Academy Lauds Oyo Government Over Principal Cup Revival
Published: October 10, 2013
An Ibadan based soccer school, FRENAGE Soccer Academy has described the renewal of the prestigious secondary schools’ soccer tourney tagged ‘Principal Cup’ by the present administration in Oyo State as a commendable gesture and good omen for the development of the game.The popular football tournament ...
Danish Federation Pardons Izunna Uzochukwu
Published: October 10, 2013
FC Midtjylland defensive midfielder Izunna Uzochukwu has been pardoned by the Danish Federation following his dismissal in the latest round of games in the Superliga.Recall that the Nigerian was shown a second yellow card in the second half of the encounter against FCV, but referee Dennis Mogensen admitted it was an er...
Birthday Boy Brown Ideye Tells Dynamo Kiev Teammates To Remain United
Published: October 10, 2013
Dynamo Kiev attacker Brown Ideye celebrates his 25th birthday today, October 10.Speaking to the official website of Ukraine’s most successful club, Ideye, who is currently training with the Nigeria selection ahead of the upcoming meeting against Ethiopia, is positive the Kievites will overcome their dismal start ...
Chris Green Calls Addis Ababa Stadium Pitch A Disgrace
Published: October 10, 2013
Chris Green, Nigeria Football Federation’s technical committee member, who is already in Addis Ababa, says the pitch quality at the stadium is in bad shape.Simply put, Green, who led the NFF advance party, stated the playing surface will count against the Eagles on Sunday.“What do we really expect? This is ...
Preparations For Under 17 World Cup In Top Gear - Kelechi Ihenacho
Published: October 09, 2013
Golden Eaglets striker Kelechi Ihenacho says the squad is fully focused on the task at hand , which is winning the Fifa World Cup for players below the age of 17.Ihenacho believes the Nigeria Under 17s have what it takes to win the tourney in the United Arab Emirates as preparations are in full gear.“Everything i...
Fulll Complement Of Super Eagles Players Train In Abuja Ahead Of Ethiopia Cracker
Published: October 09, 2013
Nigeria gaffer Stephen Keshi trained at the Abuja National Stadium with his full squad of 23 invited players ahead of the do - or - die World Cup play - off match with Ethiopia on Sunday.The later arrivals to camp - Nosa Igiebor (Betis), Emmanuel Emenike (Fenerbahce), Brown Ideye (Dynamo Kiev), Shola Ameobi (Newcastle ...
Chigozie Udoji Wins Goal Of The Week Award
Published: October 09, 2013
Aris Thessaloniki attacking midfielder Chigozie Udoji has won the Goal of the Week award for the seventh round of games in the Greece Super League.Udoji, 27, was chosen for his brilliant 88th minute strike in the 2 - 1 win over Panionios last Saturday.The Nigerian beat Kostas Mitroglou (Olympiakos) and Carlos Calvo (Sk...
Hat - Trick Hero Derick Chuka Hails Team Performance
Published: October 09, 2013
CFR Cluj attacker Derick Chuka Ogbu belives his hat - trick against OÅ£elul GalaÅ£i  on Monday evening will give him a big confidence boost. The 23 - year - old is not getting carried away by his goals and has insisted that it was a team performance.Speaking to allnigeriasoccer.com, the ex OH Leuven hero said ...
Official : Nnaemeka Anyamele Extends Contract With FC Honka
Published: October 09, 2013
Through a statement on its official website, Finnish top division club FC Honka has announced that it has extended the contract of young Nigerian winger Nnaemeka Anyamele.The financial terms and duration of the deal were not disclosed by the Espoo based side.So far this season, Nnaemeke Anyamele has made 11 appearances...
Izunna Uzochukwu Update: FC Midtjylland Want Red Card Cancelled
Published: October 09, 2013
FC Midtjylland midfielder Izunna Uzochukwu was dismissed on Monday in the Super League clash against FC Vestsjællands. After the game, referee Dennis Mogensen admitted to have seen television replays and the second yellow card issued Izunna which led to his sending off was not justified.It is now expected th...
Victor Moses : It Is Going To Be A Tough Match
Published: October 09, 2013
Liverpool dazzler Victor Moses has insisted that the Super Eagles have a major task on their hands if they are to overcome Ethiopia in a World Cup play - off match on Sunday.Nigeria go into the tie in Addis Ababa as the bookies favorites having lost only once in their last seven meetings against the East Africans.But V...
Taribo West Advices Eddy Onazi To Remain In Lazio
Published: October 09, 2013
Former Nigeria international Taribo West has advised Lazio midfielder Eddy Onazi to continue his development in Italy at least for another year.20 - year - old Onazi has been the subject of interest from some teams in the English Premier League, with Tottenham Hotspur and Everton said to be among his admirers.West who ...
Clubs In Belgium, Switzerland, Israel Target Obinna Obiefule
Published: October 09, 2013
Allnigeriasoccer.com understands that Hibernians attacker Obinna Obiefule could depart the Maltese Premier League team as early as the January transfer market due to his lack of first team opportunities.Obiefule is way behind manager Branko Nisevic’s pecking order of strikers and as a result has managed only 3 ap...
Anzhi Makhachkala Preparing January Move For Victor Obinna
Published: October 08, 2013
Victor Obinna’s collaboration with Lokomotiv Moscow might be coming to an end in the January transfer window.Russian newspaper Izvestia says the attacker is not in the plans of the manager of the Railway Men, and that means he has to look for a new team in the winter transfer market.Looking for a replacement for ...
David Alaba Demands Six Million Euros Annual Wages To Extend Bayern Contract
Published: October 08, 2013
Austria international David Alaba wants a pay increase before committing his future to European champions Bayern Munich.With the full-back’s current contract set to expire in the summer of 2015, the Bavarians want to tie him to a new deal to put off other clubs jostling for his signature.According to Bild, David ...