Leganes Coach Explains Why Awaziem Played 'Unusual Position' Vs Real Madrid; Eagles Star Originally An AM
Published: October 31, 2019
Chidozie Awaziem was deployed as a holding midfielder as CD Leganes were thrashed 5-0 by Real Madrid in La Liga on Wednesday evening. Caretaker coach of Los Pepineros, Luis Cembranos has argued that the Nigeria international is not new to the position as he played as a holding midfielder during his time with Porto. ...
Lille Coach Issues Victor Osimhen Injury Update That Will Delight Rohr And Super Eagles Fans
Published: October 31, 2019
Lille coach Christophe Galtier has suggested that Victor Osimhen is in contention to face Marseille in the Ligue 1 on Saturday, November 2, news that will certainly delight manager Gernot Rohr and Super Eagles fans after the striker was included in a list of 23 players for the upcoming Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers ...
Enobakhare, Awoniyi, Dele-Bashiru, Okechukwu, 17 Others Included In Nigeria U23 AFCON Squad
Published: October 31, 2019
On Thursday afternoon, the Nigeria Football Federation named a 21-man squad that will defend the colours of the country at the 2019 U23 Africa Cup of Nations. The squad contains three goalkeepers, seven defenders, eight midfielders and three attackers. Nigeria U23s coach Imama Amapakabo can count on the services o...
U23 AFCON : Istanbul Basaksehir Make Decision Over Release Of Nigeria U23 Skipper To NFF
Published: October 31, 2019
Allnigeriasoccer.com understands that Dream Team VII skipper Azubuike Okechukwu could represent Nigeria at the upcoming U23 Africa Cup of Nations after the Nigeria Football Federation struck an agreement with Turkish Super Lig club  Istanbul Basaksehir. Istanbul Basaksehir  have agreed to release the central midfiel...
Battle For Chelsea Defender Akpan : Mom Reveals Poland Have Made A Move, NFF No Contact
Published: October 31, 2019
The mother of Ashley Akpan has suggested that the Polish Football Association (PZPN) are ahead of the Nigeria Football Federation in the race for the services of the promising Chelsea defender. Born in Warsaw to a Nigerian father and Polish mom, Akpan is eligible to represent the national teams of Nigeria and Polan...
Southampton's Australia Midfielder : We Got To Get A Win Against Nigeria U17s
Published: October 31, 2019
Nigeria and Australia will do battle at the Estadio Bezerrao, Gama on Friday evening in both countries last group match at the 2019 FIFA U17 World Cup. While the Golden Eaglets have secured their progress to the round of 16 following back-to-back wins against Hungary and Ecuador, the Aussies would need to beat the f...
Manchester United, Ajax, 5 Euro Clubs Watch Golden Eaglets Qualify For World Cup Round Of 16
Published: October 31, 2019
Allnigeriasocccer.com understands that at least seven European clubs sent their representatives to Goiânia for the Golden Eaglets second Group B match against Ecuador on Tuesday evening. A representative of English Premier League club Manchester United attended the game and ran the rule over the top stars on both t...
Musa, Ndidi, Aribo, Iwobi, Mikel Agu Named In Latest Nigeria Squad For AFCONQ
Published: October 30, 2019
The Nigeria Football Federation on Wednesday evening announced a 23-man roster for the Super Eagles upcoming Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers against Benin and Lesotho. An analysis of the roster revealed that three goalkeepers, eight defenders, five midfielders and seven strikers have been summoned for both matches...
Highly-Rated Chelsea Right-Back Abu Wants To Play For Nigeria
Published: October 30, 2019
Allnigeriasoccer.com understands that highly-rated Chelsea right-back Derrick Abu has made himself available for selection for the Nigeria youth teams though he is eligible to represent England at international level. The skillful fullback wanted to play for the Golden Eaglets at the 2019 U17 World Cup but failed t...
Why Amoo, Jabaar Were Omitted From Nigeria U17 Starting Line-Up Vs Ecuador
Published: October 30, 2019
For the second successive game at the ongoing FIFA U17 World Cup in Brazil, Sidos Academy attacking midfielder Akinkunmi Amoo and Ijebu FC's Ibraheem Jabaar were omitted from the starting line-up as Nigeria became one of the first countries to qualify for the round of 16 following their 3-2 win against Ecuador on Tuesd...
Iwobi Among Three Everton Players Singled Out For Praise By Silva After Win Vs Watford
Published: October 30, 2019
Alex Iwobi was among three Everton players singled out for praise by manager Marco Silva following the Toffees 2-0 win against Watford in the League Cup on Tuesday night. The Nigeria international had struggled in the first half but improved in the second half with the introduction of former Arsenal teammate Theo Walc...
Five Interesting Facts About Nigeria U17 Hat-trick Hero Dubbed The 'New Victor Moses'
Published: October 30, 2019
Ibrahim Said dominated the front and back pages after netting a hat-trick to help Nigeria qualify for the round of sixteen at the ongoing FIFA U17 World Cup with a game to spare, allnigeriasoccer.com reports. Having caught the eye in the Golden Eaglets opening day win against Hungary, Said has been the standout play...
Super Eagles Duo Star In League Cup Win For Bordeaux
Published: October 30, 2019
Super Eagles attackers, Joshua Maja and Samuel Kalu combined brilliantly for their Ligue 1 club Bordeaux in a French Coupe De La Ligue victory over Dijon on Tuesday evening.With the game just eight minutes old at the Stade Matmut-Atlantique, Samuel set up his compatriot with an in swinging cross from the right channel ...
U17 World Cup : Four Takeaways From Nigeria U17s Win Against Ecuador
Published: October 30, 2019
Izuchukwu Okosi here highlights four takeaways from the hard fought 3-2 win over Ecuador by Nigeria's Golden Eaglets in their second Group B match.1. Defensive SloppinessThe Golden Eaglets defenders have been guilty of giving out possessions at critical times in the game. The left and right backs have come short of thi...
Nigeria U17 Player Ratings Vs Ecuador : Said Brilliant; Amoo Creative; Jinadu Good Communicator; Ubani Not At His Best
Published: October 30, 2019
Nigeria's Golden Eaglets edged past Ecuador 3-2 Tuesday night to progress to the Round of 16 of the 2019 FIFA U-17 World Cup in Brazil. Allnigeriasoccer.com's Izuchukwu Okosi rates the performance of the team. The Starters Goalkeeper Daniel Jinadu : The West Ham United goalkeeper could not do much to stop the f...