Knee Injury Rules Michael Babatunde Out Of Khartoum Showdown
Published: October 07, 2014
Volyn Lutsk midfielder Michael Babatunde has failed a fitness test, which has definitely ruled him out of the African Cup of Nations qualifier against Sudan in Khartoum, and he is racing against the clock to be fit for the reverse fixture next week.The 21 - year - old picked up a knee injury on September 27 during the ...
Anthony Ujah Is Named Cologne Player Of The Month For August
Published: October 07, 2014
Nigeria international Anthony Ujah has been chosen as the Fans Player of the Month for August at Cologne, the official website fc-koeln.de has reported.In naming the former Lillestrom hero as the most outstanding player, the fans took note of his wonder goal against VfB Stuttgart, which he netted on August 30.Anthony ...
Excitement As NDDC MD/CEO Cup Set To Begin At Liberation Stadium
Published: October 07, 2014
There is excitement in the air within the rank and file of staff of the Niger Delta Development Commission NDDC as the eagerly awaited second edition of the NDDC MD/CEO  Cup 2014 gets underway.The football tournament exclusively organized for staff of NDDC is expected to hold between the 17th to the 21st of Novemb...
Innocent Emeghara Begins Training At Qarabag
Published: October 07, 2014
According to reporting by azerisport.com, Swiss - Nigerian attacker Innocent Emeghara took part in full training at his new Azerbaijani team Qarabag on Monday.Last weekend, the 25 - year - old agreed to join the Premier League champions for the next three months.All the Qarabag players were involved in practice apart f...
Spartak Moscow Mulling Over Move For Emenike
Published: October 06, 2014
Spartak Moscow are hoping to exploit the situation of Emmanuel Emenike at Fenerbahce by luring him back to the Russian capital in the January transfer window. The African Cup of Nations top goalscorer has fallen down the pecking order of strikers at the Yellow Canaries in recent games, having failed to make the startin...
World Exclusive : KV Mechelen Are Nailed On Favourites To Sign Manchester City Starlet Kelechi Iheanacho
Published: October 06, 2014
According to leaks gathered by allnigeriasoccer.com’s editorial staff, Belgian Pro League club KV Mechelen are leading the race to sign Nigeria youth international Kelechi Iheanacho.The Golden Ball winner at last year’s Fifa Under 17 World Cup has been training with MLS side Columbus Crew since the ...
Sudan Start Training For Nigeria Games
Published: October 06, 2014
Ahead of the African Cup of Nations qualifying fixtures against Nigeria, the national team of Sudan will begin training on Monday at the Technology Academy Football, Balamarat. The Nigeria delegation will leave for Khartoum, venue of the game, via private jet on Thursday, October 9.The Nigeria squad will begin fine-tun...
Innocent Emeghara Agrees short Term Deal With Qarabag
Published: October 06, 2014
Innocent Emeghara has ended his search for a new employer after agreeing terms with Europa League campaigners Qarabag .The Swiss international will defend the colours of the Azerbaijani team until December 31st, the last day before the transfer market reopens, meaning he has penned a three - month contract.This has put...
Emem Eduok Handed Call - up For Sudan Games
Published: October 06, 2014
Stephen Keshi has handed a late invitation to Dolphins marksman Emem Eduok following the injury sustained by Stoke City winger Victor Moses last weekend in a Premier League clash against Sunderland.Thus, the 20 - year - old has become the fifth player based in the Nigeria championship that will fight for a starting shi...
Angelholm Midfielder Samuel Ayinoko Plays Down Injury
Published: October 06, 2014
ängelholm midfielder Samuel Monday Ayinoko has played down the injury he picked up last weekend against Varberg, saying he hopes to return to full training in the next few days. In his 25th appearance of the season, the youngster had to be replaced in the 67th minute after he felt some pains in his groin.“We...
Yussuf Ayila Scores Late Match Winner For Metalist
Published: October 06, 2014
Experienced Nigeria international Yussuf Ayila produced a moment of brilliance as Metalist defeated Metalurh Zaporizhya 2 - 1 in the Ukrainian Premier League on Sunday. The Dynamo Kiev loanee scored the match - winner for Metalist two minutes into stoppage time to claim all three points for his temporary employers.In t...
Obafemi Martins Nets Fifth Brace Of This Season
Published: October 05, 2014
Out - of - favour Nigeria international Obafemi Martins continued his scoring streak in the MLS, with his 16th and 17th goals of the season as Seattle Sounders thrashed Colorado Rapids 4 - 1 on Sunday.The soon - to - be 30 - year - old is now the fourth leading marksman in Major League Soccer, behind Bradley Wr...
Gil Vicente Striker Simeon Tochukwu Nwankwo Nets Third Premier League Goal
Published: October 05, 2014
Gil Vicente are still searching for their first win of this season after they could only draw 1 - 1 with Estoril on Sunday.Nigerian youngster Simeon Tochukwu Nwankwo, better known as Simmy, gave Gil Vicente the lead in the 38th minute, only for Kleber to restore parity for the away team just before the break.The 22 - y...
Seattle Sounders Starlet Sean Okoli Named In USA Under 23 Squad To Face Brazil
Published: October 05, 2014
American- Nigerian striker and Seattle Sounders starlet  Sean Okoli has been called up to the Under 23 National Team of the United States for a training camp in Brasilia ahead of the start of 2016 Olympic Games qualification fixtures.The 21 - year - old has made three substitute appearances for Seattle Sounders in...
Match - winner Francis Chibuike Rues Missed Opportunities
Published: October 05, 2014
KuPS forward Francis Chibuike has insisted that the narrow 1 - 0 victory over TPS on Sunday evening was a good result, even though his side failed to score so many goals against the already relegated opponents.The ex FC Midtjylland Academy player scored his fifth goal of the season in the 16th minute, which secured all...