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...
Segun Odegbami Visits Eagles In USA
Published: June 10, 2014
On the eve of their departure to Brazil, retired Nigeria international Segun Odegbami visited the Super Eagles camp and was part of their training at Jacksonville.The former Shooting Stars forward said that he was motivated to watch the team at training because of the caliber of players in camp.Segun Odegbami was part ...
Vincent Enyeama Believes It Is Time For Africa To Win World Cup
Published: June 10, 2014
Lille numero uno Vincent Enyeama has opined that African teams participating at the World Cup will pull their weight in Brazil.And he has picked Nigeria, Ivory Coast and Ghana as the main flag-bearers that will represent the dark continent creditably.Speaking to reporters, the deputy Super Eagles skipper said : “...
Obi Mikel : Nigeria Could Win The World Cup
Published: June 10, 2014
Chelsea midfielder John Obi Mikel reckons that the Super Eagles will live up to their billing as African champions at the World Cup.The last time Nigeria qualified for the last 16 was 16 years ago,  and including that game against Denmark, they have gone 7 matches without a victory.“Hopefully, we can see an ...
Official : David Abwo Ends Collaboration With Zaglebie Lubin
Published: June 09, 2014
Through a note on the official website, Zaglebie Lubin have announced the departure of former Flying Eagles midfielder David Abwo from the club. The Holland 2005 Fifa Under 20 World Cup star has spent the last three years with the Polish club, scoring 8 goals in 75 top flight matches. The Coppers lost their Premier Lea...
Tension Brewing Between Emmanuel Emenike And John Obi Mikel In Eagles Camp
Published: June 09, 2014
Allnigeriasoccer.com can confirm that all is not well at the Super Eagles camp ahead of their first game in the mundial against Iran. There is tension brewing between two of the main stars - Fenerbahce attacker Emmanuel Emenike and John Obi Mikel of Chelsea - whose shoulders success or failure at the tournament in Braz...
NFF Supremo, Aminu Maigari : Super Eagles Will Not Disappoint In Brazil
Published: June 09, 2014
NFF supremo, Aminu Maigari, believes the Super Eagles will justify their rating as African champions at the World Cup despite failing to win any of their tune - up games.It is worthy of note that Nigeria prepared for the mundial by playing five quality exhibition matches; against 4 of the top 20 ranked countries in the...
Iran Win Final Friendly Game Against Trinidad and Tobago
Published: June 09, 2014
Asia powerhouse Iran will go into their clash with Nigeria at the World Cup brimming with confidence following their 2 - 0 win over Trinidad and Tobago in Sao Paulo on Sunday evening. Iran coach, Carlos Queiroz, named a starting lineup that should be the same when they trade tackles with the Super Eagles next week.Ehsa...