Super Eagles Boycott Thursday Training Over Bonus
Published: June 27, 2014
The Super Eagles boycotted their training session scheduled to take place on Thursday evening at Estádio Brinco de Ouro to press home their demands to be paid World Cup appearance fee by the Nigeria Football Federation.The practice session was to begin at 6 pm local time, and at 530 pm the team coach was prepare...
Michael Babatunde Discharged From Hospital After Undergoing Surgery
Published: June 26, 2014
Volyn Lutsk’s Michael Babatunde underwent surgery on Wednesday evening after fracturing his arm during the Nigeria - Argentina clash at Porto Alegre.The 21 - year - old spent the night at the Mae De Deus Hospital, which is very close to the Estádio José Pinheiro Borba, and did not return with the Ni...
Victor Moses, Stephen Keshi Feud Reaches Boiling Point As Striker Refuses To Sit On Bench
Published: June 26, 2014
Allnigeriasoccer.com can confirm reports in the local media that all is not well at the Super Eagles camp in Brazil, with tension brewing between Stephen Keshi and Chelsea loanee Victor Moses.The feud between master and pupil started after the attacker was not named in the starting lineup against Bosnia - Herzegovina s...
Ahmed Musa Impresses Ex France Youth - Teamer, Chris Mavinga
Published: June 26, 2014
Rubin Kazan defender Chris Mavinga, 23, has praised Nigeria international  Ahmed Musa.The CSKA Moscow star netted a brace either side of the half, as the Super Eagles lost to Argentina 3 - 2 on Wednesday afternoon in Porto Alegre.“I am not surprised with the performance of Musa, the attacker of Nigeria and C...
Manchester City Striker, Edin Dzeko Still Moaning About Disallowed Goal Against Nigeria
Published: June 26, 2014
 Bosnia and Herzegovina’s Manchester City striker, Edin Dzeko, is still disappointed that his goal against Nigeria was disallowed.And that contributed to the World Cup debutantes exiting the tournament in the first round despite their 3 - 1 win over Iran on Wednesday, a game which took place simultaneously w...
Stephen Keshi Thanks Players, Fans And Press After Sealing Second Spot
Published: June 26, 2014
Stephen Keshi pleaded ignorance when he was questioned at a press conference after the Argentina - Nigeria match up on the failure of the national team to qualify for the last 16 of the World Cup before they managed that on Wednesday.Indeed, the last time the Super Eagles progressed to the second round of the showpiece...
Ahmed Musa Hoping He Has SILENCED Critics
Published: June 26, 2014
CSKA Moscow attacker Ahmed Musa is hoping his pair of goals on Wednesday afternoon against Argentina will silence his critics once and for all. The 21 - year - old registered his name on the score-sheet in the 4th and 47th minute, and could have walked away with the match ball and restored parity for the Eagles if not ...
DONE DEAL: Portland Timbers Snap Up Fanendo Adi On Three - Year Deal
Published: June 26, 2014
After weeks of negotiations, allnigeriasoccer.com understands that Portland Timbers have completed the permanent signing of Nigerian striker Fanendo Adi from FC Copenhagen. The 23 - year - old committed his future to the Oregon based outfit after he appended his signature to a three - year contract which keeps him at P...
Stephen keshi : Michael Babatunde To Undergo Surgery Today
Published: June 25, 2014
Speaking at a press conference immediately after the 3 - 2 loss to Argentina, Stephen Keshi has confirmed that Michael Babatunde will no longer feature at the World Cup, as the winger is expected to undergo surgery.“I’m not sure. I think he broke his hand. He will do surgery now, as we speak. “Not ...
Musa Gives His Nod To Fifa Naming Messi Man Of The Match
Published: June 25, 2014
CSKA Moscow striker Ahmed Musa has given his approval to Fifa’s decision to select Barcelona star Lionel Messi as the Budweiser Man of the Match, despite both players netting two goals each for their respective teams.The 21 - year - old netted his first pair of goals at the World Cup, registering his name on the ...
Michael Babatunde Likely To Undergo Surgery After Dislocating Right Arm
Published: June 25, 2014
Nigeria qualified for the second round of the World Cup despite the 3 - 2 loss to Argentina on Wednesday afternoon.The squad might be depleted for Monday’s meeting with a yet to be determined opponent following the injury to Michael Babatunde.With the scoreline reading 3 - 2, the Super Eagles were desperately sea...
CSKA Moscow Striker, Ahmed Musa Net Brace In Loss To Argentina
Published: June 25, 2014
Barcelona striker Lionel Messi belatedly celebrated his 27th birthday by netting a brace, as Argentina defeated Nigeria 3 - 2 in their final Group F fixture on Wednesday afternoon. It was almost an even contest between the two continental powerhouses in terms of the number of goals scored.Nigeria striker Ahmed Musa not...
Hapoel Haifa Keen To Extend Bamidele Yampolsky Contract
Published: June 25, 2014
Hapoel Haifa are working on renewing the contract of Israeli - Nigerian attacking midfielder Bamidele Yampolsky, 25.Despite being on the radar of other teams in Israel, the former Israel youth international wishes to continue with his club of last season as long as they meet his financial demands. One.co.il says the ne...
Argentina Will Not Treat Nigeria With Kid Gloves - Coach
Published: June 25, 2014
Argentina coach, Alejandro Sabella, has admitted that his squad will have to raise their game when the confront Nigeria on Wednesday afternoon, as he believes that the African opponents are dangerous.The two - time champions have booked their passage to the next round of the World Cup, but hope to avoid France in the n...
Stephen Keshi Refuses To Write Off Argentina Based On Iran Match
Published: June 25, 2014
Thanks to a stoppage time goal from Lionel Messi, Argentina managed to defeat Iran 1 -0 in their penultimate Group F fixture before the meeting with the Super Eagles on Wednesday.Despite the South American opponents failing to shine on that day as well as struggling to beat Bosnia and Herzegovina in their opening game,...