Nigerian Exports : Odubajo Clocks Up 90 Minutes, Akpom Benched As Hull City Advance; Ideye Loses Cup Final; Chrisantus Absent For AEK
Published: May 17, 2016
Catch up on the performances of players of Nigerian descent in the European Leagues plus Cup on Tuesday.Hull City advanced to the Championship play-off Final despite losing 2-0 to Derby County at the KC Stadium. The Tigers had won the Semi-final, Game 1 3-0.Moses Odubajo and England youth international Chuba Akpom were...
Nigerian - Born Midfielder Appointed Coach Of English Club
Published: May 17, 2016
Nigerian midfielder Peter Adeniyi has agreed to take over as coach of Ryman League Division One South club Carshalton Athletic for the 2016-2017 season. Born in Ibadan, Adeniyi will fill the role vacated by Chris McGinn, who cited interference as the major reason he left the club in April.The 36-year-old will take on t...
Official : Osimhen,Nwakali Headline List Of 18 Players Named To Flying Eagles Roster For Burundi Clash
Published: May 17, 2016
Flying Eagles coach Emmanuel Amuneke has officially announced his 18-man squad for the Africa U20 Cup of Nations qualifier against Burundi on Saturday, May 21. The former Barcelona and Zamalek winger made last-minute changes to the roster, with three players Abbas Usman, Ofe Opeh and Funsho Bamgboye missing out.Otherwi...
Wolves Stopper Dominic Iorfa Is Looking Forward To Representing England
Published: May 17, 2016
Dominic Iorfa , 20,  is eagerly looking forward to the start of the 2016 Toulon Tournament which will hold in France 18–29 May, having been named to the England U21s roster.The Wolverhampton Wanderers defender was part of the England U20s squad in 2015 and featured against Morocco, Mexico and the United Stat...
Updated : Flying Eagles Jet Out To Burundi 1245 PM On Wednesday
Published: May 17, 2016
Allnigeriasoccer.com understands that the Flying Eagles will have their final training session on Tuesday afternoon, starting from 1600 hours, ahead of their departure to Bujumbura on Wednesday for the Africa U20 Cup of Nations qualifier against Burundi.The players and backroom staff will jet out to the East African co...
Nigeria Target Ojo, Charlton Wonderkid Lookman, 3 Others Eligible To Represent Nigeria Called Up To England Squad
Published: May 17, 2016
As many as five players eligible to defend the colours of Nigeria have been called up to the England U19s squad ahead of their international friendlies against Mexico early next month.Joshua Onomah (Tottenham Hotspur), Dominic Solanke (Chelsea) and Sheyi Ojo (Liverpool) are poised to add to their international caps aft...
England Overtake Nigeria,Canada In Race For Services Of Chelsea Talent Tomori
Published: May 17, 2016
England have leapfrogged Nigeria and Canada in the race for the services of highly-rated Chelsea defender Fikayo Tomori.The 18-year-old stopper is set to earn his first cap for England at any level, with England U19s manager Aidy Boothroyd including him in a 24-man roster for the upcoming international friendlies again...
Nigerian Exports: Free Kick Expert Taiwo Bags Brace; Musa,Nwakali & Shuaibu Find The Net; Friday Fires Blanks; Ogude Returns
Published: May 16, 2016
Allnigeriasoccer.com reviews the performances of players of Nigerian descent in the European Leagues on Monday.We start off in Holland. Former Belgium youth international Funso Ojo worked a ninety-minute shift as Willem II thrashed Almere City FC  5-2 in the Eredvisie playoffs second round, Game 2.In the Norwegian...
Aaron Eyoma Features In Showpiece Game At Spax Cup As Arsenal Lose
Published: May 16, 2016
Arsenal U19s were beaten 3-0 by Schalke 04 in the final of the prestigious Spax Cup on Monday afternoon in Germany.The Young Gunners saw off Liverpool this morning to reach the final of the competition thanks to a goal from Eddie Nketiah , and Ovie Ejaria lasted the distance in the 1-0 loss suffered by his team.The 18-...
Two Players Of Nigerian Descent Named In England Provisional Squad For Euro 2016
Published: May 16, 2016
Two players of Nigerian descent, Dele Alli and Ross Barkley, have been named in England’s provisional squad for the upcoming 2016 European Championship.The Tottenham Hotspur midfielder and Everton star are part of Roy Hodgson’s 26-man squad for friendlies before the start of the tournament in France.Alli, 2...
Kelechi Iheanacho Sends Out Thank You Message To Man City Faithful
Published: May 16, 2016
Kelechi Iheanacho took to social media to thank the Manchester City supporters after playing his last competitive game of the season on Sunday against Swansea City.The Nigeria international was promoted to City’s first team in August after displaying his wares during pre-season training, and impressed in his firs...
Losing Fanendo Adi Did Not Help For Sure, Says Portland Timbers Coach
Published: May 16, 2016
Portland Timbers lost 2-1 to New York City FC at Providence Park on Sunday evening despite dominating the Major League Soccer fixture, with Fanendo Adi netting his eighth goal of the season.Adi , who struck ten minutes out of his intermission, had to be replaced in the 58th minute after picking up a hamstring injury.An...
Victor Osimhen Resumes Full Training With Flying Eagles After Injury Scare
Published: May 16, 2016
Allnigeriasoccer.com understands that ex-Golden Eaglets star Victor Osimhen has ended speculation about his availability for Saturday’s Africa U20 Cup of Nations qualifying fixture against Burundi after he resumed full training with the Nigeria U20s on Monday morning.There had been fears in a section of the media...
Super Eagles Striker Chisom Chikatara Bemoans Penalty Miss
Published: May 16, 2016
Chisom Chikatara has spoken of his frustration after missing an opportunity to score in Sunday’s Nigeria Professional Football League clash between Abia Warriors and Rivers United.The Super Eagles striker would have doubled the advantage for the home team in the second half but his spot kick was saved by goalkeep...
Nigerian Exports: Obi Opens Torino Account; Kayode Scores; Efe &Omeruo Impress; Uche Benched; Dauda Dismissed
Published: May 15, 2016
Catch up on the performances of players of Nigerian descent in the European Leagues on Sunday.Fred Onyedinma was an unused substitute in Millwall’s 3-1 win against Bradford City in the Football League One Semi-final, Game 1 at Valley Parade.In the Italian Serie A, Joel Chukwuma Obi opened his account for Torino i...