Awoniyi Names Alexander-Arnold As Best RB In The World; Why He Chose Liverpool Over Monaco
Published: May 12, 2020
Having trained with the young England international in the past, Nigeria U23 striker Taiwo Awoniyi believes Trent Alexander-Arnold is the best right-back in the world despite the defender's age. Still only 21, the Liverpool academy product has tallied an incredible 30 assists over the course of the last two seasons ...
'It Gives Us New Possibilities' - Super Eagles Coach Rohr Hails FIFA's New Five-Substitute Rule
Published: May 12, 2020
Super Eagles coach Gernot Rohr has praised FIFA's new rule allowing a maximum of five substitutes per game for international matches until December 2021. The International Football Association Board in conjunction with FIFA amended Law 3 temporarily to safeguard the health of players and prevent injuries due to the ba...
'There Is No Proof, I Don't Think It Happened' - Keshi's Assistant, Shorunmu Reacts To Obasi's Bribery Allegation
Published: May 11, 2020
Former Hoffenheim striker Chinedu Obasi recently made a comment claiming that he was dropped from Nigeria's 2014 World Cup roster because he refused to bribe his way into the team coached by Stephen Keshi, allnigeriasoccer.com reports.   As goalkeeping coach, Ike Shorunmu was a prominent member of the national team u...
Super Eagles Hopeful Ejuke Trains With SC Heerenveen For The First Time Since March
Published: May 11, 2020
Super Eagles hopeful Chidera Ejuke was among the SC Heerenveen players that trained at the Sportpark Skoatterwâld on Monday, allnigeriasoccer.com reports. The winger had not trained with the Dutch Eredivsie outfit since early March as a result of the coronavirus outbreak that crippled sporting activities across the...
Chelsea Striker Gives Hint About International Future; Follows Super Eagles, Iwobi, Ighalo, Chukwueze On Instagram
Published: May 11, 2020
Chelsea wonderkid Bryan Fiabema has given a massive hint that he would be open to switching his international allegiance from Norway to Nigeria in the near future after following the Super Eagles on Instagram, allnigeriasoccer.com reports. Born to a Nigerian father and Norwegian mother seventeen years ago, Fiabema w...
Oboabona Reveals The One Thing He Likes The Most About Super Eagles Defensive Partner Omeruo
Published: May 11, 2020
Godfrey Oboabona has paid tribute to Kenneth Omeruo and highlighted that the one thing he likes the most about his Super Eagles defensive partner is that they understand each other on the pitch because they used to be teammates at Sunshine Stars before the latter joined Chelsea, allnigeriasoccer.com reports. Oboabo...
'Papilo Is So Crafty' - Utaka Recalls That Assist From Kanu That Led To Winner Vs Cameroon AFCON 2004
Published: May 10, 2020
Retired Nigeria international John Utaka has recollected his winning goal in an epic Africa Cup of Nations quarterfinal clash against a star-studded Cameroonian team in February 2004. The Super Eagles camp was thrown into disarray when two strikers in Yakubu Aiyegbeni and Victor Agali, plus left-back Celestine Babay...
Official : Super Eagles Striker Wins Bordeaux's Top Scorer Award For 2019-2020 Season
Published: May 10, 2020
Through a statement on their official website, French Ligue 1 outfit Bordeaux have confirmed that Nigeria international Josh Maja have won the club's top scorer award for the 2019-2020 season. The former Sunderland striker finished the cancelled season with eight goals to his name across all competition, level with...
Respite Finally Comes The Way Of Okwaraji's Mother As Minister Places Her On Monthly Allowance & Donates Provisions
Published: May 10, 2020
After long  years of neglects and abandonment as a result of the demise of her son Samuel Okwaraji who died while playing for Nigeria, respite finally came the way of Okwaraji's mother, Mrs. Janet Okwaraji from the  Minister of Youth and Sports Development Mr. Sunday Dare.The Minister who was represented by  Bamidel...
German Bundesliga : Date And Time Collins, Lookman, Ujah, Zirkzee, Five-German Born Nigerians Will Return To Action
Published: May 10, 2020
The German Bundesliga will resume on Saturday, May 16 after it was halted for two months as a precautionary measure to prevent the spread of the coronavirus, allnigeriasoccer.com reports. As many as nine Nigeria-eligible players are in line to feature for their respective teams when hostilities resume next weekend....
Arsenal Youngster Targets Debut For Super Eagles After Choosing To Play For Nigeria Over England
Published: May 10, 2020
Having committed his international future to Nigeria over England, Arsenal center back Joseph Olowu is aiming to make his debut for the Super Eagles. Born in Ibadan on November 27, 1999, Olowu is not age-eligible to represent the Flying Eagles at the 2021 FIFA U20 World Cup and the 2024 Olympic Games, so his first ...
Super Eagles Star Balogun Says He Admires Kanu But Rates Okocha Higher Than Arsenal Legend
Published: May 10, 2020
Brighton & Hove's Nigeria international Leon Balogun believes Austin Jay-Jay Okocha was a better footballer than Arsenal legend Nwankwo Kanu. When it comes to trophies won at international level, Okocha shades it having lifted the Africa Cup of Nations with the Super Eagles in 1994, while Kanu was more successful a...
German Clubs Monitoring Nigerian Striker Labelled The Fastest Manchester United Player
Published: May 09, 2020
Nigeria-eligible striker Deji Sotona's future appears to be away from Manchester United despite his impressive performances for the youth teams of the Old Trafford outfit. Manchester United first-team stars are shocked that the club's fastest player has yet to sign a professional contract after turning seventeen in D...
Arsenal Defender Olowu Says It's Up To Saka To Decide International Future; Hails 'Hungry' Martinelli
Published: May 09, 2020
Arsenal starlet Joseph Olowu dreams of playing for the Super Eagles, having committed his international future to the three-time African champions. The Ibadan-born central defender was in contention to make his debut for the Dream Team in the U23 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers against Sudan but coach Imama Amapak...
'I Shouldn't Allow Him Turn' - Oboabona Reveals Mikel Helped Him Nullify Chelsea Icon Drogba At 2013 AFCON
Published: May 09, 2020
Godfrey Oboabona has detailed how he managed to stop Chelsea icon Didier Drogba from scoring at the 2013 Africa Cup of Nations in South Africa. The Nigeria international center back revealed that he received an instruction from Drogba's former teammate at Chelsea, John Obi Mikel that assisted him nullify the threat p...