Vincent Enyeama Linked With Move To Almeria
Published: June 26, 2013
Following a credible performance for African champions Nigeria at the ongoing Fifa Confederations Cup, the stock of Vincent Enyeama is on the rise.However, the future of the former Enyimba custodian remains unresolved. He spent last season on loan at Israeli champions Maccabi Tel Aviv and is not guaranteed a starting s...
Exclusive: Abiola Dauda Targets Sweden Call - Up
Published: June 25, 2013
Red Star Belgrade's Abiola Dauda acquired a Swedish Passport last week.The 25 - year - old striker, who arrived Sweden seven years ago, represented Sölvesborgs GoIF and Kalmar FF before signing a two - and - a - half - year contract with Red Star Belgrade just before the close of the winter transfer market.While D...
Exclusive: Rosenborg Reject Bids For John Chibuike
Published: June 25, 2013
According to leaks gathered by allnigeriasoccer.com's Editorial staff, Scandinavia powerhouse Rosenborg have rejected bids from clubs that are interested in the acquisition of Nigerian midfielder John Chibuike in the summer transfer window.The 24 - year - old signed a three - and - a - half - year deal with Norway's mo...
Napoli Want Obi Mikel As Makeweight For Cavani
Published: June 25, 2013
As reported by Tuesday's edition of Turin based sports daily Tuttosport, Napoli instead of Galatasaray could be the next destination of Nigeria international John Obi Mikel.Chelsea are eyeing the Uruguay forward Edinson Cavani, who is rated in the region of 63 million euros, in the summer transfer window. To meet the v...
Malta Champions Birkirkara Eye Frank Temile
Published: June 25, 2013
After failing to establish himself at Ukraine powerhouse Dynamo Kiev, Frank Temile may return to Malta in the summer transfer market as he is attracting interest from Birkirkara, writes Malta Independent.President Joe Zammit told the newspaper that a line of communication has been opened between the club and Temile but...
Juventus Continue Ogbonna Negotiations
Published: June 25, 2013
CEO of Juventus, Giuseppe Marotta is intensifying the push for Nigerian defender Angelo Ogbonna. The Torino ace has agreed personal terms with the Italian champions but the deal can not be announced until both Turin rivals reach a compromise on the player's valuation. Tuttosports says Juventus are willing to part with ...
Flying Eagles Recover From Opening Day Loss
Published: June 25, 2013
The Flying Eagles recovered from their opening day loss to Portugal, by defeating Cuba 3 - 0 on Monday in Kayseri.Portugal and Korea Republic shared the spoils in the other group match, meaning Nigeria remain third in the standings and must get a result in the final game against the Asians to be certain of progressing ...
Brazil Is Ready To Host The World Cup - Enyeama
Published: June 24, 2013
Goalkeeper and skipper of the Super Eagles, Vincent Enyeama has indicated that Brazil is ready to host next year's World Cup, Fifa's flagship competition.''I had the opportunity to be in two World Cups. From what I saw, the field is fantastic and logistics was perfect. We got to training on time.'' I do not know what...
Eagles Depart Brazil; Give Jerseys To Hotel As Parting Gift
Published: June 24, 2013
The Nigeria delegation that represented Africa at the Confederations Cup departed Brazil on Monday afternoon, around 2 pm .The team failed to qualify for the semi - finals of the tourney after the 3 - 0 loss to Spain in their last group game.Manager Stephen Keshi is grateful to the supporters who cheered the Super Eagl...
Ex Hibernians Midfielder Essien Mbong Passes Away At 37
Published: June 24, 2013
Former Hibernians, Malta midfielder Essien Mbong has died in Nigeria, aged 37, sportinmalta.com is reporting.His death was announced by his Nigerian friends in Malta.During his successful spell with Hibernians, Mbong was regarded as one of the successful midfielders to grace the Premier League.His Nigerian friends in M...
Exclusive: Gloria Ofoegbu's Transfer Fee Scares Off Suitors
Published: June 24, 2013
After five seasons with Nigeria Women's Football League outfit Rivers Angels, former Falconets skipper Gloria Ofoegbu could depart the shores of the country to play for a foreign club this summer.Allnigeriasoccer.com understands that Ofoegbu's performance especially for the National Teams has not gone unnoticed by club...
Ganiu Ogungbe Begins Trials With Hapoel Haifa
Published: June 24, 2013
Kwara United defender Ganiu Ogungbe arrived Israel on Sunday to begin trials with Premier League club Hapoel Haifa, according to Sports Walla.The 20 - year - old, who has played 9 times for the Flying Eagles, would be the fourth foreigner at the Sharks if he impresses manager Shlomi Dora at the end of tests.Even though...
Stephen Keshi Disappointed With Scoreline
Published: June 24, 2013
At a press conference shortly after Nigeria crashed out of the Fifa Confederations Cup, losing 3 - 0 to group winners Spain, coach Stephen Keshi reckons that the scoreline was not a true reflection of the performance of his charges.Without the Eagles talisman in attack, Emmanuel Emenike, who pulled out of the tournamen...
Fifa Under 20 World Cup: Portugal Beat Nigeria 3 - 2
Published: June 21, 2013
The Flying Eagles started on a bad note at the ongoing Fifa Under 20 World Cup, losing 3 - 2 to Portugal in Group B.After a balanced opening, Portugal took the lead at the half hour mark through Bruma and doubled the advantage four minutes later. Goalscorer Bruma turned provider for Italy based striker Aladje. The Apri...
Confederations Cup: Eagles Land In Fortaleza, To Practice Tonight
Published: June 21, 2013
Ahead of Nigeria's meeting with European and World Champions Spain, the Super Eagles landed in Fortaleza on Friday afternoon. The Nigeria delegation, comprising 41 people, have checked into their hotel rooms.Led by coach Stephen Keshi, members of the National Team will get a feel of the Presidente Vargas Stadium turf a...