Zenith St Petersburg, Rubin Kazan Launch 14 Million Euros Bid For Emenike
Published: June 22, 2014
According to matching press reports in Turkey and Russia, two Russian clubs are interested in the acquisition of Emmanuel Emnike this summer. Zenith St Petersburg  and Rubin Kazan have both launched a bid in the region of 14 million Euros for the signature of the Nigeria international.It remains to be seen if Fene...
Fifa Ranking : Falcons Remain Best In Africa
Published: June 22, 2014
Football governing body, Fifa, has released the latest ranking of Women’s National Teams for the period ended June 20, 2014.Africa powerhouse, the Falcons, retained their 34th position in the global ranking while they continue to set the pace on the continent. Ghana, Cameroon, South Africa and Equatorial Guinea c...
Stoke City Goalie Asmir Begovic Admits Eagles Were Better
Published: June 22, 2014
Stoke City goalkeeper Asmir Begovic has admitted that the Super Eagles were better than the Dragons on Saturday evening, and the 1 - 0 scoreline was a true reflection of the African champions’ dominance.Bosnia and Herzegovina kissed goodbye to the World Cup after failing to get a single point from their opening t...
Yobo, Onazi Speak On Stopping Lionel Messi
Published: June 22, 2014
Fenerbahce defender Joseph Yobo has stressed that Nigeria will not focus on stopping Barcelona superstar Lionel Messi when they square off with Argentina on Wednesday afternoon.The Super Eagles skipper has pointed out that there are 10 other players that will be on parade at the Estádio José Pinheiro Borb...
Super Eagles To Train This Evening At 530 PM
Published: June 22, 2014
Despite the 1 - 0 win over Bosnia and Herzegovina on Saturday night, it is not yet done and dusted that Nigeria will progress to the knock out rounds of the World Cup. But the African champions are in a good position and even a loss to Argentina would see them through if Team Melli fail to defeat the Dragons.Ahead of t...
FOSLA Academy Win 2014 Loyola Jesuit Tourney
Published: June 22, 2014
FOSLA Academy, Karshi Abuja has emerged as the winners of the 2014 Loyola Jesuit Secondary School Football Tournament after defeating the host school Loyola Jesuit by three goals to one.The tournament which is an annual event in the School calendar of Loyola Jesuit Secondary School Abuja involved 8 selected private and...
Fifa Supremo Sepp Blatter Hails King Kanu
Published: June 22, 2014
Fifa President, Sepp Blatter, had a brief talk with Nigerian Football Ambassador, Nwankwo Kanu, during the match between Nigeria and Bosnia - Herzegovina on Saturday evening in Cuiaba.Nwankwo Kanu represented Nigeria at three World Cups - 1998,2002 and 2010 - and was instrumental in the Under 23 Team winning the gold m...
Juwon Oshaniwa, Yero Bello To Miss Start Of Pre - Season Training
Published: June 21, 2014
Israeli side MS Ashdod will begin pre - season training without two of their Nigerian imports, Yero Bello and Juwon Oshaniwa.Both players have been given an extended vacation and will not join the rest of their teammates for the first day of training on Sunday. While Yero Bello is expected in Israel later this week, Ju...
Osaguona Ighodaro Dismisses River Plate, Maritimo Link
Published: June 21, 2014
Allnigeriasoccer.com understands that reports linking Enugu Rangers top scorer Osaguona Ighodaro with a move to River Plate (Argentina) and Maritimo (Portugal) are far from market reality.Ighodaro has seriously denied the claims that surfaced in the local press on Saturday that both teams are in the race for his signat...
Moses, Azeez Drop To Bench Against Bosnia
Published: June 21, 2014
Manager Stephen Keshi has named his starting lineup for Saturday evening’s World Cup fixture against Bosnia and Herzegovina , which corresponds to the Super Eagles second Group F game. Due to the unavailability of Godfrey Oboabona, Fenerbahce loanee Joseph Yobo will pair Kenneth Omeruo at central defense while th...
Official : Zulte Waregem Announce Acquisition Of Chuks Aneke On Three - Year Deal
Published: June 21, 2014
Zulte Waregem have completed the signing of Anglo - Nigerian midfielder Chuks Aneke on a three - year contract.The 20 - year - old, who spent last season on loan at Crewe Alexandria, arrives the Belgian club as a free agent after his contract was not renewed at Arsenal. “This is a great opportunity for me and I w...
Stephen Keshi Not Thinking About Argentina Now
Published: June 21, 2014
Should Argentina defeat Iran in their second group game, in all likelihood, Barcelona superstar Lionel Messi could be rested for the tie with Nigeria next week.“No matter whether Messi plays or not. But do not wanna talk about it now, I’d rather talk about the game tomorrow. “The game of Argentina i...
Exclusive: Former Arsenal Youth - Teamer, Emmanuel Adewole Bids Farewell To Sheikh Russel KC
Published: June 21, 2014
Former Arsenal youth - teamer, Emmanuel Adewole, has chosen not to extend his contract with 2013 Bangladeshi Premier League champions Sheikh Russel KC. Remember that the Anglo - Nigerian forward signed a short term contract until the end of the season with the capital outfit in March, with an additional season inserted...
Stephen Keshi Says No Plans To Man - mark Edin Dzeko
Published: June 21, 2014
Nigeria manager, Stephen Keshi, has hinted that there are no plans to man - mark Bosnia and Herzegovina attacker Edin Dzeko, stressing that there are 10 other players in the squad apart from the Manchester City star.“He is not Bosnia, plays well, but with others in December If I’m going to be worried about ...
EXCLUSIVE : Godfrey Oboabona Rules Himself Out Of Bosnia Clash
Published: June 20, 2014
Any faint hope that Rizespor defender Godfrey Oboabona would be available for the make - or - mar clash with Bosnia and Herzegovina on Saturday has been extinguished. And the 23 - year - old is hoping to start full training after the Bosnia clash so he is fully fit for the last Group F tie with Argentina. For your info...