Euro 2016 Wrap : Angelo Ogbonna Benched As Italians Get Off To Winning Start
Published: June 14, 2016
Catch up on the performance of players of Nigerian descent in the 2016 UEFA European Championship on Monday, June 13.West Ham defender Angelo Ogbonna was an unused substitute in Italy’s 2-0 win against one of the pre-tournament favourites, Belgium, at Parc Olympique Lyonnais. Emanuele Giaccherini gave the Italia...
Brighton & Hove Albion In The Driving Seat To Sign Ex-Spurs Stopper Troost-Ekong
Published: June 14, 2016
Sky Bet Championship side Brighton & Hove Albion are in pole position to secure the signature of William Troost-Ekong from Gent this summer, according to reports.Celebrated Dutch football magazine, Voetbal International, says the Seagulls have firmed up their interest by making an offer for the central defender who...
Man City Striker Iheanacho Pays Tribute To Iconic Nigerian Coaches Keshi, Amodu
Published: June 13, 2016
Manchester City rising star Kelechi Iheanacho has paid tribute to two famous Nigerian coaches Stephen Keshi and Amodu Shuaibu who passed away last week.Former Super Eagles skipper Keshi died on Wednesday morning after complaining of irregular heartbeats and pain in his legs, while Amodu died in his sleep three days lat...
NFF VP : Lesbianism, Coaches Taking Advantage Of Girls Major Concern Affecting Female Football
Published: June 13, 2016
In his quest to encourage grassroots football development in the South Western part of the country, Vice President, Nigeria Football Federation, Barrister Seyi Akinwumi has promised the establishment of South West Football Forum for talents discovery.Barrister Akinwumi made the promise at the Hot Seat programme organiz...
Raja Trialist Francis Hoping To Follow In The Footsteps Of Big Brother Michael Babatunde
Published: June 13, 2016
Allnigeriasoccer.com has been informed that Moroccan Botola Pro side Raja Casablanca have started running the rule over the younger brother of Super Eagles midfielder Michael Babatunde.Aged 17, Francis Babatunde will pen a preliminary contract that will be activated when he attains the age of majority should he impress...
Agent Distances Himself From Money For Golden Eaglets Spot Story; Reports Impostors To Nigeria Police
Published: June 13, 2016
Respected Norwegian-based agent Atta Aneke has distanced himself from a report published by the official website of the Nigeria Football Federation that claimed that he was demanding money from unsuspecting Nigerians in order to have their wards in the Golden Eaglets. A visibly angry Aneke has revealed that some impost...
Kwara United Condole Keshi, Amodu Families, NFF
Published: June 13, 2016
Kwara United FC commiserate with the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) and the Nigeria football family over the death of two senior coaches, Stephen Keshi and Amodu Shuaibu.Late Keshi, who won the 2013 Africa Cup of Nations as Coach died in the early hours of Wednesday at age 54, after complaining of irregular heartbea...
Ex-Watford Defender Eddie Oshodi Joins Wealdstone FC
Published: June 13, 2016
Wealdstone FC have bolstered their defensive ranks with the signing of Eddie Oshodi on undisclosed terms.The 24-year-old began his career at Watford and enjoyed loan spells at Dagenham & Redbridge and Rushden & Diamonds during the time he spent at the club due to his lack of first team opportunities.From the Vi...
Nigerian Goalkeeper Emmanuel Idem Making Inroads At Aston Villa
Published: June 13, 2016
Nigerian goalkeeper Emmanuel Okokon Idem is working hard to break into the first team of Aston Villa in the not too distant future.Still a teenager, the netminder was a regular for the U18 squad of the Claret and Blue Army in the 2015-2016 campaign, and provided cover for Matija Sarkic in some matches for the developme...
Guy Happy To Bag Brace Against Mountain Of Fire
Published: June 13, 2016
Ivoirian marksman, Guy Kuemian has spoken about his happiness after scoring twice to inspire Rivers United to a 4-1 win over MFM FC on match day 22 of the Nigeria Professional Football League (NPFL).Kuemian displayed predatory instincts of the highest quality and an impressive eye for goal as United recorded their bigg...
Kingsley Sokari On Target In CS Sfaxien Rout
Published: June 12, 2016
Nigeria U23 international Kingsley Sokari was a key performer for CS Sfaxien in their 6-0 rout of  Kasserine on the final day of the season in the Tunisian top flight. The scoreboard was reading 4-0 until three minutes out of intermission when Sokari added more gloss to the scoreline.Hannachi, Derbali, Marzouki an...
John Owoeri Watches Akpoveta Score Eighth League Goal In Sweden
Published: June 12, 2016
Oke Akpoveta struck his eighth goal of the season in IK Frej’s 1-1 draw against Värnamo in the Swedish Superettan on Saturday afternoon at Vikingavallen (Täby).The visitors were close to snatching all three points until the former Brondby forward netted an equalizer in the 90th minute.After 12 rounds in...
Diamond Academy Supremo : Samuel Chukwueze Is Going To Porto Not Monaco
Published: June 12, 2016
Flying Eagles star Samuel Chukwueze and his representatives will travel to Portugal in the coming days to pen a preliminary contract with Porto, which will be activated next summer. The President of Diamond Academy, Martin Apugo, has dismissed speculations in the media that the winger could join French Ligue 1 side Mon...
Diamond Academy President Confirms Nwakali Will Complete Arsenal Move In June
Published: June 12, 2016
The President of Diamond Football Academy Umuahia, Martin Apugo, has confirmed that Nigeria U20 international Kelechi Nwakali will travel to London, United Kingdom sometime this month to complete his move to Arsenal.Kelechi Nwakali’s sporting rights are both owned by ASJ Academy and Diamond Academy, and the Owerr...
Nigerian Exports: Super Eagles Defenders Taiwo, Egwuekwe Scoring For Fun; Nwanganga & Will John Strike; Onaiwu Benched
Published: June 12, 2016
Catch up on the performances of players of Nigerian descent in the European Leagues and Asia on Sunday.Despite playing out a 1-1 draw with RoPS on game week 14, HJK Helsinki lead the way in the Finnish Veikkausliiga with 28 points.Nigeria international Taye Taiwo netted his fifth goal in the league, converting a spot k...