Emmanuel Emenike Faces Weeks On Sidelines With Groin Injury
Published: December 04, 2014
Nigeria striker Emmanuel Emenike, 27, faces a spell on the sidelines after picking up a groin injury on Thursday morning during practice.Until a MRI scan is conducted this afternoon, it is uncertain the number of weeks he will be absent for Fenerbahce.As a result of the injury, it is a forgone conclusion that Emmanuel ...
Stefano Okaka Left Out Of Squad To Face Brescia
Published: December 04, 2014
Italy international Stefano Okaka has been left out of the Sampdoria squad that will face Brescia in the fourth round of the Coppa Italia on Thursday evening.Manager Sinisa Mihajlovic recently released the list of nominated players for the game at Stadio Comunale Luigi Ferraris (Genova), and he has decided to rest the ...
Monaco Coach Refuses To Fret Over Echiejile Injury
Published: December 04, 2014
AS Monaco coach Leonardo Jardim has allayed fears over the severity of the injury suffered by Elderson Echiejile against Lens on Tuesday .The Nigeria international had to be substituted five minutes from time at the Stade Louis II by Lucas Ocampos after complaining of a hip problem. Lucas Ocampos on the lawn of the S...
Lukman Haruna In Line To Make First Appearance Of The Season
Published: December 04, 2014
Lukman Haruna has put his physical problems behind him, and he could play his first Premier League game of this season tomorrow when Dynamo Kiev trade tackles with Metalurh Donetsk .The Nigeria international underwent meniscus surgery at a hospital in Monaco in August, which had kept him on the sidelines.But the good n...
Hull City Manager Hails Sone Aluko After Draw Against Everton
Published: December 04, 2014
A goal from second - half substitute Sone Aluko saw Hull City draw their English Premier League tie away to Everton on Wednesday night. Romelu Lukaku had given Everton the lead in the 34th minute before the Nigeria international leveled matters in the 59th minute, barely six minutes after his introduction by Steve Bru...
Sports Minister Dr. Tammy Danagogo Condoles SWAN
Published: December 03, 2014
The Sports Minister/Chairman, National Sports Commission, Dr. Tammy Danagogo has received with shock the news of the demise of one of their members, Mr. Ramsey Ugele who passed on in the early hours ofWednesday, December 3, 2014. The Minister said that apart from being a vocal member of the Abuja SWAN, the late Ugele w...
Obafemi Martins Announces Retirement From Nigeria National Team
Published: December 03, 2014
Saettle Sounders marksman Obafemi Martins has announced his retirement from international football, a decade after making his debut against Republic of Ireland.The former Inter Milan and Newcastle United star has lifted the lid, saying he was forced to make this decision because he does not have a good relationship wit...
Abdul Ajagun Resumes Full Training With Panathinaikos
Published: December 03, 2014
Former Flying Eagles skipper Abdul Ajagun is making progress in his recovery from a second degree tear in the right rectus femoris, or simply put a muscle complaint.As a result of the injury, the Panathinaikos midfielder sat out the last two games played by the vice - champions, against Dinamo Moscow in the Europa Leag...
Exclusive : Brescia Running The Rule Over Chicharito And Christiano Daniel
Published: December 03, 2014
According to leaks gathered by allnigeriasoccer.com’s editorial staff, Italian club Brescia are running the rule over two Nigerian talents, Chikwendu Chijioke and Christiano Daniel.Both players recently trained with Kalmar, but the Swedish club have kept their signing in view, as they say, which may be a blessing...
Vincent Enyeama Says He Will Not Take Pay Cut To Force Premier League Switch
Published: December 03, 2014
Lille numero uno Vincent Enyeama has told Nigerian media that he will not take a pay cut to fulfill his lifelong ambition of playing in the English Premier League. In the past, the Nigeria skipper, who is eligible for a work permit, has been linked with Arsenal, Sunderland and Bolton Wanderers. “Something has...
Joseph Mbong Pleased To Make First Start For Hibernians
Published: December 03, 2014
Maltese - Nigerian striker Joseph Mbong was delighted to make his first start for Hibernians in the third round FA Trophy clash against St. George’s on Tuesday. The Premier League team defeated their First Division opponents after netting twice in the first half.“I am happy with the win, we had a good game...
SWAN FCT Chapter Mourns Ace Journalist Ramsey Ugele
Published: December 03, 2014
The Sports Writers Association of Nigeria, SWAN FCT chapter, has been thrown into a mourning mood over the death of ace journalist Ramsey Ugele.The well respected media luminary died on Wednesday morning at the Suleja Hospital, Niger State after a brief illness.Ramsey an elder state man in SWAN, a former civil servant,...
Official : Kennedy Igboananike Quits Sweden For MLS
Published: December 03, 2014
With a statement on the official webpage, MLS club Chicago Fire have announced the acquisition of  Kennedy Igboananike from AIK, subject to the completion of his paperwork.Per MLS and club policy, the financial details plus the duration of the contract the Swedish - Nigerian signed were not disclosed.“Kenned...
Update On Missing Efe Ambrose Transfer Fee - Garba Lawal : The $70,000 Is NOT The Property Of Sabo Babayaro
Published: December 02, 2014
The General Manager of Kaduna United, Garba Lawal, has provided an update on the missing US$70,000 transfer fees supposed to be credited to the club for the sale of Nigeria international Efe Ambrose to MS Ashdod in 2010.There is documentary evidence showing that the fraudulent ex chairman of Kaduna United, Sabo Babayar...
Nigerian Club President In Georgia, Kalvin Black Otus, Dupes Players $150,000
Published: December 02, 2014
Mr.Kalvin Black Otus, President and owner of FC MARK STARS, a second - tier club in Georgia licensed by Georgia Football Federation, is taking money from African players, especially Nigerian players,  both for visas and flight tickets as well as hotel accommodation with food, transportation for the players to atte...