Obi Mikel Hits Super Eagles Camp Ahead Congo Showdown
Published: November 11, 2014
Chelsea midfielder John Obi Mikel has given his word to the Super Eagles coaching staff that he will honour the African Cup of Nations qualifiers against Congo and South Africa, despite only returning to full fitness.Following a knee injury, the Nigeria international has not suited up for the Stamford Bridge side since...
Reuben Gabriel Stars In Boavista Win
Published: November 10, 2014
Reuben Gabriel is proving he is back to full fitness after he was handed a starting berth in Boavista’s clash at home to Penafiel in the Primeira Liga on Sunday.Injuries curtailed his appearances for Kilmarnock and Waasland-Beveren, but he is looking like recapturing his Kano Pillars form, with an immense perform...
Italy Coach Antonio Conte Explains Reason For Snubbing Stefano Okaka
Published: November 10, 2014
Speaking at a press conference ahead of Italy’s Euro 2016 qualifier against Croatia, national team boss Antonio Conte has acknowledged that Sampdoria forward Stefano Okaka has been impressive this season.However, the manager noted that he could not hand him an invitation to the Azzurri because he had other option...
Liga Leumit Leading Marksman Kehinde Olanrewaju Thrilled With Form
Published: November 10, 2014
In an interview with allnigeriasoccer.com, Maccabi Tel Aviv loanee Kehinde Olanrewaju could not hide his satisfaction with the way things have turned out for him so far this season. And he has every reason to be thrilled as Hapoel Afula are second on the log plus the fact that he is the leading marksman in the Liga Leu...
Abdul Ajagun Plays Through Injury And Scores For Panathinaikos
Published: November 10, 2014
Panathinaikos overcame PAOK 2 -1 in the Greece Super League to move into the top five teams on the table, and they have to thank ex Flying Eagles skipper Abdul Ajagun for contributing to the victory.Abdul Ajagun, who scored for The Greens in the 51st minute, battled to stay on the pitch after he picked up an injury.&ld...
Olarenwaju Kayode Is Wasting In Netanya
Published: November 10, 2014
Olarenwaju Kayode was the standout performer for Maccabi Netanya in their 3 - 1 loss to Maccabi Tel Aviv in the Israeli Premier League on Sunday, and the opponents had nothing but praise for the former Flying Eagles striker.The 21 - year - old opened scoring for Maccabi Netanya in the 15th minute before the first divis...
Bartholomew Ogbeche Scores Late Penalty Against Ajax Amsterdam
Published: November 09, 2014
Bartholomew Ogbeche registered his eighth goal of the season in all competitions, as SC Cambuur lost 4 - 2 at home to champions Ajax Amsterdam in the latest round of games in the Eredivisie.With his team trailing 4 - 1 to the formidable opponents, the once - upon - a - time Nigeria international made no mistake from th...
Enyimba Midfielder Kingsley Sokari Replaces Crocked Michael Babatunde
Published: November 09, 2014
Ahead of two crucial African Cup of Nations qualifiers against Congo and South Africa, Enyimba midfielder Kingsley Sokari has been drafted into the Super Eagles squad by the national team handlers.Sokari, who was playing non - league football two years ago, caught the eyes of many on Friday, as the domestic Eagles, who...
Italy Coach Watches Stefano Okaka Score Against Milan
Published: November 09, 2014
Sampdoria attacker Stefano Okaka has played down suggestions that Italy manager Antonio Conte came to run the rule over him during the Serie A game between his club and AC Milan at the Stadio Comunale Luigi Ferraris yesterday.The Italian - Nigerian netted his second goal of the season, as Sampdoria held the Rossoneri t...
Ugo Ukah Jets Out To United States To See New Baby Daughter After Man Of The Match Performance
Published: November 09, 2014
�ukari�ki manager Vladan Milojevic was delighted after the goalless draw with Serbian champions Red Star Belgrade in the Super Liga on Saturday, and has praised Italian - Nigerian defender Ugo Ukah for marshaling the defense.For more than an hour, �ukari�ki played with ten men following the dismissal of Brež...
Anthony Ujah On Target For Cologne In Win Over Hoffenheim
Published: November 08, 2014
Cologne won for the third time in four games following their 4 - 3 victory over TSG Hoffenheim on Saturday afternoon in the German Bundesliga.After only two minutes, Hoffenheim took the lead through Adam Szalai, but the Billy Goats replied almost immediately, thanks to Pawel Olkowski’s goal three minutes later.Th...
Taribo West, Akpoborie, Top Italian Scouts Set To Storm National Stadium For Samvic Football Talent Hunt
Published: November 08, 2014
Retired Nigeria internationals Jonathan Akpoborie and Taribo West plus ex Enyimba coach Godfrey Esu are some of the high profile football personalities expected at the Samvic Football Academy Talent Hunt which begins later this month in Lagos.Joining the trio are AC Milan top talent spotter Monaco Salvatore and his Ita...
Emem Eduok Scores 24th Goal Of The Season, As Nigeria Beat Ghana Under 23s
Published: November 08, 2014
Emem Eduok enhanced his growing reputation when he scored the first - ever goal at the Akwa Ibom International Stadium, as a locally assembled Nigeria team defeated the Ghana Under 23s 1 - 0 on Friday night.Thus, the former Flying Eagles forward has chalked up 24 goals in all competitions this season for club and count...
Fit - Again John Obi Mikel Travels With Chelsea Squad For Liverpool Game
Published: November 07, 2014
Chelsea have been handed an injury boost ahead of their big game against Liverpool in the Premier League on Saturday.Allnigeriasoccer.com understands that Nigeria international John Obi Mikel has fully recovered from a knee complaint, and traveled to Merseyside this evening with the squad. The 27 - year - old has been ...
Ahmed Musa, Vincent Enyeama Shortlisted For African Footballer of the Year By CAF
Published: November 07, 2014
It is that time of the year again when the Confederation of African Football (CAF) unveils its shortlist for the African Footballer of the Year. All the usual suspects have been named in the 25 - man list released by CAF on Thursday apart from Super Eagles midfielder John Obi Mikel and Samuel Etoo.The list features two...