Manchester City Striker, Edin Dzeko Still Moaning About Disallowed Goal Against Nigeria
Published: June 26, 2014
 Bosnia and Herzegovina’s Manchester City striker, Edin Dzeko, is still disappointed that his goal against Nigeria was disallowed.And that contributed to the World Cup debutantes exiting the tournament in the first round despite their 3 - 1 win over Iran on Wednesday, a game which took place simultaneously w...
Stephen Keshi Thanks Players, Fans And Press After Sealing Second Spot
Published: June 26, 2014
Stephen Keshi pleaded ignorance when he was questioned at a press conference after the Argentina - Nigeria match up on the failure of the national team to qualify for the last 16 of the World Cup before they managed that on Wednesday.Indeed, the last time the Super Eagles progressed to the second round of the showpiece...
Ahmed Musa Hoping He Has SILENCED Critics
Published: June 26, 2014
CSKA Moscow attacker Ahmed Musa is hoping his pair of goals on Wednesday afternoon against Argentina will silence his critics once and for all. The 21 - year - old registered his name on the score-sheet in the 4th and 47th minute, and could have walked away with the match ball and restored parity for the Eagles if not ...
DONE DEAL: Portland Timbers Snap Up Fanendo Adi On Three - Year Deal
Published: June 26, 2014
After weeks of negotiations, allnigeriasoccer.com understands that Portland Timbers have completed the permanent signing of Nigerian striker Fanendo Adi from FC Copenhagen. The 23 - year - old committed his future to the Oregon based outfit after he appended his signature to a three - year contract which keeps him at P...
Stephen keshi : Michael Babatunde To Undergo Surgery Today
Published: June 25, 2014
Speaking at a press conference immediately after the 3 - 2 loss to Argentina, Stephen Keshi has confirmed that Michael Babatunde will no longer feature at the World Cup, as the winger is expected to undergo surgery.“I’m not sure. I think he broke his hand. He will do surgery now, as we speak. “Not ...
Musa Gives His Nod To Fifa Naming Messi Man Of The Match
Published: June 25, 2014
CSKA Moscow striker Ahmed Musa has given his approval to Fifa’s decision to select Barcelona star Lionel Messi as the Budweiser Man of the Match, despite both players netting two goals each for their respective teams.The 21 - year - old netted his first pair of goals at the World Cup, registering his name on the ...
Michael Babatunde Likely To Undergo Surgery After Dislocating Right Arm
Published: June 25, 2014
Nigeria qualified for the second round of the World Cup despite the 3 - 2 loss to Argentina on Wednesday afternoon.The squad might be depleted for Monday’s meeting with a yet to be determined opponent following the injury to Michael Babatunde.With the scoreline reading 3 - 2, the Super Eagles were desperately sea...
CSKA Moscow Striker, Ahmed Musa Net Brace In Loss To Argentina
Published: June 25, 2014
Barcelona striker Lionel Messi belatedly celebrated his 27th birthday by netting a brace, as Argentina defeated Nigeria 3 - 2 in their final Group F fixture on Wednesday afternoon. It was almost an even contest between the two continental powerhouses in terms of the number of goals scored.Nigeria striker Ahmed Musa not...
Hapoel Haifa Keen To Extend Bamidele Yampolsky Contract
Published: June 25, 2014
Hapoel Haifa are working on renewing the contract of Israeli - Nigerian attacking midfielder Bamidele Yampolsky, 25.Despite being on the radar of other teams in Israel, the former Israel youth international wishes to continue with his club of last season as long as they meet his financial demands. One.co.il says the ne...
Argentina Will Not Treat Nigeria With Kid Gloves - Coach
Published: June 25, 2014
Argentina coach, Alejandro Sabella, has admitted that his squad will have to raise their game when the confront Nigeria on Wednesday afternoon, as he believes that the African opponents are dangerous.The two - time champions have booked their passage to the next round of the World Cup, but hope to avoid France in the n...
Stephen Keshi Refuses To Write Off Argentina Based On Iran Match
Published: June 25, 2014
Thanks to a stoppage time goal from Lionel Messi, Argentina managed to defeat Iran 1 -0 in their penultimate Group F fixture before the meeting with the Super Eagles on Wednesday.Despite the South American opponents failing to shine on that day as well as struggling to beat Bosnia and Herzegovina in their opening game,...
Chester On Brink Of Deal For Soon - To - Be Free Agent Chris Iwelumo
Published: June 25, 2014
According to Sky Sports UK, former Scotland National Teamer Chris Iwelumo is attracting huge interest from basement side Chester FC.The experienced striker will soon be a free agent, with his St Johnstone contract officially set to run out within the next one weekPreviously, Chris Iwelumo wore the jerseys of Wolverhamp...
Godfrey Oboabona To Face Late Fitness Test
Published: June 24, 2014
Speaking at a press conference on Tuesday afternoon before the start of training, Nigeria coach Stephen Keshi has disclosed that he will wait until the last minute before making a decision on  the availability of Godfrey Oboabona for the showdown with Argentina.The Rizespor central defender did not feature in the ...
Exclusive: Viborg Trialist Oke Akpoveta Also Attracting Interest From Sweden, Turkey
Published: June 24, 2014
Free agent Oke Akpoveta, who is currently training with Viborg, has disclosed that his priority this summer is to return to the Danish championship. Just this January, the 22 - year - old shredded his contract with Brondby, and later penned a short term contract with Azerbaijani club Ravan Baku.But the capital side los...
Stephen Keshi Disappointed With Nigeria Fans
Published: June 24, 2014
Manager Stephen Keshi is not pleased that majority of Nigerian fans including journalists wrote off the chances of the National Team following their match day 1 draw with Team Melli. Slighted supporters took to social media to voice their displeasure over the Super Eagles faltering start to the World Cup, but started s...