Keshi Names Squad For Jordan Friendly
Published: October 15, 2013
Stephen Keshi has unveiled a list of 28 players to prosecute the friendly between the domestic based Super Eagles and the National Team of Jordan on Monday, October 28.An analysis of the roster released on Tuesday afternoon revealed that three goalkeepers, eight defenders, nine midfielders and eight attackers have been...
EXCLUSIVE: Enugu Rangers Place 150,000 Euros Price Tag On Ejike Uzoenyi
Published: October 15, 2013
Allnigeriasoccer.com understands that Enugu Rangers have placed a bounty of 150, 000 euros on the head of Nigeria international Ejike Uzoenyi.Having spent half of the 2012 - 2013 campaign on loan at Rennes, Uzoenyi was not offered a permanent contract when the agreement between the French Ligue 1 side and their Nigeria...
Ugo Ukah : Brazil Is Very Close Now!
Published: October 15, 2013
Jagiellonia Białystok central defender Ugo Ukah has praised the Super Eagles players for their heroic performance against Ethiopia last weekend in the World Cup play - offs.“Another great victory that confirms how the team is responding well to the guidance of the coach! Brazil is very close now!“They ...
Chinedu Obasi Set For Comeback, Begins Full Training With Schalke
Published: October 15, 2013
Schalke 04 striker Chinedu Obasi has not featured for the Bundesliga club for the past six months after undergoing surgery to repair a damaged fibula.There is good news for club and country, with reports in the German press revealing that the Nigeria international could return to the pitch in the next two - three weeks...
Bright Dike Wants Starting Shirt
Published: October 14, 2013
Since his switch from Portland Timbers last month, Nigeria international Bright Dike has been named in the starting lineup by Toronto head coach Ryan Nelsen three times.Now, there is speculation that Toronto are in the market for two additional strikers ahead of the start of the 2014 campaign, meaning Bright Dike could...
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 - ...