Hoffenheim Defender Kelvin Akpoguma Could Face Nigeria At Fifa U20s
Published: May 19, 2015
Germany Under 20s manager, Frank Wormuth, has named Hoffenheim center - back Kevin Akpoguma in his roster for the upcoming Fifa Under 20 World Cup. The Nigeria target is among the seven defenders that made the squad list along with teammate Grischa Prömel.With seven caps for the Germany U20s, Kevin Akpoguma is the...
Flying Eagles Thrash Freiburg U23s 4 - 1
Published: May 19, 2015
In their last tune - up game before departing Nuremberg for New Zealand, the Flying Eagles were in their element, thrashing the Under 23 team of Freiburg 4 - 1 on Tuesday afternoon.Courtesy of Alhassan Ibrahim, the Manu Garba led side were one goal up at the end of the first stanza, with the new Westerlo signing scorin...
Exclusive : Granada Striker Isaac Success To Fly Singapore Airlines To New Zealand
Published: May 19, 2015
Contrary to malicious reports published by a section of the media, who have refused to verify information before going on air, allnigeriasoccer.com can confirm authoritatively that Granada striker Isaac Success will represent the Nigeria Under 20s in New Zealand. Indeed, barring any last minute change to the projected ...
Women League Begins 2015 World Cup Break
Published: May 19, 2015
The Board of the Nigeria Women Football League (NWFL) has announced the commencement of a World Cup break for all its League clubs with effect from 20th May, 2015. In a release in Abuja, the Secretary of the League Board Isaac Ajisafe said “In consideration of Nigeria’s participation in the 2015 FIFA Women ...
Chuba Akpom : Thierry Henry Is My Idol
Published: May 18, 2015
Arsenal striker Chuba Akpom has confessed that he idolizes retired footballer Thierry Henry, who was a cult hero at The Gunners, before his switch to Barcelona.The England youth international goes by the nickname Titi in reference to the retired France international, and he has admitted that he’s always proud to ...
William Troost-Ekong Thanks Dordrecht For Giving Him The Opportunity
Published: May 18, 2015
William Troost-Ekong bid farewell to FC Dordrecht and their supporters with his head held high after starring in the club’s 2 - 1 win against Ajax Amsterdam on Sunday in the final game of the season.The former Holland youth international, who has since pledged his future to the Super Eagles, lasted the full dista...
Nosa Igiebor Wins Third Trophy In Israel
Published: May 18, 2015
Super Eagles midfielder Nosa Igiebor has won the Israeli Premier League title with Maccabi Tel Aviv with two rounds to spare.In the 34th round of matches in the Championship, The Yellows defeated Ironi Kiryat Shmona 2 - 1 to win their third successive title. Igiebor will become a double champion with Maccabi Tel Aviv i...
Esperance Striker Emem Eduok Delighted With Brace Against Hearts of Oak
Published: May 17, 2015
Having failed to qualify for the group phase of the CAF Champions League, Esperance have set their sights on winning the Confederation Cup, according to Emem Eduok. The former Flying Eagles striker netted either side of the half as The Blood and Gold thrashed Hearts of Oak 4 - 0 on Sunday, leaving the Ghanaian opponent...
Lukman Haruna Resumes Full Training With Hoverla
Published: May 17, 2015
Lukman Haruna has not kicked a ball for Hoverla in an official match since picking up an injury five weeks ago against Illichivets. However, the Nigeria international will be available for selection in the final two games of the season, having resumed training with Illichivets, writes Football 1. The central midfielder...
CSKA Moscow Striker Ahmed Musa Ends 874- Minute Goal Drought
Published: May 17, 2015
Ahmed Musa and his CSKA Moscow are still battling to secure a place in next season’s UEFA Champions League despite their 4 - 0 humiliation of city rivals Spartak Moscow in the Premier League on Sunday. The fact is that Kuban Krasnodar will be one of Russia’s representatives in the showpiece event if they wi...
Buhari Should Encourage Synergy Between Sport and Tourism -Salami
Published: May 17, 2015
The Tours operators in Nigeria under the auspices of Nigeria Association of Tour Operators (NATOP) have lamented how sports and tourism would have aided each other in boosting Nigeria Internal Generated Revenue (IGR) if the leadership of the two sectors had worked together.A NATOP chieftain, Muyiwa Salami, disclosed in...
England U17s Skipper Backing Ike Ugbo To Shine Against Spain
Published: May 17, 2015
England Under 17s skipper Reece Oxford has backed Chelsea striker Ike Ugbo to deliver the goods when the young Three Lions tackle their Spanish counterparts on Tuesday. It is not only pride that is at stake as the winner of the contest in two days time will be one of Europe’s representatives at the Fifa Under 17 ...
Oshaniwa, Bello, Tukura And Mbah Suffer Relegation With Israeli Teams
Published: May 17, 2015
 Juwon Oshaniwa and striker Yero Bello will be playing in the Israeli Liga Leumit in the 2015 - 2016 campaign unless they severe ties with MS Ashdod. For the first time in 18 years, The Dolphins have lost their Premier League status in the wake of their 1 - 0 loss to Hapoel Tel Aviv on Saturday.The result means MS...
Nigeria Under 20s Impress Super Eagles Defender Leon Balogun
Published: May 17, 2015
Darmstadt 98 defender Leon Balogun paid a visit to the Flying Eagles on Saturday at Sudwest Park in Nurnberg before their departure from Germany on May 23rd. The Super Eagles right- back has spoken about his impressions of the Nigeria Under 20s after fraternizing with the squad.“Just met our #FlyingEagles at the ...
Updated : Norwegian Premier League Round Up : Innocent Bonke Continues To Impress; Akeem Latifu Opens Account
Published: May 16, 2015
Allnigeriasoccer.com editor and expert on Scandinavian football takes a look at the Nigerian players that were in action in the Norwegian Tippeligaen on Saturday evening.We begin at the Aspmyra Stadion, where Bodo/Glimt won their first game of the new season against Tromso. Midfielder Dominic Chatto was subbed on in th...