Ikechukwu Uche: Nigeria, Ivory Coast And Ghana Are Well Positioned To Win Afcon
Published: January 15, 2013
Readers of celebrated Spanish sports daily Marca have questioned Nigeria international Ikechukwu Uche on his participation at the African Cup of Nations.The Villarreal forward , who bagged a hat-trick on Tuesday against Farense, dismissed suggestions by readers that Nigeria does not have a competitive team and will fin...
Enyeama Vows To Strip To His Undies If Eagles Win Afcon
Published: January 15, 2013
Vincent Enyeama has high expectations for the Super Eagles in this month's African Cup of Nations. The Maccabi Tel Aviv goalie hopes Nigeria go all the way to the final which will be played on February 10. And if the Eagles can repeat the feat of 1980 and 1994 by winning the trophy, he has vowed to strip to his undies....
Efe Ambrose: Dream Come True To Play At Afcon
Published: January 13, 2013
Glasgow Celtic utility defender Efe Ambrose is delighted to have made the Eagles squad for the African Cup of Nations. In an interview with the official website of the Scottish club, he spoke on the chances of Nigeria winning silverware at Africa's premier soccer competition.''It’s a dream come true, because I&rs...
Zambia Fly To South Africa
Published: January 13, 2013
The Zambia national team on Sunday afternoon flew to South Africa – Nelspruit where they will be based for the group stage of the Africa cup of nations without defense pillar Stoppila Sunzu.Stoppila Sunzu is reported to have travelled to England to seal a deal with premiership club Reading FC.Zambia national team...
Sparta Rotterdam Coach Praises Mikel, Omeruo
Published: January 12, 2013
Spartak Moscow striker Emmanuel Emenike was on target after 55 minutes in the Super Eagles 1-0 win over Sparta Rotterdam on Saturday afternoon in an exhibition match.In his post match comments, the coach of the Dutch team, Michel Vonk chastised the Eagles for being wasteful, but praised the duo of Mikel Obi and Kenneth...
Sylvester Igboun Not Going To Besiktas
Published: January 11, 2013
FCM striker Sylvester Igboun is not on the way to Turkish club Besiktas for 1.5 million euros, the club's CEO Claus Steinlein has told Danish media.''Right now our focus is to get him ready. He and we expect that he can participate in training at our training camp in Portugal in February, ''says Claus Steinlein to aoh....
Emmanuel Adebayor Will Not Play For Togo At Nations Cup
Published: January 11, 2013
Tottenham Hotspur striker Emmanuel Adebayor will not play for Togo at the African Cup of Nations despite his inclusion in the 23 - man roster, according to authoritative French sports daily L'Equipe.It is reported that Adebayor has announced his decision to the Hawks gaffer Didier Six not to participate in the tourname...
Renard Elevates Dropped Chintu To Technical Bench
Published: January 10, 2013
Chipolopolo Vice Captain Kampamba Chintu who was on Tuesday dropped [due to injury] from the final 23 man squad which will represent Zambia at the Orange/CAF African Cup of Nations will be part of the team at the tournament but in a different role, Zambianfootball.co.zm can exclusively reveal. The injured veteran defen...
Finally, Stephen Keshi Unveils Nations Cup Squad
Published: January 09, 2013
Finally, Nigeria coach Stephen Keshi has released the eagerly anticipated 23 - man roster for the African Cup of Nations billed to be staged in South Africa from January 19 - February 10. Unlike previous African Cup of Nations, six players have been picked from the domestic championship. Nigeria vice - champions Enugu ...
Keshi Names Starting Eleven For Cape Verde Friendly
Published: January 09, 2013
Coach Stephen Keshi has named a strong starting eleven for this evening's friendly against Cape Verde in Portugal. Hapoel Be'er Sheva's custodian Austin Ejide is preferred in goal ahead of Vincent Enyeama. Sunshine Stars centre back Godfrey Oboabona gets a final opportunity to impress Keshi in his claim for a starting ...
Renard Names 23 Players For Afcon
Published: January 09, 2013
Zambia gaffer Herve Renard has unveiled his 23 - man squad for the African Cup of Nations.The defending champions are pitted in the same group with traditional African powerhouse Nigeria, Ethiopia and Burkina Faso.An analysis of the roster which was released on Tuesday revealed that three goalkeepers, six defenders, ni...
Gzira United Release Alfred Effiong
Published: January 08, 2013
Maltese First Division club Gzira United have released striker Alfred Effiong as he failed to impress during his stay with The Maroons, writes our colleagues at sportinmalta.com.Both parties mutually agreed to terminate the contract binding them and now the Nigerian player can join any club of his choice in the winter ...
Zambia, Morocco Play Draw
Published: January 08, 2013
African Champions Zambia were held by Morocco in a friendly match played at Rand Stadium in Johannesburg.Herve Renard started with a strong squad which saw Jacob Mulenga partnering Chris Katongo upfront while Emmanuel Mbola got the nod ahead of Joseph Musonda in the only two changes from the line up which started again...
Keshi: I Have Not Released Any List
Published: January 08, 2013
Coach Stephen Keshi has told local media that a list being circulated on the internet as the nominated players for the African Cup of Nations did not originate from him and is incorrect.''I’ve not yet released any list and so any other list out there is fake.''The list will be announced on Wednesday night after t...
Coach Paul Put Names Burkina Faso Afcon Squad
Published: January 08, 2013
Burkina Faso coach Paul Put has unveiled a 23 - man final list for the African Cup of Nations which begins next weekend in South Africa. The squad comprises of three goalkeepers, five defenders, eleven midfielders and four strikers. All the players selected for the tournament play professionally outside Burkina Faso.Th...