Fifa Approves Nigeria Federation's Request
Published: April 04, 2013
Football's governing body, Fifa has approved the request by the Nigeria Federation for the fourth and fifth round World Cup qualifying fixtures involving Nigeria, Malawi, Namibia and Kenya to be played simultaneously.Consequently, the Super Eagles will now face Kenya on June 5th, the same date nearest challengers Malaw...
David Alaba Delighted With Champions League Strike
Published: April 04, 2013
Bayern Munich wing back David Alaba is delighted with his first minute strike against Juventus in the quarter-finals of the Champions League on Tuesday.David Alaba's goal against the Turin giants came after 25:02 seconds and the statisticians have now classified it as the seventh fastest goal in the Champions League.Sp...
Exclusive:Liverpool, Spurs Target Daddy - Ajala Signs Pre - Contract With Twente
Published: April 04, 2013
Allnigeriasoccer.com understands that Dutch club FC Twente Enschede have reached a pre-contract agreement with representatives of Nigerian teenage sensation Moses Daddy - Ajala.The 17 - year - old winger, who has the same playing style as Real Madrid's Cristiano Ronaldo, is the subject of interest from two clubs in the...
Keshi Invites 30 Players For Summer Games
Published: April 04, 2013
Nigeria gaffer Stephen Keshi has unveiled a list of 30 players to prosecute the Super Eagles summer fixtures.The National Team play Mexico in a high profile exhibition game at the end of May in the United States, then lock horns with Kenya (June 5th) and Namibia (June 12th) in the World Cup qualifiers.The African champ...
NWFL Week 5 Preview
Published: April 04, 2013
Teams will be in action again this weekend, after the mid week matches which saw all the star matches living up to expectations, with the only shocking result coming from Jalingo, where the former weeping babes of the league, Taraba Babes forced the bitter pills of defeat down the throat of Delta Queens. The Asaba base...
Teammate Heaps Praise On Rabiu Afolabi
Published: April 04, 2013
The 32-year-old Nigerian Rabiu Afolabi joined SønderjyskE last month and has delivered a solid impression in his first two matches in which he has partnered Icelandic Hallgrimur Jonasson in central defense.Hallgrimur Jonasson is glad he is not the head coach of SønderjyskE who now has several options in c...
Felix Udoh Claims Interest From Germany And Italy
Published: April 04, 2013
Former Nigeria Under 20 international Felix Udoh claims to be wanted by teams in Italy, Russia and Germany. The 19 -year - old penned a short - term contract with Albanian side Partizani Tirana in the January transfer window. Since then, the youngster has churned out brilliant displays, which has made him a darling of ...
Taribo West Dismisses False Age Reports
Published: April 04, 2013
Former Derby County defender and retired Nigeria international Taribo West has dismissed reports in the foreign media that he was 40 years old when he played for Partizan Belgrade.On Tuesday, Croatian sports daily Sportske Novosti quoting ex Partizan Belgrade President, Zarko Zecevic said that West lied about his age w...
Steaua Bucharest Cool Interest In Toto Tamuz
Published: April 04, 2013
According to Prosport.ro, Steaua Bucharest have cooled their interest in the Israel international Toto Tamuz, who was scouted this past weekend by manager Mihai Stoica.Gigi Becali, the owner of The Red and Blues, has strongly hinted that the club has given up their chase for Tamuz because injured striker Stefan Nikol...
Liverpool Line Up Bid For Dennis Aogo
Published: April 04, 2013
As reported by the British edition of The Sun, Liverpool are lining up an undisclosed bid for the Hamburg wing - back Dennis Aogo in the summer transfer market.The 26 - year - old Germany international of Nigerian origin was linked with Serie A side Inter Milan in the January transfer window.Under contract with Hamburg...
Efe Ambrose Targets Hibernian Scalp
Published: April 04, 2013
Ahead of Celtic's weekend clash with Hibernian, Nigeria stopper Efe Ambrose says the club should focus on the upcoming fixture instead of reminiscing on the drawn game with St Mirren .Speaking to the official website of Celtic, celticfc.net, Ambrose said: ''In football it doesn’t always go the way you planned. It...
Odion Ighalo Doubtful To Face Real Betis
Published: April 04, 2013
Nigerian striker Odion Ighalo is questionable for Granada's game on Friday against Real Betis at Estadio Nuevo Los Cármenes.The ex Flying Eagles skipper did not participate in full training with the rest of his teammates on Wednesday. Instead, he had an individual session with the physical trainers.Reports in Sp...
Done: Tobi Alabi Joins Swedish Club Ljungskile SK
Published: April 04, 2013
Swedish club Ljungskile SK had been desperately searching for offensive reinforcements before the close of the transfer market.Former top scorer in the Allsvenskan Peter Ijeh even tested with LSK but he failed to impress and was not offered a contract.19 - year - old Anglo - Nigerian striker Tobi Alabi has joined Ljung...
Akeem Latifu Eligible To Face Fredrikstad Despite Red Card
Published: April 04, 2013
It was feared former Flying Eagles wing back Akeem Latifu would miss Hodd's first game in the Norwegian first division following his red card in a pre - season friendly on Monday.When Hodd played Forde in their last practice match before the start of the championship, Latifu took the walk of shame after  65 minute...
Abiola Dauda Nets Debut Goal For Red Star Belgrade
Published: April 03, 2013
Red Star Belgrade winter signing Abiola Dauda could not hide his joy after scoring a brace against Hajduk Kula on Wednesday in the 21st round of matches in the Super Liga.Abiola Dauda netted in the 13th and 49th minute to give Red Star Belgrade a two - goal cushion. Darko Lazovic wrapped up a comfortable 3 - 0 victory ...