Official : Hope Akpan Out For Three Months
Published: November 19, 2014
Contrary to earlier reports, Reading midfielder Hope Akpan will spend the next three months on the sidelines after dislocating his shoulder while on international duty with Nigeria.The two - cap Nigeria international had to be replaced in the second half of the Super Eagles 2 - 0 away win over Congo due to the injury. ...
No Surprise In Starting Lineup, As Raheem Lawal, Omeruo Return
Published: November 19, 2014
Ahead of the important fixture against South Africa which begins in less than three hours time, Stephen Keshi has named his starting lineup, and true to permutations there are no major surprises in the list.Lille custodian Vincent Enyeama has been chosen ahead of Austin Ejide and Chigozie Agbim in goal.With Godfrey Obo...
KFC Uerdingen Skipper Robin Udegbe Out Till January
Published: November 19, 2014
KFC Uerdingen goalkeeper Robin Udegbe will not be available for selection for the German fourth - tier side until the new year after picking up an injury in the 3 - 0 defeat to Borussia Mönchengladbach II last weekend.The German - Nigerian has been praised by his manager, Murat Salar, for playing through the pain ...
Emmanuel Sarki Still Searching For First Goal In Haiti Colours
Published: November 19, 2014
Haiti ranked third at the ongoing Caribbean Cup following their 2 - 1 victory over Cuba early this morning.Once - upon - a - time Nigeria Under 20 international Emmanuel Sarki made his second start for Haiti, but failed to open his goal account despite lasting 90 minutes on the pitch.Haiti missed out on qualifying for ...
Stefano Okaka Thanks Coach Mihajlovic, After Netting Debut Goal For Italy
Published: November 19, 2014
Italian - Nigerian striker Stefano Okaka has said that he was thrilled to net on his international debut for the Italian National Team in their 1 - 0 win over Albania on Tuesday evening.In his post match comments, the Sampdoria star used the opportunity to thank manager Mihajlovic breathing much needed life into a care...
Super Eagles Media Officer Says No Cause For Alarm Over Eddy Onazi
Published: November 18, 2014
Super Eagles media officer, Ben Alaiya, has stressed that Eddy Onazi is not on the treatment table, despite the central midfielder missing training on Tuesday. And to buttress his point, Ben Alaiya let the cat out of the bag by revealing that the youngster will start the game against South Africa on Wednesday evening.&...
Liverpool Starlet Sheyi Ojo Nets Brace For England Under 18s
Published: November 18, 2014
Anglo - Nigerian striker Sheyi Ojo netted a brace as the England Under 18s defeated their Polish counterparts 4 - 1 on Monday evening. The Liverpool starlet first found the back of the net in the 52nd minute before adding his name to the score- sheet again in the 71st minute.Before his two strikes, highly rated Chelsea...
Kenneth Omeruo In Contention To Play Against South Africa
Published: November 18, 2014
Chelsea loanee Kenneth Omeruo is in contention to be named in the starting lineup for Wednesday evening’s clash between the Super Eagles and Bafana Bafana in Uyo, south - eastern Nigeria. The central defender , 21, has recovered from a minor complaint that made him sit out last weekend’s clash away to Congo...
Gil Vicente Striker Simeon Nwankwo Nets Brace In Scrimmage
Published: November 17, 2014
In preparation for their next official game, Gil Vicente’s first team and the reserve squad were involved in a scrimmage last weekend.Nigerian striker Simeon Tochukwu Nwankwo netted a brace for the main team, who defeated the juniors 8 - 2.Evaldo and David Batista also had two goals each to their names, while Pau...
Notorious Abuja Football College Academy Bribe Manu Garba With Trip To Croatia, Italy in Return For Flying Eagles Call Up
Published: November 17, 2014
Notorious nursery club Abuja Football College Academy are doing everything possible to influence the list of players to be invited to the Flying Eagles camp ahead of the 2015 African Youth Championship.Allnigeriasoccer.com has been specially informed that the promoters of the academy sponsored Nigeria Under 20 national...
Emmanuel Sarki Misses Penalty, As Haiti Lose To Jamaica
Published: November 17, 2014
Wisla Krakow midfielder Emmanuel Sarki is yet to find the back of the net for the Haiti National Team after three matches.The once - upon - a - time Flying Eagles star lasted 31 minutes on the pitch as the French - speaking Island nation lost 2 - 0 to Jamaica at the Montego Bay Sports Complex on Monday morning.In the 9...
Reading Midfielder Hope Akpan Out For Two Weeks
Published: November 17, 2014
Hope Akpan pulled his shoulder against Congo during the African Cup of Nations clash , and could spend not less than two weeks on the sidelines, according to initial prognosis.Therefore, the 23 - year - old will sit out the last Group A tie with South Africa on Wednesday in Uyo.Also, the central midfielder will not tak...
Michael Uchebo Scores In Boavista Win
Published: November 16, 2014
In a League Cup game decided on Sunday, Boavista thrashed Segunda Liga club Oriental Lisboa 5 - 0 to qualify for the next round of the competition. Nigeria international Michael Uchebo showed his class by opening the scoring in the ninth minute, which was his second goal in all competitions for the Primeira Liga outfit...
Eddy Onazi Thanks God ..... And Fans After Victory Against Congo
Published: November 16, 2014
Lazio midfielder Eddy Onazi has gone on social media to thank the Supreme Being and supporters who showed solidarity with the Super Eagles before the African Cup of Nations qualifier against Congo.Now, the defending champions need a slim victory against Group A winners South Africa in Uyo on Wednesday to book their tic...
Ex Golden Eaglet Japhet Raymond Training With Ostersund FK
Published: November 16, 2014
Per a statement on their official webpage, östersund FK have disclosed that they are running the rule over Nigeria youth international Japhet Raymond and Jacob Bala. Both players will try to convince manager Graham Potter to offer them contracts at the end of the training period, which is expected to last for abou...