Eagles Qualify For 2014 CHAN
Published: July 27, 2013
For the first time ever, the Super Eagles tutored by Stephen Keshi have qualified for the Orange Africa Nations Championship (CHAN), a competition featuring players who are active in the national championships. That qualification did not come on a platter of gold. This evening in Abidjan, Nigeria lost 2 - 0 to Ivory Co...
Nurudeen Orelesi Wins Bet With President
Published: July 27, 2013
More facts have emerged as to why Skënderbeu Korçë  star Nurudeen Orelesi was presented with an expensive wristwatch after the Albanian champions knocked out Neftçi from the Champions League earlier in the week.Recall that Orelesi forever etched his name in Skënderbeu Korçë...
Fenerbahce Plan To Offload Joseph Yobo
Published: July 27, 2013
With effect from the 2013 - 2014 season, there is a new rule in the Turkish Super League which states that clubs can not have more than 10 foreigners on their roster.Vice champions Fenerbahce have exceeded their foreign quota by one as they have 11 foreigners on the payroll.Sports daily Fanatik writes on its website th...
Mutiu Adepoju Delighted With Shola Ameobi's Recall
Published: July 27, 2013
Retired Nigeria international Mutiu Adepoju has revealed his delight at the recall of experienced Newcastle forward Shola Ameobi for the upcoming friendly between Nigeria and South Africa in Durban on August 14.Recall that Shola Ameobi, 31, was named in Nigeria's preliminary African Cup of Nations roster but could not ...
Stanley Okoro Cleared To Make Debut For Cherno More
Published: July 26, 2013
As reported by Cherno More's official website, the Bulgarian Federation has rubber-stamped Stanley Okoro's move to the club.Due to missing paperwork, the attacker was ineligible for last weekend's match with Chernomoretz.The Nigeria international could make his league debut on Saturday when the Black Sea club welcome S...
Under 17: Manu Garba Using Elimination By Substitution Method To Pick World Cup Squad
Published: July 26, 2013
Coach of the Golden Eaglets, Manu Garba is using elimination by substitution method to select the squad that will represent Nigeria at the Fifa Under 17 World Cup billed to be staged in the United Arab Emirates from October 17 - November 8.Allnigeriasoccer.com understands that there are currently 30 youngsters training...
Partizani Tirana Leave For Greece Without Udoh, Oshobe
Published: July 26, 2013
30 players and officials of Albanian Super League club Partizani Tirana departed for Greece on Thursday for pre - season training.Their two Nigerian imports - former Flying Eagles wing back Felix Udoh and midfielder Oladele Oshobe - could not make the trip as the Greece Embassy in Albania was with their international p...
Daniel Amokachi Convinces Echiejile To Join Besiktas
Published: July 25, 2013
Besiktas have contacted assistant coach of the Super Eagles, Daniel Amokachi to convince Uwa Elderson Echiejile to sign for the Istanbul side this summer, according to Turkish sports daily Fanatik.The 25 - year - old's contract with Sporting Braga expires at the end of next season, specifically June 2014, and the Portu...
Nurudeen Orelesi Gets Expensive Wristwatch From Club After Scoring Historic Goal
Published: July 25, 2013
Agim Zeqo, the President of  Skënderbeu Korçë , rewarded Nurudeen Orelesi with a very expensive gift after the Albanian champions defeated their Azerbaijaini opponents Neftçi on Tuesday in the Champions League.The second leg tie was heading for the lottery of penalty kick until Orelesi step...
Stephen Keshi Names Roster For Trip To Abidjan
Published: July 24, 2013
Nigeria gaffer Stephen Keshi on Wednesday announced a final 18 - man roster for the return leg CHAN qualifier against the Elephants of Cote d' Ivoire holding this weekend in Abidjan.Six players that had been training with the squad will not make the trip to the commercial capital of Cote d' IvoireInjured striker Gambo ...
Greece Embassy In Albania Delays In Issuance Of Visas To Udoh, Oshobe
Published: July 23, 2013
Albanian Super League newcomers Partizani Tirana were due to travel to Greece on Sunday for a training camp but are two days behind schedule.The Greece embassy in Albania has failed to issue entry visas to Partizani Tirana's two Nigerian imports - former Flying Eagles defender Felix Udoh and midfielder Oladele Oshobe.'...
Efe Ambrose Targets Champions League Quarter Finals
Published: July 23, 2013
Glasgow Celtic midfielder Efe Ambrose is confident the club can improve on their performance of 2013 by reaching the quarter - finals of Europe's elite club competition - the Champions League.The Bhoys lost 5 - 0 on aggregate to Juventus in the last 16 of the tourney last season.''We set the target last year and we wan...
Aaron Samuel Over The Moon After Super Eagles Call Up
Published: July 22, 2013
Sarpsborg 08 striker Aaron Samuel is over the moon after he earned his first call up from Stephen Keshi for the exhibition match against South Africa on August 14.Last Wednesday, Stephen Keshi picked the 19 - year - old as one of the standby players for the trip to Durban.''It's the dream of every professional football...
Heart Surgery Reports Rubbished By Michael Eneramo
Published: July 22, 2013
Nigeria international Michael Eneramo has rubbished reports in the local media that claimed he underwent heart surgery on Saturday at Acibadem Hospital.The 27 - year - old attacker had meniscectomy surgery, a surgical procedure to remove torn cartilage in the knee, on Saturday, and is expected to be out of action for...
Victor Moses Scores For Chelsea In Pre - Season Friendly
Published: July 21, 2013
Europa League champions Chelsea won their second pre - season game of their tour of Asia defeating a Malaysian Eleven 4 - 1.Super Eagles winger Victor Moses was on target for Jose Mourinho's men late in the second half, after his low shot beat Farizal two minutes from time.Moses, 22 , started from the bench but was int...