Keshi Eyeing Maximum Points Against Argentina
Published: June 24, 2014
Stephen Keshi has reiterated that he is eyeing maximum points when the Super Eagles clash with Argentina on Wednesday afternoon.Going into that fixture at Porto Alegre, the African champions, who are targeting qualification to the next round, are not in a tight corner, and even a draw against the illustrious opponents ...
Rizespor Stopper Godfrey Oboabona Resumes Full Training
Published: June 24, 2014
Super Eagles manager, Stephen Keshi, should be delighted with the latest update from team doctors regarding the injury to Rizespor central defender, Godfrey Oboabona.A foot injury had kept him on the sidelines for the past one week, but has now been cleared to resume full training with the National Team ahead of the sh...
Ejike Uzoenyi Revels In Making Debut Appearance At World Cup
Published: June 23, 2014
Mamelodi Sundowns bound Ejike Uzoenyi has expressed joy after making his debut appearance for the Super Eagles at the ongoing World Cup. The petite winger was a late substitute for Ukraine based Michael Babatunde, who could not complete the game against Bosnia after pulling his muscle.“It was like a dream but I t...
Super Eagles Depart For Porto Alegre
Published: June 23, 2014
The Nigeria delegation departed the team base camp, Vitoria Hotel Concept, at 1030 hours local time to catch a flight to Porto Alegre, the city that hosts the showdown with Argentina on Wednesday.Based on their itinerary, the plane taking them to Porto Alegre will depart the Guarulhos International Airport, Sao Paulo a...
Stephen Keshi Not Pleased With Critics
Published: June 23, 2014
Nigeria manager Stephen Keshi has voiced his displeasure with some remarks made by former Nigeria internationals regarding the Super Eagles performance in their first game with Iran. The African champions got their World Cup campaign back on track following the 1 - 0 win over Bosnia on Saturday, thanks to a goal from S...
Glasgow Celtic Defender, Efe Ambrose : We Are Not Thinking About Messi
Published: June 22, 2014
Glasgow Celtic defender Efe Ambrose has spoken about the impending confrontation with Argentina superstar Lionel Messi during an interview with journalists after the Nigeria delegation arrived the Vitoria Hotel Concept on Sunday morning.“We’re not thinking about how to stop Messi. We are thinking about how...
Vincent Enyeama : We Have To Send Messi To Another Planet
Published: June 22, 2014
After seeing off Bosnia and Herzegovina, the Super Eagles will begin training later this evening for the decisive clash with Argentina. Most of the pre - match talk so far has centered around how the Nigeria team will stop Barcelona superstar Lionel Messi.“To beat them we have to send Leo Messi to another planet....
Victor Moses Reveals Mystery Injury
Published: June 22, 2014
Liverpool winger Victor Moses , 23, was an unused substitute against Bosnia and Herzegovina. The former England youth international has now informed the public that a minor injury sustained before the clash prevented him from being in contention for a starting shirt.The puzzle has finally been solved. Eyebrows were rai...
Fifa Ranking : Falcons Remain Best In Africa
Published: June 22, 2014
Football governing body, Fifa, has released the latest ranking of Women’s National Teams for the period ended June 20, 2014.Africa powerhouse, the Falcons, retained their 34th position in the global ranking while they continue to set the pace on the continent. Ghana, Cameroon, South Africa and Equatorial Guinea c...
Stoke City Goalie Asmir Begovic Admits Eagles Were Better
Published: June 22, 2014
Stoke City goalkeeper Asmir Begovic has admitted that the Super Eagles were better than the Dragons on Saturday evening, and the 1 - 0 scoreline was a true reflection of the African champions’ dominance.Bosnia and Herzegovina kissed goodbye to the World Cup after failing to get a single point from their opening t...
Super Eagles To Train This Evening At 530 PM
Published: June 22, 2014
Despite the 1 - 0 win over Bosnia and Herzegovina on Saturday night, it is not yet done and dusted that Nigeria will progress to the knock out rounds of the World Cup. But the African champions are in a good position and even a loss to Argentina would see them through if Team Melli fail to defeat the Dragons.Ahead of t...
Juwon Oshaniwa, Yero Bello To Miss Start Of Pre - Season Training
Published: June 21, 2014
Israeli side MS Ashdod will begin pre - season training without two of their Nigerian imports, Yero Bello and Juwon Oshaniwa.Both players have been given an extended vacation and will not join the rest of their teammates for the first day of training on Sunday. While Yero Bello is expected in Israel later this week, Ju...
Osaguona Ighodaro Dismisses River Plate, Maritimo Link
Published: June 21, 2014
Allnigeriasoccer.com understands that reports linking Enugu Rangers top scorer Osaguona Ighodaro with a move to River Plate (Argentina) and Maritimo (Portugal) are far from market reality.Ighodaro has seriously denied the claims that surfaced in the local press on Saturday that both teams are in the race for his signat...
Moses, Azeez Drop To Bench Against Bosnia
Published: June 21, 2014
Manager Stephen Keshi has named his starting lineup for Saturday evening’s World Cup fixture against Bosnia and Herzegovina , which corresponds to the Super Eagles second Group F game. Due to the unavailability of Godfrey Oboabona, Fenerbahce loanee Joseph Yobo will pair Kenneth Omeruo at central defense while th...
Stephen Keshi Targets Win Against Bosnia
Published: June 20, 2014
Speaking ahead of the clash with Bosnia, Nigeria manager Stephen Keshi believes that the Super Eagles will get their World Cup campaign back on track by defeating the European debutantes.After the first round of fixtures, Nigeria are joint second on the Group F table with 1 point following the stalemate with Iran on Mo...