Stephen Keshi Disappointed With Scoreline
Published: June 24, 2013
At a press conference shortly after Nigeria crashed out of the Fifa Confederations Cup, losing 3 - 0 to group winners Spain, coach Stephen Keshi reckons that the scoreline was not a true reflection of the performance of his charges.Without the Eagles talisman in attack, Emmanuel Emenike, who pulled out of the tournamen...
Fifa Under 20 World Cup: Portugal Beat Nigeria 3 - 2
Published: June 21, 2013
The Flying Eagles started on a bad note at the ongoing Fifa Under 20 World Cup, losing 3 - 2 to Portugal in Group B.After a balanced opening, Portugal took the lead at the half hour mark through Bruma and doubled the advantage four minutes later. Goalscorer Bruma turned provider for Italy based striker Aladje. The Apri...
Confederations Cup: Eagles Land In Fortaleza, To Practice Tonight
Published: June 21, 2013
Ahead of Nigeria's meeting with European and World Champions Spain, the Super Eagles landed in Fortaleza on Friday afternoon. The Nigeria delegation, comprising 41 people, have checked into their hotel rooms.Led by coach Stephen Keshi, members of the National Team will get a feel of the Presidente Vargas Stadium turf a...
Falcons Star Ohale Osinachi Eyes Dream Move To Sweden
Published: June 21, 2013
Super Falcons star Ohale Osinachi is not losing sleep after she missed out on a dream move to WFC Rossiyanka early this year. With the 21 - year - old Nigeria international failing to agree terms with the Russian champions, she returned to her homeland to continue her career with Delta Queens.''I have been trying to pl...
KF Laci Closing In On Chukwuka Charles Ofoyen
Published: June 21, 2013
Albanian Super League outfit KF Laçi are closing in on Nigerian defender Chukwuka Charles Ofoyen.Panoramasport.com says the 27 - year - old defender attended the team's training on Thursday. Only minor details of the proposed contract need to be completed before an official announcement is made, possibly on Satu...
Juventus On Brink Of Deal For Angelo Ogbonna
Published: June 21, 2013
As first published by celebrated Italian sports daily La Gazzetta dello Sport, Nigerian defender Angelo Ogbonna is close to a move to back - to - back champions Juventus.The Bianconeri have reached an agreement with Torino for the transfer of the Italy international, who has spent the last seven seasons in Turin.In the...
Official: Padova Announce Acquisition Of Mbakogu, Osuji
Published: June 21, 2013
Serie B club Padova have secured the signature of highly rated Nigerian youngster Jerry Mbakogu, informs the official website.20 - year - old Mbakogu, widely regarded as one of the top prospects in Italy's second tier, represented Juve Stabia in the 2012 - 2013 campaign. He was jointly owned by Juve Stabia and Padova b...
Vincent Enyeama Refuses To Throw In The Towel
Published: June 21, 2013
Nigeria lost the chance to progress to the semi - finals of the Fifa Confederations Cup after the 2 - 1 loss to South America champions Uruguay at Itaipava Arena Fonte Nova (Salvador, Bahia) on Thursday.Nonetheless, Lille custodian and Super Eagles skipper Vincent Enyeama is refusing to throw in the towel and is positi...
Stephen Keshi Proud Of Eagles Performance Against Uruguay
Published: June 21, 2013
Speaking at a press conference after Nigeria's 2 - 1 loss to Uruguay on Thursday evening, manager Stephen Keshi remained coy when quizzed about the absence of African coaches in the European Leagues.''How many African players playing in Europe, have a good performance, they can even have a certified technician, but the...
Uruguay Grind Out Win Against Nigeria
Published: June 21, 2013
South American champions Uruguay defeated Nigeria 2 - 1 on Thursday evening to keep alive their hopes of qualifying for the semi - finals of the Confederations Cup. Desperate to win, manager Oscar Washington Tabarez started with a three man attack - Diego Forlan (Internacional), Edinson Cavani (Napoli) and Luis Suarez(...
Aris Thessaloniki Ponder Move For Chigozie Udoji
Published: June 20, 2013
As reported by sport-fm.gr, Chigozie Udoji's search for a new team may be over in the coming days as the attacking midfielder is seriously being courted by Super League club Aris Thessaloniki.If we are to believe Udoji's statements to this portal, he turned down an offer to extend his stay with Atromitos.Apart from...
Obi Mikel Denies Interview Credited To Him About Galatasaray Move
Published: June 20, 2013
Chelsea defensive midfielder John Obi Mikel has denied statements credited to him on Thursday, claiming he wants to join Turkish champions Galatasaray. The electronic edition of British newspaper Independent is reporting that Mikel never granted the interview and the statements attributed to him are wide of the mark.Th...
Stephen Keshi: Playing The Final Would Be A Dream Come True
Published: June 20, 2013
Manager Stephen Keshi says he wants to use Nigeria's matches at the Fifa Confederations Cup to improve her chances of qualifying for next year's World Cup. The Super Eagles top African World Cup qualifying Group F, with 9 points from 5 matches. A draw against Malawi in September will see the African champions progress ...
Exclusive: Maccabi Tel Aviv Offer Kehinde Olanrewaju Two - Year Deal
Published: June 20, 2013
Highly rated Nigerian youngster Kehinde Olanrewaju is on the brink of signing a two - year contract with Israeli champions Maccabi Tel Aviv, allnigeriasoccer.com can exclusively report.The teenager impressed while with the Youth Team of the Yellows last season and has been rewarded for his outstanding display, with the...
Uruguay Star Edinson Cavani Expects Physical Game From Nigeria
Published: June 20, 2013
Napoli striker Edinson Cavani is expecting a physical game from the Nigerians but has boasted that the experience of Uruguay will see them overcome their African opponents.Going further, Cavani admitted that the tie against the Super Eagles is a do or die affair as a loss will see the South Americans crash out of the C...