Obi Mikel Scores First Goal In Europe
Published: December 10, 2014
At Stamford Bridge, Chelsea defeated Sporting Lisbon 3 - 1 thanks to goals from Cesc Fabregas, Andre Schurrle and John Mikel Obi .For the first time in 55 Champions League matches, the Nigeria international ended his goal drought after scoring in the 55th minute.John Obi Mikel made his debut in Europe’s flagship ...
FC Midtjylland Striker Paul Onuachu Excited For Olympic National Team Call - Up
Published: December 10, 2014
FC Midtjylland striker Paul Onuachu has expressed his joy at his invitation to the Olympic National Team training camp by coach Samson Siasia. The lanky forward was included in the roster alongside teammate Ashiru Musefiu and HB Køge’s Samuel Owolabi.“I am very happy, it’s a good thing for me....
UEFA Youth League Round Up: Dominic Solanke And Aaron Eyoma On Target For Londoners; Liverpool Starlet Ejaria Benched
Published: December 10, 2014
Allnigeriasoccer.com reviews the matches that were played in the UEFA Youth League on Tuesday and Wednesday. Seven Nigerian teenagers were in action for their respective clubs while three others were unused substitutes.Bayern Munich - CSKA MoscowOlympic National Team invitee Chima Okoroji was named in the 18 - man squa...
Nosa Igiebor Let Off The Hook By Israeli Federation
Published: December 10, 2014
Nosa Igiebor , 24, will not be sanctioned by the Israeli Federation for the obscene gesture he directed at Maccabi Tel Aviv fans on Monday evening after he was racially abused. An official of the Israeli FA, Nir Reshef, sent a letter to Maccabi Tel Aviv on Wednesday informing them that the attacking midfielder has been...
Nigeria Coach Names Squad For Copa Lagos 2014
Published: December 10, 2014
Head coach of the Nigeria’s beach soccer team, nicknamed Super Sand Eagles, Coach Audu Adamu Ejor has announced his final squad of 10 players for the Copa Lagos 2014. Coach Ejor as popularly called, picked seven familiar faces and three debutantes for the 4th edition of the Beach soccer competition takin...
Lillestrom Striker Freddy Friday To Arrive Abuja On Thursday
Published: December 10, 2014
Allnigeriasoccer.com has been informed by a representative of Olympic National Team invitee, Freddy Friday, that the Lillestrom striker will arrive Abuja on Thursday to begin training with the Under 23 team.The 19 - year - old is amongst the 47 players  that coach Samson Siasia is expected to observe at close quar...
Isaac Success Thanks Granada Coach
Published: December 10, 2014
Nigeria youth international Isaac Success has thanked Granada coach, Joaquin Caparros , for the confidence reposed in him.Despite failing to hit target in his first 11 matches for the Andalusian outfit, the manager continued to name the striker in his 18 - man squad.And Success finally ended his goal drought last weeke...
Noah Ojuola Postpones Trip To Join Nigeria Under 23 Team
Published: December 09, 2014
According to leaks gathered by allnigeriasoccer.com’s editorial staff, St. George’s stopper Noah Ojuola will not be joining the on- going Under 23 screening exercise this week. The Maltese First Division club have an important game on Sunday against Fgura United , and the coach has made it clear that the ex...
Nosa Igiebor Makes Offensive Gesture To Maccabi Tel Aviv Fans After He Was Racially Insulted
Published: December 09, 2014
Nigeria international Nosa Igiebor claims he was racially abused by Maccabi Tel Aviv fans in the wake of the club’s 1 - 1 draw with Beitar Jerusalem on Monday evening. And in an act reminiscent of the incident that happened on April 12, 2013 during the derby between Real Betis and Sevilla, the attacking midfielde...
John Utaka Sent Off For First Time In Eight Years
Published: December 09, 2014
John Utaka was sent off on his 31st Super Lig appearance for Sivasspor in their 1 - 1 draw with Kayseri Erciyesspor on Monday night. The Nigeria international took the walk of shame in the 51st minute following an altercation with Kayseri Erciyesspor midfielder Senijada Ibri�i�a.While referee Coban showed Utaka a s...
Joshua Obaje Dedicates First Goal In Algeria To Ex Warri Wolves Teammate Ogagatewho Oke
Published: December 08, 2014
Nigeria B international Joshua Obaje has expressed delight at scoring his first goal for ASO Chlef in their 1 - 1 draw with USM Bel Abbès this past weekend.And he has stressed that he was not under any pressure from the technical crew to open his goalscoring account.Before ending his goal drought, the former War...
Isaac Success Is Youngest Nigerian To Score In La Liga After Opening Account Against Valencia
Published: December 07, 2014
Olympic National Team invitee Isaac Success finally scored his first goal for Granada against Valencia on Sunday night.The Nigeria youth international had spent 584 minutes on the pitch before opening his goalscoring account for the Andalusian outfit. Success netted his first  - ever goal for Granada 20 minutes af...
Olhanense Midfielder Femi Balogun Opens Goalscoring Account For This Season
Published: December 07, 2014
Femi Balogun netted his first goal of the season as Olhanense defeated Trofense 1 - 0 in the Portuguese Segunda Liga on Sunday.In his 16th appearance of the season, the former Kaduna United man popped up with the match winner three minutes before the final whistle.The game was destined for a draw until the 21 - year - ...
Distractions Cost Eagles 2015 AFCON Berth , Says Commissioner of Police
Published: December 07, 2014
Oyo State Commissioner of Police, Kola Shodipo has attributed the inability of Nigerian Super Eagles to book a place in the 2015 edition of African Cup of Nations (AFCON) slated for Malabo, Equatorial Guinea to incessant distractions from administrative wing of the football body.Oyo Police boss disclosed this while bri...
Joseph Akpala Nets Brace For Karabukspor
Published: December 07, 2014
Joseph Akpala registered his name on the score-sheet for the second straight game in all competitions following his brace in the Super Lig this afternoon against Rizespor.The  forward scored a face saving goal for Karabukspor in their loss to Sivas 4 Eylül on Thursday in a Cup tie.Today, the away team took th...