Peter Ijeh Becomes Coach, Training Futsal Team
Published: October 10, 2013
Former Nigeria international Peter Ijeh has announced his retirement and now wants to focus on coaching.On September 28, 2012, the attacker played his last Premier League match and a week later, he left GAIS to prepare for his new career as a coach.Peter Ijeh has approval from UEFA, the game’s governing body in E...
Jonathan Akpoborie Wants Keshi To Play Emenike, Moses And Musa In Attack
Published: October 10, 2013
Retired Nigeria international and ex Wolfsburg marksman Jonathan Akpoborie has commented on the upcoming meeting between Nigeria and Ethiopia in Addis Ababa.“They just have to be cautious and play on the counter. We are not under pressure to win at all cost, but we want a score draw if it comes to the worse, &rdq...
Frenage Mourns With 3SC Over Moses Ogaga
Published: October 10, 2013
The management of Ibadan based soccer school, FRENAGE Soccer Academy has joined others in the football world to commiserate with the board and management of Shooting Stars Sports Club (3SC) over the sudden death of its player, Moses Ogaga who passed away on Wednesday morning after a brief illness.The academy in stateme...
Academy Lauds Oyo Government Over Principal Cup Revival
Published: October 10, 2013
An Ibadan based soccer school, FRENAGE Soccer Academy has described the renewal of the prestigious secondary schools’ soccer tourney tagged ‘Principal Cup’ by the present administration in Oyo State as a commendable gesture and good omen for the development of the game.The popular football tournament ...
Danish Federation Pardons Izunna Uzochukwu
Published: October 10, 2013
FC Midtjylland defensive midfielder Izunna Uzochukwu has been pardoned by the Danish Federation following his dismissal in the latest round of games in the Superliga.Recall that the Nigerian was shown a second yellow card in the second half of the encounter against FCV, but referee Dennis Mogensen admitted it was an er...
Birthday Boy Brown Ideye Tells Dynamo Kiev Teammates To Remain United
Published: October 10, 2013
Dynamo Kiev attacker Brown Ideye celebrates his 25th birthday today, October 10.Speaking to the official website of Ukraine’s most successful club, Ideye, who is currently training with the Nigeria selection ahead of the upcoming meeting against Ethiopia, is positive the Kievites will overcome their dismal start ...
Chris Green Calls Addis Ababa Stadium Pitch A Disgrace
Published: October 10, 2013
Chris Green, Nigeria Football Federation’s technical committee member, who is already in Addis Ababa, says the pitch quality at the stadium is in bad shape.Simply put, Green, who led the NFF advance party, stated the playing surface will count against the Eagles on Sunday.“What do we really expect? This is ...
Preparations For Under 17 World Cup In Top Gear - Kelechi Ihenacho
Published: October 09, 2013
Golden Eaglets striker Kelechi Ihenacho says the squad is fully focused on the task at hand , which is winning the Fifa World Cup for players below the age of 17.Ihenacho believes the Nigeria Under 17s have what it takes to win the tourney in the United Arab Emirates as preparations are in full gear.“Everything i...
Fulll Complement Of Super Eagles Players Train In Abuja Ahead Of Ethiopia Cracker
Published: October 09, 2013
Nigeria gaffer Stephen Keshi trained at the Abuja National Stadium with his full squad of 23 invited players ahead of the do - or - die World Cup play - off match with Ethiopia on Sunday.The later arrivals to camp - Nosa Igiebor (Betis), Emmanuel Emenike (Fenerbahce), Brown Ideye (Dynamo Kiev), Shola Ameobi (Newcastle ...
Chigozie Udoji Wins Goal Of The Week Award
Published: October 09, 2013
Aris Thessaloniki attacking midfielder Chigozie Udoji has won the Goal of the Week award for the seventh round of games in the Greece Super League.Udoji, 27, was chosen for his brilliant 88th minute strike in the 2 - 1 win over Panionios last Saturday.The Nigerian beat Kostas Mitroglou (Olympiakos) and Carlos Calvo (Sk...
Hat - Trick Hero Derick Chuka Hails Team Performance
Published: October 09, 2013
CFR Cluj attacker Derick Chuka Ogbu belives his hat - trick against OÅ£elul GalaÅ£i  on Monday evening will give him a big confidence boost. The 23 - year - old is not getting carried away by his goals and has insisted that it was a team performance.Speaking to allnigeriasoccer.com, the ex OH Leuven hero said ...
Official : Nnaemeka Anyamele Extends Contract With FC Honka
Published: October 09, 2013
Through a statement on its official website, Finnish top division club FC Honka has announced that it has extended the contract of young Nigerian winger Nnaemeka Anyamele.The financial terms and duration of the deal were not disclosed by the Espoo based side.So far this season, Nnaemeke Anyamele has made 11 appearances...
Izunna Uzochukwu Update: FC Midtjylland Want Red Card Cancelled
Published: October 09, 2013
FC Midtjylland midfielder Izunna Uzochukwu was dismissed on Monday in the Super League clash against FC Vestsjællands. After the game, referee Dennis Mogensen admitted to have seen television replays and the second yellow card issued Izunna which led to his sending off was not justified.It is now expected th...
Victor Moses : It Is Going To Be A Tough Match
Published: October 09, 2013
Liverpool dazzler Victor Moses has insisted that the Super Eagles have a major task on their hands if they are to overcome Ethiopia in a World Cup play - off match on Sunday.Nigeria go into the tie in Addis Ababa as the bookies favorites having lost only once in their last seven meetings against the East Africans.But V...
Taribo West Advices Eddy Onazi To Remain In Lazio
Published: October 09, 2013
Former Nigeria international Taribo West has advised Lazio midfielder Eddy Onazi to continue his development in Italy at least for another year.20 - year - old Onazi has been the subject of interest from some teams in the English Premier League, with Tottenham Hotspur and Everton said to be among his admirers.West who ...