Stephen Keshi : I Never Spoke To Anyone About Echiejile
Published: June 11, 2014
Nigeria manager Stephen Keshi has denied quotes credited to him by a local daily on Tuesday regarding injured Elderson Echiejile.The newspaper had reported that he put his foot down, insisting that the Monaco defender should remain in the squad as he would be available for selection starting from the second group game ...
Ijebu-Ode Agog As Ogun Unity Cup Begins
Published: June 11, 2014
Almost 30 teams across all six geo-political zone of Nigeria and West African countries jostling for honour in an Under-16 and Under-13 International Soccer Competition tagged ‘Ogun Unity Cup’ going-on at Dipo Dina International Stadium Ijebu-Ode, the event that was organized by A Square Sports Internationa...
Nosa igiebor Demands 525,000 Euros Annual Wage From Maccabi Tel Aviv
Published: June 11, 2014
Despite failing to make Nigeria’s 23 - man World Cup roster, Real Betis’s Nosa Igibeor is not damaged commodity as he is still wanted by clubs in Europe.According to sport5.co.il, Maccabi Tel Aviv are in advanced talks with their Spanish counterparts regarding the purchase of the central midfielder.The Isra...
Fulham, Queens Park Rangers On Alert As Taye Taiwo Hands In Transfer Request
Published: June 11, 2014
Bursaspor left back Taye Taiwo has handed in a transfer request, according to reports in the Turkish press.The Nigeria international still has a valid contract with the Turkish club until the summer of 2016, but his camp is engineering a move away from the Bursa Atatürk Stadium.It is understood that the free-kick ...
Valencia Mulling Over Bid For Obi Mikel
Published: June 11, 2014
Valencia’s hopes of acquiring Anderlecht’s Senegalese defender Cheikhou Kouyate have come up against a brick wall, according to superdeporte.es. And the Spanish side have now turned their attention to another African - Nigeria international John Obi Mikel - who is also on the radar of Inter Milan plus clubs...
Agent Of Odion Ighalo Confirms Interest From England And Spain
Published: June 11, 2014
Watford are amongst a number of clubs thought to be in Spain and England interested in snapping up Odion Ighalo from Udinese. With his contract at the Little Zebras set to expire at the end of next season, Udinese chiefs will not stop his departure in order for the club to recoup some of their previous investments on t...
Chelsea Loanee, Kenneth Omeruo Laughs Off Talk He Will Miss Iran Clash
Published: June 11, 2014
Chelsea loanee Kenneth Omeruo has laughed off talk that he will not be fit for the clash against Iran on Monday, June 16.Having missed the Super Eagles last exhibition match against Team USA, there were concerns back home that he would not be available for the start of the World Cup, with some mischief makers even ruli...
Stephen Keshi Not Thinking About Lionel Messi Now
Published: June 11, 2014
Speaking to reporters shortly after the Nigeria delegation arrived Sao Paulo, Super Eagles manager, Stephen Keshi says his mind is not focused on Barcelona and Argentina striker Lionel Messi.Should the Eagles win their first two matches against Iran and Bosnia Herzegovina, the game with Argentina on June 25 might becom...
Super Eagles Land In Campinas
Published: June 11, 2014
The Nigeria World Cup delegation landed on Tuesday evening at Guarulhos airport in São Paulo after a nine - hour flight from Miami. Soon after custom formalities were concluded, the squad was driven straight to its base camp, Vitoria Hotel Concept, Campinas.The Super Eagles will square off against Iran in their ...
Super Eagles To Have Open Workout On Friday Afternoon
Published: June 10, 2014
Estádio do Guarani otherwise known as Brinco de Ouro, where the Super Eagles will train during the World Cup, is finally ready after the organizers gave it a passmark on Tuesday.There were fears that the training pitch will not be ready for the tournament, but it was approved today by the Corpo de Bombeiros.If t...
NFF Request For Nigerian DJ To Entertain Eagles On June 27
Published: June 10, 2014
The Nigeria Football Federation are confident the Super Eagles will advance beyond the first round of the World Cup that they have arranged for a disc jokey to entertain the squad two days after the final Group F match against Argentina.A month ago, the NFF sent a request to the Brazilian organizers , asking for inform...
Fanendo Adi Named MLS Player Of The Week
Published: June 10, 2014
Portland Timbers forward Fanendo Adi has been recognized for his imperious display against Real Salt Lake this past weekend, after he was named Major League Soccer Player of the Week for the 14th round of matches in the championship.23 - year - old Adi bagged a first half brace in the 3 - 1 win over Real Salt Lake at R...
Enugu Rangers CEO: No Letter From NFF or Keshi Recalling Ejike Uzoenyi
Published: June 10, 2014
Enugu Rangers supremo, Paul Chibuzor, has quickly reacted to reports in the media that Ejike Uzoenyi has been reinstated in the 23 - man roster and will travel to Brazil this evening.Last Monday, the petite winger was one of the seven players that failed to get Stephen Keshi’s nod and he has since returned to Enu...
Super Eagles Depart For Sao Paulo Without Echiejile
Published: June 10, 2014
The Nigeria World Cup delegation has flown out of Miami for Brazil, venue of the Fifa World Cup.Contrary to earlier reports, Elderson Echiejile was not part of the traveling party, and that means his place in the squad has been taken by Ejike Uzoenyi of Enugu Rangers.Football governing body, Fifa, has confirmed via its...
Elderson Echiejile Reinstated In 23 - Man Squad?
Published: June 10, 2014
Earlier reportedly dropped from the World Cup party as a result of a muscle injury, Elderson Echiejile might have been reinstated in the 23 - man squad, the print edition of The Nation is reporting.Remember that the Nigeria Football Federation has categorically not come out with a statement, denying or confirming repor...