Everton Loanee Henry On The Cusp Of Domestic Double After Winning Turkish Cup
Published: May 16, 2019
Henry Onyekuru, on Wednesday evening got his first taste of silverware with Turkish powerhouse Galatasaray after helping them to beat Akhisarspor 3-1 in the final of the Turkish Cup.The Everton loanee started and went the distance at the Yeni Sivas 4Eylul Stadyumu though he could not add to his two strikes in the cup c...
U20 World Cup Squad Numbers : Bournemouth's Ofoborh Handed No. 13 Jersey Worn By Nigeria Greats Siasia, Igbinoba, Ikedia
Published: May 16, 2019
The Nigeria Football Federation have assigned squad numbers to the 21 players named to the country's squad list for the 2019 U20 World Cup which begins next week in Poland, allnigeriasoccer.com reports. Curiously the number ten jersey usually reserved for the star player in the team was allocated to the unheralded ...
Bordeaux Winger Kalu Needs One Thing To Be As Good As PSG Superstar Neymar
Published: May 16, 2019
Brazil star Neymar is definitely one of the best players in the world considering his achievements since he turned professional some years back.Though Neymar's fame has somewhat reduced since he left Barcelona for PSG in 2017, the 27-year-old is still in the same class with the world's most deadly strikers — includin...
Eight Nigerian Stars Who Deserve Provisional AFCON Squad Selection But Dropped
Published: May 16, 2019
The Super Eagles Provisional list for the 2019 Africa Cup of Nations was released on Tuesday with few misgivings over the composition of the squad. However there were some players who deserved such invitations but were overlooked. Allnigeriasoccer.com's Izuchukwu Okosi runs the rule on eight Nigerian players that shoul...
Man City Whizkid Dele-Bashiru Tipped To Be The X-Factor Player For Flying Eagles At World Cup
Published: May 15, 2019
The Flying Eagles of Nigeria are rounding up their preparation for the upcoming U20 World Cup, and they are expected to play German Bundesliga side RB Leipzig in their final friendly on Friday.Head coach Paul Aigbogun has unveiled his final squad list for the tournament, hoping to see his players have a memorable campa...
Atlético Madrid, St. Gallen, Gent, Standard Liege Keeping Tabs On U17 World Cup-Winning Defender Zakari
Published: May 15, 2019
Allnigeriasoccer.com understands that a plethora of European clubs are keeping tabs on 2015 U17 World Cup-winning defender Lukman Zakari ahead of a potential transfer in the summer transfer window. The FK Metta starlet has been in impressive form since the start of the 2019 season and was named to the Virsliga Team...
Official : Talented Nigeria-Eligible Winger Offered New Contract By Burnley
Published: May 15, 2019
Through a publication on their official website, Premier League side Burnley have confirmed their retained and released list following the conclusion of the 2018-2019 season. Promising Nigeria-eligible winger Tunde Bayode has been informed that he has been offered a new contract. The 20-year-old was one of the f...
Man City Join Arsenal, Southampton In Race For Nigerian Midfielder Likened To Patrick Vieira
Published: May 15, 2019
Premier League champions Manchester City have joined Arsenal in the race to land the signature of talented Nigerian midfielder Joe Aribo in the summer transfer window, according to reports. The Daily Mail is reporting that The Citizens have made enquiries about Charlton Athletic's Aribo who becomes a free agent at ...
Lazio-Linked Winger Adekanye Pens Farewell Message To Liverpool
Published: May 15, 2019
Nigerian-born winger Bobby Adekanye has penned an emotional farewell message to Liverpool and their supporters ahead of his departure from the Anfield side this summer. The former Ajax Amsterdam and Barcelona wonderkid has opted not to renew his contract with The Reds after failing to break into the first team and ...
Former Super Eagles Stars Udeze, Chukwu Ndukwe, Erico Thumb Up Mikel's AFCON Selection
Published: May 15, 2019
The addition of Super Eagles captain John Mikel Obi in the 25-man provisional squad for the 2019 Africa Cup of Nations released on Tuesday has been applauded by the trio of Ifeanyi Udeze, Chukwu Ndukwe and Joe Erico.Mikel has not played for Nigeria since the 2018 World Cup in Russia and his inclusion has divided opinio...
Aston Villa To Battle RB Leipzig For Abraham If They Return To Premier League
Published: May 15, 2019
Championship club Aston Villa will join the race to sign prolific Nigerian striker Tammy Abraham if they return to the Premier League at the end of the 2018-2019 season. Aston Villa are one game away from achieving their main goal for the season after beating West Brom on penalties in the Championship playoff semifi...
'No Need To Speak On Chelsea's Pedigree' - Revs' Nigerian Defender Excited To Face One Of The Best
Published: May 15, 2019
New England Revolution's American-born Nigerian defender Jalil Anibaba is relishing the prospect of facing Chelsea in Wednesday evening's charity game dubbed 'Final Whistle On Hate'. Anibaba explained that the match is significant because it will help to create awareness in the fight against racism and discriminatio...
Four Players With The Biggest Points To Prove In Nigeria's Provisional AFCON Squad
Published: May 15, 2019
Super Eagles manager Gernot Rohr on Tuesday, May 15th unveiled a 25-man roster which will begin preparations for next month's Africa Cup of Nations tournament and while he had largely kept faith with the host of players that earned the ticket to the finals, a handful of them will still have a lot to do in justifying th...
Why Tottenham Hotspur Product Rejected Call-Up To Nigeria U20 Squad
Published: May 15, 2019
Allnigeriasoccer.com understands that Tottenham Hotspur product Keanan Bennetts passed up an opportunity to wear the colours of the Nigeria National Team at the upcoming FIFA U20 World Cup. Flying Eagles boss Paul Aigbogun had wanted to name Keanan Bennetts on the provisional roster but the versatile winger rejected...
Chelsea-Owned Nigerian Striker Fires Aston Villa Into Richest Game In Football
Published: May 15, 2019
Aston Villa are through to the Championship playoff final after beating West Brom 4-3 on penalties in the semi-final, second leg at The Hawthorns on Tuesday evening. Craig Dawson's 29th minute effort took the aggregate score to 2-2 and both teams could not be separated at the end of regular and extra-time. Chelse...