Fifa Ranking: Nigeria Remain At 30th Position
Published: March 14, 2013
The Super Eagles of Nigeria were ranked as the 30th best team in the world in the latest ranking by Football's governing body  Fifa. In comparison with last month's ranking, Nigeria, who are the 4th best team in Africa, remained static.World Cup qualifying group opponents Malawi, Namibia and Kenya are ranked 111st...
Emenike Will Start Jogging In The Coming Days
Published: March 14, 2013
Nigeria international Emmanuel Emenike was unavailable for Spartak Moscow's last game in the domestic championship against Terek Grozny. According to Doctor Michael Vartapetov, Emenike's rehabilitation is going according to plan and he will start jogging exercises in the coming days, informs the official website of Spa...
Exclusive: FC Karpaty Lviv In Contact With Sunday Mba
Published: March 14, 2013
The ownership tussle between millionaire Nigerian Premier League outfit Warri Wolves and Enugu Rangers has not dampened the interest of clubs that want to acquire the Nigeria international Sunday Mba.The 24 - year - old's name has been peddled around by agents who are interested in the bite of the cherry if a transfer ...
Keshi Defends Invitation Of Ogu, Babatunde
Published: March 14, 2013
Nigeria gaffer Stephen Keshi has defended his invitation of Kryvbas winger Michael Babatunde and Académica de Coimbra central midfielder John Ogu for the World Cup qualifying tie against Kenya in Calabar on March 23.''We have a lot of young, good players out there that are hungry to play for this country, and yo...
Exclusive: Norway Youth - Teamer Chuma Anene Wants To Play For Super Eagles
Published: March 13, 2013
Vålerenga defeated Hamburg 3-2 on Tuesday afternoon in their last exhibition match before the start of the Norwegian championship this weekend. The game was heading for a draw until Vif youngster Chuma Anene popped up to score the winner with 10 minutes of normal time remaining.Anene was delighted with his goal a...
Agent: Joel Obi Is Doing Well And Recovering
Published: March 13, 2013
In an interview with Italian media, Renzo Contratto, the agent of Inter Milan midfielder Joel Obi, has confirmed that his client underwent surgery in Finland.The operation was successful and the Nigeria international could return to the pitch in the next couple of months if his rehabilitation goes according to plan.''J...
Honduras Cancels Friendly Match With Nigeria
Published: March 13, 2013
Honduras has cancelled plans for a friendly with African champions Nigeria on May 26 in Washington,United States.The reason for the cancellation of the exhibition match is due to the high appearance fee representatives of the Nigeria Football Federation demanded from their Honduras counterparts which has made the game ...
World Exclusive: Agent Confirms Ejike Uzoenyi Has Joined Rennes
Published: March 12, 2013
In this interview, French agent Letrocquer Xavier, who represents Ejike Uzoenyi, answers questions from allnigeriasoccer.com's Editorial staff on the the club situation of the Nigeria international. He has plenty to say.........Can you confirm media reports that Ejike Uzoenyi has inked a contract with Ligue 1 club Renn...
Kenya Technical Bench Urges Clubs To Respect Protocol
Published: March 12, 2013
The Kenyan national soccer team technical bench has requested all clubs to ensure they respect protocol especially in sending out communication in regards to players’ attendance or missing national team training. According to the officials, this will help in avoiding conflict between the national team and the clu...
Nigeria Federation Denies Lesbian Ban
Published: March 11, 2013
The Nigeria Football Federation, NFF denied on Monday that it has banned lesbians from playing for the National Teams. It was necessary for the body to clarify statements credited to president of the Nigerian female football league (NWFL), Dilichukwu Onyedinma after football's regulators, Fifa opened an investigation.'...
Nigeria To Lock Horns With Honduras In May
Published: March 10, 2013
As part of her preparations for the Confederations Cup and the reverse World Cup qualifying fixture against Kenya, African champions Nigeria will lock horns with the Honduras National Team, nicknamed Los Catrachos on May 26th in Washington, United States.The exhibition match has been confirmed by the president of Feder...
Late Okey Isima Deserves To Be Immortalized By Players Union - Jumare
Published: March 10, 2013
The sudden demise of ex-international footballer, Okey Isima is still grieving to the close associate of the former Green Eagles midfielder as Director of facilities National Sports Commission (NSC) South/West Zone 1, Hammed Jumare has described his death as a colossal loss to Nigerian football.Jumare, while mourning I...
Victor Moses Eyes Manchester United Scalp
Published: March 10, 2013
Nigerian winger Victor Moses has promised to do everything within his power for Chelsea to overcome Manchester United in the quarter -finals of the FA Cup.''We just need to focus on each game as it comes from now until the end of the season. The game against United isn't going to be easy because they are a top side, bu...
Amrouche Holds First Training Session With Kenya Players
Published: March 08, 2013
Newly appointed Harambee Stars Coach Adel Amrouche had his first session of training with the national team players on Thursday evening. Amrouche had all the local based players, 29 in number report for the first session.''It was a very good session with the players meeting the coach and getting to interact and know ea...
Eddy Onazi Delighted With First Professional Goal For Lazio
Published: March 07, 2013
Lazio have one foot in the quarter-finals of the Europa League after Thursday night's 2 - 0 away win over Stuttgart.  Eddy Onazi's goal after 56 minutes only crowned an outstanding display. Rightly, he was chosen as the most outstanding player for Lazio in the post match ratings by Italian media.The Nigeria intern...