Everton Boss Dismisses Anichebe's Reading Interest
Published: January 08, 2013
Everton boss David Moyes insists Victor Anichebe is staying. Moyes dismissed social networking reports that striker Victor Anichebe is to join Reading. Tribalfootball.com quoted Moyes as saying: "Anichebe to Reading? No, no truth in that. We won't be selling anyone, if I have my way that's for sure."So far, Anichebe ha...
Eagles Final List To Be Made Public On Wednesday
Published: January 08, 2013
Followers of the Super Eagles might have to wait until the next 36 hours before the final list of 23 players going to the African Cup of Nations becomes public knowledge, spokesman of the Super Eagles and Editor of Sport Day Ben Alaiya has disclosed. MTNFootball.com quoted Alaiya as saying: ''The team list will be read...
Zambia Drop Second Choice Goalie Kalililo Kakonje?
Published: January 07, 2013
Goalkeeper Kalililo Kakonje’s participation in the forth coming African Cup of Nation hangs in balance as speculation mounts about his available. According to Zambianfootball.co.zm‘s Sibhuza ‘Sibs’ Mapate who watched the team’s Monday training session, the long serving second choice goalke...
AllNigeriaSoccer Special: Which 23 Players Will Be On The Plane To South Africa?
Published: January 07, 2013
With less than 48 hours before Eagles gaffer Stephen Keshi unveils his 23 - man roster for the African Cup of Nations, allnigeriasoccer.com picks the players likely to be on the plane to South Africa.GoalkeepersVincent EnyeamaAge:30Caps:69Chances of being on the plane: 10/10 - The experienced Maccabi Tel Aviv custodian...
Mikel Trains Without Discomfort
Published: January 06, 2013
Chelsea midfielder John Obi Mikel has dismissed speculations in the local media suggesting that he won't be fit for the African Cup of Nations which begins on January 19. The midfielder has not been listed for Chelsea's last three matches in the Premier League after a knee injury suffered against Norwich. But he traine...
Present Eagles Good For Afcon Glory - Brazilian Coach
Published: January 06, 2013
The present crop of Eagles assembled by Coach Stephen Keshi has been adjudged capable of winning the African Cup Nation which would commence in South Africa this month by a Brazilian Coach Periera De Souza Junior Moises who arrived in Nigeria over the weekend.The Brazilian who has handled Brazilian’s top club-sid...
Shodiya Returns From Injury With Goal For Birkirkara
Published: January 06, 2013
Birkirkara striker Shola Shodiya returned from injury to score a brace against Tarxien Rainbows in the Malta Premier League on Sunday. The 21 - year - old had been sidelined for more than two months with a groin complaint. Afolabi Edward, UK licensed agent of Shodiya, has praised his ward after he scored the second and...
Coach Stephen Keshi Faces Positive Selection Headache
Published: January 06, 2013
With less than 3 days before coach Stephen Keshi unveils his 23 - man squad for the African Cup of Nations, he has admitted that he is facing a positive selection headache over choosing the final roster.Eagles spokesman Ben Alaiya told Brila FM: ''The competition here is very tough. Coach Keshi is growing grey hairs ov...
Ethiopia Line Up Tunisia Friendly
Published: January 05, 2013
The Walia Antelopes of Ethiopia will head to Qatar for their second pre-AFCON friendly against Tunisia on Saturday evening. The game that will be played on Monday, January 7 in Doha is expected to provide a rough challenge for Ethiopia, one that can simulate what they would be facing when the tournament starts in South...
Zambia Lose Third Consecutive Game
Published: January 05, 2013
On Saturday, Zambia lost its third preparatory match in a row this time to Angola after they were beaten by 2 goals to nil in South Africa in a game played at Dobsonville Stadium, Johannesburg. Renard’s bad run against the team he once coached continues as he recorded a third loss to the Palancas Negras since his...
Austin Ejide: Ghana, Ivory Coast and Nigeria Are Favorites To Win Afcon
Published: January 05, 2013
Hapoel Be'er Sheva have struggled in their last three games in the Israeli top flight, drawing once against Beitar Jerusalem and dropping maximum points in the away games against Bnei Sakhnin and Maccabi Haifa.Today, Hapoel Be'er Sheva, who parade the Nigeria custodian Austin Ejide , have targeted three points against ...
Uche Kalu Racing To Be Fit For South Africa
Published: January 05, 2013
Rizespor's Uche Kalu is in a race against the clock to be fit for the African Cup of Nations after suffering a groin injury in training, officials have disclosed.''Uche (Kalu) is here in camp, but he is down with an injury, a groin injury to be precise. He is being checked by the team doctor to ascertain the seriousnes...
Inter Manager Rues Absence Of Joel Obi
Published: January 04, 2013
Interviewed on Inter Channel, manager Andrea Stramaccioni commented on the Nigeria international Joel Obi, whose season has been blighted by injury. ''Today, Obi is a great regret because at the start of the season was almost always unavailable. Has played two games when he was available and played well against Neft&c...
Agent: There Is Strong Interest For Michael Olaitan
Published: January 03, 2013
Linked with Olympiakos, PAOK and Valenciennes in the winter market, Michael Olaitan's agent, Paschalis Tountouris has told Greek media that the priority of his client is to remain in the Super League.''I can confirm there is strong interest. With respect to the teams who have honored us with their interest, I do not wa...
Renard Rated Ahead Of Wenger In French PFA Awards!
Published: January 03, 2013
Herve Renard has continued to get international praise and recognition following his amazing feat of leading Zambia to her first Africa Cup of Nations triumph with the France Football Magazine rating him 6th in on the list of France’ manager of the year ahead of Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger.Renard who apart from...