Innocent Emeghara Nets Twice As Qarabag Beat Baki
Published: November 20, 2014
Speaking after Qarabag defeated Baki 4 - 2, Swiss - Nigerian forward Innocent Emeghara has admitted that it was not a walk in the park for the Azerbaijani champions, adding that his team managed to overcome the opponents because they converted their chances.The Switzerland international , who joined Qarabag at the star...
New Kaduna United Supremo Garba Lawal Vows Sabo Babayaro MUST Return Stolen Funds, Pioneer Academy Used As Conduit Pipe To Defraud Kaduna State
Published: November 20, 2014
According to fresh evidence received by allnigeriasoccer.com, Pioneer Academy , a grassroots club run by the fraudulent ex Chairman of Kaduna United, Sabo Babayaro, was the conduit pipe used to defraud the indigenes of Kaduna State.In a clear case of money laundering, conflict of interest and abuse of office, Sabo Baba...
NFF Takes Blame For Super Eagles Afcon Miss
Published: November 20, 2014
The Nigeria Football Federation will take full blame for the Super Eagles failure to qualify for the 2015 African Cup of Nations, according to NFF President Amaju Pinnick.“The NFF takes full responsibility for what has happened,” he was quoted as saying by africanfootball.com. “It is a tragedy for ...
Exposed : Sabo Babayaro Steals 500,000 Euros From Sale Of Efe Ambrose, And Forces Celtic Defender To Lie
Published: November 19, 2014
Allnigeriasoccer.com can exclusively report that former Chairman of Kaduna United, Honourable Sabo Babayaro, is guilty of misappropriating funds belonging to the demoted Premier League club.It would be recalled that Sabo Babayaro was ousted as chairman of Kaduna United in February after spending ten years at the helm o...
Eagles Let Nigerians Down, Will Not Defend Afcon After 2 - 2 Draw Against South Africa
Published: November 19, 2014
Supporters of the Super Eagles were left disappointed on Wednesday evening after the defending champions failed to qualify for the 2015 African Cup of Nations following  the 2 - 2 with South Africa in their final Group A fixture.Despite all the efforts from CSKA Moscow striker Ahmed Musa, Nigeria failed to take th...
Official : Hope Akpan Out For Three Months
Published: November 19, 2014
Contrary to earlier reports, Reading midfielder Hope Akpan will spend the next three months on the sidelines after dislocating his shoulder while on international duty with Nigeria.The two - cap Nigeria international had to be replaced in the second half of the Super Eagles 2 - 0 away win over Congo due to the injury. ...
No Surprise In Starting Lineup, As Raheem Lawal, Omeruo Return
Published: November 19, 2014
Ahead of the important fixture against South Africa which begins in less than three hours time, Stephen Keshi has named his starting lineup, and true to permutations there are no major surprises in the list.Lille custodian Vincent Enyeama has been chosen ahead of Austin Ejide and Chigozie Agbim in goal.With Godfrey Obo...
KFC Uerdingen Skipper Robin Udegbe Out Till January
Published: November 19, 2014
KFC Uerdingen goalkeeper Robin Udegbe will not be available for selection for the German fourth - tier side until the new year after picking up an injury in the 3 - 0 defeat to Borussia Mönchengladbach II last weekend.The German - Nigerian has been praised by his manager, Murat Salar, for playing through the pain ...
Emmanuel Sarki Still Searching For First Goal In Haiti Colours
Published: November 19, 2014
Haiti ranked third at the ongoing Caribbean Cup following their 2 - 1 victory over Cuba early this morning.Once - upon - a - time Nigeria Under 20 international Emmanuel Sarki made his second start for Haiti, but failed to open his goal account despite lasting 90 minutes on the pitch.Haiti missed out on qualifying for ...
Stefano Okaka Thanks Coach Mihajlovic, After Netting Debut Goal For Italy
Published: November 19, 2014
Italian - Nigerian striker Stefano Okaka has said that he was thrilled to net on his international debut for the Italian National Team in their 1 - 0 win over Albania on Tuesday evening.In his post match comments, the Sampdoria star used the opportunity to thank manager Mihajlovic breathing much needed life into a care...
Adigun Salami Feared For Career
Published: November 18, 2014
SønderjyskE midfielder Adigun Salami has not kicked a ball in an official match this season due to injury. In April, the ex Midtjylland talent underwent surgery to repair the damaged knee, and he had feared that his career had come to a premature end.“When I got to know that  a break of eight to nine ...
Chukwuma Akabueze Fired Up For Norwegian Cup Final
Published: November 18, 2014
Odd Grenland winger Chukwuma Akabueze says his club will not be considered as underdogs when they square off with Premier League champions Molde in the Norwegian Cup on Sunday.The Skien - based outfit have not lifted the trophy since 2000, while their opponents at the Ullevaal Stadion (Oslo) are the defending champions...
Super Eagles Media Officer Says No Cause For Alarm Over Eddy Onazi
Published: November 18, 2014
Super Eagles media officer, Ben Alaiya, has stressed that Eddy Onazi is not on the treatment table, despite the central midfielder missing training on Tuesday. And to buttress his point, Ben Alaiya let the cat out of the bag by revealing that the youngster will start the game against South Africa on Wednesday evening.&...
Liverpool Starlet Sheyi Ojo Nets Brace For England Under 18s
Published: November 18, 2014
Anglo - Nigerian striker Sheyi Ojo netted a brace as the England Under 18s defeated their Polish counterparts 4 - 1 on Monday evening. The Liverpool starlet first found the back of the net in the 52nd minute before adding his name to the score- sheet again in the 71st minute.Before his two strikes, highly rated Chelsea...
Kenneth Omeruo In Contention To Play Against South Africa
Published: November 18, 2014
Chelsea loanee Kenneth Omeruo is in contention to be named in the starting lineup for Wednesday evening’s clash between the Super Eagles and Bafana Bafana in Uyo, south - eastern Nigeria. The central defender , 21, has recovered from a minor complaint that made him sit out last weekend’s clash away to Congo...