Dieke Set To Earn At Least 120 Caps For Scotland, Named In Squad For Euros
Published: June 28, 2017
Vittsjö GIK defender Ifeoma Dieke is set to participate in the forthcoming 2017 UEFA Women's Championship that will hold in the Netherlands (16 July – 6 August 2017).The 36-year-old is one of the eight defenders named in the 22-player roster by head coach Anna Signeul.Dieke and her teammates will face England at the...
Cyprus Plan To Hand Call-Up To Manchester United Product Of Nigerian Descent Ajose
Published: June 27, 2017
The Cyprus Football Association are planning to cap-tie Manchester United graduate Nicky Ajose by handing him a competitive debut when their national team faces Bosnia-Herzegovina in a World Cup qualifier in August.The Daily Mail has reported that manager Christiakis Christoforou has earmarked Ajose as someone to bolst...
Sporting KC Defender Opara Named In MLS Team Of The Week
Published: June 27, 2017
Sporting Kansas City defender Ike Opara's outstanding display against LA Galaxy on Saturday has landed him a spot in Major League Soccer's Team of the Week.The former USA U23 international, who remains eligible to turn out for the Super Eagles, scored a wonder goal in the 35th minute, which is in the running for the Go...
Pregnant Wife Stops Kayode From Turning Up At Austria Vienna Training
Published: June 27, 2017
Super Eagles striker Olanrewaju Kayode has not yet reported for pre-season training at Austria Vienna.Kayode was due to start training with the rest of his teammates at the Austrian Bundesliga side on Monday, but has stayed back in Lagos because his wife is pregnant.''He asked the club for permission to stay with her a...
Wolves GK Trying To Persuade Arsenal, Chelsea, Liverpool, Spurs Talents To Choose Nigeria
Published: June 27, 2017
Wolverhampton Wanderers netminder Carl Ikeme has been attempting to persuade English-born young talents of Nigerian descent to commit their international future to the Super Eagles rather than the Three Lions at senior level.Six players of Nigerian descent in the shape of Chelsea duo Dominic Solanke and Fikayo Tomori, ...
England Yet To Give Go-Ahead For Chelsea's Ola Aina To Switch To Nigeria, Has No Nigerian Passport
Published: June 26, 2017
The Nigeria Football Association are still awaiting feedback from the English Football Association regarding Chelsea defender Ola Aina's change of nationality to Nigeria, two months before crucial World Cup qualifiers against Cameroon.Born in London, Aina previously represented England at U16, U17, U18, U19 and U20 lev...
U19 EURO: Fulham Star Of Nigerian Descent Named In England Roster Along With Chelsea, Arsenal Wonderkids
Published: June 26, 2017
England manager Keith Downing has announced his 18-man roster for the forthcoming European Under-19 Championship in Georgia (2–15 July 2017).Fulham midfielder of Nigerian descent Tayo Edun is among several promising young talents that made the squad list.Eleven teams have contributed players to the roster : AFC Bourn...
Nigerian-Born Midfielder To Be Included In Manchester United Champions League Roster
Published: June 26, 2017
Nigerian-born midfielder Tosin Kehinde is in line to feature in the UEFA Champions League in the 2017-2018 campaign.Manchester United will be competing in Europe's flagship club competition in the forthcoming season after winning the Europa League in May.Kehinde can be registered on Manchester United's List B as he off...
The Eagles Hoping To Beat Leicester City, West Ham To Kelechi Iheanacho Signature
Published: June 26, 2017
Crystal Palace are still interested in signing Nigeria international Kelechi Iheanacho in the summer transfer window.The Mirror has reported that The Eagles higher-ups are ready to back incoming boss Frank De Boer with a move for Man City striker Kelechi Iheanacho.The Citizens are looking to sell the promising striker ...
Super Eagles Star Mikel Returns To Porto For Pre-Season Training Next Week
Published: June 26, 2017
Allnigeriasoccer.com understands that Mikel Agu will return to Portugal on July 4 ahead of the resumption of pre-season training at Primeira Liga side Porto.The midfielder is ‎is honeymooning in Nigeria following his wedding to longtime girlfriend Henrietta about a week ago in Asaba.Mikel will fancy his first-team ch...
Barcelona Confirm Nigerian Duo Will Miss Manchester United Clash At Camp Nou
Published: June 25, 2017
La Liga giants Barcelona have confirmed that retired Nigeria national-teamers Emmanuel Amuneke and Gbenga Okunowo will not be on parade at the Camp Nou when they take on Manchester United Legends on June 30.Right wing-back Okunowo earlier informed allnigeriasoccer.com that he wanted to feature in the game, whil...
Ex-Fenerbahce Star : Billionaire Kidnapper Evans Killed My Father
Published: June 24, 2017
Former Nigeria international Chikelue Iloenyosi has claimed that the notorious kidnapper Chukwudubem Onwuamadike, otherwise known as Evans, murdered his father Chief James Iloenyosi.The 86-year-old was returning from church when three SUVs double-crossed him and whisked him away, and the kidnappers contacted the family...
Talented Nigerian Midfielder Wins Fulham's U23 Goal Of The Season Award
Published: June 24, 2017
Talented Nigerian midfielder Dennis Adeniran has won Fulham's U23 Goal of the Season Award for the 2016-2017 campaign.The 18-year-old's spectacular effort against Blackburn Rovers on the opening day of the season on August 15, 2016 was voted the most eye-catching goal scored by an U23 player last term.Adeniran's 88th m...
(Exclusive Photo) Super Eagles GK Akpeyi & Pretty Emmanuella Hold Secret Court Wedding In Lagos
Published: June 23, 2017
Super Eagles goalkeeper Daniel Akpeyi legalized his union with pretty Eberi-Kalu Emmanuella Uwaeze on Wednesday, June 21 in Lagos, allnigeriasoccer.com has been informed.Prior to this ceremony, the Chippa United star held a traditional marriage ceremony on December 29, 2016 in Abiriba, Abia State.Akpeyi and his spouse ...
Milan Winger Oduamadi Is Africa's Record Goalscorer At Confederations Cup (Top Seven Revealed)
Published: June 22, 2017
Out-of-favour Nigeria international Nnamdi Oduamadi is Africa's record goalscorer at the FIFA Confederations Cup with three goals to his name.The AC Milan winger surpassed the record previously held by six players, including ex-Everton striker Daniel Amokachi, when he bagged a hat-trick in the Super Eagles 6-1 hammerin...