Kenneth Omeruo Reveals He Sticks To Oboabona Like Glue On And Off The Pitch
Published: May 15, 2014
Chelsea starlet Kenneth Omeruo reckons that he has a good understanding with his central defensive partner Godfrey Oboabona, having played with him at Sunshine Stars of Akure few years back.Also, the Nigeria manager Stephen Keshi was a center back during his playing days and his handouts before national team matches ma...
Kenneth Otigba Insists He Deserves Spot In Heerenveen First Team
Published: May 14, 2014
Heerenveen central defender Kenneth Otigba is grateful to Marco Van Basten for giving him a first team opportunity at the start of the season though he fell down the pecking order this calender year.And the Hungary youth - teamer has insisted that he deserves to be in the starting lineup of the Dutch club.“Disapp...
Granada Striker, Isaac Success To Arrive Nigeria On Saturday
Published: May 14, 2014
Allnigeriasoccer.com understands that Isaac Success is a major doubt for Sunday’s important La Liga clash against Real Valladolid.With only 38 points in the kitty after 37 rounds, it is not done and dusted that Granada will survive the drop at the end of the championship, with only 2 points separating them from t...
Fit Again Ahmed Musa Trains Without Limitation
Published: May 14, 2014
According to the official website of CSKA Moscow, Ahmed Musa’s rehabilitation went according to the doctors predictions.On Wednesday morning, he practiced without any discomfort with the Army Men, who are preparing to take on Lokomotiv Moscow tomorrow in the Russian Premier League.Before now, the Nigeria internat...
CFR Cluj Striker Derick Ogbu Delighted To Score Match Winner
Published: May 13, 2014
24 - year - old Derick Chuka Ogbu has shared his thoughts and impressions on Monday night’s game between CFR Cluj and Brasov which ended 1 - 0 in favour of  the home team.The Nigerian striker, a summer acquisition from Belgians OH Leuven, decided the outcome of the meeting ten minutes after the restart. &ldq...
Dominic Solanke, Joseph Mbong On Target In UEFA Under 17 Championship
Published: May 13, 2014
The Young Three Lions have qualified for the semifinals of the UEFA Under 17 Championship currently being staged in Malta after coming from one goal down to defeat Turkey 4 - 1 on Monday.Chelsea youth - teamer Domic Solanke bagged a brace for England, converting his chances either side of the half.Mandela Egbo started ...
Maurice Edu Makes Team USA Provisional Squad, As Onyewu Is Ignored
Published: May 12, 2014
USA manager, Jurgen Klinsmann published his provisional World Cup list made up of 30 players on Monday.It was always going to be a tough call for Klinsmann to include Oguchi Onyewu, who has Nigerian roots, on his roster after making 20 appearances for Sheffield Wednesday, Queens Park Rangers and Malaga over the pas two...
Gordon Strachan Names Squad For Nigeria Friendly
Published: May 12, 2014
Scotland manager, Gordon Strachan has unveiled his squad for the upcoming friendly against African champions, Nigeria in London on May 28. An analysis of the roster released on Monday afternoon revealed that 4 goalkeepers, 9 defenders, 10 midfielders and 5 strikers will practice with the Scottish side before the exhibi...
Enyeama Is Best African Goalie In France
Published: May 12, 2014
Less than 24 hours after failing to land the award for Best Goalkeeper in Ligue 1, Nigeria international Vincent Enyeama has been selected as the Best African Player in Ligue 1, an award named after deceased Cameroonian footballer Marc-Vivien Foe .In winning the prestigious award, Enyeama was chosen ahead of Serge Auri...
Tijani Babangida Praises Keshi, NFF On Provisional World Cup List
Published: May 12, 2014
Taraba United Chairman, Tijani Babangida has praised the leadership of the Nigeria Federation as well as his former National team colleague, Stephen Keshi on the 30 - man provisional World Cup roster unveiled to the public last week. There was public outcry over some squad decisions made by Stephen Keshi but the for...
Vincent Enyeama Fails To Win Best Goalkeeper Award
Published: May 11, 2014
PSG goalie Salvatore Sirigu was named the Best Goalkeeper in Ligue 1 on Sunday evening in a gala ceremony ahead of Nigeria international Vincent Enyeama. Even though the Lille custodian was said to be nailed on favourite to win the prize, he was beaten to it by the Italy international. After 37 rounds of matches,...
Flying Eagles Silence Tanzania In Dar es Salaam
Published: May 11, 2014
The Flying Eagles have one foot in the third round of the African Youth Championship qualifiers following their 2 - 0 away victory over Tanzania in the first leg second fixture which was decided on Sunday afternoon in Dar es Salaam. Celta Vigo midfielder Musa Yahaya made up for his missed opportunity in the 24t...
Ikechukwu Uche On Target As Villarreal Thrash Rayo Vallecano
Published: May 11, 2014
Villarreal thrashed Rayo Vallecano 4 - 0 in the penultimate round of games in La Liga to keep alive their hopes of qualifying for the next edition of the Europa League. In a move started by Giovani dos Santos, Nigeria forward Ikechukwu Uche opened scoring for the Yellow Submarine in the 22nd minute and before t...
Chinedu Obasi Finishes Season On A High
Published: May 10, 2014
Schalke 04 defeated Nurnberg 4 - 1 in the German Bundesliga on Saturday in their final game of the season. In the first half, Joel Matip and Roman Neustädter gave the Royal Blues a two - goal advantage before Draxler increased the scoreline 15 minutes from the end. Two quick fire goals from both teams c...
Gloria Ofoegbu Insists Falcons Are Prepared For Rwanda Test
Published: May 10, 2014
Rivers Angels fullback Gloria Ofoegbu says the Falcons are well prepared for the second round African Women’s Championship qualifier against Rwanda which is scheduled to take place in two weeks time. Though the results have been far from impressive in their tune - up matches, losing 1-0 to the Nigeria Under 15...