Nigerian Exports: Iheanacho Plays For 50 Minutes As City Held By Real Madrid; Odubajo Faces Former Team;Chrisantus Still Out Of Favour At AEK
Published: April 26, 2016
Catch up on the performances of Nigerian players in Europe on Tuesday, April 26.Nigeria international Kelechi Iheanacho made his third appearance in the UEFA Champions League as Manchester City were held to a goalless draw by Real Madrid at the Etihad.The 19-year-old striker came on in the 40th minute and thought he ha...
Nigeria U20s Coach Amuneke To Appear In Court On Wednesday Over Transfer Of Nwakali To Manchester City
Published: April 26, 2016
Allnigeriasoccer.com understands that Nigeria U20s coach Emmanuel Amuneke is scheduled to appear in court on Wednesday morning to respond to a breach of contract claim.Former Enyimba player Dominic Egbukwu and French - based intermediary Oliver Noah of Noga Sports Management have taken Amuneke to court over the trans...
Wolves Young Defender Odofin Reveals Mom Has Been A Big Influence
Published: April 26, 2016
Wolverhampton Wanderers defender Hakeem Odofin has revealed that his mom has been a big influence since he became a footballer and has offered him advice whenever he needs it.The 18-year-old joined the Championship side from Barnet in the January transfer window and has impressed for the U21s since his arrival. “...
Kelechi Iheanacho Fired Up Ahead Of Showdown With Real Madrid
Published: April 26, 2016
Kelechi Iheanacho is eagerly looking forward to Tuesday night’s Champions League Semi-final, Game 1 between the Citizens and Real Madrid at the City of Manchester Stadium.If the teenager is fielded by coach Manuel Pellegrini, he won’t be lacking confidence, having registered his name on the score sheet twic...
Alex Iwobi Shortlisted For Arsenal Player Of The Month Award
Published: April 26, 2016
Super Eagles attacking midfielder midfielder Alex Iwobi is in the running for Arsenal’s Vitality Player of the Month for April 2016.The official website of the Gunners has revealed that the 19-year-old has been nominated for the award and will have to see off competition from the likes of Alexis Sanchez, Hector B...
Nigeria Target Ovie Ejaria Shines For Liverpool U21s In Win Vs Norwich City
Published: April 26, 2016
Ovie Ejaria is proving to be one of the hottest commodities in the Academy Team of Liverpool with yet another impressive display on Monday against Norwich City in the U21 Premier League Division One.The Reds U21 manager rolled out a starting line-up that included Portugal youth international Tiago Ilori and Ovie Ejaria...
Leon Balogun In Hot Water With German FA For Violent Conduct
Published: April 26, 2016
The German Football Association (DFB) has informed via its official webpage that Mainz defender Leon Balogun is being investigated for violent conduct that took place during the Bundesliga tie against Eintracht Frankfurt at the Commerzbank-Arena on Sunday.Referee Felix Zwayer did not take any action after the Nigeria i...
Nigeria U23s Confirm Chelsea Loanee Kenneth Omeruo Will Miss Olympic Games
Published: April 26, 2016
The Media Officer of Nigeria’s Olympic National Team, Timi Ebikagboro, has confirmed that Chelsea loanee Kenneth Omeruo will not be suiting up for the Samson Siasia-led side at the 2016 Olympic Games.Allnigeriasoccer.com broke the news that the central defender was considered for the competition by the technical ...
Odion Ighalo : I Can Not Believe My Dad Is No More
Published: April 26, 2016
Watford striker Odion Ighalo is still grieving over the death of his father, Paul Ighalo, who passed away on Monday morning after complaining of being weak three days ago.A day before the Hornets clashed with Crystal Palace in one of the semifinal ties in the Emirates FA Cup, the Nigeria international spoke to his dad ...
Nigerian Exports: Alli Features As Spurs Stumble;Anichebe Benched; Success Fails Test;Troost-Ekong,Arokoyo,Chibuike In Action
Published: April 25, 2016
Catch up on the performances of players of Nigerian descent in the European Leagues on Monday.Tottenham Hotspur have all but surrendered the Premier League title race after stumbling at White Hart Lane against West Brom. England star Dele Alli started and was in action for 90 minutes before he was replaced. Josh Onomah...
Aliyu Abubakar Reveals Clause In KuPS Contract Stipulating He Must Be Released For Olympic Games
Published: April 25, 2016
KuPS defender Aliyu Abubakar has revealed that there’s a clause interested into his contract that stipulates that the the Finnish Veikkausliiga side have to release him to the national teams whenever he is invited.It is confirmed beyond reasonable doubt that the former Golden Eaglets defender has been named to th...
NFF Commiserates With Watford Star Ighalo Over Death Of Father
Published: April 25, 2016
The Nigeria Football Federation has commiserated with Watford striker Odion Ighalo following the death of his father in the early hours of Monday, April 25. Paul Ighalo had complained of being weak before the cold hands of death snatched him away from his family.“Our thoughts at this time are with the family of @...
CSKA Moscow Set The Ball Rolling For Permanent Signing Of Aaron Samuel
Published: April 25, 2016
Allnigeriasoccer.com understands that CSKA Moscow have set the ball rolling in their bid to sign Aaron Samuel on a permanent basis from Guangzhou R&F in the summer transfer market.In the next six days, the Nigeria international will enter the final one month of his contract with the Muscovites, meaning he will have...
Kelechi Iheanacho Is Third Most Effective Striker In England, Behind Aguero&Sturridge
Published: April 25, 2016
Kelechi Iheanacho has the third best minutes-per-goal ratio in the English Premier League this season following his brace against Stoke City this past weekend.Only Manchester City teammate Sergio Aguero and Liverpool frontman Daniel Sturridge have a better strike rate than the Nigeria international.In 2,195 minutes of ...
Manchester City Product Reece Wabara Named In League One Team of the Year
Published: April 25, 2016
Ex-Manchester City starlet Reece Wabara has been recognized for his outstanding performance at the heart of Wigan Athletic’s defense with the Professional Footballers’ Association (PFA) naming him in the League One Team of the Year on Sunday.In a 4-4-2 formation, Wabara got the nod at right-back, though he ...