Chigozie Udoji Declared Surplus To Requirement By Platanias
Published: January 22, 2013
An official announcement on the departure of Chigozie Udoji from Super League club Platanias is expected to be made in the coming days, writes the online edition of Greek sports radio station, Sport FM.The 26 - year - old former Bulgaria youth - teamer is one of five players in the squad that has been shown the exit do...
Innocent Emeghara On The Brink Of Siena Deal
Published: January 22, 2013
As reported by mercato365.com, Nigerian striker Innocent Emeghara, who plays with a Swiss passport, could be a player of Siena in the next 24 hours.23 - year - old Emeghara is expected in Italy on Wednesday to undergo a traditional medical before he is unveiled by the club from Tuscany.The hypothesis is that Emeghara w...
Viktor Bulatov: Great Loss If Emenike Should Leave Spartak Moscow
Published: January 22, 2013
Former Spartak Moscow midfielder and Russia international Viktor Bulatov does not want the red and white to part with Emmanuel Emenike in the winter transfer market.Emenike, who was on target after 23 minutes in the clash against Burkina Faso, is being linked with a move to former club Fenerbahçe S.K.''It would ...
Oak Zeel FC Win Dispute Over Chikeluba Ofoedu
Published: January 22, 2013
Finally, the dispute over the ownership rights of on loan 1461 Trabzon striker Chikeluba Ofoedu has been settled by the Nigerian Football Federation.In a decision reached after considering the oral evidence of all parties involved in the matter in a meeting held at the Presidential Hotel Port Harcourt on December 12th ...
This Eagles Is A Sectional Team - NUJ Boss
Published: January 22, 2013
The present set of Super Eagles, assembled by Coach Stephen Keshi has been described as a sectional team which doesn’t reflect the true representation of Nigeria’s strength in soccer and the federal character symphony we always see in our national teams.Chairman Oyo State Chapter of Nigerian Union of Journa...
Expert Opinion: How The Eagles Rated Against Burkina Faso
Published: January 22, 2013
Nigerian football expert and Editor, allnigeriasoccer.com runs the rule on the Super Eagles players after their first game at the African Cup of Nations against the Stallions of Burkina Faso. Vincent Enyeama: 7/10 - The Maccabi Tel Aviv custodian is one of the experienced players in the Eagles squad. Was on holiday for...
Paul Put Fancies Stallions chances Of Qualifying For Quarter - Finals
Published: January 22, 2013
Burkina Faso coach, Paul Put fancies his team's chances of progressing to the quarter - finals of the African Cup of Nations after the encouraging 1 - 1 draw against one of the group favorites Nigeria in the opening fixture.Put told reporters: ''My players have done well tonight and l thought we played a good game .Aft...
Joseph Yobo: Match Against Zambia Is Going To Be A Cup Final
Published: January 22, 2013
In his post match comments after Monday night's game against the Stallions of Burkina Faso (1-1), Nigeria skipper Joseph Yobo has admitted that it was not the best start to the tournament for the Super Eagles and the team must bounce back in Friday's vital clash against defending champions Zambia.''We played a good gam...
Afcon 2013: Are The Matches Rigged?
Published: January 21, 2013
Are AFCON 2013 matches rigged and draws per-arranged as soccer fans write in chat forums? Zambia - Ethiopia 1-1(1-0), Ethiopia scored despite a red card. Nigeria - Burkino Faso 1-0 at half-time but will probable end 1-1 before full-time.Teams play after one point each even live in front of TV-cameras. Why do teams play...
Nigeria And Burkina Faso Draw
Published: January 21, 2013
On Monday evening, Nigeria and Burkina Faso played a 1 - 1 draw in their opening Group C fixture at Mbombela stadium in Nelspruit. Spartak Moscow front-man Emmanuel Emenike dashed into the penalty area, shrugged off the challenge of two Burkina Faso defenders  to score the opening goal in the 23rd minute. It was a...
Spartak Moscow Coach Dismisses Emenike Rumors
Published: January 21, 2013
Spartak Moscow Head Coach Valery Karpin has dismissed reports that Emmanuel Emenike is leaving the Russian capital for Fenerbahce. Turkish media reported on Monday, January 21 that the Nigeria international has completed a loan switch to Fenerbahce.''That's crazy, I can not confirm that. No, he will not be leaving the ...
Joel Obi Happy To Be back
Published: January 21, 2013
Nigeria international Joel Obi played his second game in the Italian championship against Roma on Sunday.  The midfielder had been missing from the Inter Milan line-up due to a long term injury.''It went well and I’m very happy. The game went well for us considering how it began. How do I feel on the right? ...
Odemwingie To Remain With West Brom - Steve Clarke
Published: January 21, 2013
West Brom manager Steve Clarke has played down speculations linking Nigerian striker Peter Odemwingie with an exit away from the club in the winter transfer market.Odemwingie, 31, has been courted by Londoners Queens Park Rangers in the last few days. However, the Baggies hierarchy did not rubber-stamp his departure fr...
Team News: Dagano, Bance Start In Attack For Burkina Faso
Published: January 21, 2013
Burkina Faso are oozing with confidence ahead of the match against the Super Eagles. Led by Belgian coach Paul Put, The Stallions results in preparatory games have been encouraging.Paul Put is without one of his most important players, the defensive all-rounder Charles Kabore, who is suspended for the tie against Niger...
Joseph Yobo: Our Focus Is To Get Past The Group Stages
Published: January 21, 2013
Skipper Joseph Yobo could equal Nigeria legend Nwankwo Kanu's record of six appearances at Africa's premier soccer competition if he is considered for selection in the eagerly anticipated clash against Burkina Faso on Monday evening.The Fenerbahçe center back who could be playing in his last major tournament for...