Brighton Intensify Pursuit Of Jonathan Obika
Published: September 17, 2013
Brighton & Hove Albion have intensified their pursuit of Anglo - Nigerian striker Jonathan Obika.East London and West Essex Guardian says Obika may arrive The Seagulls on a short term loan as early as this week if the club agrees terms with Tottenham Hotspur. Manager Oscar Garcia is desperate for an offensive reinf...
Coach Sewnet Bishaw Fancies Walia Antelopes Chances Against Nigeria
Published: September 17, 2013
Head Coach of Ethiopia National Team, Sewnet Bishaw reckons that the Walia Antelopes have a chance of qualifying for the Brazil 2014 World Cup.Nigeria and Ethiopia clashed at February’s African Cup of Nations, with the Eagles overcoming their opponents 2 - 0 thanks to a brace from Victor Moses. “It is a goo...
Nigerian Football Expert, Larry Izamoje : Real Advantage Ethiopia Will Be Hosting Nigeria First
Published: September 17, 2013
A key stakeholder in Nigeria Football, Larry Izamoje, Chairman and CEO of Brila Group, has shared his thoughts and impressions on the World Cup draw held in Cairo on Monday which pitted the Super Eagles against the Walia Antelopes.“A real advantage for Nigeria is that Ethiopia will be hosting Nigeria first with t...
Victor Moses Showered In Praise By Brendan Rodgers
Published: September 17, 2013
After three victories on the bounce, Liverpool drew 2 - 2 with Swansea City on Monday night, with the Nigeria international Victor Moses netting on his debut.Manager Brendan Rodgers has showered praises on Moses, who arrived on loan from Chelsea just before the summer transfer window was shut. “When I had been he...
Chibuzor Okonkwo Should Be Super Eagles Regular - Coach Ranko
Published: September 17, 2013
WIthout yet kicking a ball in Libya for his new club Alswehly FC Super Eagles international right back Chibuzor Austin Okonkwo has already been  taken the Libyan football scene by storm with his superlative displays for Alswehly FC and his coach has tipped him for greatness, wondering why he (Chibuzor) is not a re...
WCQ: Nigeria Will Play Ethiopia
Published: September 17, 2013
The draw for the play-off round of the Brazil 2014 African World Cup qualifiers was held in Cairo, Egypt on Monday, September 16.Africa will be represented in the tournament by five teams and their identities will be known in the next two months.According to the draw, the Super Eagles of Nigeria will lock horns with ev...
Daniel Jacob Hailed As The Next Vincent Enyeama
Published: September 17, 2013
His composure, ball handling, positioning, reflexes, anticipation and awareness skills are simply superb, those were the words of the National U-13 team\'s goalkeeper trainer, Niyi Alao while commenting on his new discovery, Daniel Jacob from Kaduna state whom he said could develop to be the next Vincent Enyeama  ...
Governor Mimiko Happy To Host Nigeria Under 13s In Akure
Published: September 17, 2013
The Executive Governor of  Ondo state, Olusegun Mimiko says his state has benefited immensely from playing host tothe National U-13 team . Governor Mimiko who spoke on Monday through his special adviser on sports, Fisayo Akinkuade, in Akure said the presence of the national team has served as a source of motivatio...
Godfrey Oboabona Explains Why He Has Not Debuted For Rizespor
Published: September 16, 2013
For the third straight week, Nigeria international Godfrey Oboabona failed to make his league debut for new club Rizespor.The former Sunshine Stars skipper was an unused substitute as Rizespor defeated Gaziantepspor 5 - 2 in the fourth round of matches in the Super League played on Saturday.“ The coach (Riza Cali...
Fanendo Adi : Champions League Is Like Playing The World Cup
Published: September 16, 2013
Fanendo Adi can not wait for Tuesday’s Champions League clash against Juventus. It will be great for the attacker to play against some of the best teams in the world as FC Copenhagen are in the same group with the likes of Juve, Real Madrid and Galatsaray.“ Champions League is like playing the World Cup at ...
WCQ: Efe Ambrose Ready To Confront Any Team
Published: September 16, 2013
Glasgow Celtic utility man Efe Ambrose says the Super Eagles are ready to meet either one of Egypt, Burkina Faso, Cameroon, Senegal or Ethiopia in the Brazil 2014 World Cup play - offs.The draw for the final qualifying round will be conducted by the continent\'s governing body CAF on Monday in the Egyptian city of Luxo...
Gloria Ofoegbu Delighted With Brace In Win Over Nasarawa Amazons
Published: September 16, 2013
Nigeria international Gloria Ofoegbu was pleased with her double as Rivers Angels lifted the Women\'s Federation Cup on Sunday, defeating Nasarawa Amazons FC of Lafia 3-0.In the exciting match, the wing back was on target in the 42nd and 80th minute while Elizabeth Addo scored the other goal for the Port Harcourt based...
EXCLUSIVE: Rolo Zapata Hints At Return To Sunshine Stars
Published: September 15, 2013
Former Sunshine Stars coach Rodolfo Zapata says he is in contact with Chairman Mike Idoko over handling the Akure based side.Rolo Zapata, 47, had a highly successful spell at Sunshine Stars back in the 2010 - 2011 season. But the American, who has Argentina blood flowing in his veins, later parted company with the club...
First Panathinaikos Goal Delights Abdul Ajagun
Published: September 15, 2013
Nigeria Under 20 National Team skipper Abdul Ajagun sparkled on his official debut for Panathinaikos, netting the equalizer in the 1 - 1 draw with Platanias on Sunday evening. The 20 - year - old attacking midfielder was thrown into the fray in the 71st minute by manager Anastasiou, and it took the former Dolphins ace ...
EXCLUSIVE: Golden Eaglets Trip To Qatar Hanging In The Balance
Published: September 15, 2013
Allnigeriasoccer.com understands that the Golden Eaglets proposed trip to Qatar for a training camp might be in jeopardy.The officials and players of the Under 17 National Team were due to depart Calabar on Thursday, September 19 for a training tour.But the Nigeria Football Federation has not yet received green-light f...