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...
Ex Hungary Under 17 Skipper Kenneth Otigba Nets Debut Goal For Heerenveen
Published: September 15, 2013
Hungary youth - teamer Kenneth Otigba was amongst the scorers as Heerenveen defeated FC Groningen 4 - 2 in the Dutch championship on Sunday. The game was without goals until the 31st minute when Van der Velden scored from the spot. But the home team restored parity 7 minutes into the second half through Wildschut.21 ...
Hapoel Haifa Negotiating With Ex Israel Youth - Teamer Bamidele Yampolsky
Published: September 14, 2013
Premier League outfit Hapoel Haifa are working on offering the Israeli - Nigerian midfielder Bamidele DelaY ampolsky a contract.Sports Walla says the former Israel youth - teamer is now a free agent after mutually terminating his contract with Maccabi Haifa last summer. The 25 - year - old has demanded wages in the reg...
Suleiman Omo Agrees To Join Tyrnavos
Published: September 13, 2013
According to reporting by gazzetta.gr, Greek second - tier outfit Tyrnavos have reached a verbal agreement with the Nigerian Suleiman Omo on a contract. The 27 - year - old has been a free agent for the past 20 months after he terminated his contract with Panionios due to unpaid wages.Recall that AC Omonia , Cyprus had...
Hull City Begin Contract Talks With Sone Aluko
Published: September 13, 2013
Nigeria international Sone Aluko has reportedly started contract extension negotiations with English Premier League campaigners Hull City , as the club hope to offer him a long term deal. “We’re talking to him and his advisors and seeing them on Monday. Hopefully, we can get something sorted. “We...