Four Takeaways From Home-Based Super Eagles Inability To Qualify For 2020 CHAN
Published: October 20, 2019
The home based Super Eagles defeated Togo 2-0 on Saturday at the Agege Stadium, Lagos but ultimately failed to qualify for the 2020 African Nations Championship in Cameroon losing out 4-3 on aggregate.Izuchukwu Okosi here looks at the four takeaways from the disappointing outcome of the two legged fixtures.1. Sikiru Al...
Nigeria U17s Last Friendly Ahead Of World Cup Opener To Go Ahead As Planned
Published: October 20, 2019
Allnigeriasoccer.com understands that the Golden Eaglets last friendly ahead of their World Cup opener against Hungary on Saturday, October 26 will go ahead as planned. Head Coach Manu Garba had expressed doubts on the game because of the distance traveling to the match venue. However, the Japanese team arrived...
Nigeria Handed Triple Injury Boost Ahead Of AFCON Qualifiers
Published: October 20, 2019
Nigeria have been handed a triple injury boost ahead of the 2021 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers against Benin and Lesotho with three key players in the shape of Kenneth Omeruo, Ola Aina and Samuel Kalu, now in tiptop condition, allnigeriasoccer.com reports. The former Chelsea defenders and winger were forced to w...
'Should Be In Next U21 Squad, Unless He's Set On Nigeria' - Fans Praise QPR's Eze After Brace
Published: October 19, 2019
Former Super Eagles invitee Eberechi Eze was praised by the media and fans after his sensational display for Queens Park Rangers as they registered a 3-2 win against Hull City at the KCOM Stadium on Saturday afternoon.  The attacking midfielder won and converted two penalty kicks in ten second half minutes to seal th...
Nigeria 2 Togo 0 : Alimi's Brace Not Enough As Super Eagles Miss 2020 CHAN Berth
Published: October 19, 2019
Nigeria's flag will not be hoisted in Cameroon January 2020 as the home-based Super Eagles defeated Togo 2-0 in the reverse leg of their qualifier losing out 4-3 on aggregate following the 4-1 away defeat in Lome.Sikiru Alimi was the scorer of both goals for the Eagles at the Agege Stadium, Lagos on Saturday evening.Th...
Six Things To Note About Golden Eaglets World Cup Roster
Published: October 19, 2019
FIFA has confirmed Nigeria's finalized roster for the 2019 U17 World Cup which begins in Brazil on October 26. The Golden Eaglets have qualified for 12 of the eighteen tournaments and are the most successful team with five wins. Allnigeriasoccer.com has compiled six interesting observations about the squad : 1...
2019 FIFA U17 World Cup : The Five Golden Eaglets Players To Keep An Eye On
Published: October 19, 2019
Nigeria's roster for the prestigious U17 World Cup set to kick off in Brazil this month has been unveiled and we have picked out five of the Golden Eaglets worth keeping an eye on thus, Samson Tijani: The talented midfielder is viewed as the leader of the team and his performances in the field if play has backed his q...
Spanish Journalists Hail Ramon Azeez's Impact In Granada's Win Against Osasuna
Published: October 19, 2019
Super Eagles midfielder Ramon Azeez helped in preserving Granada's lead over Osasuna Friday night in the first match of Match Day 9 in the Spanish La Liga which ended 1-0 in favour of his team. Azeez who was in action on Sunday when Nigeria held Brazil to a 1-1 draw in their international friendly match in Singapore c...
AFCON Winning-Defender Tasks CHAN Eagles To Surmount Togo Hurdle
Published: October 18, 2019
Former Super Eagles defender Isaac Semitoje has expressed concerns over the unenviable task of the home based Super Eagles overturning the 4-1 first leg defeat against the Hawks of Togo in their Africa Nations Championship (CHAN) 2020 qualifiers.Imama Amapakabo's side held their last training session on Friday morning ...
Golden Eaglets Official Squad Numbers : Tijani 4, Olusegun 7, Agba 10, Amoo 13, Bichi 19
Published: October 18, 2019
The Golden Eaglets squad numbers for the 2019 FIFA U17 World Cup have been revealed ahead of the tournament which begins in Brazil on October 26. If the jersey numbers are anything to go by, Football College Academy starlet Sunday Stephen is ahead of Joseph Oluwabusola and Daniel Jinadu in Manu Garba's pecking order o...
Confirmed Nigeria U17 World Cup Roster: West Ham's Jinadu, Bournemouth's Oluwabusola In, Arsenal's Ebiowei Out
Published: October 18, 2019
Nigeria have finalized their 21-man roster for the upcoming FIFA U17 World Cup in Brazil, allnigeriasoccer.com reports. The squad contains three goalkeepers, five defenders, eight midfielders and five players classed as strikers. Of the 25 players named to the provisional roster, Ogaga Oduko, Shedrack Tanko, Mayow...
Lille Transfer Guru Speaks On The Future Of Barcelona-Linked Striker Osimhen
Published: October 18, 2019
Lille Sporting Director Luis Campos has admitted that the Ligue 1 club face a tough task to keep hold of Victor Osimhen after a brilliant start to his career in France. The Nigeria international has been linked with a possible move to Barcelona, who are combing the market for a striker to replace the aging Luis Suá...
Barcelona's Nigeria International Striker Oshoala Cannot Stop Scoring
Published: October 17, 2019
Nigeria international striker Asisat Oshoala netted for the third game in a row for Barcelona as they registered a comprehensive 5-0 victory over Belarusian opponents FC Minsk in the first leg of the last sixteen of the UEFA Women's Champions League on Thursday evening. Oshoala and Minsk striker Emueje Ogbiagbevha ...
Victor Osimhen Beats Monaco's Slimani To Ligue 1 Player Of The Month Award
Published: October 17, 2019
Lille striker Victor Osimhen has been named as the French Ligue 1 Player of the Month for September 2019. The Nigeria international, who joined Lille this summer from Sporting Charleroi, won 45% of the vote to place first ahead of Monaco's Islam Slimani (37%) and Nantes' Nicolas Pallois (18%). Osimhen takes over ...
West Ham's Angelo Ogbonna Names Iwobi As One Of Everton's Danger Men
Published: October 17, 2019
West Ham defender Angelo Ogbonna has named Alex Iwobi as one of Everton's danger men ahead of the Hammers trip to Goodison Park on Saturday, October 19. The Nigeria international has caught the eye so far in the 2019-2020 season, contributing to three goals (2 goals, 1 assist) in eight appearances across all competi...