Stephen Keshi : We Have No Issue With Bonuses
Published: June 29, 2014
Stephen Keshi has reiterated that the Super Eagles are well focused ahead of their meeting with France for a spot in the quarterfinals of the World Cup in Brasilia on Monday afternoon.Most of the pre - match talk so far has centered around outstanding bonuses which have not been paid by the Nigeria Football Federation,...
Ahmed Musa : We Need To Be At Our Best
Published: June 29, 2014
Ahead of the clash with France, CSKA Moscow attacker Ahmed Musa has advised that the Super Eagles have to take the bull by the horns if the team is to advance to the last of the eight of the World Cup for the first time in three attempts.“We need to defend well, take our chances up front and learn from the Argent...
Peter Odemwingie Shows Off His Souvenir From Lionel MESSI
Published: June 29, 2014
Peter Odemwingie has revealed through his Twitter account that he exchanged jerseys with Lionel Messi after the Nigeria - Argentina match up last Wednesday. The Barcelona superstar now has four goals to his name at the World Cup, after netting a brace in the 3 - 2 defeat of the African champions in the final Group F fi...
Ore Hosts Maiden Ondo National U-14 Soccer Tourney
Published: June 28, 2014
The city of Ore would be agog during this long school vacation when pupils from all the states of the federations would converge in the town to participate in National Under-14 Soccer Championship organise by A Square Sports International.The maiden soccer event tagged ‘Ondo Unity 2014’ is being sponored by...
Patrick Mboma Warns France Team About Emenike, Musa
Published: June 28, 2014
Retired Cameroon National Teamer, Patrick Mboma, a member of the Dream Team of Radio Monte Carlo Sport, says the France squad  should be wary of the Super Eagles side when both teams face off on Monday in Brasilia.Being an African himself, the former Paris Saint-Germain reckons that the weather could play a crucia...
Super Eagles Arrive Brasilia For France Game
Published: June 27, 2014
The Super Eagles have put aside their bonus row with the Nigeria Federation just in time for their scheduled flight to Brasilia, the venue of the clash against 1998 World Cup winners, France, this coming Monday.Allnigeriasoccer.com understands that the squad left the Vitoria Hotel Concept, Campinas at around 1400 hours...
John Obi Mikel Confident Ahead Second Round Clash With France
Published: June 27, 2014
Interviewed by journalists at the Vitoria Hotel Concept shortly after the squad arrived from the game with Argentina, Nigeria midfielder John Obi Mikel says he is convinced that the Super Eagles will put up a good performance against France.Nigeria advanced to the last 16 of the World Cup for the third time in five att...
Super Eagles Boycott Thursday Training Over Bonus
Published: June 27, 2014
The Super Eagles boycotted their training session scheduled to take place on Thursday evening at Estádio Brinco de Ouro to press home their demands to be paid World Cup appearance fee by the Nigeria Football Federation.The practice session was to begin at 6 pm local time, and at 530 pm the team coach was prepare...
Ahmed Musa Hoping He Has SILENCED Critics
Published: June 26, 2014
CSKA Moscow attacker Ahmed Musa is hoping his pair of goals on Wednesday afternoon against Argentina will silence his critics once and for all. The 21 - year - old registered his name on the score-sheet in the 4th and 47th minute, and could have walked away with the match ball and restored parity for the Eagles if not ...
Stephen keshi : Michael Babatunde To Undergo Surgery Today
Published: June 25, 2014
Speaking at a press conference immediately after the 3 - 2 loss to Argentina, Stephen Keshi has confirmed that Michael Babatunde will no longer feature at the World Cup, as the winger is expected to undergo surgery.“I’m not sure. I think he broke his hand. He will do surgery now, as we speak. “Not ...
Musa Gives His Nod To Fifa Naming Messi Man Of The Match
Published: June 25, 2014
CSKA Moscow striker Ahmed Musa has given his approval to Fifa’s decision to select Barcelona star Lionel Messi as the Budweiser Man of the Match, despite both players netting two goals each for their respective teams.The 21 - year - old netted his first pair of goals at the World Cup, registering his name on the ...
Michael Babatunde Likely To Undergo Surgery After Dislocating Right Arm
Published: June 25, 2014
Nigeria qualified for the second round of the World Cup despite the 3 - 2 loss to Argentina on Wednesday afternoon.The squad might be depleted for Monday’s meeting with a yet to be determined opponent following the injury to Michael Babatunde.With the scoreline reading 3 - 2, the Super Eagles were desperately sea...
CSKA Moscow Striker, Ahmed Musa Net Brace In Loss To Argentina
Published: June 25, 2014
Barcelona striker Lionel Messi belatedly celebrated his 27th birthday by netting a brace, as Argentina defeated Nigeria 3 - 2 in their final Group F fixture on Wednesday afternoon. It was almost an even contest between the two continental powerhouses in terms of the number of goals scored.Nigeria striker Ahmed Musa not...
Argentina Will Not Treat Nigeria With Kid Gloves - Coach
Published: June 25, 2014
Argentina coach, Alejandro Sabella, has admitted that his squad will have to raise their game when the confront Nigeria on Wednesday afternoon, as he believes that the African opponents are dangerous.The two - time champions have booked their passage to the next round of the World Cup, but hope to avoid France in the n...
Stephen Keshi Refuses To Write Off Argentina Based On Iran Match
Published: June 25, 2014
Thanks to a stoppage time goal from Lionel Messi, Argentina managed to defeat Iran 1 -0 in their penultimate Group F fixture before the meeting with the Super Eagles on Wednesday.Despite the South American opponents failing to shine on that day as well as struggling to beat Bosnia and Herzegovina in their opening game,...