EFL Championship TOTW : Versatile Super Eagles Star Earns Spot In Whoscored XI
Published: February 26, 2019
Versatile Nigeria international Semi Ajayi has been included in the latest Whoscored.com Championship Team of the Week on the back of his outstanding performance for Rotherham United in their 1-1 draw with Reading. The former Arsenal U23 captain scored in the 79th minute to save The Millers from defeat, cancelling o...
The Best Three Young Nigerian Strikers In Europe Based On Current Form
Published: February 26, 2019
Nigeria manager, Gernot Rohr is expected to name his provisional team for the March AFCON tune-up games in a few weeks time and it is expected he would want to infuse more potent goal scorers in the team as well as try out other plans for the team.Though goal scoring has not been the bane of the three-time AFCON champi...
Ikpeba Reveals Flying Eagles Strengths & Weaknesses Heading Into The World Cup
Published: February 26, 2019
Speaking on Monday Night Football, Victor Ikpeba has pinpointed areas the Flying Eagles team coached by Paul Aigbogun needs to work on following the draw on Sunday for the group stage of the tournament to hold May 23 to June 15, 2019 which saw Nigeria paired with Qatar, USA and Ukraine in Group D. "From what I saw i...
Leon Balogun: The Update From Brighton Coach That Will Certainly Worry Rohr, Eagles Fans
Published: February 25, 2019
There are concerns over the fitness of Leon Balogun ahead of the Super Eagles first two international matches of 2019 against Seychelles and Egypt. The three-time African champions have already qualified for the upcoming Africa Cup of Nations following their 1-1 draw vs South Africa in November and manager Gernot Ro...
Mikel, Iwobi, Awoniyi, Omeruo, Aiwu Earn Nigerian Team Of The Week Honours
Published: February 25, 2019
Allnigeriasoccer rounds up the best of the country's exports in its team of the week thus. GoalkeeperDaniel Akpeyi (Kaizer Chiefs): Akpeyi was between the sticks to help Chiefs to a 1-1 draw with Polokwane City at the Peter Mokaba stadium in the PSL.DefendersKenneth Omeruo (Leganes): Omeruo marshaled the defensive line...
Ambrose Notches Secondary Assist In First Appearance In A Derby County Shirt
Published: February 25, 2019
Efe Ambrose made his first appearance in a Derby County shirt as their U23 team thrashed Bristol City 8-1 in the Premier League Cup on Sunday afternoon. Ahead of a potential debut for the Rams first team, the Nigeria international kept up his fitness by playing for the U23s and put in a good shift against the Robins...
Fifa U20 World Cup: Flying Eagles Have Never Lost Against Group D Opponents
Published: February 25, 2019
Nigeria have a favorable record against their Group D opponents at the 2019 Fifa U20 World Cup, with the draw pitting them against Qatar, Ukraine and United States. The Flying Eagles will open group play against Qatar on May 24, face United States on May 27 and finish the group phase versus Ukraine three days later...
'Every Team Needs A Mikel' - QPR Boss Showers Praise On Champions League Winner
Published: February 24, 2019
Queens Park Rangers boss Steve McClaren has showered praise on John Obi Mikel and believes the Chelsea legend has been an excellent signing for Middlesbrough. The Nigeria skipper was in brilliant form for Boro as they registered a 2-0 success against the Hoops on Saturday to keep their playoff hopes alive. Despit...
'He Did Well In His Four Games' - Rohr Reckons Kalu Is The Perfect Replacement For Moses
Published: February 24, 2019
Super Eagles coach Gernot Rohr reckons Bordeaux star Samuel Kalu is the perfect replacement for Chelsea loanee Victor Moses, who called time on his international career after the 2018 World Cup. After he was overlooked for selection during his time with Gent, it wasn't until August 2018 that Kalu received his maiden...
Iheanacho, Ndidi To Get New Coach As Leicester City Sack Rohr's Pal, Claude Puel
Published: February 24, 2019
Nigeria internationals Kelechi Iheanacho and Wilfred Ndidi are set to get a new coach at Leicester City following the dismissal of Frenchman Claude Puel. The handwriting was on the wall that Puel was the next Premier League coach to be sacked following Leicester City's poor run of results with six losses in ...
Bordeaux Coach : It's Funny Samuel Kalu Played Right Back For Super Eagles
Published: February 24, 2019
Samuel Kalu will certainly be included in Bordeaux match day eighteen when they tackle Nantes at Stade de la Beaujoire - Louis Fonteneau on Sunday. The winger is once again available for selection after serving a three-game ban that saw him miss matches against Paris Saint-Germain, Toulouse and Guingamp. Bordeaux c...
Ahmed Musa Comes Through Comeback Game Unscathed After 7 Weeks Out With Thigh Injury
Published: February 24, 2019
Super Eagles manager Gernot Rohr has been handed an injury boost by Ahmed Musa, with the winger coming through his comeback game unscathed on Saturday, February 23. The Nigeria international's last game for Al Nassr was against Al-Jndal in the King's Cup on January 3 prior to yesterday's tie against Al Feiha. Mus...
Odion Ighalo Helps Shanghai Shenhua To Win On Debut
Published: February 24, 2019
2019 Africa Cup of Nations leading scorer Odion Ighalo has made his debut for Chinese Super League outfit Shanghai Shenhua. The former Changchun Yatai man rejected advances from top European clubs before sealing a transfer to Shanghai Shenhua on February 14 for a fee of 15 million euros, with two young Chinese playe...
Middlesbrough Coach Counting On Mikel To Bring The Best Out Of Bosnia Star
Published: February 23, 2019
Middlesbrough coach Tony Pulis is hoping the arrival of John Obi Mikel can bring out the best in Bosnia international midfielder Muhamed Bešić. Boro made it two wins on the bounce following a 2-0 victory against Queens Park Rangers on Saturday, with the Everton loanee setting up both goals. Pulis was delighted...
Liverpool Loanee Ejaria, Rotherham's Ajayi & 2000-Born RB Among Nigerian Scorers In Europe
Published: February 23, 2019
Allnigeriasoccer.com's round-up of the Nigerian players who were on target for their respective European clubs on Saturday, February 23. It ended in a 1-1 draw at the Madejski Stadium in the EFL Championship clash between Reading FC and Rotherham United. Liverpool loanee Ovie Ejaria is finally off the mark for th...