25, 2016
Allnigeriasoccer.com understands that CSKA Moscow have set the ball rolling in their bid to sign Aaron Samuel on a permanent basis from Guangzhou R&F in the summer transfer market.In the next six days, the Nigeria international will enter the final one month of his contract with the Muscovites, meaning he will have...
Kelechi Iheanacho Is Third Most Effective Striker In England, Behind Aguero&Sturridge
Published: April 25, 2016
Kelechi Iheanacho has the third best minutes-per-goal ratio in the English Premier League this season following his brace against Stoke City this past weekend.Only Manchester City teammate Sergio Aguero and Liverpool frontman Daniel Sturridge have a better strike rate than the Nigeria international.In 2,195 minutes of ...
Manchester City Product Reece Wabara Named In League One Team of the Year
Published: April 25, 2016
Ex-Manchester City starlet Reece Wabara has been recognized for his outstanding performance at the heart of Wigan Athletic’s defense with the Professional Footballers’ Association (PFA) naming him in the League One Team of the Year on Sunday.In a 4-4-2 formation, Wabara got the nod at right-back, though he ...
Nigerian Exports: Ighalo Will Not Play In FA Cup Final; Akpala,Egwuekwe,Salami&Friday Score; Etebo Makes Debut; Edomwonyi Scoring Run Ends
Published: April 24, 2016
Catch up on the performances of players of Nigerian descent in the European Leagues and FA Cup on Sunday.For the sixth straight game in the Premier League, Alex Iwobi was included in Arsenal’s starting line-up and lasted 71 minutes on the pitch before he was withdrawn as the Gunners were held to a goalless draw b...
Wolfsburg Trainee Osimhen,Arsenal Target Chukwueze Shine As Nigeria U20s Make Light Work Of Dabo Babes
Published: April 24, 2016
Wolfsburg trainee Victor Osimhen notched a hat-trick as the Flying Eagles thrashed Dabo Babes FC 5-0 in a friendly to extend their winning streak to two games ahead of their Africa U-20 Cup of Nations qualifiers against Burundi.The game was effectively ended as a contest before the intermission, with the Emmanuel Amune...
Manchester City Loanee Nwakali Named To Nigeria U23s Provisional Roster For Olympic Games
Published: April 24, 2016
Allnigeriasoccer.com understands that Manchester City loanee Chidiebere Nwakali could figure for the Dream Team VI at the Olympic Games in Rio de Janeiro.The central midfielder has been included by Samson Siasia in his 60-man provisional squad for the tournament which begins in August.Nwakali is not the only player in ...
Chelsea Loanee Omeruo Rejected Overtures From Siasia To Represent Nigeria At Olympic Games
Published: April 24, 2016
KasımpaÅ�a defender Kenneth Omeruo rejected the opportunity to represent the Nigeria U23s at the 2016 Olympic Games when he was contacted by coach Samson Siasia.This website earlier reported that the Chelsea loanee’s name was missing from the list of 60 players sent to the Nigeria Football Federation. “...
Rep Dismisses Claims By Kanu That Iheanacho Was On The Books Of Papilo Academy Before His Move To Man City
Published: April 24, 2016
A representative of Kelechi Iheanacho has dismissed claims by Nwankwo Kanu that the Manchester City teen sensation was on the books of his academy, Papilo Football Academy, before his shift to the Citizens in 2014.Kanu proclaimed via social media that Iheanacho came from his academy but the attacker’s adviser has...
Moses Olanrewaju Voted Young Player Of The Year At Scottish Club
Published: April 24, 2016
Moses Olanrewaju has been voted the Young Player of the Year at Scottish League Two club Stirling Albion.The 19-year-old has been recognized on the back of his impressive displays for the first team of The Binos since he was promoted from the U20 squad.In 11 outings for Stirling Albion in the league this term, Moses Ol...
Granada Sporting Director Expects Strong Isaac Success To Return To Action Soon
Published: April 24, 2016
Granada are hopeful that ex-Nigeria U17 international Isaac Success will return to competitive action with the club before the end of the 2015-16 season.The striker underwent an operation at Our Lady of Granada Health Hospital on Saturday after sustaining a facial fracture in the 5-1 rout of Levante three days ago.&ldq...
Nigerian Exports: Iheanacho,Akpoveta&Kayode On Song; Gero Finally Debuts; Porto Starlet Awaziem Benched;Aminu Goes 90
Published: April 23, 2016
Allnigeriasoccer.com reviews the performances of players of Nigerian descent in Europe on Saturday.As previously reported, Kelechi Iheanacho(Man City), Obi Mikel(Chelsea) and Sheyi Ojo(Liverpool) featured for their respective teams in the English Premier League on Saturday, but the highlight of the performance came fro...