Rohr On Why He Snubbed Bordeaux New No 10 Kalu : Moses Simon Is Better
Published: August 07, 2018
Nigeria manager Gernot Rohr has explained the rationale behind his decision not to invite new Bordeaux number ten Samuel Kalu to the Super Eagles, saying that Moses Simon is a better winger. Having  recently completed a move to Bordeaux, the Super Eagles boss has not ruled out the possibility of calling up Kalu for...
Rohr Confirms Akinyemi May Be Called Up For AFCON Qualifier, Advises Bordeaux To Sign Striker
Published: August 07, 2018
As first reported by allnigeriasoccer.com, Super Eagles manager Gernot Rohr has confirmed that red-hot FK Ventspils striker Adeleke Akinyemi may be handed a maiden call-up to the Nigeria National Team for next month's Africa Cup of Nations qualifier against Seychelles. The German football tactician observed the 1...
Former Arsenal Star Akpom Added To PAOK Champions League Roster
Published: August 07, 2018
Former Arsenal striker Chuba Akpom is in line to make his competitive debut for Greek Super League outfit PAOK when they take on Spartak Moscow in the third qualifying round of the Champions League on Wednesday, August 8. Ahead of tomorrow's clash at Stadio Toumbas (Thessaloníki), PAOK added Akpom's name to the ros...
Official: Tanzania Announce Hiring Of Super Eagles Legend Amunike
Published: August 06, 2018
The Tanzania Football Federation have hired Super Eagles legend Emmanuel Amunike to be the new coach of their senior national team, Taifa Stars. The Federation unveiled the former Barcelona winger on Monday, August 6 and he has put pen to paper on a two-year contract. This is Amuneke's first job since he resigned...
Nigeria U20 Player Ratings: GK Nnadozie, Efih & Okeke Stand Out; Ajibabe Anonymous
Published: August 06, 2018
Stefanie Sanders scored a 69th-minute winner as Germany recorded a 1-0 victory over Nigeria in their Group D U20 FIFA Women's World Cup encounter at the Stade de Marville in Saint-Malo.Here's how the Falconets fared in the tension soaked encounter;Chiamaka Nnadozie: Her team's player of the match. She produced six worl...
FIFA U20 WWC Nigeria 0 Germany 1: Falconets Show Fight In Loss To Seasoned Campaigners
Published: August 06, 2018
A second half goal from Stefanie Sanders earned Germany a 1-0 victory over Nigeria in their Group D U20 Women's World Cup encounter at the Stade de Marville in Saint-Malo.The physical German side tossed the ball around in the early exchanges and attacked with intent.Playmaker Sanders got on the end of a well knitted pa...
Young Guns Iwobi, Maja, Iheanacho; Old Warhorse Taye Taiwo Named To Nigerian TOTW
Published: August 06, 2018
Allnigeriasoccer.com brings readers the best performers from the past weekend in its Team of the Week thus : GoalkeeperSebastian Osigwe (SC Kriens): The former Flying Eagles glovesman was between the sticks for SC Kriens in 2-0 victory over Aarau in the Switzerland Challenge League.DefendersEfe Ambrose (Hibernian)...
Everything You Need To Know About 20-Goal Striker On The Radar Of Gernot Rohr
Published: August 06, 2018
‎FK Ventspils star Adeleke Akinyemi may receive his first-ever call-up to the Nigeria National Team in the coming months, having been scouted by manager Gernot Rohr in a Europa League qualifier against Bordeaux last Thursday. With 20 goals in all competitions so far this season, Akinyemi is one of the most-inform ...
Nigerian Exports Highlight: 18-Year-Old Striker Scores On League Debut
Published: August 05, 2018
Catch up on the Nigerians who scored for their various European clubs on Sunday, 5th August.In the Norwegian Eliteserien league, striker, Peter Godly Michael was on the scoresheet for Valerenga in their 2-2 draw with Sandefjord at the Intility Arena.The former Crown FC star connected with a Felipe Carvalho to kick-st...
No League Debut For Rangers' Sadiq, Ejaria Enters Game As Sub
Published: August 05, 2018
Nigeria U23 star Umar Sadiq remained on the substitutes bench for the entirety of Rangers' 1-1 draw with Aberdeen on match day one in the Scottish Premiership on Sunday afternoon. The Roma loanee also watched proceedings from the bench against Osijek three days ago as Rangers sealed their qualification to the third ...
Nigerian World Cup Star Etebo Makes First Competitive Appearance In A Stoke City Shirt
Published: August 05, 2018
Allnigeriasoccer.com understands that Super Eagles star Oghenekaro Etebo will definitely make his competitive debut for his new employer Stoke City when they take on Leeds United at  Elland Road on Sunday, August 5.The versatile midfielder was in the Potters traveling party to West Yorkshire, which more or less confir...
AFCON Qualifier: Rohr Will Hit The Panic Button As Influential Skipper Mikel Is Still Listed As Out
Published: August 05, 2018
Super Eagles manager Gernot Rohr is certain to hit the panic button as his influential skipper John Obi Mikel is battling to be fit ahead of a crucial 2019 Africa Cup of Nations qualifier against Seychelles in a month's time. For the third game in a row, the defensive midfielder has been omitted from Tianjin Teda 18...
Birmingham City's Solomon-Otabor Delighted To Score In League Opener
Published: August 05, 2018
Former Nigeria U23 invitee Viv Solomon-Otabor was delighted to score in Birmingham City's Championship opener against Norwich City at St. Andrew's Stadium on Saturday afternoon. Having netted in the 89th minute, the winger thought he had scored the winner for The Blues but it was the Canaries that rounded off the sc...
Pre-Season : Iwobi Stars As Arsenal Beat Lazio; Tottenham's Nigerian Duo Below Par
Published: August 04, 2018
As the Premier League sides round off their pre-season activities and look forward to the start of a new season, allnigeriasoccer.com details readers with the performances of their favourite Nigerian players who took part for their clubs in their final tune-up games on Saturday 4th August. At the Friends Arena in St...
Nigerian Exports: AFCON Vet Taye Taiwo, Eleke, Olayinka Score Maiden Goals For Clubs
Published: August 04, 2018
In Finland, former Nigeria international Taye Taiwo opened his goalscoring account for RoPS as they were held to a 2-2 draw by champions HJK at Telia 5G -areena (Helsinki). The left-back made it 2-1 in the 54th minute when he scored with a trademark free-kick. Taiwo turned out for HJK during the 2015 and 2016 season...