Stephen Keshi : Mikel Is A Great Player
Published: June 16, 2014
Speaking at a press conference on Sunday after training, Stephen Keshi believes Nigeria have more than enough quality in the squad and will not rely on one individual. The Nigeria manager refused to give a hint about his starting lineup, stressing that the Super Eagles play as a team.“Mikel is a great player, but...
Victor Moses Says Iran Clash Is MUST Win
Published: June 15, 2014
Chelsea winger Victor Moses has spoken of the importance of the Super Eagles getting all three points when they clash with Iran at Arena da Baixada.The 23 - year - old has made it clear that a victory in Monday afternoon’s match will compensate the team for the rigorous training the squad has embarked on since th...
Official : Zamalek Beat Al Ahly In Sprint For Maroof Yusuf, Pens Three - Year Deal
Published: June 15, 2014
This is official. Zamalek SC have beaten rivals Al Ahly in the struggle for the signature of highly rated starlet Maroof Yusuf, 21.The attacking midfielder has appended his signature to a three - year deal with the White Knight , which has effectively ended his four - year association with Police Union.Maroof Yusuf has...
Sylvester Igboun Fishing For A Move Away From FC Midtjylland
Published: June 15, 2014
FC Midtjylland’s Sylvester Igboun is hoping that his 10 goals in 28 Superliga games have alerted clubs in Europe about his potential.The 23 - year - old attacker is angling for a move away from the  MCH Arena after four seasons spent there.“I really hope it happens. They are quiet about it, for all clu...
Huge Crowd To Witness Nigeria - Iran Clash
Published: June 15, 2014
Bachir Omairi, an advisor of Clube Atlético Paranaense, has predicted that the crowd at Arena da Baixada on Monday afternoon will be huge when Super Eagles open their World Cup campaign against Team Melli.Iran is predominantly a Muslim country while Nigeria is among the top 5 countries in the world with the high...
Hapoel Beer Sheva Begin Pre - Season Training Without Ejide
Published: June 15, 2014
Nigeria international Austin Ejide was not among the 28 players that began pre - season training with Hapoel Beer Sheva on Sunday morning.The goalkeeper has been given an extended vacation due to his participation at the World Cup currently taking place in Brazil.The Camels will be participating in the Europa League th...
Iran Coach, Carlos Queiroz To Unleash England Based Strikers On Eagles
Published: June 15, 2014
Coach of Iran, Carlos Queiroz will wait until the last minute before announcing the goalkeeper that will man the post against the Super Eagles on Monday. The experienced Portuguese manager named three goalkeepers in his World Cup roster - Rahman Ahmadi(Sepahan FC), Alireza Haghighi(Sporting Covilha) and Daniel Davari(E...
Super Eagles Arrive Curitiba, Evening Training Starts 1630 Hours
Published: June 14, 2014
Nigeria delegation arrived Curitiba at 1300 hours local time for their meeting with Iran scheduled for next Monday at the Arena da Baixada. Within an hour of their arrival, they were ushered into their hotel rooms.After lunch and a brief rest, the team will depart the hotel for an evening training session at Ecoest&aac...
Mikel Renews Vows With Porto
Published: June 14, 2014
Defensive midfielder Mikel Agu has committed his future to FC Porto until the summer of 2017.With his current deal set to run out on June 30, 2015, the Portugal powerhouse offered him a fresh two - year deal.In the 2014 - 2015 campaign, the former Flying Eagles invitee should play a big role in the first team due to th...
Super Eagles Depart For Curitiba 1255 Hours, To Train This Evening
Published: June 14, 2014
The chartered flight taking the Nigeria squad to Curitiba is now airborne after departing the Guarulhos International Airport, Sao Paulo at 1255 hours (1655 hours Nigeria time). The distance of Campinas to Curitiba is similar to that of Lagos to Warri, meaning the plane should arrive its destination latest 1800 hours N...
President Goodluck Jonathan Sends Emissaries To Wish Eagles Success Before Iran Clash
Published: June 14, 2014
Peter Odemwingie has stated the reason why the Super Eagles started training one hour behind schedule on Friday evening.The open workout had been scheduled to begin precisely 1600 hours but the team could not leave the Vitoria Hotel Concept on time because President Goodluck Jonathan sent emissaries to wish the squad s...
Stephen Keshi Calls For Focus Ahead Of Iran Clash
Published: June 14, 2014
Speaking after Friday evening’s workout, Stephen Keshi has urged his charges to remain focused, stressing that if the team does well in Brazil, Nigerians back home will forget about their differences.And the Super Eagles manager is refusing to get carried away with the team’s recent successes, after winning...
Chelsea Winger Victor Moses Reckons Nigeria Football On The Rise
Published: June 14, 2014
Ahead of the game with Iran on Monday, Chelsea loanee Victor Moses believes Nigeria will continue its ascendency as one of the top football nations by doing well at the World Cup. In 2013, the Super Eagles lifted the African Cup of Nations while the Golden Eaglets won the Fifa Under 17 World Cup held in United Arab Emi...
Kano Pillars Midfielder, Abdullahi Shehu Transfer To Al Orubah 99% Completed
Published: June 14, 2014
Saudi Arabian Pro League side, Al Orubah, are close to wrapping up a deal for Kano Pillars midfielder Abdullahi Shehu, according to the Nigerian edition of Soccer Laduma, SL10.ng.The missing gaps that had earlier been a stumbling block have been filled, and this has effectively brought the curtain down on negotiations....
Super Eagles Set To Depart For Curitiba Early Afternoon, Hold Open Workout
Published: June 14, 2014
The Super Eagles are in good spirits ahead of their opening game at the mundial against Iran on Monday afternoon.Going into that clash with the Asia powerhouse at Arena da Baixada, Curitiba, there are no injury concerns, as all the 23  players, including new arrival Ejike Uzoenyi, participated in the workout held ...