Stephen Keshi Denies Blacklisting Ikechukwu Uche
Published: October 10, 2014
Stephen Keshi has denied media reports that suggested that he will not hand an invitation to Villarreal striker Ikechukwu Uche again, saying he was quoted out of context by sports writers at a press conference held before the team departed for Sudan.“I don’t know where they got that portion of their reports...
Important Sudan Defender, Nizar Hamid Ruled Out Of Nigeria Clash
Published: October 10, 2014
Sudan international Nizar Hamid has been ruled out of the crucial African Cup of  Nations qualifying tie against Nigeria due to an undisclosed ailment. His injury is a big blow to the manager of the national team, Mohamed Abdallah, who had planned to build his defense around the Al - Hilal star.So important is Niz...
Nigeria Gearing Up For Training Session
Published: October 10, 2014
Ahead of the showdown with Sudan on Saturday, the Super Eagles will train this evening at the Khartoum Stadium pitch, which will host the game between the two countries.An Air Sudan flight took the Nigeria delegation to Sudan in the early hours of Friday, with the plane touching down on the tarmac at around 6:00am loca...
Jakob Poulsen Recommends Teammate Sylvester Igboun To Denmark National Team
Published: October 10, 2014
Denmark international Jakob Poulsen has opined that his FC Midtjylland teammate Sylvester Igboun merits a call - up to the national team of the Scandinavian country. Recently chosen as the most outstanding player in Denmark for the month of September, Igboun and compatriot Izunna Uzochukwu have been in Denmark for clos...
Western Sydney Wanderers Defender Seyi Adeleke Relieved he Was Granted Work Permit
Published: October 10, 2014
Western Sydney Wanderers summer acquisition Seyi Adeleke has finally received green - light from the Australian embassy regarding his work permit application, and is set to jet out to begin his adventure with his new team in the coming days.The former Lazio youth - teamer is currently in Rome to literally pack his bags...
Fenerbahce Instruct Emenike To Return To Istanbul Immediately After Sudan Clash
Published: October 09, 2014
Fenerbahce have instructed Emmanuel Emenike to return to Istanbul immediately after the Super Eagles home clash with Sudan next Wednesday. The Nigeria international could potentially arrive Turkey on Thursday, two days before the Yellow Canaries face bitter rivals Galatasaray in the Turkish Super Lig.If that is the cas...
Ejele National U-18 Tourney Excites Sapele Youths
Published: October 09, 2014
Youths in Sapele and its environs were full of excitement over a National Under-18 Youth Soccer Tournament instituted by the Delta State politician, Michael Diden popularly known as Ejele who was the former Commissioner of the Delta State Oil Producing Areas Development Commission (DESOPADEC) to develop and engage yout...
Emem Eduok Targets Win Against Sudan
Published: October 09, 2014
Dolphins attacker Emem Eduok has shared his thoughts and impressions on the upcoming game between Sudan and Nigeria in Khartoum on Saturday, October 11. Recall the ex Flying Eagles striker was handed an invitation on Sunday evening as replacement for Chelsea loanee Victor Moses, who withdrew from the squad as a result ...
Eagles To Depart Hotel 9 PM For Khartoum
Published: October 09, 2014
The Super Eagles will depart Bolton White Hotels and Apartments, Abuja, where they have been accommodated for the past five days,  for Khartoum, Sudan at 2100 hours on Thursday, a top source has informed allnigeriasoccer.com. The journey to the Sudanese capital is approximately four hours and fifteen minut...
Boavista Hoping To Complete Signing Of Michael Uchebo
Published: October 09, 2014
Boavista chief, Antonio Gamboa, has assured that the Portuguese club are on the verge of completing the signing of Nigeria National Teamer Michael Uchebo, according to the print edition of sports daily A Bola.The Primeira Liga side are in the market for offensive reinforcements, and are exploring the free agency market...
Stephen Keshi Vows NEVER To Invite Ikechukwu Uche Again
Published: October 09, 2014
Speaking at a press conference on Wednesday, Nigeria manager Stephen Keshi has vowed never to invite Ikechukwu Uche to the national team again so long as he remains the coach.And Keshi has claimed that the Villarreal striker was in the 24 - man squad list shortlisted for the African Cup of Nations qualifiers against Co...
Sudan Take Eagles To Artificial Pitch
Published: October 08, 2014
The African Cup of Nations qualifying match between Sudan and Nigeria earlier scheduled to take place at Al-Merriekh Stadium in Omdurman has been moved to the capital Khartoum.The 30,000 capacity stadium, home ground of Sudan Premier League side Al Ahli Khartoum, has an artificial pitch.The Khartoum Stadium which opene...
FC Midtjylland Midfielder Izunna Uzochukwu Not Worried By Substitute Role
Published: October 07, 2014
24 - year - old Izunna Uzochukwu is not worried that he is has failed to start two of the last four matches contested by  FC Midtjylland in the Danish Superliga, stressing that he has nothing to prove.The arrival of Finland international Tim Sparvs this summer from Greuther Fürth has pushed the Nigerian midfi...
Knee Injury Rules Michael Babatunde Out Of Khartoum Showdown
Published: October 07, 2014
Volyn Lutsk midfielder Michael Babatunde has failed a fitness test, which has definitely ruled him out of the African Cup of Nations qualifier against Sudan in Khartoum, and he is racing against the clock to be fit for the reverse fixture next week.The 21 - year - old picked up a knee injury on September 27 during the ...
Anthony Ujah Is Named Cologne Player Of The Month For August
Published: October 07, 2014
Nigeria international Anthony Ujah has been chosen as the Fans Player of the Month for August at Cologne, the official website fc-koeln.de has reported.In naming the former Lillestrom hero as the most outstanding player, the fans took note of his wonder goal against VfB Stuttgart, which he netted on August 30.Anthony ...