Anthony Okpotu Begins Test With SK Brann
Published: January 07, 2013
Highly rated Lobi Stars striker Anthony Okpotu arrived Norway on Sunday night to begin tests with Tippeligaen club SK Brann, the official website has disclosed. 18 - year -old Okpotu, who made Nigeria's provisional African Cup of Nations roster, is happy to be testing at Bergen.He told the official website brann.no: ''...
Lionel Messi Wins Fourth Fifa Ballon d'Or
Published: January 07, 2013
Barcelona striker Lionel Messi on Monday evening made history as the first player to win the Fifa Ballon d'Or four times on the bounce.Today there were three finalists for the award - Messi , Ronaldo and Iniesta. With 41.60% of the votes,  Lionel Messi was assigned nearly twice the votes given to Ronaldo, his main...
Al-Gharafa Ahead Of Al-Khor, Besiktas For John Utaka
Published: January 07, 2013
Montpellier HSC owner Laurent Nicollin won't extend the contract of Nigeria international John Utaka which expires in June.Radio Monte Carlo says Laurent Nicollin is willing to accept a bid for the 30 - year - old Super Eagle if his valuation is met.''He is out of contract in June. I do not think that we are going to e...
Zambia Drop Second Choice Goalie Kalililo Kakonje?
Published: January 07, 2013
Goalkeeper Kalililo Kakonje’s participation in the forth coming African Cup of Nation hangs in balance as speculation mounts about his available. According to Zambianfootball.co.zm‘s Sibhuza ‘Sibs’ Mapate who watched the team’s Monday training session, the long serving second choice goalke...
COD Coach Unhappy With Red Card
Published: January 07, 2013
 Ten men COD came from a goal down to humiliate Divine Warriors  3-1 in a NNL Week 3 game held at the Onikan Stadium.  The home team dictated the pace of the game in the first half by creating several scoring chances that were begging for conversion, before  Tiongoli capitalized on the porous defend...
Emeghara Ready For Dusseldorf
Published: January 07, 2013
Nigeria born Swiss striker Innocent Emeghara is on the brink of a move to Germany to link up with Fortuna Düsseldorf, according to leaks gathered by reputable French sports daily L'Equipe.Emeghara's current contract with Lorient expires in the summer of 2015. Has not had much playing opportunities this season as t...
John Ogu To Miss Benfica Game
Published: January 07, 2013
For the away trip to Benfica on Wednesday in the League Cup, Académica coach Pedro Emmanuel will be without the services of Nigerian midfielder John Ugochukwu Ogu.Ogu has been sidelined since December 30th after suffering a groin injury during the game against Olhanense.''I am out for one week now, this is the s...
Coach Stephen Keshi Axes Rabiu Ibrahim From Squad
Published: January 07, 2013
Kilmarnock new signing Rabiu Ibrahim did not impress at the Eagles training camp in Faro, Portugal and has been axed from the team by coach Stephen Keshi. He is joined by Henry Uche (Enyimba), injured Uche Kalu (Rizespor) and Kano Pillars' Papa Idris.''Everything is good in camp, all players are in good spirit. The fou...
AllNigeriaSoccer Special: Which 23 Players Will Be On The Plane To South Africa?
Published: January 07, 2013
With less than 48 hours before Eagles gaffer Stephen Keshi unveils his 23 - man roster for the African Cup of Nations, allnigeriasoccer.com picks the players likely to be on the plane to South Africa.GoalkeepersVincent EnyeamaAge:30Caps:69Chances of being on the plane: 10/10 - The experienced Maccabi Tel Aviv custodian...
Dynamo Kiev Expecting Striker To Replace Ideye
Published: January 06, 2013
Brown Ideye could be away on international duty with the Nigeria selection for more than one month. As a result, Dynamo Kiev may strengthen the squad with an offensive reinforcement in January, president Igor Surkis has hinted.Football.ua citing the official website of the Ukrainian vice - champions quoted Surkis as sa...
Mikel Trains Without Discomfort
Published: January 06, 2013
Chelsea midfielder John Obi Mikel has dismissed speculations in the local media suggesting that he won't be fit for the African Cup of Nations which begins on January 19. The midfielder has not been listed for Chelsea's last three matches in the Premier League after a knee injury suffered against Norwich. But he traine...
Ohi Omoijuanfo: This Will Be My Year
Published: January 06, 2013
Norwegian - Nigerian midfielder Ohi Omoijuanfo is expected to play a key role for Lillestrom when the season starts in March. Following the sale of  Björn Bergmann Sigurdarson, Mathis Bolly and Henning Hauger by the Tippeligaen outfit, Omoijuanfo, previously touted as the 'New Emile Heskey', will use the 2013...
Present Eagles Good For Afcon Glory - Brazilian Coach
Published: January 06, 2013
The present crop of Eagles assembled by Coach Stephen Keshi has been adjudged capable of winning the African Cup Nation which would commence in South Africa this month by a Brazilian Coach Periera De Souza Junior Moises who arrived in Nigeria over the weekend.The Brazilian who has handled Brazilian’s top club-sid...
Shodiya Returns From Injury With Goal For Birkirkara
Published: January 06, 2013
Birkirkara striker Shola Shodiya returned from injury to score a brace against Tarxien Rainbows in the Malta Premier League on Sunday. The 21 - year - old had been sidelined for more than two months with a groin complaint. Afolabi Edward, UK licensed agent of Shodiya, has praised his ward after he scored the second and...
Exclusive: Nigerian Agent Yomi Ishekure Blocks Ugonna Ezenwaka's Transfer To Maccabi Netanya
Published: January 06, 2013
Yomi Ishekure, a  representative of Ugonna Ezenwaka, is blocking the Nigeria Football Federation from issuing an International Transfer Certificate to the Flying Eagles midfielder, allnigeriasoccer.com can exclusively report.It would be recalled that Ugonna Ezenwaka signed a one - year contract with option for an ...