Uche Nwofor Hopeful To Return Next Weekend
Published: April 07, 2013
Former Flying Eagles striker Uche Nwofor has not featured for VVV Venlo since late February due to a thigh complaint. His rehabilitation is going according to plan and he could return to the pitch as early as next weekend against PEC Zwolle.Uche Nwofor told allnigeriasoccer.com: ''I hope to be back this week because I ...
John Ogu Sprains Left Knee
Published: April 07, 2013
One - cap Nigeria international John Ugochukwu Ogu has not been selected by Pedro Emmanuel, manager of Académica, in his 18 - man squad for the trip to Gil Vicente , which corresponds to the 25th round of matches in the Portuguese championship.The 24 - year - old central midfielder misses Sunday's game due to a ...
Rabiu Afolabi Out For One Month
Published: April 07, 2013
New SønderjyskE signing Rabiu Afolabi broke a rib against FC Midtjylland on Saturday, and he is now ruled out of action for between three to four weeks.It was insult to injury as SønderjyskE lost the tie to FCM 0-2, with the goals coming from Sylvester Igboun and Rilwan Hassan.After 30 minutes, Afolabi wa...
CAF To Decide Heartland's Fate
Published: April 07, 2013
Heartland of Owerri could not play the CAF Confederation Cup tie against hosts Union Sportive Bitam (USB) after the club arrived Gabon on Saturday, the day of the match.The Nigerians had sent a message to the Gabonese Football Federation (FEGAFOOT) requesting the postponement of the match to Sunday. But the communicati...
Chinedu Obasi To Undergo Shin Surgery
Published: April 07, 2013
FC Schalke 04 manager Jens Keller could be without Nigerian striker Chinedu Obasi for the rest of the campaign. For the past three seasons,Obasi has struggled with injuries, which has limited his appearances in the Bundesliga.Chinedu Obasi has been carrying a 30 centimeter long titanium nail in the left shin, which w...
Agboebina Osi Lucky Scores 18th Goal Of The Season
Published: April 06, 2013
In-form Nigerian striker Agboebina Osi Lucky netted his 18th goal of the season as St Georges defeated Mellieha 3 - 1 in the Maltese Second Division on Saturday.Zebbug Rangers have already been crowned league champions with four games to spare.With three more teams fighting for the remaining promotion spots, Agboebina ...
Christian Obodo Starts Individual Training
Published: April 06, 2013
Nigeria international Christian Obodo is successfully recovering from injury and has started individual training, reports the official website of Dinamo Minsk .Sunday's derby clash against Minsk has come too early for the 28 - year - old central midfielder to be considered for selection by manager Oleg Protasov. He is ...
Kelvyn Igwe Testing With Swit Nowy Dwor Mazowiecki
Published: April 06, 2013
Defender Kelvyn Igwe is testing with Polish second division club Å�wit Nowy Dwór Mazowiecki, writes 90minut.pl.It would be his second spell in Poland if he is successful at the end of trials. Eight years ago, the 26 - year - old centre-back defended the colors of Polonia Warsaw, where he played nine matches.He ...
Exclusive: Watford To Battle Seville, Kuban For Odion Ighalo
Published: April 06, 2013
Former Flying Eagles skipper Odion Ighalo is reportedly being watched by teams in the English Premier League including Swansea City and Wigan. Allnigeriasoccer.com can exclusively report that there has been no contact between the Premier League clubs and representatives of Ighalo.A transfer to England is not totally ru...
Hasan Egilmez Appointed Technical Adviser of Teap FC
Published: April 06, 2013
Subject to a work permit, Nigeria National League side Teap FC of Abuja have appointed Hasan Egilmez to the position of Technical Adviser on a three - year contract35 - year - old Egilmez is not new to Nigerian Football having previously managed  Lagos based 36 Lion Academy. He later had a brief spell with Albania...
Innocent Emeghara Confident Siena Can Avoid Relegation
Published: April 05, 2013
Swiss international Innocent Emeghara is positive Siena can beat the drop at the end of the season. The Bianconeri occupy the 18th position in the standings and need eight more games to save their top flight status.''As soon as I arrived, I quickly realized that this team could do it. The road is steep, but salvation i...
Victor Moses Lavishes Praise On Torres
Published: April 05, 2013
Chelsea winger Victor Moses has lavished praise on teammate Fernando Torres after he notched a brace against Rubin Kazan in the first leg quarter - final clash of the Europa League. Fernando Torres scored in each half as Chelsea defeated the Russian team 3 - 1 on Thursday night.The Sun quoted Moses as saying: ''Everyon...
Ahmed Musa In Mourning, Flies To Nigeria After Sister's Death
Published: April 05, 2013
The cold hand of death has snatched Ahmed Musa's sister, the official website of CSKA Moscow reported on Friday. As a result, the Super Eagle has flown to Nigeria and will miss the match against Volga, which corresponds to the 23rd round of matches in the Russian Premier League.''Management and staff of PFC CSKA Moscow...
Lukman Haruna Eyes Super Eagles Recall
Published: April 05, 2013
Dynamo Kiev central midfielder Lukman Haruna reckons it is only a matter of time before making a return to the Super Eagles.The 22 - year - old Haruna has been ignored for selection by the various handlers of the National Team since June 2010.There are suggestions in the local media that manager Stephen Keshi could rec...
Finland based Agent Commends NFF; Enjoins Them To Tap Grassroots Talent
Published: April 05, 2013
Nigerian born Finland based football agent Mr. Wilson Chimaobi Ogbah has heaped praise on the Nigerian Football Federation for their role in the Super Eagles recent AFCON conquest, saying that the football governing body's tireless effort made a lot of impact on the team.According to him, the NFF is the real secret beh...