Eddy Onazi Attributes Victory Over Ethiopia To Divine Intervention
Published: October 14, 2013
Lazio midfielder Eddy Onazi has attributed the Super Eagles 2 - 1 scrappy 2 - 1 win over Ethiopia to divine intervention rather than the tactical genius of manager Stephen Keshi.For most part of the first half, Nigeria were chasing their own shadows and would have been a goal down if not for a referring error.Speaking ...
Official: Carlton Cole Signs Short Term Deal With West Ham
Published: October 14, 2013
Through a statement on its official website, English Premier League team West Ham United has announced the signing of Anglo - Nigerian attacker Carlton Cole on a short term deal until January 13, 2014.The 30 - year - old, who has been training with the Hammers for the past few weeks , is expected to provide cover for i...
Nosa Igibeor Suffers Cut On Right Palm
Published: October 14, 2013
Real Betis midfielder Nosa Igiebor suffered a cut on his right palm after Nigeria’s 2 - 1 victory over Ethiopia on Sunday.The off the field incident occurred when supporters of the Wayla Antelopes stoned the Eagles team bus as it was leaving the Addis Ababa stadium.The impact of one of the stones smashed the rear...
Emmanuel Emenike Dedicates Goals To Motherless Babies, Family
Published: October 14, 2013
Nigeria marksman Emmanuel Emenike has dedicated his brace against Ethiopia on Sunday to motherless babies and his family.The 26 - year - old’s goals in the 67th and 90th minute means he has now scored 8 goals this calender year for the African champions.And that surpasses the 4 goals Villarreal attacker Ikechukwu...
Ex Westerlo Midfielder Moses Adams Claims Interest From Israel
Published: October 14, 2013
Former Westerlo central midfielder Moses Adams may continue his career in Israel, the player has disclosed.The former Nigeria youth international has been without a club for more than a year after his expired contract was not renewed by Westerlo.Moses Adams tested with Zulte Waregem this summer and could have appended ...
EXCLUSIVE: Chelsea, Stuttgart, Anderlecht To Run The Rule Over Golden Eaglets At Fifa Under 17s
Published: October 14, 2013
Representatives of some of the big European clubs are currently in the United Arab Emirates to run the rule over the Golden Eaglets players.Nigeria are one of the favorites to win the Fifa Under 17 World Cup which kicks off on October 17, with Brazil trading tackles with Slovakia at the Mohammed Bin Zayed Stadium, Abu ...
Emmanuel Sarki Scores Against Wolfsburg
Published: October 13, 2013
Ex Chelsea youth-teamer Emmanuel Sarki netted the match winner as Wisla Krakow defeated Bundesliga campaigners Wolfsburg 2-1 in a friendly on Sunday. Guerrier opened scoring for the Germans in the 46th minute only for Medjoevi� to restore parity for the Polish club in the 63rd minute.In the 73rd minute, Wolfsburg goa...
Confirmed : Nigeria To Play Italy In London
Published: October 13, 2013
As reported by the official website of the Italian Federation, figc.it, and confirmed by allnigeriasoccer.com, the Super Eagles of Nigeria will trade tackles with Italy in a high profile exhibition match in London next month.Colombian agent, Jairo Pachon, who is the official match agent of the Nigeria Football Federati...
Emmanuel Emenike Nets Brace As Super Eagles Defeat Ethiopia
Published: October 13, 2013
Under harsh conditions, playing against the altitude and the spectators, African champions Nigeria showed plenty of character, coming back from a goal deficit to defeat Ethiopia 2 - 1 on Sunday in the first leg of the World Cup play - off.The result puts Nigeria in the driving seat ahead of the second leg tie on Novemb...
Stephen Keshi Names Starting Eleven
Published: October 13, 2013
Manager Stephen Keshi is not letting the away game factor affect his starting lineup for Sunday’s World Cup qualifier against Ethiopia.Like the game against Malawi in Calabar, Keshi will stick to the same 4 - 3 - 3 formation. And that means, there are no personnel changes in defense , midfield and attack.Stand - ...
Shola Ameobi : We Are Confident Of Winning
Published: October 13, 2013
Newcastle United attacker Shola Ameobi is confident Nigeria will defeat Ethiopia and qualify for the showpiece event in Fifa’s Football calender, the World Cup.Nigeria manager Stephen Keshi is expected to start the game in Addis Ababa with an attacking trident comprising Emmanuel Emenike (Fenerbahce), Victor Mose...
President Goodluck Jonathan Visits Eagles
Published: October 12, 2013
President Goodluck Jonathan was the surprise visitor at the Super Eagles training in Addis Ababa on Saturday. The President, who is currently in Ethiopia attending the Golden Jubilee meeting of the African Union, tasked the players to remain focused, stating that Nigerians expect the team to be in the mundial.“I ...
Tijani Babangida : Eagles Should Face The Game In A Professional Way
Published: October 12, 2013
With less than 24 hours to the crunch World Cup play - off match against Ethiopia, retired Nigeria international Tijani Babangida has advised the Super Eagles players to give their all if they are to overcome the opponents.“They should face the game in a professional way. They are all professionals and African ch...
Uche Nwofor Promises To Give 100 Percent
Published: October 12, 2013
Heerenveen attacker Uche Nwofor announced his arrival on the world stage during the international friendly between the Super Eagles and Bafana Bafana back in August.Introduced as a second half substitute, the 22 - year - old bagged a brace in the 49th and 68th minute to give the African champions a 2 - 0 win.In subsequ...
Amobi Okugo Showers Accolades On Brian Carroll
Published: October 12, 2013
Saturday’s game between Philadelphia Union and D.C. United at RFK Stadium will be the 300th appearance in the MLS for skipper Brian Carroll.Philadelphia Union center - back and USA youth - teamer Amobi Okugo has showered accolades on Brian Carroll, calling him a great player.“We call him the iron man. The a...