Nigeria To Lock Horns With Honduras In May
Published: March 10, 2013
As part of her preparations for the Confederations Cup and the reverse World Cup qualifying fixture against Kenya, African champions Nigeria will lock horns with the Honduras National Team, nicknamed Los Catrachos on May 26th in Washington, United States.The exhibition match has been confirmed by the president of Feder...
Late Okey Isima Deserves To Be Immortalized By Players Union - Jumare
Published: March 10, 2013
The sudden demise of ex-international footballer, Okey Isima is still grieving to the close associate of the former Green Eagles midfielder as Director of facilities National Sports Commission (NSC) South/West Zone 1, Hammed Jumare has described his death as a colossal loss to Nigerian football.Jumare, while mourning I...
3SC, CRIN Clash In Champions League
Published: March 10, 2013
The ancient Olubadan Stadium will be agog again when the 3SC team ‘B’ now known as 3SC Starlet confront CRIN FC in the opening match of this year’s edition of Afe Babalola Champions League Tourney slated for Tuesday, March 12th.Both teams are among the 16 teams that qualified to play the glamour-laden...
Done:Henry Uche Pens Three - Year Deal With Bucaspor
Published: March 10, 2013
As first reported by allnigeriasoccer.com, fringe Super Eagles player Henry Uche has signed a preliminary contract with Turkish club Bucaspor. The duration of the proposed deal is for three years.22  - year - old Uche, who was recommended to the Izmir based outfit by former Fenerbahce forward Emmanuel Emenike, wil...
Taye Taiwo Misses Volyn Match
Published: March 10, 2013
Dynamo Kiev wing- back Taye Taiwo has failed a late fitness test and misses the away game with Volyn on Sunday afternoon.Taiwo had been undergoing individual training for most part of this week under the watchful eyes of the physiotherapists. Manager Oleg Blokhin has not named the 27 - year - old Super Eagle in his 18 ...
Joel Obi Out For The Season
Published: March 10, 2013
The 2012 - 2013 season has not gone well for Inter Milan midfielder Joel Obi. Not only did he miss the African Cup of Nations tournament in South Africa, his appearances in the Serie A have been limited due to fitness concerns.Celebrated Italian sports daily Corriere dello Sport reported on Sunday morning that Obi has ...
Victor Moses Eyes Manchester United Scalp
Published: March 10, 2013
Nigerian winger Victor Moses has promised to do everything within his power for Chelsea to overcome Manchester United in the quarter -finals of the FA Cup.''We just need to focus on each game as it comes from now until the end of the season. The game against United isn't going to be easy because they are a top side, bu...
Abiola Dauda Delighted With Red Star Belgrade Debut
Published: March 10, 2013
Abiola Dauda's transfer to traditional Serbian team Red Star Belgrade was probably the biggest move by a Nigerian player in the winter transfer market.On Saturday, the ex Kalmar striker made his long awaited debut for the 1991 European champions, coming on as a second half substitute in the 3 - 0 win over Novi Pazar.Da...
Anthony Ujah Breaks Goal Drought
Published: March 09, 2013
Finally, former Nigeria youth - teamer Anthony Ujah ended his three - month goal drought on Saturday after netting a brace in Cologne's 3 - 0 victory over Paderborn in the 25th round of games in the 2 Bundesliga.Before this afternoon's tie, the 22 - year - old ex Lillestrom ace had not scored in his last 7 games in all...
In - form Ahmed Musa Nets Ninth League Goal
Published: March 09, 2013
CSKA Moscow striker Ahmed Musa netted his 9th goal in the Russian Premier League in the 20th round of matches against Krylya Sovetov on Saturday.With the 72nd minute strike, the 20 - year - old Nigeria international is now the second highest goal scorer in the championship, only 1 goal behind Zenith St Petersburg's Ale...
Victor Obinna Wants To Play In Champions League
Published: March 08, 2013
Nigeria international Victor Obinna has reiterated his desire to play in next season's Champions League. ''The latest trainings are very long.  I played in different countries, but such long workouts never seen. ''This is very useful for the team to prepare for the championship. Bilic knows what he wants and he is...
Valerenga Hold Clear The Air Talks With Ogude
Published: March 08, 2013
Vålerenga have refused to comment on whether the Nigeria international Fegor Ogude was sanctioned for returning late to Norway after international duty with the Super Eagles.Ogude was supposed to join his teammates at a training camp in La Manga, Spain. Instead, the central midfielder diverted his flight to Oslo,...
Odemwingie Now Managed By Super Agent Rob Segal
Published: March 08, 2013
Nigeria international Peter Odemwingie has changed his agent, the Daily Mail reported on Friday morning.Recall that the West Brom striker attempted to force a move to Queens Park Rangers in the last hours of the winter transfer market without the authorization of the Baggies hierarchy.There are strong hints that Odemwi...
John Chibuike Undergoes Operation Again
Published: March 08, 2013
John Chibuike struggled for most part of the 2012 campaign with a groin complaint after he got injured in Rosenborg's pre-season training camp.Though the 24 - year - old underwent surgery in Germany last summer to repair the damage, he has suffered another relapse. And as a result, the midfielder had to undergo another...
Oyo Bankers Cup: Boamah Rues Final Loss
Published: March 08, 2013
Ayodele Boamah the second son of the former Shooting Stars Ghanaian player and Coach, Philip Boamah who captained Guaranty Trust Bank to win Silver at the recently concluded Oyo State Bankers' Invitational Soccer Tourney has commended the fighting spirit displayed by members of his team in the final match where they lo...