CAF Awards : Premier League Stars Mikel, Musa, Iheanacho Hoping To Emulate Yekini, Amuneke, Ikpeba & Kanu
Published: October 15, 2016
Five Nigeria internationals have been recognized for their performances in 2016, with the Confederation of African Football (CAF) nominating them for the prestigious African Player of the Year and African Player of the Year–Based in Africa. Whilst Premier League trio John Obi Mikel (Chelsea), Ahmed Musa (Leiceste...
Promising Nigerian Defender Pleased To Make Premier League Debut For Chelsea
Published: October 15, 2016
One of Nigeria’s most promising youngsters, Ola Aina, was delighted to make his Premier League bow in Chelsea’s comprehensive win over Leicester City on Saturday afternoon.The Blues manager Antonio Conte finally decided to give the wing-back a run-out when he introduced him in the 82nd minute, replacing goa...
Super Eagles Striker Gbolahan Salami Tallies 12th Goal Of The Season
Published: October 14, 2016
Gbolahan Salami was on target for KuPS in their Veikkausliiga tie with RoPS on Friday evening but the strike counted for nothing in the end, with the Kuopio based team losing 2-1.The Nigeria international had opened scoring in the 25th minute from a free kick taken by Saku Savolainen, but the home team equalized five m...
Nigeria Top 50 Youngsters (25- 21) : Liverpool, Sunderland, Charlton Athletic Superkids Named
Published: October 14, 2016
In continuation of allnigeriasoccer.com Top 50 Nigerian youngsters, we reveal numbers 25-21. All players yet to celebrate their 24th birthday are eligible to appear on the list.25) Kevin Akpoguma (1899 Hoffenheim, on loan to Fortuna Düsseldorf)Age : 21Market Value : €1,500,000Comments : Akpoguma was lacki...
Ahmed Musa Receives Birthday Wishes From CSKA Moscow, NFF
Published: October 14, 2016
The Nigeria Football Federation and CSKA Moscow have sent birthday wishes to Super Eagles striker Ahmed Musa, who turned 24 on Friday, October 14. But the present club of the former Kano Pillars star, Leicester City, forgot to wish him happy birthday through their social media channels and official website. The Nigeria...
Algeria Searching For A Top Defender To Stop Iwobi, Iheanacho
Published: October 14, 2016
Ahead of the World Cup qualifier against Nigeria next month in Uyo, the Algerian Football Federation are in search of a top defender to strengthen the national team after the back-line struggled in their opener against Cameroon. Le Buteur is reporting that the Federation have beamed their searchlight on footballers pla...
Four Nigerian Stars In Action Against Barcelona In Women Champions League
Published: October 14, 2016
Four players of Nigerian descent were in action in the UEFA Women’s Champions League game between Minsk and Barcelona at  Mini Estadi on Wednesday evening, which finished 2-1 in favour of the Spanish team.Onome Ebi, Halimatu Ayinde and Emuedi  Ogbayagbevkha made the starting line-up for the Belarus team...
Exclusive : Super Eagles Goalkeeper Agrees Terms To Join Atletico Madrid In January
Published: October 13, 2016
Allnigeriasoccer.com understands that Spanish La Liga powerhouse Atletico Madrid have beaten Cadiz to the signature of Nigeria goalkeeper Ikechukwu Ezenwa.The FC Ifeanyi Ubah star has already signed a preliminary contract with the capital outfit which will be activated when the transfer window reopens for business. Seg...
Nigeria Top 50 Youngsters (30- 26) : Nigerian Neymar, New Nwankwo Kanu, Workaholic Onomah, Rugged Adarabioyo, Strong Ajayi
Published: October 13, 2016
In continuation of allnigeriasoccer.com Top 50 Nigerian youngsters, we reveal numbers 30-26. All players yet to celebrate their 24th birthday are eligible to appear on the list.30) Musa Yahaya (Porto, Portugal)Age : 18Market Value : €1,000,000Comments :  Musa Yahaya has proved his doubters wrong. Now nick...
Umerah Beats England U20 Star Lookman To Charlton Goal Of The Month Award
Published: October 13, 2016
Josh Umerah has won Charlton Athletic’s Goal of the Month Award for September, writes the official website of the Addicks.The Academy graduate’s strike against Coventry City U23s at The Valley collected more than fifty percent of the votes in the official poll. Umerah saw off competition from England U20 in...
Nigerian Goalkeeper Okonkwo Dropped From Arsenal UEFA Youth League Roster
Published: October 13, 2016
The highly rated Nigerian goalkeeper Arthur Okonkwo will no longer take part in the group stage of the UEFA Youth League after Arsenal replaced him in their squad for the competition, allnigeriasoccer.com understands. In the Gunners updated squad list published by the official website of Europe’s football governi...
Throwback : Nigeria Pushing For Chelsea Next Big Hope Tammy Abraham
Published: October 13, 2016
Chelsea wonderkid Tammy Abraham has been sounded out by representatives of the Nigeria Football Federation over the possibility of playing for Nigeria instead of England at international level.The NFF did not get a positive response from the player and his dad, with the young striker stating that he is focused on repre...
Mikel Expresses Sympathy With Chelsea Star Willian Over Death Of Mom
Published: October 13, 2016
Super Eagles skipper John Obi Mikel has commiserated with his teammate at Chelsea Willian Borges da Silva on the passing away of his mother Dona Zeze. Zeze passed away on Wednesday morning in Sao Paulo after battling with a tumor in the head that caused five surgeries and chemotherapy. Chelsea have paid their respect t...
Watford Midfielder Guedioura Expects Nigerian Fans To Respect Algeria Stars
Published: October 13, 2016
Watford’s Algerian international Adlène Guedioura is not expecting the Super Eagles fans to jeer his national team when they face off with Nigeria at the Akwa Ibom International Stadium, Uyo on November 12.The Desert Foxes would be behind Nigeria by five points if they lose the crucial game, and Guedioura ...
Algerian Federation In Talks With Coach Who Rejected Nigeria Job
Published: October 13, 2016
The Algerian Football Federation have made an approach to Frenchman Paul Le Guen about becoming their new manager in the wake of the dismissal of Milovan Rajevac.Le Buteur says the president of the FAF, Mohamed Raouraoua, has opened a line of communication with the ex- Paris Saint-Germain stopper using emissaries, and ...