Nigeria U17 Players Ratings : Top Marks For Ubani, Ikenna, Ishaya; Tijani Descent; 6.5/10 For GK Stephen; Olaniyan Struggles
Published: April 24, 2019
The Golden Eaglets fell to a penalty defeat after a goalless affair versus Guinea to end their hopes of a third AFCON crown in their 2019 adventure in Dar es Salaam. Allnigeriasoccer.com runs the rule on their performances on the day : The Starters GoalkeeperSunday Stephen: Denied Algasimme Bah and Sekou Bangoura...
U17 AFCON Nigeria 0 Guinea 0 (9-10 pens) : Oduko Misses From The Spot As Golden Eaglets Are Beaten In Sudden Death
Published: April 24, 2019
Nigeria crashed out on penalties to Guinea after a deadlocked semifinal encounter at the National Stadium,  Dar es Salaam on Wednesday afternoon.Coach Manu Garba tinkered with his starting XI for the fourth time in the ongoing competition, introducing Fawaz Abdullahi in his midfield set up in place of Mayowa Abayomi.T...
Super Falcons Legend Akide-Udoh Named Coach Of The Year
Published: April 24, 2019
Super Falcons legend Mercy Akide-Udoh has been named Regent University Athletic Department's Coach of the Year. The Nigerian, who has only just completed her first season as Head Coach of the university's Women's Soccer program, was a unanimous choice for the award, voted for by all the coaches in the Virginia Beach...
U17 AFCON : Manu Garba Changes Starting XI For The Fourth Consecutive Game; Akande, Oluwabusola On The Bench
Published: April 24, 2019
Manu Garba has made at least one change to his starting lineup in all the matches at the ongoing U17 Africa Cup of Nations and the trend has continued after unveiling the eleven players that will take to the pitch for Wednesday afternoon's semifinal showdown against Guinea. Abuja Football College goalkeeper Sunday S...
Golden Eaglets Camp News : Players Demoralized; Top Scorer Punished; Coaches Harassed By NFF
Published: April 24, 2019
Allnigeriasoccer.com can confirm that the Golden Eaglets camp is in disarray ahead of their crucial semifinal showdown against Guinea at the ongoing U17 Africa Cup of Nations and this has to do with interference by the leadership of the Nigeria Football Federation. A board member of the Nigerian Federation was recen...
Echiejile Makes HJK Helsinki Debut, Bags Assist
Published: April 24, 2019
Super Eagles defender Elderson Echiejile marked his official debut for HJK Helsinki with an assist in Tuesday’s 1-1 draw at home in the Stadin derby against HIFK in a Finnish Veikkausliiga clash.The Nigerian International looked solid both in defense and attack as he made his first appearance for the Finnish giants o...
U17 AFCON Nigeria Press Conference : Every Word On Guinea, Complaint By Senegal, Tough Group A & More
Published: April 24, 2019
Nigeria U17 assistant coach Baruwa Olatunji and midfielder Mayowa Abayomi faced the cameras ahead of Wednesday's Africa U17 Cup of Nations semifinal showdown against Guinea at the National Stadium, Dar es Salaam. Here's every word Olatunji and Abayomi told reporters at the pre-match press conference on Tuesday. H...
Will Belgian-Born Striker Cyriel Dessers Ever Get His Chance With Nigeria?
Published: April 23, 2019
Belgian-born and FC Utrecht forward Cyriel Dessers' international future remains in darkness despite revealing his desire to feature for Super Eagles two years ago.The 24-year-old revealed to allnigeriasoccer.com in 2017 that it would be an honor featuring for the three-time African Champions in the future.Despite his ...
Hammarby Confirm Interest In Golden Eaglets Star Amoo, But Deny He Has Signed Contract
Published: April 23, 2019
Swedish Allsvenskan side Hammarby have confirmed their interest in Nigeria U17 international Akinkunmi Amoo but have strongly denied that the attacking midfielder has signed a contract. Allnigeriasoccer.com exclusively reported on Saturday that an agreement is already in place for the player to move to Hammarby next...
U17 AFCON : Golden Eaglets Coaches Forcing Injured 'Little Messi' To Play Against Guinea
Published: April 23, 2019
Allnigeriasoccer.com understands that Sidos FC wonderkid Akinkunmi Amoo is an injury worry for the Golden Eaglets ahead of the semifinal showdown with Guinea at the U17 Africa Cup of Nations. Golden Eaglets medics have not been able to pinpoint the exact nature of his injury and they have claimed he is just being la...
Uganda Coach Names The Most Talented Golden Eaglets Player In 2019 U17 AFCON
Published: April 23, 2019
Uganda U17 coach Samuel Kwesi Fabin has singled out one Golden Eaglets player for special praise following his imperious displays at the ongoing U17 Africa Cup of Nations. Fabin selected Sidos FC wonderkid Akinkunmi Amoo among the top three emerging talents showing off in Tanzania, the others being Manchester United...
Trabzonspor's Anthony Nwakaeme Named Player Of The Week In Turkey
Published: April 23, 2019
Nigerian striker Anthony Nwakaeme has been named Player of the Week for game week 29 of the Turkish Super Lig by Whoscored.com. Regarded as Nigeria's most in-form footballer playing for a top division club in Europe at the moment, the former Hapoel Beer Sheva star netted the equaliser to bring Trabzonspor back into ...
Juventus Super Kid Eligible For Nigeria Starts Training With Italy U20 Ahead Of 2019 World Cup
Published: April 23, 2019
Juventus super kid of Nigerian descent Paolo Gozzi Iweru could face Nigeria in the round of 16 of the 2019 FIFA U20 World Cup which begins next month in Poland. The Torino-born left-footed central defender will link up with Italy's U20 National team at Mancini Park Hotel on Tuesday 23rd April. Manager Paolo Nico...
Former Super Eagles Striker Dombraye Tips Nigeria For AFCON Success
Published: April 22, 2019
Former Iwuanyanwu Nationale (now Heartland) and retired Nigeria striker Eddy Dombraye believes the Super Eagles will be unstoppable at the 2019 Africa Cup of Nations in Egypt this summer and the players will not take their opponents for granted despite being pooled in a relatively easy group.The draw for the tournament...
Three Reasons Why 'New Aubameyang', Okereke Should Move To Either England Or Spain Next Season
Published: April 22, 2019
Super Eagles invitee David Okereke — dubbed the 'new Aubameyang' — is currently in the book of  Serie B outfit Spezia Calcio, and he's been an inspirational figure for the team.Since he returned from his loan spell at Cosenza Last season, Okereke has been one of the deadliest strikers in the League.He is directly ...