Nigeria U17s : Barcelona Escola, Go Ahead Eagles Prospects Pass First Trial; Canadian-Based Player Axed
Published: February 17, 2019
Allnigeriasoccer.com understands that Barcelona Escola whizkid Kelechukwu Ebenezer Ibe-Torti and Go Ahead Eagles striker Lateef Omidiji Jr passed the first round of Golden Eaglets trials holding in Abuja. While the two teenagers were among the 100 Nigeria U17s hopefuls selected by Manu Garba from a pool of 400, a Ca...
The Five English-Based Players Who Can Beef Up Flying Eagles Squad Ahead Of U20 World Cup
Published: February 17, 2019
The Nigeria U20s achieved their aim of qualifying for the 2019 FIFA U-20 World Cup after finishing a disappointing fourth at the U20 AFCON which concludes on Sunday. Everything indicates that there are still places up for grabs in Paul Aigbogun's squad. Allnigeriasoccer.com has compiled a list of five English-bas...
The Stats That Show Flying Eagles Lacked A Goalscorer : Fewest Goals Scored Since 2001
Published: February 17, 2019
The Flying Eagles unsatisfactory adventure in the failed bid to win an eighth title in the Niger 2019 U-20 CAF competition has thrown up new antecedents. Paul Aigbogun's boys who contrived to finish fourth in Niger has, however, found themselves at the end of some unsavory statistics, it has been uncovered.Having debu...
Imoh Ezekiel Bags First Kortrijk Goal In Seventeenth Game Across All Competitions
Published: February 17, 2019
Nigeria international Imoh Ezekiel finally opened his goalscoring account for Belgian First Division A side Kortrijk as they were beaten 2-1 by Victor Osimhen's Sporting Charleroi on Saturday. Following a goalless first half, Ezekiel who missed a couple of opportunities in the opening 45 minutes broke the deadlock t...
Turkish Super Lig : Fenerbahce's Victor Moses Makes First Start; Okechukwu Opens Rizespor Account
Published: February 16, 2019
Chelsea loanee Victor Moses made his first league start for Fenerbahce as they played out a 1-1 draw with Konyaspor at Sukru Saracoglu Spor Kompleksi (İstanbul) on Saturday evening. The former Nigeria national-teamer previously made appearances off the bench against Yeni Malatyaspor, Göztepe and Kayserispor prior ...
Flying Eagles Player Ratings Vs South Africa : Defenders Ozornwafor, Zaruma, Ogbu Solid; Muhammad Influential
Published: February 16, 2019
The Flying Eagles were beaten 5-3 on penalties by a dogged South African side in their third place game in Niamey on Saturday evening.Allnigeriasoccer.com runs the rule on Paul Aigbogun's boys thus,GoalkeeperDetan Ogundare: Had very little to do in the game but really should have done better in the ensuing shootout whe...
U20 AFCON Nigeria 0 South Africa 0 (3-5 On Penalties) : Penalty Woes Continue For Flying Eagles As Ibrahim Alhassan Misses
Published: February 16, 2019
Nigeria were yet undone in a penalty shootout for the second successive game of the 2019 CAF U-20 AFCON in Niger, this time 5-3 by South Africa after a goalless affair at the Stade General Seyni Kountchey stadium on Saturday evening.The two sides who lost out to Mali and Senegal respectively in the semifinals were look...
Nigeria-Eligible Midfielders Score All The Goals As Man City Thrash Man Utd To Qualify For U18 PL Cup Final
Published: February 16, 2019
Manchester City will contest the final of the U18 Premier League Cup following their 3-0 rout of Manchester United in the semifinal at the Academy Stadium Manchester on Saturday afternoon. Nigeria-eligible midfielders Fisayo Dele-Bashiru and Felix Nmecha started for the Citizens, while new signing Gavin Bazunu, Nath...
U20 AFCON: Nigeria, South Africa U20 Coaches Turn Their Attention To Finishing Third
Published: February 16, 2019
Flying Eagles coach Paul Aigbogun has given his thoughts ahead of Saturday's Africa U20 Cup of Nations third place playoff between his team and South Africa at Stade Général Seyni Kountché, Niamey. Nigeria, Africa's most successful team in U20 AFCON history, missed out on an opportunity to contest Sunday's showpi...
Nigerian Striker Plays First Game In Six Months For Chelsea U23
Published: February 16, 2019
Nigeria Football Federation target Ike Ugbo was in action for Chelsea U23s as they fell to a 2-0 loss to Swansea City in a Premier League 2 contest in Aldershot on Friday evening. It was his first game for that age group since he went the distance against Everton on the opening day of the season on August 12, 2018. ...
Nine Nigerian Stars To Watch This Weekend Across Europe
Published: February 16, 2019
There will be mouth watering games to watch across Europe this weekend but which ones involving Super Eagles - and prospective Eagles stars are worth casting eyes over.Izuchukwu Okosi takes a look at these matches after Isaac Success was omitted from Watford's side that faced Ebere Eze and Samuel Osayi's QPR at the Lof...
Saka, Amaechi Shine For Arsenal U23 In 4-0 Win Over Tottenham Hotspur
Published: February 16, 2019
Nigerian wingers Xavier Amaechi and Bukayo Saka were in impressive form Friday night for the Arsenal U-23 side as they romped to a 4-0  away win over their Tottenham Hotspur rivals at the Lamex Stadium in a Premier League 2 game.Joe Willock (brace), Charles Gilmour and Eddie Nketiah were on target for the Arsenal yout...
Breaking : Molde's Nigerian Striker Flies Into China For Transfer Talks With Heilongjiang Lava Spring
Published: February 15, 2019
Allnigeriasoccer.com understands that Nigerian striker Daniel Chima is in advanced talks with a Chinese League One club. Heilongjiang Lava Spring FC have reached an agreement with Molde FK for Chima to join the club on a season-loan, paving the way for the player and his agent to fly to China to discuss personal ter...
Efe Ambrose Delighted To Sign Short-Term Deal With Derby County
Published: February 15, 2019
Derby County new signing, Efe Ambrose has has already set his sights at making exploits with the Rams. Ambrose, 30 officially joined The Rams on a short-term deal which is expected to run until the end of the 2018/19 campaign on Friday evening. The 2013 AFCON-winning defender is expected to provide more options i...
The Victor Moses Record Equaled By Olivier Giroud In Chelsea's 2-1 Win At Malmo
Published: February 15, 2019
French World Cup winner Olivier Giroud equaled a record first set by our own Victor Moses as Chelsea beat Malmo 2-1 in a Europa League round of 32 first leg clash at Swedbank Stadion on Thursday night. The Blues number 18 struck in the 58th minute to double the advantage for the visitors, following a cross from Will...