Women Champions League Wrap : Ogonna Chukwudi, Chichi Igbo & Aluko Feature; Ngozi Ebere Benched; Sarah Michael Missing
Published: November 11, 2015
Allnigeriasoccer.com runs the rule on players of Nigerian descent in action in the round of 16 of the UEFA Women’s Champions League on Wednesday. At Behrn Arena (örebro), Ogonna Chukwudi was substituted in the 85th minute in KIF örebro’s 1 - 1 draw with PSG. She was yellow - carded in the 23rd min...
Golden Eaglets Striker Funsho Bamgboye Delighted To Be A World Champion
Published: November 11, 2015
Aspire Academy striker Funsho Bamgboye was pleased to be part of the Golden Eaglets squad that won the Fifa Under 17 World Cup for the fifth time on Sunday.The Nigeria U17s and backroom staff arrived at the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, Abuja on Wednesday afternoon aboard an Emirates Airline flight from Dubai.&...
Victor Osimhen And Orji Okonkwo Nominated For Goal Of The Tournament Award
Published: November 11, 2015
Two Golden Eaglets stars are among the 12 nominees for the best goal scored at the recently concluded Fifa Under 17 World Cup.Golden Boot winner Victor Osimhen and striker Orji Okonkwo have been nominated for the prestigious award,with the winner to be revealed by Fifa on Monday, November 16.Orji Okonkwo’s specta...
Michael Emenalo Faces Chelsea Exit Over Poor Transfer Record
Published: November 11, 2015
According to The Sun, Chelsea Technical Director Michael Emenalo could be shown the exit door by the Stamford Bridge side in the near future following the club’s poor record in the transfer market.The Blues spent approximately £75 million on the signing of five players - Salah, Juan Cuadrado, Filipe Luis, P...
Tosin Adarabioyo Excited To Face Japan At Academy Stadium, Manchester
Published: November 11, 2015
Tosin Adarabioyo is relishing the prospect of the England Under - 19 squad squaring off against Japan at the Academy Stadium, Manchester on Sunday, November 15.The Anglo - Nigerian is in the ranks of Manchester City’s Elite Development Squad, who play their home games at the venue of the meeting against the Asian...
CAF Appoints Referees Of Nigerian Descent To Officiate Swaziland - Nigeria WCQ
Published: November 11, 2015
The meeting between the Super Eagles and Swaziland will be officiated by a Benin Republic referee of Nigerian descent Akintoye Germain Koole, the Confederation of African Football has announced.The 28 - year - old referee will be assisted by compatriots Dina Babajide, who also has Nigerian roots, and Tina Ulrich, as as...
Obafemi Martins, Eddy Onazi And Shehu Join Super Eagles Camp
Published: November 11, 2015
The three players being expected to join the Super Eagles camp in Abuja ahead of the World Cup qualifiers against Swaziland have linked up with the squad.The arrival of Seattle Sounders frontman Obafemi Martins, Lazio midfielder Eddy Onazi and Portuguese - based stopper Abdullahi Shehu have swelled the number of player...
Sokari, Aggrey And Etebo Headline Dream Team Training Camp Roster
Published: November 11, 2015
Dream Team VI coach, Samson Siasia, has dropped nine players from his roster ahead of the trip to Morocco, where the Nigeria U23s are scheduled to have a get - together prior to the Africa U-23 Cup of Nations. Ex Flying Eagles stars Christian Pyagbara, Alhassan Ibrahim and Mustapha Abdullahi did not make the cut as wel...
Sylvester Igboun Confident Super Eagles Will Beat Swaziland Home And Away
Published: November 10, 2015
Sylvester Igboun is currently in Abuja with his international teammates for the World Cup qualifiers with Swaziland,  and his confidence restored after he ended his goal drought in FC Ufa’s 2 - 1 win over Amkar Perm in the Russian Premier League on Saturday.Looking ahead to the World Cup qualifiers w...
Fatai Alashe, Boyd Okwuonu Named To USA Roster For Brazil Clash
Published: November 10, 2015
Two players of Nigerian descent have been named to the USA Under - 23 roster by Head Coach Andi Herzog ahead of two friendlies against Brazil this month.San Jose Earthquakes midfielder Fatai Alashe is expected to suit up for the Americans alongside Real Salt Lake defender Boyd Okwuonu as both made the 19 - man roster.T...
Owa Obokun Congratulates Eaglets, Vows To Keep Supporting Grassroots Football
Published: November 10, 2015
The Paramount Ruler of Ijesaland, Oba Gabriel Adekunle Aromolaran has joined other soccer lovers in congratulating the victorious Golden Eagles, urging the Nigerian Football Federations not hands off of the boys but to monitor their progress so that they don’t fade away soon.The Owa Obokun that was rumored to be ...
Moses Simon, Efe Ambrose, 19 Others Begin Training At National Stadium, Abuja
Published: November 10, 2015
Only three of the invited  players were still being expected at the Super Eagles camp as at 1530 hours on Tuesday.Thus, four new faces showed up at the Bolton White Hotels and Apartments camp this afternoon, in the shape of Moses Simon (Gent), Rabiu Ibrahim (AS Trencin), Ahmed Musa (CSKA Moscow) and Efe Ambrose (C...
Updated : Moses Simon To Hit Super Eagles Camp Today
Published: November 10, 2015
Allnigeriasoccer.com has been informed that Gent sensation Moses Simon, 20, will definitely join his international teammates at the latest on Tuesday afternoon.Moses Simon was due to arrive the country from Belgium last night but caught another flight as his Lufthansa flight was cancelled due to a cabin crew strike.The...
Iwobi, Oboabona, Igboun And Ndidi Arrive In Abuja
Published: November 10, 2015
The number of players in the Super Eagles camp increased to 17 as at 0936 hours on Tuesday following the arrival of four foreign - based professionals.The new Nigeria internationals in camp are Racing Genk youngster Wilfred Ndidi, Arsenal starlet Alex Iwobi, FC Ufa striker Sylvester Igboun and Rizespor stopper Godfrey ...
Mikel, Iheanacho And Echiejile Join Super Eagles Camp
Published: November 10, 2015
As at 0700 hours on Tuesday, November 10, thirteen Super Eagles invitees have arrived the Bolton White Hotels and Apartments camp of the national team to begin preparations for the World Cup qualifying fixture with Swaziland in three days time.Chelsea star John Obi Mikel, Monaco full - back Elderson Echiejile and Manch...