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...
Supersand Eagles Skipper, Isiaka Olawale : We Want To Come First In Our Group
Published: April 15, 2015
Supersand Eagles skipper, Isiaka Olawale, has vowed that Nigeria will not take their foot off the pedal in their last group game against Ivory Coast on Thursday at the ongoing African Beach Soccer Championship .Nigeria are through to the semi-finals of the competition following their 4 - 1 thrashing of Egypt on Wednesd...
Raja Casablanca Renege On Agreement To Pay Osaguona Ighodaro $20,000 Sign - On Bonus
Published: April 15, 2015
Allnigeriasoccer.com understands that CAF Champions League campaigners Raja Casablanca have reneged on an agreement reached with Osaguona Ighodaro to pay him a sign - on bonus of $20,000.Instead of the agreed amount, without any explanation the Moroccan club finally parted with $15,000 towards the end of March, which i...
Elderson Echiejile Starts From The Bench For Monaco Versus Juventus
Published: April 14, 2015
Monaco coach, Leonardo Jardim, has announced his starting XI for the first leg, quarterfinal Champions League clash against Juventus which will be held in Turin tonight.Super Eagles fullback Elderson Echiejile has been omitted from the starting line - up, but made the bench.The left back has suited up three times in th...
Nwankwo Kanu Tips Taiwo Awoniyi To Become A Star
Published: April 14, 2015
Retired Super Eagles striker Nwankwo Kanu has predicted that Taiwo Awoniyi will become one of the stars of Nigerian football in future.The Nigeria youth international proved that his performance at the 2013 Fifa Under 17s was not a flash in the pan, scoring three times at the African Youth Championship last month.Taiwo...
Enugu Rangers Recall Osaguona Ighodaro From Raja Casablanca
Published: April 13, 2015
Enugu Rangers have had it up to their neck with Raja Casablanca over their failure to liquidate the outstanding debt following the sale of Osaguona Ighodaro, and have recalled the striker from the Moroccan club according to reports. Almountakhab.com says the Nigeria international can no longer play for the club as the ...
NFF Commends Taiwo Awoniyi, 17 Others ....And Super Falcons For Doing The Country Proud
Published: April 13, 2015
NFF supremo, Amaju Pinnick, has commended the Dream Team after qualifying for September’s All Africa Games in Congo - Brazzaville by defeating Zambia 2 - 1 over two legs. Taiwo Awoniyi made sure the country’s flag will be hoisted in Congo in five months time by scoring the game - winner four minutes from ti...