Emmanuel Emenike Continues Impressive Form For Club And Country
Published: October 26, 2013
Fenerbahçe continue to top the Turkish Super League standings after the Istanbul powerhouse defeated Gaziantepspor 3 - 1 at home on Friday.It was their fourth win in five games following victories against ElazıÄ�spor, GençlerbirliÄ�i and Kayseri Erciyesspor  .Nigeria international Emmanuel Emeni...
Golden Eaglets Qualify For Second Round In Style
Published: October 25, 2013
The Golden Eaglets of Nigeria defeated Asians Iraq to qualify for the second round of the Fifa Under 17 World Cup.Nigeria, three time winners of the competition, thrashed Iraq 5- 0 on Friday afternoon at the Rashid Stadium, Dubai.The Iraqis were already trailing 4 - 0 at the end of the first half and conceded a late go...
Emmanuel Emenike Fancies Serie A
Published: October 25, 2013
Super Eagles attacker Emmanuel Emenike is eyeing up a move to the Italian Serie A before the end of his career.It would be recalled that the Nigeria international had been on the radar of Lazio two summers ago. And when the 26 - year - old decided to leave Spartak Moscow in August, he pitched his tent with Fenerbahce.S...
Lukman Haruna Happy With Outcome Of Europa League Tie
Published: October 25, 2013
Nigeria international Lukman Haruna has commented on the Europa League tie between Dynamo Kiev and Thun which ended 3 - 0 in favor of the Kievites.The 22 - year - old midfielder was on the field for 70 minutes before being replaced by Sergey Sydorchuk.“The game has developed well for us. Swiss have focused on the...
Official : Sanmi Odelusi Extends Agreement With Bolton
Published: October 25, 2013
With a statement on its official website, Bolton Wanderers has announced that the club has extended the agreement with Anglo - Nigerian striker Sanmi Odelusi.The new deal will see Odelusi remain at the Reebok Stadium until the summer of 2016.“I’m delighted to have signed a new deal. It’s now time for ...
Elderson Echiejile To Miss Academica Match
Published: October 24, 2013
Nigeria international Elderson Echiejile has been omitted from the Sporting Braga squad that will entertain Academica in the eighth round of matches in the Primeira Liga.That means the left back will not have a chance to come face to face with international teammate John Ogu , who was named in the provisional 20 - man ...
Swedish Clubs, Viking, FC Vestsjalland Chase Edward Ofere
Published: October 24, 2013
Edward Ofere has played in the Champions League and has experience playing in the Serie A, but is now playing in the third - tier of Swedish football with Trelleborg FF. For next season, Ofere wants to play in a bigger championship and there are reports linking him with teams in Scandinavia.“The goal was to come ...
Yekini PostHumous Birthday: Lawyer Lauds Fifa Boss
Published: October 24, 2013
Counsel to the late goal-king, Rashidi Yekini, Barrister Jubril Mohammed has expressed his happiness and gratitude to FIFA President, Sepp Blatter who paid tribute to the Nigeria’s late football hero yesterday in commemoration of his 50th posthumousbirthday.Jubril, while reacting to newsmen from his base in Ibada...
Stephen Keshi To Hand Abdul Ajagun Super Eagles Call Up
Published: October 24, 2013
Nigeria gaffer Stephen Keshi has strongly hinted to the press in Greece that he would hand an invitation to Panathinaikos midfielder Abdul Ajagun if he continues churning out fine performances for his club.It would be recalled that the Flying Eagles attacking midfielder, who put himself in the shop window at the Fifa U...
Sani Lulu To Contest For 2014 NFF Presidency
Published: October 22, 2013
Former NFF President Alhaji Sani Lulu Abdullahi has signified his intention to contest for the Presidency of the Federation in the 2014 Election.According to Lulu this is in response to various calls from the football stakeholders that he returns to the position he was forceful impeached in 2010. Quoting his words, the...
EXCLUSIVE: Heerenveen Center Back Kenneth Otigba Pledges International Future To Nigeria
Published: October 21, 2013
Allnigeriasoccer.com understands that SC Heerenveen center back Kenneth Otigba has pledged his international future to Nigeria, declaring that he would love tor represent the country of his birth.The 21 - year - old has flourished this season in the Eredivisie , netting 2 goals in his last 4 matches for the Super Frisi...
Former Hapoel Tel Aviv Star Zito Ogbonna Fancies Return To Israel
Published: October 21, 2013
Former Hapoel Tel Aviv striker Zito Ogbonna is arguably the top Nigerian player to grace the Israeli Premier League in the last 15 years.The 30 - year - old free agent who is now based in Lagos was on the payroll of Hapoel Tel Aviv from 2003 - 2007. He is remembered in Israel for scoring a hat-trick against Beitar Jeru...
Daniel Chima Delighted With Win Over Honefoss
Published: October 21, 2013
Daniel Chima has expressed his delight after assisting Molde defeat Hønefoss 1- 0 on Sunday in the Norwegian Premier League.The 22 - year - old Nigerian attacker was on the score-sheet at the AKA Arena after 54 minutes.“Getting the only goal of the game made it a very memorable one for me.“It was a v...
Emmanuel Emenike Nets Debut Goal For Fenerbahce
Published: October 20, 2013
Istanbul giants Fenerbahce continue to top the standings in Turkey following their 2 - 1 win over Kayseri Erciyesspor on Sunday in the Super League.Nigeria international Emmanuel Emenike was the Man of the Match, netting the winning goal in the fifth minute of added time.It was his first goal in all competitions while ...
Nigeria Federation Is In Disarray - Leye Adepoju
Published: October 20, 2013
The embattled former Chairman of Nigeria Football Federation (NFF)’s Organizing and Disciplinary Committee (O&D) Leye Adepoju has broken his silence over bribery allegation level against him while featuring on a sports programme aired on a private radio station in Ibadan over the weekend where he described NF...