Arsenal Midfielder Iwobi Happy To Represent Nigeria Ahead Of England
Published: June 04, 2016
Arsenal midfielder Alex Iwobi has hinted that he has no regrets choosing Nigeria ahead of England.The Hale End Academy product racked up 11 caps for the various youth teams of England before he committed his international future to the Super Eagles.Prior to making his competitive debut against Egypt in March, the Engli...
Okocha, Ikeme Pay Tribute To The Greatest Of All Time, Muhammad Ali
Published: June 04, 2016
Former Nigeria skipper Austin Okocha and Wolves netminder Carl Ikeme have paid tribute to Muhammad Ali who died on Friday evening in Arizona,USA at the age of 74 after battling with Parkinson’s disease. The three-time World Heavyweight Champion had been hospitalized for a respiratory issue on June 2 and it was th...
American-Born Whizkid Omidiji Commits International Future To Nigeria Ahead Of USA
Published: June 04, 2016
The Nigeria Football Federation have been sounded out about the availability of FC Dordrecht striker Lateef Omidiji Jr.Born in the United States 12 years ago to a Nigerian father and an American mom, the young star is on the radar of the United States Soccer Federation but the NFF have moved fast to open talks with his...
Spurs Starlet Oduwa Makes First Start For Nigeria As Siasia Names Starting XI
Published: June 04, 2016
Nigeria U23s coach Samson Saisia has named his starting XI for Saturday evening’s international friendly against Denmark at the Suwon Invitational Tournament.For the first time since committing his international future to Nigeria, Tottenham Hotspur winger Nathan Oduwa will start a game for the African powerhouse....
Exclusive : Aaron Samuel Out Of World Cup Qualifiers; To Spend At Least Six Months On The Sidelines
Published: June 03, 2016
Aaron Samuel underwent surgery at a German hospital on Thursday after damaging his knee ligaments during the first half of the Russian Cup final between CSKA Moscow and Zenit St. Petersburg.The Guangzhou R&F frontman is definitely out of the Super Eagles World Cup qualifier in October as doctors told him after the ...
Siasia To Make Changes To The Starting XI Against Denmark
Published: June 03, 2016
Ahead of the Nigeria U23s second game at the ongoing Suwon Invitational Tournament in South Korea, manager Samson Siasia has revealed that he will make changes in the starting XI as he wants to give all the players the opportunity to prove their mettle. In their opening game against the hosts on Thursday, Nigeria...
Fulham Starlet Tayo Edun Features In England Loss To South Korea
Published: June 03, 2016
England Under-18s lost 2-0 to South Korea in an international friendly staged at the Icheon Stadium on Friday.Fulham starlet Tayo Edun came into the fray for the visitors in the 68th minute, replacing the Young Lions number ten Antony Evans.Kim Yin Ja and Lee Seung Woo registered their names on the score sheet for the ...
Nigerian Strikers Sign First Professional Contracts With Tranmere Rovers
Published: June 03, 2016
Nigerian starlets Tolani Omotola and Sam Ilesanmi have signed their first professional contracts with Tranmere Rovers, the National League club have announced through official sources.At the end of the 2015-16 campaign, the two youngsters and Daren Askew were offered a one-year contract extension after starring for the...
Tottenham Winger Nathan Oduwa Resumes Full Training With Nigeria U23s After Injury Scare
Published: June 03, 2016
Allnigeriasoccer.com understands that the Nigeria U23s have been handed a fitness boost ahead of Saturday’s game against Denmark at the Suwon Invitational Tournament, with news that Tottenham Hotspur’s Nathan Oduwa has resumed training.Oduwa’s substitution in the 76th minute against South Korea on Thu...
Flying Eagles Duties Delaying Kelechi Nwakali Proposed Move To Arsenal
Published: June 03, 2016
Allwell Nwakali has provided an update on the transfer situation of his younger brother, Nigeria U20s skipper Kelechi Nwakali, who is expected to formalize his switch to Arsenal this month after attaining the age of majority.The ASJ/Diamond Academy midfielder clocks 18 on Sunday, June 5th but can’t travel to Lond...
Man City Striker Iheanacho Urges Omidiji Jr To Choose Nigeria Ahead Of USA, Holland
Published: June 03, 2016
Manchester City wonderkid Kelechi Iheanacho has urged FC Dordrecht sensation Lateef Omidiji Jr to commit his international future to Nigeria ahead of the United States, where he was born, and country of residence Netherlands.Lateef Omidiji Jr and his family made the 160-mile journey from Dordrecht to Luxembourg City ea...
Dele Alli Features, Barkley Benched As England Beat Portugal At Wembley
Published: June 02, 2016
Tottenham Hotspur star Dele Alli was in action on Thursday night as England beat Portugal 1-0 at Wembley Stadium in their final game before heading to France for the 2016 European Championship.The highly-rated midfielder, wearing the number 20 jersey, started the game and was on parade for 89 minutes before he was repl...
Super Eagles Make Progress In Fifa Ranking Following Wins Against Mali,Luxembourg
Published: June 02, 2016
Football governing body, Fifa, on Thursday morning published its latest ranking of National Teams.Compared to their position the previous month, the Super Eagles of Nigeria have climbed six places, and now occupy the 61st position, while in the continental ranking the three-time African champions are 12th.The natio...
Nigeria U23s Pipped By South Korea At Suwon Tourney
Published: June 02, 2016
It was a bad start for the Dream Team VI in the Suwon Invitational Tournament as they were pipped 1-0 by hosts South Korea on Thursday. The Samson Siasia tutored side lost at the Suwon World Cup Stadium thanks to Choi Kyubaek’s 86th minute winner.The Nigerian team were looking to start the tournament on a good fo...
Nigeria U23s Star Junior Ajayi Staying Put At CS Sfaxien
Published: June 02, 2016
Nigeria U23 international Junior Ajayi will be staying put at Tunisian club CS Sfaxien beyond the 2015-2016 season, amid interest for his services from a couple of teams based in Europe.In his maiden season outside Nigeria, the former Shooting Stars frontman has caught the eye, bagging 10 goals (5 assists) from 26 game...