'That Position Is Where I Have Grown Up Playing' - Iwobi Reveals His Most Comfortable Position
Published: October 21, 2019
Everton star Alex Iwobi has revealed that he is most comfortable playing in the number ten role but has stressed that he is willing to play in any position he is assigned by manager Marco Silva. Playing as an attacking midfielder, the Nigeria international impressed as the Toffees beat West Ham 2-0 in the Premier Le...
'Called To Action With A World Class Save' - GK Jinadu Rated Highly By NFF After Debut
Published: October 21, 2019
Former Chelsea goalkeeper Daniel Jinadu was rated highly by the Nigeria Football Federation following his debut against Japan on Sunday in the Golden Eaglets final friendly before their World Cup opener. According to the match report published by the official website of the Nigerian Federation, the scoreline would ...
Stats That Show Eze Was The Best Offensive Player In QPR's Win Vs Hull City
Published: October 21, 2019
Queen Park Rangers midfielder Eberechi Eze yet again showed his attacking strengths in bountiful amounts for his side in their latest league win over Hull City last weekend, and Whoscored.com thus, evaluated his offensive contributions in the victory. According to the statistical website, the former Super Eagles train...
Former Chelsea & England Goalkeeper Makes International Debut For Nigeria Against Japan U17
Published: October 21, 2019
Former Chelsea goalkeeper Daniel Jinadu has finally made his international debut for Nigeria at any level, allnigeriasoccer.com reports. Jinadu, who has caps for England at U15 and U16 levels, started and was in action for ninety minutes as the Golden Eaglets suffered a 1-0 loss to Japan in their final friendly ahe...
Nigeria Players Scorecard In Europe Last Weekend
Published: October 21, 2019
The much hated International break is over, players are back in their respective clubs. Allnigeriasoccer.com takes a look at some Nigerian players performance in Europe last weekend.EnglandAlex Iwobi was influential for Everton as the Toffees blew the Hammers away at Goodison Park. Iwobi was on the pitch for 87 minutes...
AFCON 2019 Goal King Odion Ighalo Back On The Goal Trail
Published: October 20, 2019
Odion Ighalo broke his mini goal-drought with a superb strike for Shanghai Shenhua in their 2-1 Chinese Super League win over Daliang Yifang at the Hongkou Stadium on Sunday afternoon.The ex-Super Eagle was on hand to blast home from a Cao Yunding's cross in the 38th minute, thus completing a brilliant first half comeb...
Liverpool Legend Still In Awe Of Aribo's Super Goal Vs Brazil, Tips Him For Stardom
Published: October 20, 2019
Liverpool legend, Steven Gerrard has lauded Nigeria international Joe Aribo for his super goal during last weekend international friendly against Brazil and went as far as reiterating the qualities of the talented Super Eagle.With ten minutes left on the clock to half time in Kallang, the midfielder picked up a pass fr...
Golden Eaglets Goal Machine Olusegun Hoping To Follow In The Footsteps Of Osimhen, Oruma, Chrisantus
Published: October 20, 2019
Nigeria U17 goal machine Olakunle Olusegun is hoping to score more goals at the 2019 FIFA U17 World Cup in Brazil. The ABS striker won the top scorer award at the regional qualifiers and has been scoring goals for fun in friendly matches. Olusegun would be emulating Wilson Oruma (1993), Macauley Chrisantus (2007) ...
Four Takeaways From Home-Based Super Eagles Inability To Qualify For 2020 CHAN
Published: October 20, 2019
The home based Super Eagles defeated Togo 2-0 on Saturday at the Agege Stadium, Lagos but ultimately failed to qualify for the 2020 African Nations Championship in Cameroon losing out 4-3 on aggregate.Izuchukwu Okosi here looks at the four takeaways from the disappointing outcome of the two legged fixtures.1. Sikiru Al...
Nigeria U17s Last Friendly Ahead Of World Cup Opener To Go Ahead As Planned
Published: October 20, 2019
Allnigeriasoccer.com understands that the Golden Eaglets last friendly ahead of their World Cup opener against Hungary on Saturday, October 26 will go ahead as planned. Head Coach Manu Garba had expressed doubts on the game because of the distance traveling to the match venue. However, the Japanese team arrived...
Nigeria Handed Triple Injury Boost Ahead Of AFCON Qualifiers
Published: October 20, 2019
Nigeria have been handed a triple injury boost ahead of the 2021 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers against Benin and Lesotho with three key players in the shape of Kenneth Omeruo, Ola Aina and Samuel Kalu, now in tiptop condition, allnigeriasoccer.com reports. The former Chelsea defenders and winger were forced to w...
'Should Be In Next U21 Squad, Unless He's Set On Nigeria' - Fans Praise QPR's Eze After Brace
Published: October 19, 2019
Former Super Eagles invitee Eberechi Eze was praised by the media and fans after his sensational display for Queens Park Rangers as they registered a 3-2 win against Hull City at the KCOM Stadium on Saturday afternoon.  The attacking midfielder won and converted two penalty kicks in ten second half minutes to seal th...
Nigeria 2 Togo 0 : Alimi's Brace Not Enough As Super Eagles Miss 2020 CHAN Berth
Published: October 19, 2019
Nigeria's flag will not be hoisted in Cameroon January 2020 as the home-based Super Eagles defeated Togo 2-0 in the reverse leg of their qualifier losing out 4-3 on aggregate following the 4-1 away defeat in Lome.Sikiru Alimi was the scorer of both goals for the Eagles at the Agege Stadium, Lagos on Saturday evening.Th...
Six Things To Note About Golden Eaglets World Cup Roster
Published: October 19, 2019
FIFA has confirmed Nigeria's finalized roster for the 2019 U17 World Cup which begins in Brazil on October 26. The Golden Eaglets have qualified for 12 of the eighteen tournaments and are the most successful team with five wins. Allnigeriasoccer.com has compiled six interesting observations about the squad : 1...
2019 FIFA U17 World Cup : The Five Golden Eaglets Players To Keep An Eye On
Published: October 19, 2019
Nigeria's roster for the prestigious U17 World Cup set to kick off in Brazil this month has been unveiled and we have picked out five of the Golden Eaglets worth keeping an eye on thus, Samson Tijani: The talented midfielder is viewed as the leader of the team and his performances in the field if play has backed his q...