Stefano Okaka Ready For National Team
Published: September 14, 2014
Speaking after netting his first goal of the season in the Italian championship, Sampdoria striker Stefano Okaka has issued a come - and - get-me plea to the national team coaches.The 25 - year - old previously turned out for the Italy Under 21s, yet he has not been capped at full international level for either Italy o...
Gabriel Agbonlahor Hails Aston Villa Defense After Scrappy Win
Published: September 14, 2014
Gabriel Agbonlahor celebrated the new contract he penned with Aston Villa on Wednesday by scoring the match-winning goal in their 1 - 0 surprise win over Liverpool on Saturday. The Anglo - Nigerian, who has committed his future to Aston Villa for four years, has netted in back to back games against Hull City and Liverp...
Official : Lierse Announce Signing Of Free Agent Uche Nwofor
Published: September 13, 2014
Through a statement on the official webpage, Lierse SK have announced the signing of free agent Uche Nwofor on a one - season deal that ties him to the Belgian club until June 30, 2015. Despite the window being closed, the deal can be completed as the striker was a free agent as at September 1, 2014.The soon - to - be ...
Sylvester Igboun Dedicates First - ever Professional Hat - trick To Son
Published: September 13, 2014
Four years after making his first team debut for FC Midtjylland, Sylvester Igboun netted his first hat- trick in an official game for the Jutland based side in their hard fought 3 - 2 win over OB Odense on Friday.  The former FC Ebedei talent completed his hat - trick in the 90th minute from the penalty spot, and ...
Ownership Tussle Threatens Musa Mohammed Move To Europe, FC Heart And Sardaunuan Warring Over Defender
Published: September 12, 2014
Allnigeriasoccer.com understands that the ownership tussle involving FC Heart Academy, Abuja and Sardaunuan FC Kano may scuttle Musa Mohammed’s proposed move to a European club in the near future.The ex Golden Eaglets skipper, who is represented by Adam Mohammed, has been training with an unnamed foreign team for...
Isaac Success Heaps Praise On Granada Coach
Published: September 12, 2014
Speaking ahead of Granada’s La Liga fixture with Villarreal on Sunday, Nigeria youth international Isaac Success, 18, has showered praise on the coach of the Andalusian outfit, Joaquín Caparrós. The 58 - year - old Spanish manager handed him his debut before the international break in the 1 - 1 draw...
John Ogu Set To Make League Debut Against Beitar Jerusalem
Published: September 12, 2014
Super Eagles midfielder John Ogu is set to make his league debut for Hapoel Beer Sheva when they clash with Beitar Jerusalem in the opening round of the Israeli Premier League on Saturday. At the start of the week, the 26 - year - old completed his transfer to the Camels by signing a four - year contract.Also expected ...
Ahmed Musa Ordered To Return To CSKA Moscow Latest Friday
Published: September 11, 2014
Nigeria international Ahmed Musa must return to CSKA Moscow on or before September 12, CSKA Moscow have stated.The attacker was on parade at the Cape Town Stadium on Wednesday, as the Super Eagles played a boring goalless draw with South Africa in an African Nations Cup qualifier. And the 21 - year - old will not be gi...
Efe, Onazi Believe It Is Not Mission Impossible Yet; After Winning ONCE In Ten Games
Published: September 11, 2014
After picking a solitary point from their first two group fixtures, Nigeria, the defending champions of the African Cup of Nations, have a mountain to climb if they are to defend their title in Morocco, beginning from next January.But Lazio midfielder Eddy Onazi and Celtic defender Efe Ambrose have not taken that task ...
Stephen Keshi Suggests Super Eagles Standards Have Dropped
Published: September 11, 2014
Speaking at a press conference after the goalless draw against South Africa, Nigeria manager Stephen Keshi has admitted that the squad improved slightly compared to the lackluster display against Congo in their penultimate match.And he has suggested the standards of the Super Eagles dropped, having not played a competi...
Emmanuel Emenike Returns To Starting Lineup
Published: September 10, 2014
Stephen Keshi has reacted to the loss against Congo by altering his starting lineup for the crucial African Cup of Nations qualifier against South Africa this evening. Nnamdi Oduamadi, Uche Nwofor and Ramon Azeez were all relegated to the bench for today’s clash in Cape Town, with the trio replaced by Emmanuel Em...
Rivers Angels New Poster Girl Asisat Oshoala Prepared For AWC
Published: September 09, 2014
Rivers Angels new poster girl Asisat Oshoala is one of the 30 players that have been summoned to the national team camp ahead of the African Women Championship which begins in Namibia later next month.Few weeks ago, the offensive all-rounder was in the spotlight after her seven goals contributed to the Falconet...
President, Nigeria Football Coaches Association Vows To Expose Chris Giwa
Published: September 09, 2014
The National President of the Nigeria Football Coaches Association Bitrus Bewarang has advised the factional President of NFF, Chris Giwa to stop parading himself as the President of the Federation and take a step of honour by vacating the Glasshouse with immediate effect. The former Super Eagles Assistant Coach said t...
Zlatan Ibrahimovic Escapes Red Card After Elbowing Bayern Munich Defender David Alaba
Published: September 09, 2014
The highlight of Sweden’s Euro 2016 qualifying fixture against Austria (1 - 1) on Tuesday night was PSG superstar Zlatan Ibrahimovic turning out for the Scandinavian country for the 100th time in his career. On the flip side, Zlatan Ibrahimovic was fortunate to escape being red carded after he elbowed Austrian - ...
Injured Ikechukwu Uche Unlikely To Honour Super Eagles Invitation
Published: September 08, 2014
Unconfirmed reports in the local media suggest Nigeria manager Stephen Keshi has slightly juggled his squad for the upcoming meeting against South Africa in Cape Town, after dropping misfiring Uche Nwofor and El Kanemi goalkeeper David Obiazor.To replace the two players in the roster are Villarreal striker Ikechukwu Uc...