Burkina Faso Sports Minister: Nigeria Is No Longer A Strong Force
Published: October 26, 2012
The draw for the 2013 Edition of the African Cup of Nations pitted Nigeria in Group C with West African brothers Burkina Faso. Both countries clash in Nelspruit, North East South Africa, on January 21.The Burkina Faso Minister of Sports and Recreation, Colonel Yacouba Ouedraogo , is positive that the Stallions will pro...
EJIKE UZOENYI : I Am Not Testing With A Russian Club
Published: October 26, 2012
Enugu Rangers exciting winger Ejike Uzoenyi has denied reports in the local media that he is currently undergoing trials with an unnamed Russian Premier League club.The Coal City outfit, who are playing in next season's CAF Champions League, started pre - season training this week, and Uzoenyi failed to show up fueling...
OBAFEMI MARTINS Accepts KESHI's Invitation For Venezuela Friendly
Published: October 25, 2012
As reported by lasprovincias.es, the Nigeria Football Federation has sent a fax to in - form Levante striker Obafemi Martins, inviting him for the Super Eagles friendly with Venezuela at  Marlins Park Stadium, Miami on November 14.The report from Spain further disclosed that Stephen Keshi has listed Martins in his...
JOSEPH YOBO Rubbishes Reports Regarding Injury
Published: October 25, 2012
According to goal.com, Eagles skipper Joseph Yobo has dismissed local media reports that he could miss the African Cup of Nations because of a knee injury that would require surgery.''I can tell anybody that cares to listen that I don’t have a cruciate ligament injury that requires surgery of any kind. What happe...
OKE AKPOVETA Accepts Reserve Role
Published: October 25, 2012
Source:bold.dkThere was no Oke Akpoveta in Brøndby squad for the away game against FC Copenhagen in the park on Sunday. Instead, he was to play in the reserve team match the following day, but the 20-year-old Nigerian striker will not be beaten out of adversity.''Of course, as a player disappointed when you do n...
EKELE UDOJOH To Test With Binh Duong FC
Published: October 25, 2012
Former Sharks striker Ekele Udojoh  has been invited to train with a club in Vietnam in view of a permanent contract offer, the player has specially informed allnigeriasoccer.com. The 23 - year -old has been without a club since August 2011 after his contract with Portuguese club C.S. Marítimo was cancelled...
Nigeria Know Afcon Opponents
Published: October 24, 2012
The National Team of Nigeria, nicknamed the Super Eagles, has been drawn with defending champions Zambia, Ethiopia and Burkina Faso in Group C of next year's African Cup of Nations billed to be hosted by South Africa from January 19 - February 10, 2013.Nigeria kick off the tournament with a game against West African op...
African Cup Of Nations Draw Today
Published: October 24, 2012
The draws for Africa's premier football championship, African Cup of Nations, organized biannually by the Confederation of African Football (CAF) will take place on Wednesday ( 19: 30 pm) in Durban, South Africa.Based on results of previous tournaments, the sixteen countries that have qualified have been divided into f...
Final Update: EMENIKE Misses Benfica Clash
Published: October 23, 2012
Coach of Spartak Moscow, Unai Emery, has named an 18 - man squad for Tuesday's UEFA Champions League meeting with Benfica.Because of fitness concerns, Emmanuel Emenike has not been considered for selection by the Spanish gaffer, writes Russia's number one sports daily Sport Express.Starting Eleven: Rebrov, Makeev, Such...
IKECHUKWU UCHE Focusing Only On Villarreal
Published: October 23, 2012
Villarreal striker Ikechukwu Uche is guaranteed a spot in Stephen Keshi's roster to next year's African Cup of Nations in South Africa. He would miss five matches in the Segunda division against Barcelona II, Almeria, Real Madrid, Sabadell and Guadalajara if Nigeria qualifies for the semi -finals of the competition.''A...
Update: EMMANUEL EMENIKE Eager To Play Through Pain
Published: October 23, 2012
With hours to go before Spartak Moscow's Champions League clash against Benfica, Nigeria striker Emmanuel Emenike has expressed his willingness to play in the third round match of the group stage of the Champions League.''The pain in the back appeared before the match against Barcelona. And before we played Anzhi the p...
Agent: ADEJO Will Consider Offers From Serie A Clubs
Published: October 22, 2012
Nigeria youth international Daniel Adejo is being chased by a plethora of clubs in the Serie A including Catania and Parma.The agent of the 23 - year -old Reggina ace, Simone Canovi, has clarified to Italian media the situation of his client.Canovi was quoted as saying by sportbook24.net : ''If Parma likes him? Current...
OBI Thanks Teammates
Published: October 22, 2012
Joel Obi has commented on Inter Milan's 2-0 victory over Catania in the eighth round of matches. The game at the San Siro Stadium was the Super Eagle's first game in the Italian championship this term.''The coach had given me an important task. It's a good thing that it all went well, thanks in part to my team-mates to...
Europe RoundUp: Promise hits a brace, Musa, Eneramo, Idahor also on target
Published: October 22, 2012
In England, estranged Super Eagles striker Osaze Odemwingie came off the bench to provide the assist but failed to prevent a 2-1 home defeat as his side West Brom threw away a first half lead to capitulate to defending champions Manchester City. Odemwingie replaced Scottish international Graham Dorrans in the 63rd minu...
EMENIKE Rated 50 - 50 For Benfica Game
Published: October 22, 2012
The availability of Emmanuel Emenike for Spartak Moscow's UEFA Champions League group game against Benfica on Tuesday remains unresolved.The Nigeria international striker missed last weekend's league match against Anzhi Makhachkala due to back pains. According to Russian media, the health of Emenike has not improved, t...