Two Players Left On Nigeria Alternate Roster As Saviour Godwin Finally Departs Brazil
Published: August 10, 2016
Allnigeriasoccer.com has been informed that Saviour Godwin, who represented Belgian side KV Oostende last term, has finally departed the Nigeria U23s camp in Brazil. Though it was widely reported earlier this month that the former Nigeria U20 international left the Dream Team in Atlanta to join his club for pre-season,...
Colombia Coach Admits : Nigeria Is Well Organized And With Good Players
Published: August 10, 2016
Colombia U23 coach Carlos Restrepo has heaped praise on the Nigerian team ahead of Wednesday’s meeting at Corinthians Arena, Sao Paulo.Win, lose or draw, the Nigeria U23s have already advanced to the quarterfinals of the Olympic Games, while the South Americans, who have garnered two points, need an outright win ...
Done Deal : Russian Club Krylia Sovetov Loan In Carpi Striker Jerry Mbakogu
Published: August 10, 2016
Russian Premier League club Krylia Sovetov have announced the signing of Jerry Mbakogu on loan from Carpi.The contract signed will keep the 23-year-old at Samara until the end of the 2016-2017 season.The future of Mbakogu had been up in the air following the demotion of Carpi from the Italian top-flight at the end of l...
EFL Cup Wrap : Adeniran, Abraham On Song; 16-Year-Old Kasumu Debuts For MK Dons; Solomon-Otabor, Ariyibi Play Full Game; Adelakun Notches Assist
Published: August 09, 2016
Catch up on the performances of players of Nigerian descent in the Football League Cup on Tuesday night.At the  LCI Rail Stadium (Cheltenham, Gloucestershire), England U19 international Ademola Lookman and Nicky Ajose played the full game as Charlton Athletic were beaten 1-0 by League Two club Cheltenham Town.Can...
Exciting Teenagers Adeniran & Edun Handed Fulham Debut Vs Leyton Orient
Published: August 09, 2016
Two highly-rated Nigerian teenagers in the shape of Dennis Adeniran and Tayo Edun will certainly make their competitive debuts for Championship side Fulham when they square off against Leyton Orient on Tuesday night.Adeniran and Edun have both been named in the starting XI for the Football League Cup clash at the Match...
Dream Team Coach Samson Siasia Spies On Colombia Ahead Of Wednesday Clash
Published: August 09, 2016
Nigeria U23s coach Samson Siasia has the lowdown on Colombia ahead of the meeting against the South Americans at the Corinthians Arena, Sao Paulo on Wednesday, August 10.The former Nantes striker was amongst the spectators at the Amazônia Arena, Manaus on Sunday for Colombia’s second Group B fixture ag...
Iheanacho, Ambrose, Four Nigerian Players Make Champions League Play-Off Squads
Published: August 09, 2016
Six Nigerian players, including four Super Eagles stars, are in contention to feature for their respective clubs in the UEFA Champions League play-offs.The 20 play-off contenders submitted their squad lists to European football governing body, UEFA, before Monday’s deadline.Manchester City coach Pep Guardiola has...
Official : Ex-Bayern Munich Defender Appointed Nigeria Coach On Two-Year Deal
Published: August 09, 2016
Through official sources, the Nigeria Football Federation has announced the appointment of Gernot Rohr as coach of the Super Eagles after failing to reach an agreement with Frenchman Paul Le Guen.Based on the agreement reached between the parties, Rohr’s contract with the Nigerian Federation will run out immediat...
French Clubs Enquire About Nigeria U23 Poster Boy Oghenekaro Etebo
Published: August 09, 2016
Allnigeriasoccer.com has been informed that a number of unnamed French clubs have made enquiries regarding the availability of Nigeria U23 international Oghenekaro Etebo in the summer transfer window.This is not the first time that Etebo is on the radar of Ligue 1 teams, as he was scouted by them at the 2015 Africa U23...
Agent Reveals Arsenal Manager Wenger Has Already Found A Club For Nwakali
Published: August 09, 2016
Kelechi Nwakali’s intermediary, Allwell Nwakali, has revealed that it was the decision of manager Arsene Wenger to farm out the Nigeria youth international on loan while the club attempts to secure a work permit for the youngster.The Gunners finally confirmed the signing of the Flying Eagles skipper late last wee...
Done Deal : Former Al Ahly Striker Peter Ebimobowei Moves To Qatar
Published: August 09, 2016
Qatari club Al-Mesaimeer Sports Club have completed the signing of former Bayelsa United frontman Peter Ebimobowei.The 22-year-old spent the last eighteen months in Egypt prior to his move to the  Qatargas League, first representing Africa powerhouse Al Ahly before joining El-Entag.“I have signed for Al-Mes...
Promising Nigerian Defender Tipped To Make Competitive Debut For Chelsea This Season
Published: August 09, 2016
Chelsea historian Rick Glanvill and club statistician Paul Dutton have been previewing the forthcoming season for the official website, and have both predicted that the young Nigerian defender Ola Aina will be considered for the first team.The England youth international dazzled at pre-season training, so much so that ...
Chelsea Rule Out Nigeria Captain Mikel From Scoring Landmark Goal
Published: August 09, 2016
Premier League club Chelsea have ruled out Team Nigeria skipper John Obi Mikel from scoring their 5,000th league goal in the top-flight. The defensive midfielder is away on international duty with his country’s Olympic squad, and is unlikely to be available for selection for Monday’s meeting against West Ha...
The Nigerian Messi, Ogo Obi, Strikes As Watford Beat Millwall In Friendly
Published: August 09, 2016
Watford striker Ogo Obi was on target as the Development squad thrashed Millwall 3-0 in a pre-season friendly staged at UCL on Monday. Coach Harry Kewell omitted Ola Adeyemo and Obi from his starting XI, but they both came off the bench in the 60th and 70th minute respectively. Ogo Obi scored the third goal from close-...
Super Eagles Winger Moses Simon Named To The Team Of The Week In Belgium
Published: August 08, 2016
Moses Simon, 21, has been named to the Belgian First Division A Team of the Week for the latest round of matches .The winger received the honours after starring at the Ghelamco Arena (Arteveldestadion) as KAA Gent recorded a 1-0 victory over Racing Genk on Sunday, August 7.In a 3-5-2 formation, the Nigeria internationa...