Nine Nigerian Players Miss Out On MLS Team Of the Week, As Obafemi Martins Makes ONLY The Bench
Published: April 21, 2015
The official website of the MLS has published the Team of the Week for the seventh round of matches.For the second straight week, no Nigerian player was picked amongst the outstanding eleven players in the American top division.Maurice Edu (Philadelphia Union), Fatai Alashe, Innocent Emeghara ( both San Jose Earthquake...
Ohale Osinachi Insists No Extra Weight On Her Shoulders Following Appointment As Falcons Skipper
Published: April 20, 2015
Former Houston Dash stopper Ohale Osinachi has been appointed skipper of the Super Falcons after the departure of substantive skipper Evelyn Nwabuoku to BIIK FC, Kazakhstan. The 23 - year - old has stressed that she has no weight on her shoulders following the extra responsibility given to her by the technical crew led...
Fenerbahce Warn Emmanuel Emenike Not To React If Insulted By Fans
Published: April 20, 2015
Fenerbahce manager Ismail Kartal has advised Super Eagles striker Emmanuel Emenike not to be provoked if he is insulted  by their supporters during today’s Super Lig clash against Bursaspor. The Nigeria international overreacted by attempting to get himself subbed off the last time the Yellow Canaries played...
President Jonathan Can Still Pull This Last String
Published: April 20, 2015
The world stood still when they heard the actions President Goodluck Jonathan at the recently concluded Presidential election in Nigeria. He did not only allow the will of the people to prevail, he also conceded defeat and congratulated the President elect General Muhammadu Buhari even before the last count of the vote...
Nigeria Federation DENY Keshi Is Being Forced On Them
Published: April 20, 2015
The President of the Nigeria Football Federation , Amaju Pinnick, has denied suggestions by local media that coach Stephen Keshi will not a sign a new contract. Those speculations arose because the signing ceremony has been postponed several times but Pinnick has stated that the contract would definitely be signed some...
Edward Ofere Scores Against Celtic Again
Published: April 19, 2015
Super Eagles defender Efe Ambrose will not be contesting the Scottish Cup final after Glasgow Celtic lost 3 - 2 after extra time to underdogs Inverness Caledonian Thistle in today’s semi - final.Most of the pre - match talk centered around Inverness Caledonian Thistle’s Nigerian forward Edward Ofere, and he...
Sani Lulu Awards =N=7.5 Million Scholarship To Under 13 Players
Published: April 19, 2015
Former NFF President Alhaji Sani Lulu Abdullahi has awarded academic scholarship worth N7.25 million to ten U.13 players to pursue their education at FOSLA Academy.The players who were picked from FCT and Kogi state are Emmanuel Yakubu (Idah), Simeon Zakari  (Igalamela), Bala Abubakar (Omala), Ayuba Yusuf (Ofu), a...
Obafemi Martins Hails Teammates After Win Against Colorado Rapids
Published: April 19, 2015
Former Nigeria international Obafemi Martins was proud of his teammates at Seattle Sounders in the aftermath of their 3 - 1 away against Colorado Rapids.Though the striker notched up his fourth goal of the season, he has refused to take the credit alone for the victory at  Dick’s Sporting Goods Park. “...
Bartholomew Ogbeche Equals The Vulture Eredivisie Record
Published: April 18, 2015
Bartholomew Ogbeche etched his name into SC Cambuur folklore by scoring his 13th league goal for the modest club in their 1 - 1 draw with Excelsior on Friday evening. The Nigeria international now has 15 goals in total for Cambuur since joining the club two winters ago as a free agent.Before now, a certain Jack de Gier...
Yakubu Aiyegbeni Says He Will Be A Hate Figure In Nigeria If Reading Defeat Their Beloved Arsenal
Published: April 17, 2015
Former Nigeria international Yakubu Aiyegbeni says that he will become a figure of hate back in his homeland should he assist Reading defeat Arsenal in the FA Cup on Saturday. If the experienced striker gets playing time at Wembley tomorrow, it would be the first time he’ll grace the hallowed turf.“All my f...
Eagle - Eyed Sterling Bank Officials Stop Sabo Babayaro From Stealing 40,000 Euros Transfer Income From Sale Of Efe Ambrose
Published: April 17, 2015
Kaduna United’s General Manager, Garba Lawal , has quickly reacted to reports in the local media that claimed he can not account for $150,000 being the transfer income from the sale of Efe Ambrose to MS Ashdod.The retired Nigeria international has revealed that Sabo Babayaro attempted to steal the funds by openin...
Exclusive : Flying Eagles Off To Germany On April 28 For Training Camp
Published: April 17, 2015
Allnigeriasoccer.com understands that majority of the Flying Eagles players have been issued visas to Germany.Just like the 2013 Fifa Under 20 World Cup, the Nigeria Under 20s will have a get - together in Europe before the start of the competition.Barring any unforeseen circumstances, the squad and their officials wil...
Nigeria Federation Cry Foul Over Igudia Godspower Red Card
Published: April 16, 2015
The Supersand Eagles had qualified for the semi - finals of the 2015 African Beach Soccer Championship before their hard fought  7 - 6 win against Ivory Coast on Thursday.Captain Isiaka Olawale and Emeka Ogbonna netted a brace each for Nigeria while Azeez, Bartholomew Ibenegbu and Adams Taiwo were also on target. ...
Stoke City Forward Peter Odemwingie Resumes Full Training
Published: April 16, 2015
Peter Odemwingie will resume full training at Stoke City on Thursday after spending a lengthy spell on the sidelines due to a damaged knee ligament. The Super Eagles star is yet to feature in an official match for The Potters since the 1 - 0 win against Manchester City last August.“ It has been tough but the medi...
Watford Star Odion Ighalo Wants To Enter The Promised Land
Published: April 16, 2015
Watford continued their push for automatic promotion from the Championship with a 3 - 1 win against Nottingham Forest on Wednesday night at The City Ground. The Hornets’ first goal came from Super Eagles striker Odion Ighalo after four minutes before Matthew Connolly added a second four minutes before the interva...