WCQ: Super Eagles Qualify For Play - Off Round, Beat Malawi 2 - 0
Published: September 07, 2013
Emmanuel Emenike and Victor Moses were on target as Nigeria defeated Malawi 2 - 0 at the U. J. Esuene Stadium in Calabar to reach the play - off round of African World Cup qualifying. Malawi needed a win to advance to the next stage of qualifiers but they suffered heartbeat just before the end of the first half, with E...
Stephen Keshi Names Starting Eleven
Published: September 07, 2013
Super Eagles gaffer Stephen Keshi has named his starting eleven for the eagerly anticipated World Cup qualifying match against Malawi in Calabar in a few minutes time.As expected, stand in skipper Vincent Enyeama is preferred in goal ahead of Austin Ejide of Hapoel Be'er Sheva .Celtic utility man Efe Ambrose will man...
Kehinde Olanrewaju Plays Down Yakubu Aiyegbeni Comparison
Published: September 07, 2013
Hakoah Amidar Ramat Gan youngster Kehinde Olanrewaju has played down suggestions that he plays in the same way as former Maccabi Haifa hit-man Yakubu Aiyegbeni.The 19 - year - old attacker was a big hit for the Reserve Team of Maccabi Tel Aviv last season, netting 10 goals for the Under 19 squad. The Yellows promptly o...
Gbenga Arokoyo Advices Oboabona, Egwuekwe
Published: September 07, 2013
Mjallby AIF central defender Gbenga Arokoyo has shared his thoughts and impressions on the World Cup qualifying fixture between Nigeria and Malawi billed to hold at U.J Eusene Stadium in Calabar.Unlike recent qualification for the Mundial - for example 2002 and 2010 - the Eagles are not under any pressure today and eve...
The Super Eagles Are Highly Motivated - NFF
Published: September 07, 2013
Director of competitions of the Nigeria Football Federation, Dr. Mohamed Sanusi says the Super Eagles are highly motivated to perform at a high level going into the World Cup qualifier against Malawi.'' The players are motivated because they know that it is very important to wear the national colours.'' And they also k...
Echiejile Denies Reports Linking Him With Besiktas Switch
Published: September 06, 2013
Elderson Echiejile has denied he is set to join Istanbul club Besiktas before the close of the summer window.Recall that there had been reports that the 25 - year - old had agreed to join the Black Eagles on a two - year contract, but it now looks like those stories were far from reality.'' It’s not true that I ...
EXCLUSIVE : Dudu Omagbemi Announces KuPS Exit
Published: September 06, 2013
Dudu Omagbemi has revealed he will leave Finnish club KuPS at the end of this season. From all indications, the 28 - year - old attacker, who was linked with a move to Sporting Clube de Goa in the summer transfer window, will not offered a new deal by KuPS.'' I am not renewing my contract. I have not been offered a new...
Stephen Keshi Targets Three Points Against Malawi
Published: September 06, 2013
Nigeria manager Stephen Keshi is banking on his strikers to bury their chances against the Flames of Malawi on Saturday in a World Cup qualifying fixture.Since the African Cup of Nations, the Super Eagles have managed to score only 8 goals in 7 matches excluding the 6 - 1 defeat of minnows Tahiti.'' If it happens that ...
Bursaspor Make Sensational Last Minute Move For Joseph Yobo
Published: September 06, 2013
According to various reports in Turkey, Nigeria skipper Joseph Yobo could join compatriot Taye Taiwo at Bursaspor before the close of the transfer window. Manager Christoph Daum wants the experienced defender to shore up his defense.Fenerbahce and Bursaspor are currently holding high level discussions but the stumbling...
Ahmed Musa Is CSKA Moscow Player Of The Month
Published: September 06, 2013
CSKA Moscow supporters have voted for their Player of the Month of August, and more than 40 percent picked Nigeria international Ahmed Musa .Ahmed Musa, 20, was outstanding last season as the capital team won the Russian League as well as the Cup, and he has replicated that performance at the start of this campaign.The...
Problem Facing 3SC Is Multi - Facet - Jubril, Counsel To Yekini
Published: September 06, 2013
People have beginning to bear their minds in the lingering problems rocking the traditional clubside, Shooting Stars Sports Club (3SC). A strong backer of the club who doubled as legal counsel to the late Super Eagles Striker Rasheed Yekini, Bar. Jubril Olanrewaju Mohammed in this interview with allnigeriasoccer.com&nb...
Barrister Johnny Ogbah: Blame Amaju Pinnick For Mba's Woes
Published: September 06, 2013
Barrister Johnny Precious Ogbah of Activity Chambers UK hit out at Warri Wolves supremo Amaju Pinnick in an interview with allnigeriasoccer.com following Sunday Mba's failed transfer to CA Bastia.About two weeks ago, the Nigeria international midfielder traveled to France to sign on the dotted line with the French seco...
Elderson Echiejile Inks Two - Year Deal With Besiktas
Published: September 05, 2013
As reported by A Bola, it is claimed that Besiktas have reached an agreement with Sporting Braga to sign Nigeria international Elderson Echiejile. Note that the Turkish window closes on Friday, meaning the left back can still complete the move to the Black Eagles.It has been reported that Elderson Echiejile, who is in ...
Fenerbahce Still Want To Offload Joseph Yobo
Published: September 05, 2013
As reported by sports daily Fanatik, the leadership of Fenerbahçe has told Nigeria skipper Joseph Yobo to find a new club before the close of the transfer market in Turkey. The central defender still has a lot of admirers within Turkey but his huge wages of around 2.3 million euros per season has scared his sui...
Official : Martins Ekwueme Pens One - Year Contract With Flota Swinoujscie
Published: September 05, 2013
Polish second - tier outfit Flota Świnoujście has completed the signing of Nigerian midfielder Martins Ekwueme on a one - year contract from Zagłębiem Lubin.Flota Świnoujście is Ekwueme's 7th club in Poland, having previously defended the colors of Jeziorak Iława, Polonia Warsaw, Legia Warsaw, Wisla Krakow and&n...