Ali Gaiya Salutes Gallant Eagles
Published: November 16, 2014
The Chairman House Committee on sports Honorable Ali Gaiya has described the Super Eagles 2-0 victory over Congo in the race to qualify for the African Cup of Nations, AFCON 2015, as commanding and commendable. The Eagles needed to win by at least two-goal margin to have a chance of picking up one of the automatic tick...
Super Eagles Get Their Afcon Qualifying Campaign Back On Track
Published: November 15, 2014
Defending champions Nigeria got their African Cup of Nations qualifying campaign back on track following the 2 - 0 win over Congo in Pointe - Noire on Saturday afternoon.Off the pitch, the major talking point before the game was the reinstatement of Stephen Keshi by the powers that be, but the former New Nigeria Bank l...
Ijebu-Igbo Hosts Kashamu Soccer Tourney
Published: November 15, 2014
Almost 10,000 youths from states within South/West geo-political zone of the country are expected to storm Ijebu-Igbo for a money spinning grassroots soccer competition instituted in honour of a man of the people and the Chairman of Omo-Ilu Foundation, Prince Buruji Kashamu.The motive behind the Under-18 Soccer Tourney...
Keshi Names Ikechukwu Uche, Egwuekwe In Starting Lineup
Published: November 15, 2014
Super Eagles manager Stephen Keshi has named his starting eleven for the African Cup of Nations qualifying match with Congo in Pointe - Noire which begins less than 30 minutes from now.Vincent Enyeama retains his place in goal while Oboabona, Egwuekwe, Ambrose and Oshaniwa have his approval to man the defense.Reading...
Haiti Top Group After Man - Of -The- Match Display From Emmanuel Sarki
Published: November 15, 2014
On his second appearance for the Haiti National Team, Wisla Krakow midfielder Emmanuel Sarki was the standout player in their 3 - 0 win over Martinique at the ongoing Caribbean Cup.Unlike his debut, the former Flying Eagles star was handed a starting berth, and he repaid the manager’s faith by providing two assis...
Stefano Okaka Thrilled With Italy Call Up
Published: November 15, 2014
Stefano Okaka is thrilled to be handed an invitation for Italy’s upcoming exhibition game against Albania, and has expressed his joy on social media.But there is hope for Nigeria if the Federation is interested in capping the Sampdoria star in future as that game is merely a friendly, even though he previously tu...
Arema Cronus FC In Talks With Ex Atletico Madrid Target Samson Olaleye
Published: November 15, 2014
Indonesian Super League side Arema Cronus FC are in advanced talks with Samson Olaleye regarding a contract, according to various reports from the Southeast Asian country. The Nigerian striker, who is also in the possession of a Vietnamese passport, put himself in the shop window during the 2014 V - League, netting 27 ...
Super Eagles Train At Match Venue
Published: November 14, 2014
Allnigeriasccer.com can report that the Super Eagles trained at the Stade Municipal de Pointe-Noire on Friday afternoon, ahead of the crucial African Cup of Nations qualifier against Congo. The training which was led by Stephen Keshi began at the match venue around 1500 hours and lasted slightly over an hour.As previou...
Keshi, Raheem Lawal Rubbish Fake Injury Report
Published: November 14, 2014
Both coach Stephen Keshi and Raheem Lawal have distanced themselves from local media reports (not allnigeriasoccer.com) that the Eskiehirspor midfielder is battling to be fit for the Afcon qualifying clash against Congo in Pointe - Noire.Therefore, the 24 - year - old is in line to make his sixth international appearan...
Equatorial Guinea To Host 2015 Afcon, As CAF Snub Nigeria
Published: November 14, 2014
The hosts for the 2015 African Cup of Nations has been determined by CAF, who were forced to change the venue after Morocco pulled out citing Ebola concerns. After a meeting of CAF President Issa Hayatou and the President of Equatorial Guinea, Teodoro Obiang Nguema Mbasogo,  the governing body of African football ...
Tension In Ibadan Ahead 3SC/Akwa Final Showdown
Published: November 14, 2014
There is a palpable tension in the air in Ibadan as their darling team, 3SC takes on Akwa Starlet in a winner takes all last match of Group ‘B’ of Nigeria National League scheduled for today Saturday, 15 at Lekan Salami Sports Complex Ibadan.The Commissioner for Youths and Sports, Oyo State, Farouk Umar Ala...
Oyo Fans Want Govt. To Take Over Atiba United
Published: November 14, 2014
Still basking in the euphoria of seeing their darling team Atiba United playing in the Nigeria National League (NNL) come next soccer season, football fans in the ancient Oyo town have demanded a take-over of the team by the state government.The entrant to the NNL, Atiba United which was established and financed by the...
Official : Beitar Jerusalem Release Sani Emmanuel Less Than One Month After Signing Contract
Published: November 14, 2014
Israeli Premier League side Beitar Jerusalem have unilaterally terminated the contract binding them with former Nigeria youth international Sani Emmanuel, less than one month after the capital signed agreed a one 1+2 year deal with the striker.Coach Menachem Koretzky has declared the Golden Ball winner at the 2009 Fifa...
Emmanuel Sarki Makes Debut For Haiti National Team
Published: November 14, 2014
Wisla Krakow midfielder Emmanuel Sarki finally made his long awaited debut for Haiti in their 2 - 2 draw with Antigua and Barbuda at the Caribbean Cup on Wednesday evening.The former Flying Eagles star entered the pitch in the 62nd minute, as replacement for Sony’ego Mustivara.Emmanuel Sarki was first invited to ...
Angelo Ogbonna Battling To Be Fit For Croatia Tie
Published: November 14, 2014
Italy manager Antonio Conte is sweating on the fitness of Angelo Ogbonna ahead of the Euro qualifiers with Croatia on Sunday.The Juventus defender missed Thursday afternoon’s training session as he was feeling pain in his biceps.The Italian - Nigerian stopper later underwent magnetic resonance imaging tests to a...