Expert Opinion: How The Super Eagles Rated Against Niger Republic
Published: September 09, 2015
The Super Eagles defeated the Mena of Niger Republic 2-0  on Tuesday courtesy of goals from Ahmed Musa and Moses Simon. Compared to the African Cup of Nations qualifier against Tanzania, the performance of the players really improved.We evaluate the performance of the Super Eagles players against Niger Republic wi...
Guingamp Star Oparanozie Scoring For Fun At All - Africa Games
Published: September 09, 2015
The Super Falcons have qualified for the semi - finals of the All - Africa Games on the back of their 3 - 0 thrashing of Tanzania on Wednesday evening.Tanzania’s tormentor - in - chief was Guingamp star Desire Oparanozie , who scored more than one goal in the first half for the second game in a row at the All - A...
Kingsley Sokari Plays Down Brilliant Team Goal Against Ghana
Published: September 09, 2015
Kingsley Sokari did not have to scratch his head when quizzed if his strike against Ghana Under 23s at the All - Africa Games on Wednesday afternoon was the best goal he has scored in his professional career.The Nigeria international made sure of the three points with a brilliant team goal three minutes from time, fini...
Junior Ajayi And Kingsley Sokari On Target As Dream Team Send Black Meteors Crashing
Published: September 09, 2015
Nigeria got their 2015 All-Africa Games campaign off to a winning start with a deserved victory over Ghana in Brazzaville.Junior Ajayi opened the scoring with a rasping finish ten  minutes out of intermission while Kingsley Sokari extended the advantage three minutes from time.Defending champions Ghana played thei...
Official : Victor Obinna Pens One - Year Deal With MSV Duisburg
Published: September 09, 2015
MSV Duisburg have completed the signing of Nigeria international Victor Obinna on a 1+1 year deal.The attacker has been in Germany since the start of this week to discuss the possibility of joining The Zebras and those talks have led to him penning a deal that will keep him at Schauinsland-Reisen-Arena until at least J...
Agent Hints Rilwan Hassan Will Bid Farewell To FC Midtjylland Next Summer
Published: September 09, 2015
FC Midtjylland’s Rilwan Hassan might depart the Danish champions next June when he comes off contract, according to the winger’s agent Klaus Granlund.In the summer, newly - capped Nigeria national - teamers Sylvester Igboun and Izunna Uzochukwu departed the MCH Arena for a new adventure in Russia and Hassan...
Unuanel To Super Eagles Fans: Be Patient With Oliseh
Published: September 09, 2015
Nigeria claimed the first win of Sunday Oliseh’s tenure on Tuesday as they saw off Niger in a 2-0 friendly victory at the Adokiye Amiesimaka Stadium.Former Nigeria international Oliseh took charge as Super Eagles boss in July and saw his spell at the helm get off to a disappointing start with a goalless draw agai...
William Troost - Ekong Delighted To Pass Super Eagles Tests With Flying Colours
Published: September 09, 2015
FK Haugesund defender William Troost - Ekong is on his way to Norway to link up with his Tippeligaen club after international duty with Nigeria.Once again, the former Holland youth international passed his tests with the national team with flying colours, with the 2013 African champs not conceding a single goal since h...
Wolves Netminder Carl Ikeme Has Kind Words For Port Harcourt Fans
Published: September 09, 2015
Wolverhampton Wanderers netminder Carl Ikeme was pleased to keep another cleansheet on Tuesday as the Super Eagles beat their Nigerien counterparts 2 - 0 in Port Harcourt.Furthermore, the Anglo - Nigerian had kind words for the fans that came to the Adokiye Amiesimaka Stadium to cheer the team to victory.“Nice to...
Super Eagles Coach Sunday Oliseh Happy With Evolution Of His Team
Published: September 09, 2015
Super Eagles manager Sunday Oliseh reckons that Nigeria’s 2 - 0 win over Niger Republic in a friendly on Tuesday will raise the level of confidence of his team ahead of their next international fixtures. Goals from CSKA Moscow striker Ahmed Musa and his second - half replacement Moses Simon handed Oliseh his firs...
Official : Indian Super League Club FC Pune City Announce Signing Of Kalu Uche
Published: September 09, 2015
Through official channels, FC Pune City have announced that they have strengthened their offensive options with the signing of  Kalu Uche for the 2015 season. Allnigeriasoccer.com exclusively reported three weeks ago that an Indian Super League football franchise were exploring ways to sign the Super Eagles forwar...
Dream Team Star Oghenekaro Etebo Brimming With Confidence Ahead Ghana Clash
Published: September 09, 2015
Oghenekaro Etebo appears to be brimming with confidence ahead of Dream Team VI’s clash against the Under 23 national team of Ghana on Wednesday at the 2015 All - Africa Games.The Warri Wolves attacking midfielder has pointed out that the Black Meteors looked ordinary in their opening game against Senegal and will...
Obafemi Martins In The Running For MLS Goal Of The Week Award
Published: September 08, 2015
Designated Player Obafemi Martins is in the running for the Goal of the Week Award for the last round of matches in Major League Soccer. In his bid to win the accolade, the Seattle Sounders marksman is up against Michael Barrios ( FC Dallas), Didier Drogba (Montreal Impact), Diego Fagundez (New England Revolution) and ...
Oliseh Hopes To Polish Rough Diamond Usman Mohammed
Published: September 08, 2015
Sunday Oliseh has stated that FC Taraba’s Usman Mohammed is still a rough diamond that needs to be polished before he can become a better player.The Dream Team VI star was handed his first start against Niger Republic and bossed the midfield before he made way for Prince Aggrey immediately after the intermission....
Sunday Oliseh Says He Will Not Close The Door On Mikel Yet
Published: September 08, 2015
In his post - match comments immediately after Nigeria beat Niger 2 - 0 in an international friendly on Tuesday afternoon, coach Sunday Oliseh has hinted that he will not invite John Obi Mikel to the national team if he keeps sitting on the bench.The Nigeria manager omitted the Chelsea midfielder from his squad list a...