TheSuperNerd:
Owngoalnigeria carried this news yesterday or two days back but I ignored at first thinking it one of those made-up news but uhmmmm Here is All Nigeria soccer repeating it....
Source: http://allnigeriasoccer.com/read_news.php?nid=22983

Usman has been on trial with Barca so he must have been successful if he has been offered a deal. But he is most likely going to play for Barca B. There is no real progression from there. Ekpolo played in Barca B and he is now in playing with a lower league side in England.

The name Barca is good but Barca B is still Division 3.

Bucs Goalkeeper's PSL Debut Looming

Orlando Pirates' Nigerian Goalkeeper moving up the pecking order

Orlando Pirates’ Nigerian goalkeeper, Emmanuel Daniel, is said to be impressing the technical team with his performances in training and high work-rate. 



The young shot-stopper, who made the switch to Bucs from Nigeria’s Enugu Rangers, is seemingly making progress at the Soweto giants in the few weeks he has been with the club.

In the most recent game for Bucs, which was against Mamelodi Sundowns this past weekend, Daniel was included in the 18-man match day squad for Coach Kjell Jonevret and his technical team. 

The 23-year-old sat on the substitutes bench for Pirates and deputised for Jackson Mabokgwane as Bucs went on to lose 2-0 against the Brazilians.

“It wasn’t very surprising to see him (Daniel) making an appearance on the Pirates bench because he has been working very hard in training since his arrival at the club. He is a very good goalkeeper. It won’t be long before the supporters get to see how good he is when he gets a chance to play,” a source told the Siya crew.



Recent media reports from Nigeria have suggested that Daniel could be set for a call-up to the Super Eagles squad. He has done well as the number one goalkeeper for the Nigeria U23 side during his time with them. 



Source: http://www.soccerladuma.co.za/news/articles/categories/south-africa/orlando-pirates-goalkeeper-moving-up-the-pecking-order/262154

Exclusive – Ligue 1 Side Nice, Brighton Sound Out Celtic Outcast Efe Ambrose




Out of favour Super Eagles and Celtic defender Efe Ambrose is currently courting interest from French Ligue 1 side Nice and newly promoted English Premier League side Brighton.

Ambrose’s loan spell with newly crowned champions of Scottish Championship side Hibernian will terminate at the end of the season, and the defender will return to his original owners Celtic in the summer.

However his deal with Celtic will run out in the summer as well, meaning he will be a free player in the summer. A condition which has alerted some top teams in Europe especially his performances for his loan side Hibs.

Although he is leaning towards staying at Hibs so as to stay close to his family, French side Nice have inquired about his availability from his representatives who has close links with teams in France.

The 28 year old almost joined Bastia in January, but the move broke down as Ambrose opt to remain in Scotland, where he is due for citizenship in few months time.

His agent who also arranged for him to move to Blackburn Rovers, a move which collapsed due to work permit issues has been proposed to newly promoted English Premier League side Brighton.

He was offered to the team last week, but they are yet to decide on making a move for him, leaving Hibs as the only team who have formally approached the defender over a move in the summer.


**Daniel Martins

Source: http://owngoalnigeria.com/2017/05/09/exclusive-ligue-1-side-nice-brighton-sound-out-celtic-outcast-efe-ambrose/

jerrythafinisher:


Most likely? Not even started yet, even if he start against corsica. It cus Carl won't be around plus isn't a competitive match, I bet Rohr will never put a guy like ezenwa in starting lineup

yes, Ikeme's unavailability will make his start sure, except, hopefully, Alampasu shows him up

Pinnick takes over Hayatou’s role

President of the Nigeria Football Federation Amaju Pinnick

By ’Tana Aiyejina


President of the Nigeria Football Federation Amaju Pinnick has been appointed the President of the Organising Committee for the Africa Cup of Nations , a position previously occupied by ex -Confederation of African Football president , Issa Hayatou .

The appointment was announced on Monday at the inaugural meeting of the new CAF Executive Committee in Manama , Bahrain , where the 67 th FIFA Congress begins on Tuesday .
It is the first time in CAF’s 60- year history that a Nigerian would head AFCON ’s LOC .

Pinnick was also named the president of CAF’s Media Committee, which was vacated by Benin Republic FA boss, Anjorin Moucharafou , who the Nigerian floored at the CAF elections in Ethiopia in March to become a CAF Executive Committee member .

President of the Zimbabwe Football Federation , Philip Chiyangwa , is the deputy president of the AFCON committee.

Also on Monday , Ghana FA boss, Kwesi Nyantakyi , was named
CAF Executive Committee’s 1 st vice- president , with Omani Constant Selemani ( DR Congo ) the 2 nd vice- president .

President, South Africa Football Association , Danny Jordaan , was appointed chairman of the Marketing and TV Committee, while 1988 African Player of the Year , Kalusha Bwalya , heads the Technical and Development Committee.


Source: http://punchng.com/pinnick-takes-over-hayatou-role/

Akpoveta up and running in Sweden
by Sammy Wejinya





Oke Akpoveta scored twice on Monday night to inspire Swedish club, Helsingborg to a 2-1 victory at Åtvidaberg.

The win was enough to see Helsingborg climb to second place in the Superettan (second tier of Swedish football) with 12 points from six matches.

Akpoveta who scored 10 goals in 13 league matches for his former club, Frej last season has taken quite a little bit to stir from hibernation this term as he failed to score in his first five previous games for Helsingborg.

His first goal on Monday night at Kopparvallen was not from open play as he dispatched a penalty in the 16th minute to put the visitors in front.

The attacker netted his second on the hour to ensure that Jon Birkfeldt’s 85th minute strike represented nothing more than scant consolation for the hosts who currently sit one place from bottom in the 16-team log.

Akpoveta has previously played for clubs like Brøndby, R?van, Brønshøj, Lyngby and Dalkurd.


Source: https://www.supersport.com/football/nigeria/news/170509/Akpoveta_up_and_running_in_Sweden

Gent Wing Wizard Moses Simon Will Be Fit For Nigeria Get-Together In Paris





Gent winger Moses Simon is available for Nigeria get-together in Paris later this month, amid speculations that he will not recover in time to join his international teammates.

The 21-year-old was not in the Gent squad for the Belgian First Division A playoff game with Oostende this past weekend due to a hamstring complaint, prompting fears that he will be struggling to be fit before reporting for international duty.

''Moses Simon has a slight hamstring injury but he should be okay for the weekend match,'' a top source close to Simon told allnigeriasoccer.com when quizzed about his availability for the training camp.

This season, Simon has appeared 41 times for Gent in all competitions and has contributed to 12 goals (5 goals, 7 assists).
He started Nigeria's last friendly against Senegal in London two months ago.


**Ifeanyi Emmanuel


Source: http://allnigeriasoccer.com/read_news.php?nid=22980

Celtic In The Driving Seat Ahead Of Liverpool For Chelsea's Nigerian Prospect




Scottish champions Celtic have moved ahead of Liverpool in the race for the signature of Chelsea striker Dominic Solanke, it has been claimed.
Several reports in the Scottish press, including Daily Record and The Sun, suggest that Celtic boss Brendan Rodgers is interested in snapping up the England Under-21 international.

Solanke's contract with Chelsea is expected to run out at the end of this season and he has not yet signed the new deal offered to him, which has led to interest from some of the top clubs in Europe.

Apart from the aforementioned clubs, Arsenal and Bayern Munich are keeping tabs on the situation of the 19-year-old.

He has played nonstop at Chelsea for the past thirteen years, though he had a loan spell at Vitesse last season.


**Igho Kingsley
Photo Credit : chelseafc.com


Source: http://allnigeriasoccer.com/read_news.php?nid=22979

Ex-Chelsea Star Mikel Makes Himself Available For AFCON Qualifier Against South Africa





Former Chelsea midfielder John Obi Mikel would have sufficiently recovered before Nigeria takes on South Africa in an African Cup of Nations qualifier, the Nigeria Football Federation have reiterated.

The Super Eagles skipper underwent surgery in England on April 29, which is expected to rule him out of action for a minimum of three weeks.

Mikel has been left out of the Super Eagles get-together in France, but the Nigerian Federation have revealed that he will be in the squad to face South Africa in a month's time in Uyo.

“The match is a month way and Mikel should be fit in time for the game,” NFF assistant technical director Lagunju was quoted as saying by scorenigeria.

“It’s important he’s part of the team because he is a driving force, a role model to many of the players. He’s leadership qualities are second to none.”

Both Mikel and Tianjin Teda have announced that the Nigeria star will begin his rehabilitation this week.


**Ifeanyi Emmanuel

Source: http://allnigeriasoccer.com/read_news.php?nid=22978

I don't care one bit about the Corsica friendly. That French territory is just a small island. I think the highlight for me is the get-together which will give Rohr another opportunity to blend the familiar players and take a look at the new players. Even our U-17 team can execute this friendly successfully, which is why I don't care who Rohr fields for the match. It would have been better if we had played a French club side. Anyway, friendly na friendly.

Musa nears Leicester exit
by Sammy Wejinya



Ahmed Musa could be on his way out of English Premier League champions, Leicester City less than 12 months after joining the club.

The 24-year-old Super Eagles man joined the Foxes from Russian side, CSKA Moscow for £17 million last July but has failed to hit expected heights at the King Power Stadium.

Musa, signed by Leicester’s former manager, Claudio Ranieri, has struggled for regular first-team action with goals scored at a premium too.

He has made just seven starts in the Premier League for Leicester City this season and the Daily Mirror is now reporting that the former VVV-Venlo man is edging towards the exit at the King Power.

In total, Musa has managed just four goals in 31 appearances in all competitions for the Foxes.

The Nigerian frontman also fears he could find himself even further down the pecking order if, as expected, Leicester dip into the transfer market to revamp their strike-force this summer.

In his last 20 appearances, he has scored only twice — and both of those came in the same game, a 2-1 win at Everton in the FA Cup on January 7 that he began on the bench.

In contrast, Musa’s compatriot, Wilfred Ndidi who arrived at the club in the January has thrived fuelling speculations that the former is struggling to settle into life in England.


Source: https://www.supersport.com/football/nigeria/news/170509/Musa_nears_Leicester_exit

Ex-Barcelona Superstar Ronaldinho : Okocha Is The Only Number Ten I Admired





Former Barcelona attacking midfielder Ronaldinho has paid tribute to retired Nigeria international and his ex-teammate Austin Okocha ,saying he's the only number ten he admired.

Okocha was still handed the famous number ten jersey at Paris Saint-Germain, despite the arrival of the Brazilian a year before he left the capital outfit.

The two-time FIFA World Player of the Year was Okocha's understudy in his debut season in Europe.

Writing on Instagram, Ronaldinho said : ''Só camisa 10 que sempre admirei. Jay-Jay Okocha e @pibevalderramap''

Austin Okocha represented Nigeria at three consecutive World Cups, 1994, 1998 and 2002.


**Ifeanyi Emmanuel
Photo Credit : Instagram.com


Source: http://allnigeriasoccer.com/read_news.php?nid=22984

England u20 didn't select Tammy Abraham, whats up with that?

Odey , Olatunbosun Promise To Impress Rohr , Justify Super Eagles Call - Ups
By Izuchukwu Okosi





Mountain of Fire and Miracles FC pair Stephen Odey and Sikiru Olatunbosun have both expressed their joy at the invitation extended to them by Super Eagles head coach Gernot Rohr for the team's training camp in the French island of Corsica ahead of the 2019 Africa Cup of Nations qualifier against South Africa on June 10, Completesportsnigeria.com reports.


Leading scorer in the Nigeria Professional Football League with 14 goals Odey, and Olatunbosun were among the four home-based players named on Monday evening in the 25-man squad for the training and planned friendly against Corsica.


FC Ifeanyiubah goalkeeper Ikechukwu Ezenwa and Akwa United's Alhassan Ibrahim are the other players from the NPFL that made the cut.


"Naturally I 'm delighted that the national team coach extended an invitation to me," Odey told Completesportsnigeria.com on Tuesday.

"It will not be easy to get a regular spot in the national team with the talented players the team possess now. But I will not be scared. I will give my best in training or in the friendly."


Olatunbosun told Completesportsnigeria.com: "I have been commended quite alright for my performances so far this season but I must admit that though I really want to play for the Super Eagles, this one can as a pleasant surprise. I thank the coach.

"I will work hard to justify it and I hope my efforts will be good enough."

The Eagles ' camp will officially be opened on May 23.


Source: http://www.completesportsnigeria.com/odey-olatunbosun-promise-impress-rohr-justify-super-eagles-call-ups/

safarigirl:
Victor Moses after scoring the third goal and his second against Algeria.

I didn't even watch this match

Nwanne by the time you become elder for football the indomie generation of that time no go fit near you o.

TheSuperNerd:
Ex-Chelsea Star Mikel Makes Himself Available For AFCON Qualifier Against South Africa





Former Chelsea midfielder John Obi Mikel would have sufficiently recovered before Nigeria takes on South Africa in an African Cup of Nations qualifier, the Nigeria Football Federation have reiterated.

The Super Eagles skipper underwent surgery in England on April 29, which is expected to rule him out of action for a minimum of three weeks.

Mikel has been left out of the Super Eagles get-together in France, but the Nigerian Federation have revealed that he will be in the squad to face South Africa in a month's time in Uyo.

“The match is a month way and Mikel should be fit in time for the game,” NFF assistant technical director Lagunju was quoted as saying by scorenigeria.

“It’s important he’s part of the team because he is a driving force, a role model to many of the players. He’s leadership qualities are second to none.”

Both Mikel and Tianjin Teda have announced that the Nigeria star will begin his rehabilitation this week.


**Ifeanyi Emmanuel

Source: http://allnigeriasoccer.com/read_news.php?nid=22978

A big thumbs up to our captain joor. That is the spirit.

Hmm. Dino, what about Zidane? Is it because he's Real Madrid?

O pari o

TheSuperNerd:
Ex-Barcelona Superstar Ronaldinho : Okocha Is The Only Number Ten I Admired





Former Barcelona attacking midfielder Ronaldinho has paid tribute to retired Nigeria international and his ex-teammate Austin Okocha ,saying he's the only number ten he admired.

Okocha was still handed the famous number ten jersey at Paris Saint-Germain, despite the arrival of the Brazilian a year before he left the capital outfit.

The two-time FIFA World Player of the Year was Okocha's understudy in his debut season in Europe.

Writing on Instagram, Ronaldinho said : ''Só camisa 10 que sempre admirei. Jay-Jay Okocha e @pibevalderramap''

Austin Okocha represented Nigeria at three consecutive World Cups, 1994, 1998 and 2002.


**Ifeanyi Emmanuel
Photo Credit : Instagram.com


Source: http://allnigeriasoccer.com/read_news.php?nid=22984

maidaboi:
that is like one in a million do you know how many olodos who where force to study that didn't make it? And if these olodos where left to persuit their talents e.g football, music, handwork e.t.c would have been a different story

with the education in nigeria you still end up jobless

Come to my area and see graduate in farms everyday suffering and those who persuit their handwork are leaving comfortable

pls take music out of your list,it is highly unlikely for an olodo to make a successful musician,music is an intellectual work of art. Music is a talent yet it requires your intellectual credibility for u to be able to make a successful music.

TheSuperNerd:
Bucs Goalkeeper's PSL Debut Looming








Orlando Pirates’ Nigerian goalkeeper, Emmanuel Daniel, is said to be impressing the technical team with his performances in training and high work-rate. 



The young shot-stopper, who made the switch to Bucs from Nigeria’s Enugu Rangers, is seemingly making progress at the Soweto giants in the few weeks he has been with the club.

In the most recent game for Bucs, which was against Mamelodi Sundowns this past weekend, Daniel was included in the 18-man match day squad for Coach Kjell Jonevret and his technical team. 

The 23-year-old sat on the substitutes bench for Pirates and deputised for Jackson Mabokgwane as Bucs went on to lose 2-0 against the Brazilians.

“It wasn’t very surprising to see him (Daniel) making an appearance on the Pirates bench because he has been working very hard in training since his arrival at the club. He is a very good goalkeeper. It won’t be long before the supporters get to see how good he is when he gets a chance to play,” a source told the Siya crew.



Recent media reports from Nigeria have suggested that Daniel could be set for a call-up to the Super Eagles squad. He has done well as the number one goalkeeper for the Nigeria U23 side during his time with them. 



Source: http://www.soccerladuma.co.za/news/articles/categories/south-africa/orlando-pirates-goalkeeper-moving-up-the-pecking-order/26215

   

Dude should learn and rise fast men. No time.

Icon79:
Hmm. Dino, what about Zidane? Is it because he's Real Madrid?

O pari o

Ronaldinho and Okocha were teammates at PSG.

Napoleon55:
pls take music out of your list,it is highly unlikely for an olodo to make a successful musician,music is an intellectual work of art. Music is a talent yet it requires your intellectual credibility for u to be able to make a successful music.

even those that don't don't know how to speak english dey sing for there language, na school teach them? Bro music has talents you most not go to school before you know am

maidaboi:
euen those that don't don't know how to speak english dey sing for there language, na school teach them? Bro music has talents

They may be illiterates but that talent and intelligence will always see them true.

Celtic Target Odey Says Let Bygones Be Bygones, Wants Permanent Super Eagles Shirt





Mountain of Fire and Miracles Ministries FC net buster, Stephen Odey, has tendered an unreserved apology to the club's management after his botched move to Denmark.

The Nigeria Professional Football League (NPFL) leading scorer with 14 goals who has just been handed an invitation to the senior national team, the Super Eagles of Nigeria returned to his team last weekend after the controversial trip to Danish club FC Midtjylland.

"Right now I need to remain focus because many things have happened in the past and I want to plead and apologize for everything that has happened but now I'm looking forward to the Super Eagles assignment.

"For me to claim a permanent shirt in the team, well I think I need to do more of what I normally do before on the field of play and outside the field of play.

''I need to play to the coaches instructions by so doing so I believe I will be a regular in the team," the teenage striker disclosed to mountaintopfc.com.

The likes of Celtic and Club Brugge are keeping tabs on the situation of Stephen Odey ahead of the opening of the transfer window.


**Igho Kingsley

Source: http://allnigeriasoccer.com/read_news.php?nid=22986

Icon4s:
Which Nigerian Team is this?

Nigeria '99 flying eagle set

Borussia Dortmund To Scout Chelsea, Liverpool, Spurs Nigerian Wonderkids At Fifa U20 World Cup



German Bundesliga powerhouse Borussia Dortmund will embark on a scouting mission to South Korea during the 2017 Fifa U20 World Cup.

Top Dortmund scout Artur Platek has announced via roosevelta81.pl that he'll be flying to South Korea to watch the most promising young stars in the world at the Fifa U20s.


The Flying Eagles will not be one of the 24 participants when the competition begins on May 20, but there is still Nigerian interest though, with six players of Nigerian descent named in England squad.


Chelsea striker Dominic Solanke, who comes off contract in June, has been linked with possible moves to German clubs RB Leipzig and Bayern Munich.


Former Nigeria internationals Sunday Oliseh and Victor Ikpeba represented Borussia Dortmund before hanging up their boots.


**Ifeanyi Emmanuel
Photo Credit : liverpoolfc.com


Source: http://allnigeriasoccer.com/read_news.php?nid=22985

Icon4s:


They may be illiterates but that talent and intelligence will always see them true.

thank you sir

maidaboi:
even those that don't don't know how to speak english dey sing for there language, na school teach them? Bro music has talents you most not go to school before you know am

but they no be olodo, english is just a language like french and latin,if you sabi something,it does not matter the language u use to express it.

maidaboi:
even those that don't don't know how to speak english dey sing for there language, na school teach them? Bro music has talents you most not go to school before you know am

It will be very hard to make a song without writing down the lyrics no matter what language the musician speaks.

TheSuperNerd:
Borussia Dortmund To Scout Chelsea, Liverpool, Spurs Nigerian Wonderkids At Fifa U20 World Cup



German Bundesliga powerhouse Borussia Dortmund will embark on a scouting mission to South Korea during the 2017 Fifa U20 World Cup.

Top Dortmund scout Artur Platek has announced via roosevelta81.pl that he'll be flying to South Korea to watch the most promising young stars in the world at the Fifa U20s.


The Flying Eagles will not be one of the 24 participants when the competition begins on May 20, but there is still Nigerian interest though, with six players of Nigerian descent named in England squad.


Chelsea striker Dominic Solanke, who comes off contract in June, has been linked with possible moves to German clubs RB Leipzig and Bayern Munich.


Former Nigeria internationals Sunday Oliseh and Victor Ikpeba represented Borussia Dortmund before hanging up their boots.


**Ifeanyi Emmanuel
Photo Credit : liverpoolfc.com


Source: http://allnigeriasoccer.com/read_news.php?nid=22985

No news here, several teams will send scouts to the under 20 World Cup.

Icon79:
Thank you, bro. Immaturity is killing some of the members here.

I mean, like anybody cares that a certain Edi on the Nairaland forum doesn't take coach Rohr seriously.
Talk about delusions of grandeur

O pari

No, it's called having an opinion. Just like this comment of yours is irrelevant. Abeg try tag me next time.

BascoVanVeli:
England u20 didn't select Tammy Abraham, whats up with that?

it is a good thing na...where you praying for him to be selected?
I am seriously praying for pinnick to do the needful with his dad....
we need that guy in SE

TheSuperNerd:
Celtic Target Odey Says Let Bygones Be Bygones, Wants Permanent Super Eagles Shirt





Mountain of Fire and Miracles Ministries FC net buster, Stephen Odey, has tendered an unreserved apology to the club's management after his botched move to Denmark.

The Nigeria Professional Football League (NPFL) leading scorer with 14 goals who has just been handed an invitation to the senior national team, the Super Eagles of Nigeria returned to his team last weekend after the controversial trip to Danish club FC Midtjylland.

"Right now I need to remain focus because many things have happened in the past and I want to plead and apologize for everything that has happened but now I'm looking forward to the Super Eagles assignment.

"For me to claim a permanent shirt in the team, well I think I need to do more of what I normally do before on the field of play and outside the field of play.

''I need to play to the coaches instructions by so doing so I believe I will be a regular in the team," the teenage striker disclosed to mountaintopfc.com.

The likes of Celtic and Club Brugge are keeping tabs on the situation of Stephen Odey ahead of the opening of the transfer window.


**Igho Kingsley

Source: http://allnigeriasoccer.com/read_news.php?nid=22986

permanent ko Partially ni, abeg make him shift comot mak I see road jare