San Jose Earthquakes Midfielder Fatai Alashe Gets United States Call - Up
Published: January 07, 2016
San Jose Earthquakes star Fatai Alashe has been named to the United States National Team’s roster for the first training camp in 2016 which begins on Monday, January 11.Born in Michigan 22  years ago, the youngster was one of the eight midfielders included in the roster announced by Head Coach Jurgen Klinsma...
SWAN FCT Chapter Condoles With NFF Over Death Of Protocol Officer
Published: January 07, 2016
The Sports Writers Association of Nigeria SWAN FCT Chapter has condoled with the Nigeria Football Federation over the death of its Head of Protocol, Ibrahim Abubakar who was shot dead by armed robbers at his house in the early hours of Wednesday in Gwarinpa, Abuja.  Chairman Kayode Adeniyi who spoke on behalf of t...
Super Eagles Draw With Angola Ahead Of CHAN
Published: January 06, 2016
Nigeria were held to a 1-1 draw in their international friendly against Angola at the Tuks Stadium in Pretoria on Wednesday.The Super Eagles took the lead after Ikechukwu Ibenegbu drove in a shot from the penalty spot six minutes from time. Angola drew level moments later from a corner kick.The Super Eagles dominated f...
Nwankwo Kanu Voices Concern Over Manner NFF Official Was Killed
Published: January 06, 2016
Retired Nigeria international Nwankwo Kanu took to social media to express his feelings over the murder of Nigeria Football Federation Protocol Officer Ibrahim Abubakar.The former Arsenal and Ajax Amsterdam hero voiced his concern over the manner the NFF official was killed by armed robbers.“Very bad and sad news...
Injured Chisom Chikatara Expected To Resume Training With Super Eagles On Thursday
Published: January 06, 2016
Allnigeriasoccer.com understands that Chisom Chikatara has been ruled out of the Super Eagles friendly against Angola on Wednesday afternoon after picking up a thigh injury.But the injury suffered by the Abia Warriors attacker is not as bad as first feared and he is expected to resume training with the squad on Thursda...
NFF Official Killed In Abuja By Armed Robbers
Published: January 06, 2016
Ibrahim Abubakar, the Nigeria Football Federation Head of Protocol, was shot dead by armed robbers in his house in Abuja in the early hours of Wednesday.According to a release by the NFF, the remains of the deceased is being taken to Kaduna for burial.A source close to Ibrahim Abubakar told allnigeriasoccer.com : &ldqu...
Siasia Insists No Automatic Shirts For Kelechi Iheanacho And Isaac Success
Published: January 05, 2016
Dream Team VI coach Samson Siasia has stated that no player is guaranteed a place in his roster for the 2016 Olympic Games in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.The former Nantes forward has revealed that the Nigeria Under 23s will begin preparations for the competition in a month’s time.“Since we qualified for the foo...
Raja Casablanca Target Tunde Adeniji Notches Brace In Super Eagles Win
Published: January 05, 2016
As part of their preparations for the African Nations Championship, the home - based Super Eagles thrashed University of Pretoria 3 - 0 in a scrimmage on Tuesday morning.Raja Casablanca target Tunde Adeniji broke the deadlock from the penalty spot before Flying Eagles star Ifeanyi Matthew double the advantage.Adeniji l...
Birmingham City Winger Viv Solomon - Otabor Tipped To Flourish Following Sale Of Demarai Gray
Published: January 05, 2016
Birmingham City coach Gary Rowett is not losing sleep over the departure of Demarai Gray to English Premier League surprise package Leicester City as he expects Viv Solomon - Otabor to step into his shoes.The Dream Team VI trainee went the distance for the first time in his professional career in Birmingham City`s 2 - ...
Super Falcons Left Back Ofoegbu Thanks Channels TV, Fans For Support
Published: January 05, 2016
Recuperating Gloria Ofoegbu has taken to the social media to thank those that stood by her before and after her knee surgery.The former Falconets captain is recovering after the successful surgery that was carried out on her knee late last year in Victoria Island, Lagos.Gloria Ofoegbu, whose surgical bill was paid for ...
KuPS CEO Insists Azubuike Egwuekwe Has Valid Contract Despite Denial By Defender
Published: January 04, 2016
KuPS CEO Jarmo Heiskanen has rubbished statements credited to Azubuike Egwuekwe in which the Nigeria international denied that he signed a contract with the Veikkausliiga club.The club supremo has revealed that the Warri Wolves defender will depart Nigeria to begin a new adventure in Finland once he is issued a visa wh...
Super Eagles To Play University of Pretoria In Friendly
Published: January 04, 2016
The Super Eagles had their second training session in Pretoria on Monday at the excellent training facilities at the University of Pretoria.The training is becoming more rigorous with each passing day and the the squad rounded off Monday evening`s preparations with a two - side team session, with the losing team made t...
Dele Alampasu : No Big Deal Keeping Clean Sheet On Debut, My Job Is To Save My Team
Published: January 04, 2016
CD Feirense netminder Dele Alampasu felt proud of his performance after his professional debut against Famalicão in a Taça da Liga clash and was delighted that he kept a clean sheet.The former Golden Eaglets star has declared that he has not been sulking over his lack of first - team opportunities at the ...
Uche Agbo Says Win Against Sevilla Will Boost Confidence Ahead Showdown With Barcelona
Published: January 04, 2016
Ex - Flying Eagles midfielder Uche Agbo has spoken of his happiness after assisting Granada defeat Sevilla in the Primera Division on Sunday, and has stressed that the Andalusian side deserved their win over the more illustrious opponents.The former Enyimba star reckons that Granada will go into the next game against B...
Brown Ideye Happy To Start 2016 With A Goal
Published: January 04, 2016
Brown Ideye was satisfied after Olympiakos’ 3 - 1 win over Panionios in the Greek Super League, and he capped off an imperious display by netting his seventh goal of the season across all competitions.With the defending champions 2 - 1 up, the Nigeria international effectively killed the game as a contest when he...