Governor Mimiko Happy To Host Nigeria Under 13s In Akure
Published: September 17, 2013
The Executive Governor of  Ondo state, Olusegun Mimiko says his state has benefited immensely from playing host tothe National U-13 team . Governor Mimiko who spoke on Monday through his special adviser on sports, Fisayo Akinkuade, in Akure said the presence of the national team has served as a source of motivatio...
Godfrey Oboabona Explains Why He Has Not Debuted For Rizespor
Published: September 16, 2013
For the third straight week, Nigeria international Godfrey Oboabona failed to make his league debut for new club Rizespor.The former Sunshine Stars skipper was an unused substitute as Rizespor defeated Gaziantepspor 5 - 2 in the fourth round of matches in the Super League played on Saturday.“ The coach (Riza Cali...
Fanendo Adi : Champions League Is Like Playing The World Cup
Published: September 16, 2013
Fanendo Adi can not wait for Tuesday’s Champions League clash against Juventus. It will be great for the attacker to play against some of the best teams in the world as FC Copenhagen are in the same group with the likes of Juve, Real Madrid and Galatsaray.“ Champions League is like playing the World Cup at ...
WCQ: Efe Ambrose Ready To Confront Any Team
Published: September 16, 2013
Glasgow Celtic utility man Efe Ambrose says the Super Eagles are ready to meet either one of Egypt, Burkina Faso, Cameroon, Senegal or Ethiopia in the Brazil 2014 World Cup play - offs.The draw for the final qualifying round will be conducted by the continent\'s governing body CAF on Monday in the Egyptian city of Luxo...
Gloria Ofoegbu Delighted With Brace In Win Over Nasarawa Amazons
Published: September 16, 2013
Nigeria international Gloria Ofoegbu was pleased with her double as Rivers Angels lifted the Women\'s Federation Cup on Sunday, defeating Nasarawa Amazons FC of Lafia 3-0.In the exciting match, the wing back was on target in the 42nd and 80th minute while Elizabeth Addo scored the other goal for the Port Harcourt based...
EXCLUSIVE: Rolo Zapata Hints At Return To Sunshine Stars
Published: September 15, 2013
Former Sunshine Stars coach Rodolfo Zapata says he is in contact with Chairman Mike Idoko over handling the Akure based side.Rolo Zapata, 47, had a highly successful spell at Sunshine Stars back in the 2010 - 2011 season. But the American, who has Argentina blood flowing in his veins, later parted company with the club...
First Panathinaikos Goal Delights Abdul Ajagun
Published: September 15, 2013
Nigeria Under 20 National Team skipper Abdul Ajagun sparkled on his official debut for Panathinaikos, netting the equalizer in the 1 - 1 draw with Platanias on Sunday evening. The 20 - year - old attacking midfielder was thrown into the fray in the 71st minute by manager Anastasiou, and it took the former Dolphins ace ...
EXCLUSIVE: Golden Eaglets Trip To Qatar Hanging In The Balance
Published: September 15, 2013
Allnigeriasoccer.com understands that the Golden Eaglets proposed trip to Qatar for a training camp might be in jeopardy.The officials and players of the Under 17 National Team were due to depart Calabar on Thursday, September 19 for a training tour.But the Nigeria Football Federation has not yet received green-light f...
Ex Hungary Under 17 Skipper Kenneth Otigba Nets Debut Goal For Heerenveen
Published: September 15, 2013
Hungary youth - teamer Kenneth Otigba was amongst the scorers as Heerenveen defeated FC Groningen 4 - 2 in the Dutch championship on Sunday. The game was without goals until the 31st minute when Van der Velden scored from the spot. But the home team restored parity 7 minutes into the second half through Wildschut.21 ...
Hapoel Haifa Negotiating With Ex Israel Youth - Teamer Bamidele Yampolsky
Published: September 14, 2013
Premier League outfit Hapoel Haifa are working on offering the Israeli - Nigerian midfielder Bamidele DelaY ampolsky a contract.Sports Walla says the former Israel youth - teamer is now a free agent after mutually terminating his contract with Maccabi Haifa last summer. The 25 - year - old has demanded wages in the reg...
Suleiman Omo Agrees To Join Tyrnavos
Published: September 13, 2013
According to reporting by gazzetta.gr, Greek second - tier outfit Tyrnavos have reached a verbal agreement with the Nigerian Suleiman Omo on a contract. The 27 - year - old has been a free agent for the past 20 months after he terminated his contract with Panionios due to unpaid wages.Recall that AC Omonia , Cyprus had...
Hull City Begin Contract Talks With Sone Aluko
Published: September 13, 2013
Nigeria international Sone Aluko has reportedly started contract extension negotiations with English Premier League campaigners Hull City , as the club hope to offer him a long term deal. “We’re talking to him and his advisors and seeing them on Monday. Hopefully, we can get something sorted. “We...
Tomi Ameobi Nets Sixth Goal Of The Season
Published: September 13, 2013
Anglo - Nigerian attacker Tomi Ameobi netted the opener as Finnish top division club VPS defeated JJK 3 - 1 on Thursday in the 27th round of matches in the Veikkausliiga.25 - year - old Tomi Ameobi, a member of the famous Ameobi football dynasty, scored in the 43rd minute in the away match after receiving a cross from ...
Yura Movsisyan : Emenike Is Definitely A Great Striker
Published: September 13, 2013
Spartak Moscow attacker Yura Movsisyan has said that he considered Paraguayan striker Lucas Barrios a worthy replacement for Emmanuel Emenike, who left the team in the summer transfer window.Recall that Emmanuel Emenike signed a four - year deal with Fenerbahce in August.“Emenike - definitely a great striker.&nbs...
Cardiff City Are Stronger Than West Brom - Peter Odemwingie
Published: September 13, 2013
Peter Odemwingie , 32,  claims his new club Cardiff City are stronger than West Brom, whom he left in the summer transfer market.The Nigeria international penned a two - year deal with The Bluebirds just few hours before the window was shut last week.“I told my wife that from what I see this is a stronger te...