Nigeria U23 Star Kelechi Shines As Rio Ave Return To Top Of Liga Revelacao Table
Published: April 06, 2019
Nigeria U23 defender, Kelechi John was on duty for Rio Ave in the Portuguese Liga Revelacao from start to end on Friday.John put up a solid performance in central defence to help Rio Ave beat Sporting Lisbon 2-1 and the result means Rio Ave are still maintaining their position at the top of the Revelacao.Since the play...
Chelsea Prodigy Turns Down England Call-Up For Montaigu Tourney Ahead Of U17 AFCON
Published: April 05, 2019
Allnigeriasoccer.com understands that Chelsea winger Adrian Akande has turned down an opportunity to represent England U16 National Team at the upcoming Montaigu Tournament. The Montaigu Tournament is one of the most prestigious youth football tournaments in the world and the Young Lions have been drawn to face Arge...
Nigeria 6 UMF Selfoss 1 : Courtney Dike Nets 19-Minute Hat-Trick; Umotong Bags Brace
Published: April 05, 2019
The Super Falcons of Nigeria thrashed UMF Selfoss Women 6-1 in a friendly game held at the Pinatar Arena in Murcia on Friday evening.Thomas Dennerby's Ladies used the game against the Icelandic topflight side as one of their tune up games as they continue preparation for their FIFA Women's World Cup adventure this year...
Sevilla, Barcelona Stars Omitted As Nigeria Announce Starting XI Vs UMF Selfoss
Published: April 05, 2019
Super Falcons coach Thomas Dennerby has announced the starting line-up for Friday's friendly against Icelandic club UMF Selfoss taking place in Spain. The big news is that Barcelona striker Asisat Oshoala has been left out of the match day squad and the same goes for Sevilla front woman Antionette Oyedupe Payne, who...
William Troost-Ekong : Tottenham Coach Told Me I Wasn't Good Enough To Play Football
Published: April 05, 2019
Super Eagles defender, William Troost-Ekong has opened up on one of the saddest things he has heard in his career as he ruminates on the paths he has trodden to become a successful footballer, the joy he has given fans whenever he steps onto the pitch and then becoming a fulfilled family man. In his video documentar...
MRI Tests : Nigerian Federation Worried About Golden Eaglets Most Valuable Player
Published: April 05, 2019
Allnigeriasoccer.com understands that the Nigeria Football Federation are weighing the pros and cons of including Golden Eaglets captain Samson Tijani in the 21-player squad for the 2019 Africa U17 Cup of Nations which begins next weekend in Tanzania. As things stand, the defensive midfielder is eligible for the to...
Dream Team VII Star Dennis On Target As Club Brugge Break Anderlecht Jinx
Published: April 05, 2019
Club Brugge recorded their first away win at Anderlecht for more than two decades with a 3-2 victory in a Belgian First Division A playoff clash staged at Constant Vanden Stock on Thursday. 9 September 1998 was the date in the history books as the last time Brugge managed to beat their fierce rivals prior to yesterd...
NFF Chieftains, Rohr, Amapakabo To Grace U13 League In Plateau State
Published: April 05, 2019
President of the Nigeria Football Federation, Melvin Amaju Pinnick, First Vice President, Seyi Akinwunmi and other dignitaries of the Abuja Glass House are expected to grace the Mees Palace Plateau State Under 13 League which commences in Jos this weekend.Super Eagles manager, Gernot Rohr and National Under-23 gaffer I...
Galatasaray May Cool Interest In Nigeria U17s First Choice GK After Failing MRI Test
Published: April 05, 2019
According to information gathered by allnigeriasoccer.com's editorial staff, Turkish champions Galatasaray may cool their interest in Nigeria U17 international John Amah, with the goalkeeper set to miss out on the Golden Eaglets roster for the upcoming Africa U17 Cup of Nations. Amah was the undisputed first-choice...
Villarreal Set Samuel Chukwueze's Release Clause At 63m Euros
Published: April 04, 2019
Spanish La Liga club Villarreal have increased Samuel Chukwueze's valuation, according to reports in Spain. Fichajes.com making reference to AS says the winger's release clause has risen from €40 million to €63 million and the new price is expected to scare off suitors interested in signing him in the summer t...
Onuachu Plays Down Injury Fears After Twisting Ankle Against OB
Published: April 04, 2019
FC Midtjylland striker Paul Onuachu has played down fears he suffered a serious injury after he was forced off in the closing minutes of his side's 4-0 rout of OB in the semifinal of Sydbank Pokalen on Wednesday. The two-goal hero had to be replaced five minutes from time after twisting his ankle but he expects to f...
German-Born Bazee International Future In Limbo After Pledging Allegiance To Nigeria
Published: April 04, 2019
Super Eagles manager Gernot Rohr recorded a massive success in his mission to lure players with dual nationality into his team when he made German-born star Noah Sarenren Bazee and Netherlands-born young fullback Tyrone Ebuehi commit their international future to the Super Eagles in 2017. Two years after their initi...
Nigerians React As Two-Time World Cupper Odemwinge Calls Time On Football Career
Published: April 04, 2019
Former Nigeria international Osaze Odemwingie has announced his retirement from active football at the grand age of 37. The striker made his decision to hang up his boots public at the UEFA Equal Game Conference at Wembley on Wednesday, and this has drawn reactions from Nigerians who held him dear during his playing...
Super Eagles Move Up Four Places In Latest FIFA Rankings; Third Best Team In Africa
Published: April 04, 2019
Football governing body, Fifa, on Thursday, April 4 published its latest rankings of National Teams. The Super Eagles have climbed four places to 42nd in the updated rankings and are now the third best team in Africa on the back of their victories against Seychelles and Egypt in international matches last month. ...
Bordeaux Coach Plans To Copy Rohr's Tactics : Kalu Can Play Right Wing-back 3-4-3
Published: April 04, 2019
New Bordeaux coach Paulo Sousa is planning to deploy Samuel Kalu as a right wing-back when he returns to full fitness. Speaking at the pre-match press conference ahead of Friday's Ligue 1 match against Olympique de Marseille, Sousa confirmed that the Super Eagles star will not be available for selection, having fai...