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,...
Stephen Keshi Disappointed With Nigeria Fans
Published: June 24, 2014
Manager Stephen Keshi is not pleased that majority of Nigerian fans including journalists wrote off the chances of the National Team following their match day 1 draw with Team Melli. Slighted supporters took to social media to voice their displeasure over the Super Eagles faltering start to the World Cup, but started s...
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...