Esperance Starlet Emeka Emerum Tips Flying Eagles To Retain AYC
Published: March 18, 2013
Esperance striker Emeka Emerum has tipped the Flying Eagles to qualify for the Under 20 World Cup, billed to be staged in Turkey this summer, despite losing their first match against Mali on Sunday.''I think they really played well against Mali but were unlucky not to score. I am confident they will do well in their ne...
Ugo Ukah Wants National Team Recall
Published: March 18, 2013
Jagiellonia Białystok stopper Ugo Ukah wants to make a return to the National Team. Since Ukah made his international debut against Zambia 18 months ago, the Super Eagles handlers have not considered him for selection.''I'd love to play again for my country! National Team now is doing well and achieved a lot under...
Wisla Krakow Striker, Emmanuel Sarki Thanks Dosu, Makelele
Published: March 18, 2013
Former Nigeria international Emmanuel Sarki says he owes much to his godfather Joseph Dosu. After the Wisla Krakow player lost his parents in a car crash , Dosu, a former Super Eagles goalkeeper, played the role of a father figure.''He was just the man who directed me, after I lost my dad, mom and brother in a car acci...
Ailing Jossy Lad Needs Assistance
Published: March 18, 2013
Families and friends of former Super Falcons and Shooting Stars Coach, Joseph Ladipo popularly known as Jossy Lad have cried out to government and well meaning Nigerians to save their beloved from the clutches of death.Speaking with newsmen at Narl Clinic where Ladipo is receiving treatment in Ibadan, his first son, Wa...
Joseph Okonkwo: Keshi Is Doing A Good Job
Published: March 18, 2013
There is still a glimmer of hope that Maltese First Division club Mqabba, who have the Nigerian striker Joseph Okonkwo in their ranks, can escape the drop after they hammered Marsaxlokk 4 -0 on Sunday to register their first win of the campaign.Former Pepsi Academy starlet Joseph Okonkwo bagged a brace for the home tea...
Kenya Names 19 - Man Squad For Nigeria Game
Published: March 18, 2013
Harambee Stars Coach Adel Amrouche has named a 19-man squad that will travel to Nigeria on Wednesday to take on African Champions, the Super Eagles of Nigeria in a World Cup qualifier on Saturday, informs Michezoafrika.com.Coach Amrouche has dropped 11 players from the initial squad among them AFC Leopards striker Alla...
Valerenga's Fegor Ogude Hits Eagles Camp
Published: March 18, 2013
Valerenga central midfielder Fegor Ogude has hit the National Team camp in Abuja in anticipation of the World Cup qualifier against Kenya this coming weekend, Ben Alaiya, spokesman of the Super Eagles has told local media.''Fegor Ogude ä¯s in town already as the first foreign-based player to arrive Super Eagl...
Nigeria Lose To Mali In AYC
Published: March 17, 2013
Mali opened their Group B account of the Orange CAF U-20 African Championship with a calculated 1-0 win over Nigeria at Ahmed Zabana stadium in Oran. Nigeria dominated ball possession and created more chances but Mali were efficient and defended in numbers. It was against the run of play in the 13th minute that striker...
Ideye: Main Thing Is Three Points
Published: March 17, 2013
Dynamo Kiev's hard fought 1-0 win against Vorskla on Sunday evening means the capital side are 16 points behind champions and favorites for the title Shakhtar Donetsk.On the other hand, for the first time since the start of the second stanza of the championship, the Kievites have the consolation of being in a Champions...
Exclusive: Victor Deniran Ruled Out For the Season
Published: March 17, 2013
Victor Deniran's loan spell at PFC Montana has been cut short by injury after undergoing knee ligament operation at a Sofia hospital this past week, the Olympic National Team invitee has exclusively revealed to allnigeriasoccer.com.The 22 - year - old suffered a relapse of the knee injury which had kept him out of acti...
Rabiu Afolabi Set For League Debut
Published: March 17, 2013
New Sonderjyske signing Rabiu Afolabi could make his debut against Esbjerg on Monday, Danish media is reporting.Only two days ago, the 32 - year - old stopper was unveiled by the South Jutland club. Now, after more than nine months of inactivity, the ex Monaco man is looking forward to playing football again.Bold.dk wi...
Besiktas Working On Deal For Elderson Echiejile
Published: March 17, 2013
Beskitas have beamed their searchlight on Nigeria international Elderson Echiejile as a possible reinforcement in the summer transfer market, according to Portuguese sports daily A Bola.Echiejile's display for the Nigeria selection at the African Cup of Nations has not gone unnoticed by the Besiktas chiefs. Already, a ...
Martins Heaps Praise On Sounders Fans
Published: March 17, 2013
Though Obafemi Martins was frustrated that his debut for Seattle Sounders ended in a 1 - 1 draw, the Nigeria striker has heaped praise on the fans for their unrivaled support against Portland Timbers on Saturday.MLSsoccer.com quoted Martins as saying: ''I’m going to choose them as one of the best fans. I’ve...
Funso Ojo Banished To B Team
Published: March 16, 2013
Belgian - Nigerian midfielder Funso Ojo has been banished to the B team of Beerschot by Chairman Patrick Vanoppen, writes Nieuwsblad.Ojo repeatedly complained about late payments of his entitlements. In addition, he was involved in an altercation at training with teammate Joachim Mununga earlier in the season.Beerschot...
Ahmed Musa: Great Happiness Winning Afcon
Published: March 16, 2013
CSKA Moscow talent Ahmed Musa, who is in the form of his life and is the leading scorer for the Army Men in the Premier League, has told Russian media that the whole country celebrated the Super Eagles triumph at the African Cup of Nations.Speaking to Sport Express, Russia, the 20 - year - old disclosed: ''It was great...