Hulll City Continue Contract Talks With Sone Aluko
Published: October 16, 2013
Hull City continue to work on extending the contract of Nigeria international Sone Aluko, whose current deal expires in the summer of 2014.Hull Daily Mail says negotiations are at an advanced stage, with further discussions scheduled for later this week.When talks are finalized, Sone Aluko is expected to commit his fut...
Bamidele Yampolsky Undergoes Eye Surgery
Published: October 16, 2013
Hapoel Haifa midfielder Bamidele Yampolsky is not pleased that he could spend the next three months on the sidelines after injuring his eye socket in a practice game. On Wednesday morning, the former Israel youth international underwent surgery at Rambam Hospital to correct the defect.“Keeper of Karmiel caught me...
Lars Lagerback Performs Football Miracle With Iceland
Published: October 16, 2013
Former Nigeria gaffer Lars Lagerback has performed a football miracle, leading Iceland, a country with a population of less than 350,000 people, to qualify for the play - off round of the Europe World Cup  qualifiers.On Tuesday, Lars Lagerback’s charges played a 1 - 1 draw with Norway and the tiny country co...
Boy Is A Bit Special : Exclusive Interview With Philadelphia Union Midfielder Amobi Okugo
Published: October 16, 2013
In this interview, Philadelphia Union ace and USA youth - teamer Amobi Okugo answers questions from allnigeriasoccer.com’s Editorial Staff on his career and the possibility of representing the Super Eagles in future.Name: Amobi OkugoDate of Birth: 13th March, 1991Place of Birth: Hayward, CaliforniaPositions Playe...
Emmanuel Emenike Denies He Will Join Dynamo Kiev
Published: October 15, 2013
Emmanuel Emenike has distanced himself from reports linking him with a move to Dynamo Kiev in the January transfer market.Media reports from Turkey had earlier claimed that the Nigeria international had agreed to join Ukraine’s most successful team.“I know nothing about the interest for me from the Ukraine,...
Terrorists Targeted Ethiopia - Nigeria Game - Report
Published: October 15, 2013
The Ethiopian government has revealed that two suspected terrorists were killed in a suicide attack just before the World Cup play - off tie between Nigeria and Ethiopia on Sunday in Addis Ababa. There was a lot of police presence in the capital which made the terrorists panic, making the devices explode early.The expl...
Bartholomew Ogbeche To Test With Hapoel Acre
Published: October 15, 2013
Israeli club Hapoel Acre are in the market for a new attacker after parting company with Brazilian Leandrão on Monday.Sports Walla says one of the candidates being tipped to replace Leandrão is the former Nigeria international Bartholomew Ogbeche.The 29 - year - old, who is a free agent, is expected in Is...
Omoh Michael Happy With Performance Against Eskilstuna City
Published: October 15, 2013
Omo Michael was delighted with his performance after helping Dalkurd defeat Eskilstuna City 2 - 0 in the 24th round of matches in Sweden’s third - tier.The 22 - year - old provided the assist that led to the opener by midfielder Eyasu Alemayehu in the 48th minute.“I’m very happy and excited getting th...
Michael Olaitan Likely To Start Against Platanias
Published: October 15, 2013
According to reporting by gazzetta.gr, Michael Olaitan could make his third start in the Greece championship this season when table toppers Olympiakos face Platanias on Saturday.With one eye fixed on the Champions League clash against Benfica next Wednesday, manager Michel is expected to rest some first team players, m...
Keshi Names Squad For Jordan Friendly
Published: October 15, 2013
Stephen Keshi has unveiled a list of 28 players to prosecute the friendly between the domestic based Super Eagles and the National Team of Jordan on Monday, October 28.An analysis of the roster released on Tuesday afternoon revealed that three goalkeepers, eight defenders, nine midfielders and eight attackers have been...
EXCLUSIVE: Enugu Rangers Place 150,000 Euros Price Tag On Ejike Uzoenyi
Published: October 15, 2013
Allnigeriasoccer.com understands that Enugu Rangers have placed a bounty of 150, 000 euros on the head of Nigeria international Ejike Uzoenyi.Having spent half of the 2012 - 2013 campaign on loan at Rennes, Uzoenyi was not offered a permanent contract when the agreement between the French Ligue 1 side and their Nigeria...
Ugo Ukah : Brazil Is Very Close Now!
Published: October 15, 2013
Jagiellonia Białystok central defender Ugo Ukah has praised the Super Eagles players for their heroic performance against Ethiopia last weekend in the World Cup play - offs.“Another great victory that confirms how the team is responding well to the guidance of the coach! Brazil is very close now!“They ...
Chinedu Obasi Set For Comeback, Begins Full Training With Schalke
Published: October 15, 2013
Schalke 04 striker Chinedu Obasi has not featured for the Bundesliga club for the past six months after undergoing surgery to repair a damaged fibula.There is good news for club and country, with reports in the German press revealing that the Nigeria international could return to the pitch in the next two - three weeks...
Bright Dike Wants Starting Shirt
Published: October 14, 2013
Since his switch from Portland Timbers last month, Nigeria international Bright Dike has been named in the starting lineup by Toronto head coach Ryan Nelsen three times.Now, there is speculation that Toronto are in the market for two additional strikers ahead of the start of the 2014 campaign, meaning Bright Dike could...
Eddy Onazi Attributes Victory Over Ethiopia To Divine Intervention
Published: October 14, 2013
Lazio midfielder Eddy Onazi has attributed the Super Eagles 2 - 1 scrappy 2 - 1 win over Ethiopia to divine intervention rather than the tactical genius of manager Stephen Keshi.For most part of the first half, Nigeria were chasing their own shadows and would have been a goal down if not for a referring error.Speaking ...