Bobby Adekanye Shines But Liverpool Lose To Spartak Moscow In UYL
Published: September 26, 2017
Ibadan-born Netherlands youth-teamer Bobby Adekanye made his second appearance for Liverpool as they lost 2-1 to Spartak Moscow on match day two in the UEFA Youth League on Tuesday afternoon.The winger made his debut in the competition in the opening round of matches against Sevilla, and was on the Futbol'noe pole 4 Sp...
Chuba Akpom : World-Class Alexis Sanchez Says He Believes In Me
Published: September 26, 2017
Super Eagles hopeful Chuba Akpom has revealed that Chile star Alexis Sanchez has been offering him advice and helping him to become a better player.The Hale End Academy product has praised Sanchez, whom he regards as one of the best players in the world.''I’m always taking to Alexis, he’s like a mentor to me,'' Akp...
Eyoma Emulates Chelsea Duo Moses & Ugbo, Named In England U17 World Cup Roster
Published: September 26, 2017
Timothy Eyoma is set to become the fourth player of Nigerian descent to feature for England at the Fifa U17 World Cup, with manager Steve Cooper including the Tottenham Hotspur starlet in a 21-player roster for the tournament in India.Barring injury, Eyoma is set to add to his international caps at this level when the ...
21 Bullets Partake In Zambia First Workout, Foreign Pros Join Up On Sunday
Published: September 26, 2017
The Zambian national team have started their preparations for the crucial World Cup qualifier against Nigeria at Godswill Akpabio International Stadium next weekend.The Copper Bullets manager Wedson Nyirenda ran the rule over 21 players in the team's first workout held at Nkoloma Stadium on Monday afternoon, with Zesco...
Key Defender Misses Training Ahead Of CSKA Vs Manchester United Clash
Published: September 26, 2017
Allnigeriasoccer.com understands that key CSKA Moscow defender Mario Fernandes will undergo a late fitness test ahead of the Russian team's Champions League clash with Manchester United at VEB Arena, Moscow on Wednesday night.The Brazilian-born wing-back was stretchered off the pitch during the first half of the Moscow...
Moses, Iwobi, Musa, Akpeyi, Mikel, 18 Others Named To Nigeria Roster For WCQ
Published: September 26, 2017
The Nigeria Football Federation have officially announced the 23 players summoned for next Saturday's World Cup qualifier against Zambia in Uyo.As exclusively reported by allnigeriasoccer.com on Monday, Chippa United goalkeeper Daniel Akpeyi has returned to the roster after recovering from an injury but former Golden E...
Everton 4 Arsenal 2 PL2 : 16-Year-Old Balogun Debuts, Eyoma Bags Assist
Published: September 26, 2017
Promising Nigerian striker Folarin Balogun made his maiden appearance for Arsenal U23s in their 4-2 loss to Everton in the sixth round of matches in Premier League 2 on Monday night.But the highly-rated 16-year-old wasn't the only Nigerian youngster involved at  Haig Avenue (Southport, Merseyside), with Tolaji Bola, J...
Former Flying Eagles Captain On Target Against Barcelona B In La Liga 2
Published: September 25, 2017
Former Flying Eagles captain Ramon Azeez opened his goalscoring account for his new employer CD Lugo as they beat Barcelona B 2-1 in a La Liga 2 clash staged at Mini Estadi on Monday night.With almost the last action of the first half, the central midfielder equalized for the visitors when his header beat goalkeeper Jo...
Iwobi, Akpom Not In 18 As Arsenal Win Eighth Straight Home Game
Published: September 25, 2017
Arsenal are within touching distance of the top four teams in the Premier League following their 2-0 win over West Brom at the Emirates Stadium in the final game of match day six in the English top-flight.Nigeria international Alex Iwobi was presumably rested for Thursday's Europa League fixture against BATE and didn't...
Akpom Reveals Arsenal Players Are Happy Over Sanchez's Failed Move To Man City
Published: September 25, 2017
Chuba Akpom has opened up on Alexis Sanchez's failed move to Manchester City on transfer deadline day this summer, stating that the players and fans are delighted that the Chile international is still a Gunner.Sanchez's proposed switch to the Citizens fell through because Arsenal were unable to sign a replacement at sh...
Super Eagles Receive Commendation From LMC Despite Loss To Ghana
Published: September 25, 2017
Players and officials of the Super Eagles squad to the just ended West African Football Union (WAFU) tournament in Ghana has received commendation from the League Management Company (LMC) which urged them to build on the lessons learnt from the sub-continental championship for the 2018 African Nations Championship (CHA...
Ex-Golden Eaglets Trainee Will Not Make Champions League Debut For Liverpool Vs Spartak
Published: September 25, 2017
Former Golden Eaglets trainee Ovie Ejaria has to wait until October before learning if he'll make his UEFA Champions League debut for Liverpool as he has been left out of their traveling party to the Russian capital.Reds manager Jurgen Klopp has omitted the England youth-teamer from the provisional squad to face Sparta...
Akpeyi Returns For WCQ Vs Zambia, Nwakaeme, Echiejile Also Called Up
Published: September 25, 2017
According to information gathered by allnigeriasoccer.com, Chippa United goalkeeper Daniel Akpeyi has been recalled to the Super Eagles for their World Cup qualifier against Zambia next Saturday.The former Warri Wolves star has sparkled since returning from an injury that kept him out of the World Cup qualifiers agains...
Exclusive: Rohr Ignores Calls To Drop Musa, Leicester Star Named In Nigeria Squad
Published: September 25, 2017
Nigeria manager Gernot Rohr has extended an invitation to Leicester City star Ahmed Musa for the World Cup qualifier versus Zambia in Uyo on October 7.Speculation had been rife in the local media that Rohr would axe Musa from the roster set to be released this week over his lack of game time at Leicester City but the G...
Alex Iwobi Instructed To Report For International Duty October 2
Published: September 25, 2017
Arsenal winger Alex Iwobi is set to add to his international caps when Nigeria square off against Zambia in a crucial World Cup qualifier at the Godswill Akpabio International Stadium on October 7.A top source close to the Nigeria Football Federation has informed allnigeriasoccer.com that the Hale End Academy product i...