Stephen Keshi Proud Of Eagles Performance Against Uruguay
Published: June 21, 2013
Speaking at a press conference after Nigeria's 2 - 1 loss to Uruguay on Thursday evening, manager Stephen Keshi remained coy when quizzed about the absence of African coaches in the European Leagues.''How many African players playing in Europe, have a good performance, they can even have a certified technician, but the...
Uruguay Grind Out Win Against Nigeria
Published: June 21, 2013
South American champions Uruguay defeated Nigeria 2 - 1 on Thursday evening to keep alive their hopes of qualifying for the semi - finals of the Confederations Cup. Desperate to win, manager Oscar Washington Tabarez started with a three man attack - Diego Forlan (Internacional), Edinson Cavani (Napoli) and Luis Suarez(...
Aris Thessaloniki Ponder Move For Chigozie Udoji
Published: June 20, 2013
As reported by sport-fm.gr, Chigozie Udoji's search for a new team may be over in the coming days as the attacking midfielder is seriously being courted by Super League club Aris Thessaloniki.If we are to believe Udoji's statements to this portal, he turned down an offer to extend his stay with Atromitos.Apart from...
Obi Mikel Denies Interview Credited To Him About Galatasaray Move
Published: June 20, 2013
Chelsea defensive midfielder John Obi Mikel has denied statements credited to him on Thursday, claiming he wants to join Turkish champions Galatasaray. The electronic edition of British newspaper Independent is reporting that Mikel never granted the interview and the statements attributed to him are wide of the mark.Th...
Stephen Keshi: Playing The Final Would Be A Dream Come True
Published: June 20, 2013
Manager Stephen Keshi says he wants to use Nigeria's matches at the Fifa Confederations Cup to improve her chances of qualifying for next year's World Cup. The Super Eagles top African World Cup qualifying Group F, with 9 points from 5 matches. A draw against Malawi in September will see the African champions progress ...
Exclusive: Maccabi Tel Aviv Offer Kehinde Olanrewaju Two - Year Deal
Published: June 20, 2013
Highly rated Nigerian youngster Kehinde Olanrewaju is on the brink of signing a two - year contract with Israeli champions Maccabi Tel Aviv, allnigeriasoccer.com can exclusively report.The teenager impressed while with the Youth Team of the Yellows last season and has been rewarded for his outstanding display, with the...
Uruguay Star Edinson Cavani Expects Physical Game From Nigeria
Published: June 20, 2013
Napoli striker Edinson Cavani is expecting a physical game from the Nigerians but has boasted that the experience of Uruguay will see them overcome their African opponents.Going further, Cavani admitted that the tie against the Super Eagles is a do or die affair as a loss will see the South Americans crash out of the C...
Stephen Keshi Wants Fair Play
Published: June 20, 2013
Stephen Keshi hopes tonight's clash with Uruguay in Salvador will not be marred by poor refereeing decisions. At a press conference, there were suggestions that the South Americans might try to con the match officials if they were given a chance.''I do not have the ability to tell the referees to officiate the game. I...
Vincent Enyeama Not Bothered About Cavani, Suarez
Published: June 20, 2013
Ahead of the encounter with  Uruguay on Thursday evening, Nigeria numero uno Vincent Enyeama has stated that the Super Eagles don't have any special plans for the famous strike force of the South Americans - Diego Forlan (Internacional), Edinson Cavani (Napoli) and Luis Suarez(Liverpool).Though Enyeama acknowledge...
Stephen Keshi: We Don't Know If Onazi Will Come
Published: June 20, 2013
Nigeria manager Stephen Keshi has cleared the air on reports making the rounds that Lazio midfielder Eddy Onazi will travel to Salvador to link up with the rest of his colleagues.Recall that Onazi got injured in the World Cup qualifying fixture against Namibia and failed to travel with the team to Brazil.''Regarding On...
Fifa Under 20 World Cup: Alberto Aladje Doubtful To Face Flying Eagles
Published: June 19, 2013
Guinea Bissau born Portugal Under 20 international Alberto Aladje is a major doubt for the clash against the Flying Eagles on Friday at Kadir Has Å�ehir Stadıum (Kayseri). The 19 - year - old striker, who is on the books of  FC Aprilia in Italy, injured his right knee during training on Tuesday. He now faces a...
Uruguay To Start Nigeria Game With Three Musketeers In Attack
Published: June 19, 2013
Having lost their first game at the Confederations Cup to World Champions Spain last weekend, Uruguay manager Oscar Washington Tabarez knows defeat against Nigeria on Thursday will spell doom for their campaign.Based on the South Americans last training session held on Wednesday, Oscar Tabarez will start the match agai...
Sylvester Igboun Ready To Say Goodbye To FC Midtjylland
Published: June 19, 2013
After about seven seasons in Denmark, FCM attacker Sylvester Igboun is eyeing an exit from the Jutland side in the summer transfer market. The most concrete interest for the 22 - year - old's signature has come from unnamed clubs in Germany and Turkey.  In addition, Belgian, French and Dutch clubs are understood t...
Obi Mikel Pleads For Fans Support
Published: June 19, 2013
Against Tahiti on Monday in Nigeria's opening match at the Confederations Cup, the Super Eagles lacked support.Chelsea midfielder Obi Mikel does not want that trend to continue in tomorrow's encounter with Uruguay and has pleaded for the locals to support Nigeria. Sportv.globo.com quoted Mikel as saying: ''I hope every...
Nurudeen Orelesi Arrives Austria After Visa Hitch
Published: June 19, 2013
Finally, ex Flying Eagles wing back Nurudeen Orelesi joined Skënderbeu Korçë's training camp in Austria on Tuesday afternoon, writes panorama - sport.com.A visa hitch prevented him from taking part in yesterday's 2 - 0 loss to Russian Premier League outfit Terek Grozny in a pre - season friendly.The ex...