Super Eagles Defender Troost-Ekong Makes Team Of The Week In Belgium
Published: April 29, 2017
Nigeria international William Troost-Ekong has been named in the Team of the Week for the fifth round of the Belgian First Division A playoffs.The central defender shone in Gent's road win over Zulte-Waregem on Tuesday, and assisted goalkeeper Lovre Kalinic to post a shutout.Troost-Ekong's performance was more impressi...
Former Chelsea Midfielder Obi Mikel Replaced As Captain Of Tianjin Teda
Published: April 29, 2017
Former Chelsea star John Obi Mikel has been replaced as captain of Chinese Super League club Tianjin Teda for the time being, with the midfielder expected to spend at least three weeks on the sidelines due to injury.Serbian international Nemanja Gudelj has been appointed the new captain of Tianjin Teda until the Nigeri...
Alhassan, Olatunbosun, Ezenwa, Odey Being Considered For AFCON Qualifier Vs South Africa
Published: April 29, 2017
At least three players based in the domestic championship are expected to be named in the Super Eagles provisional roster for their African Cup of Nations qualifier against South Africa.German tactician Gernot Rohr will begin running the rule over Alhassan Ibrahim ‘Muazam’ of Akwa United, Sikiru Olatunbosun from MF...
Tottenham Hotspur Beat Arsenal To England's Top Young Talent Alli, Wenger Reveals
Published: April 29, 2017
Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger has revealed that the club scouted Dele Alli several times before he transferred to Tottenham Hotspur in 2015.Ahead of the Gunners visit to White Hart Lane on Sunday, the Frenchman has heaped praise onto the Tottenham Hotspur number 20, describing him as a goalscoring midfielder.“He play...
Son Of Ex-Enugu Rangers Star Named In Birmingham City Squad To Face Man Utd
Published: April 28, 2017
Birmingham City starlet Nicholas Okoro is set to be on parade for the U17 team of the Championship team when they host Manchester United in a friendly at St Andrew's on Saturday night, having made the 18-man squad.The game is part of Blues Academy’s traditional end of season play on the pitch series of friendlies for...
Overused Arsenal Loanee Nwakali Complains Of Fatigue, Misses Volendam Clash
Published: April 28, 2017
Nigeria U20 skipper Kelechi Nwakali was not involved in MVV Maastricht’s league tie with FC Volendam at the Kras Stadion on Friday night.The Arsenal loanee has complained that he is suffering from fatigue and has been given some time off to recharge his batteries. “It’s the first time he has played a full season....
Official : Ex-Chelsea Midfielder Oyeleke Pens New Deal With Aldershot Town
Published: April 28, 2017
National League outfit Aldershot Town have confirmed that Nigerian midfielder Manny Oyeleke has penned a fresh one-year contract following his return to the club on a short-team deal this February.The Shots earlier announced that twelve players have signed new deals for next season, including Arsenal and Manchester Uni...
Man Utd Wonderkid Who Claims He Was Healed By TB Joshua Withdraws From England Squad
Published: April 28, 2017
Allnigeriasoccer.com has been informed that Manchester United wonderkid Angel Gomes will not represent England U17s at the forthcoming 2017 UEFA European U17 Championship finals in Croatia.Gomes was one of the five midfielders initially named to the 18-man squad list on Friday morning by Head Coach Steve Cooper.The 16-...
Ajax Amsterdam Superkid Niyi Makes Netherlands Final Squad To Face Germany
Published: April 28, 2017
Netherlands U15 coach Peter van der Veen has announced his final roster for two international friendly matches against Germany early next month. Ajax Amsterdam has contributed the most players to the 20-player squad list, eight in total, including the exciting wing-back Niyi Scholten, who has Nigerian blood flowing in ...
Football: The Sport That Connects Hearts
Published: April 28, 2017
All fans of football know that this sport unites around itself millions of people from all over the world. The green lawn, the judge’s whistle, the welcome roar of the stands ... and real magic begins.But football is not just a game. It is a full-fledged culture, with its own values, a long history, dramas and aspira...
Chelsea Coach Antonio Conte Delighted With Progress Of Nigeria Target Ola Aina
Published: April 28, 2017
Speaking at a press conference on Friday afternoon ahead of the visit to Everton, Chelsea boss Antonio Conte says he is delighted with the progress being made by Nigeria target Ola Aina. Aina joined The Blues at Under 11 level and rose through the youth ranks before he was handed his first team debut by the Italian man...
Super Eagles Captain Mikel Returns To Chelsea, Will Be More Than Ready To Face South Africa
Published: April 28, 2017
Nigeria international John Obi Mikel has not participated in training for the whole of this week and will not be involved for Tianjin Teda when they travel to the Qinhuangdao Stadium to take on Hebei CFFC in the Chinese Super League on Saturday.In recent weeks, the defensive midfielder has been struggling to overcome a...
Emem Eduok Waiting To Hear From Kasimpasa Over New Contract
Published: April 28, 2017
Nigeria international Emem Eduok might depart Turkish Super Lig club Kasimpasa in the coming weeks, allnigeriasoccer.com understands. The striker arrived Kasmpasa on a season-long loan from Esperance last summer, with an option to buy inserted into the deal.At this very moment, the Board of the Apaches have not communi...
Spurs Defender Of Nigerian Descent Hoping To Emulate Chelsea Solanke, Makes England U17 Euro Roster
Published: April 28, 2017
England U17 boss Steve Cooper has announced his roster for the forthcoming 2017 UEFA European U17 Championship finals in Croatia.Tottenham Hotspur defender Timothy Eyoma is the only player of Nigerian descent included in the roster.The Young Lions have been grouped with Norway, Ukraine and the Netherlands in the prelim...
Super Eagles Legend Kanu Nominated For Best Arsenal Goal Scored At Tottenham
Published: April 28, 2017
Ahead of Arsenal\'s trip to Tottenham Hotspur on Sunday for a crucial Premier League game, the official website of the Gunners has nominated five goals for the best goal at White Hart Lane.A strike from Super Eagles legend Nwankwo Kanu made the shortlist along with efforts from Patrick Vieira, Tomas Rosicky, Mathieu Fl...