Stephen Keshi: My Goal Was to Put Smile On Nigerians
Published: February 06, 2013
Nigeria coach Stephen Keshi has commented on the Eagles 4-1 hammering of Mali in the semi -finals of the African Nations Cup on Wednesday in Durban.In naming his squad for the tournament, Keshi said he left out some of the senior players because he wanted team players.''Nigerians have waited a long time for this moment...
Arsenal, Liverpool Chase Emmanuel Emenike
Published: February 06, 2013
Nigeria international Emmanuel Emenike has played down reports linking him with a move to the English Premier League in the summer. It is an open secret that scouts of top clubs in England are represented at the ongoing African Cup of Nations tournament in South Africa searching for talents.According to British sources...
Super Eagles Cruise Into Afcon Final
Published: February 06, 2013
Nigeria continue to impress and has qualified for her seventh African Cup of Nations final after defeating West African rivals Mali 4 - 1 (3 - 0) in a one-sided game at the the Moses Mabhida Stadium in Durban. The Eagles got the curtain raiser through an unlikely source. In the 25th minute, after some brilliant piece o...
Kolo Toure Tips Nigeria To Win Afcon
Published: February 06, 2013
Interviewed by goal.com, Ivorian international Kolo Toure has tipped Nigeria to overcome Mali and progress to the final of the African Nations Cup.''Nigeria were stronger than us. I am expecting them to win all of their remaining games in the tournament. I mean, they are two steps away from lifting this trophy.''Stephe...
Keshi Names Starting Eleven For Mali Test
Published: February 06, 2013
Super Eagles gaffer Stephen Keshi has kept faith with the same starting eleven that defeated nailed on pre-tournament favourites Ivory Coast 2-1  last weekend to qualify for the semi-finals of the competition, where they face Mali in a few hours time.It means skipper Joseph Yobo, Norway based midfielder Fegor Ogud...
Official: Seyi Olajengbesi Pens One - And -A - Half Year Contract With SV Sandhausen
Published: February 06, 2013
After five years defending the colors of Alemannia Aachen, experienced Nigerian center back Seyi Olajengbesi signed a one - and - a - half - year contract with Germany third - tier side SV Sandhausen hours before the close of the winter transfer market.Manager Hans-Jürgen Boysen is delighted with the acquisition o...
West Ham forward Modibo Maiga Talks Tough Ahead Of Durban Battle
Published: February 06, 2013
Ahead of Mali's semi-final meeting with the Super Eagles, who are logically the tournament favorites after defeating Ivory Coast in last weekend's quarter-final, the players of the Mali National Team have been reviewing the game with the press in their homeland. ''We thought of the Ivory Coast , but it is Nigeria that ...
Nwankwo Kanu: We Must Rise To The Occasion Against Mali
Published: February 06, 2013
Former captain of the Super Eagles Nwankwo Kanu is in South Africa cheering the Nigeria selection. He represented the national team in five editions of Africa's showpiece football event, the Cup of Nations.The ex Arsenal striker says he is impressed with the performance of the Super Eagles at the ongoing tourney in Sou...
Mali Buoyed By Situation At Home - Keshi
Published: February 05, 2013
This millennium, Nigeria has played Mali four times at the African Cup of Nations. Two times the Eagles were victorious while the remaining two matches ended in draws. Ahead of tomorrow's meeting between Nigeria and Mali, coach Stephen Keshi knows that the opponents are well motivated and has predicted a difficult matc...
Joseph Yobo Discards Super Eagles Favourite Tag
Published: February 05, 2013
Nigeria skipper Joseph Yobo has maintained there are no favorites in Wednesday's eagerly anticipated African Nations Cup semi - final tie between the Super Eagles and the Mali National Team.''We know the Malians, they are going to be a very tough team to play against. And they know us as well."I think there are no favo...
Update - Nurudeen Orelesi Frozen Out Of First Team
Published: February 05, 2013
Former Nigeria youth international Nurudeen Orelesi was not listed as Skënderbeu Korçë thrashed Kastrioti Krujë 5 - 1 to progress to the semi-final of the Albanian Cup on Monday.Nurudeen Orelesi is fishing for a move away from the Albanian champions and has held clear-the-air-talks with president ...
Fatai Osho Hails Gabros' Fighting Spirit
Published: February 05, 2013
In their latest match played in the NNL against Gabros, a second half penalty from Ahmed Agbogunleri was enough to secure maximum points for Remo Stars as they remain in touching distance with the league leaders. Though Remo Stars gaffer Fatai Osho expressed his delight with the win, he has admitted that victory did no...
Skye, GTB Clash In Oyo Bankers Cup Final
Published: February 05, 2013
Skye Bank football team, the Skye Warriors will slug it out with their counterparts from Guaranty Trust Bank in the final of the ongoing Oyo State Bankers’ Invitational Soccer Tourney 2012 slated for this Sunday at the Lekan Salami stadium, Adamasingba, Ibadan.The Skye Warriors, who won the last edition defeated ...
Exclusive: Ayo Oluwafemi Reveals University of Pretoria Deal Not Done And Dusted
Published: February 05, 2013
South Africa-based left-wing-back, Ayo Oluwafemi has denied trending reports that he has signed a contract with ABSA Premiership side University of Pretoria. ''It is only speculation of what is going to happen. There are some details to be sorted out before I finally put pen to paper on a contract. I have agreed with U...
Stephen Keshi Hails Eddy Onazi As 'The Black Frank Lampard'
Published: February 05, 2013
In an interview with celebrated Italian sports daily La Gazzetta Dello Sport, Nigeria gaffer Stephen Keshi has nothing but praise for Lazio youngster Eddy Onazi.Last summer, Lazio coach Vladimir Petkovic fell in love with the qualities of Onazi after watching him play for the youth team of the Biancocelesti  and s...