Austin Ejide Admits Eagles Thought It Would Be A Stroll In The Park
Published: September 06, 2014
African champions Nigeria were brought back to reality following their 3 - 2 loss to unfancied Congo in Calabar on Saturday.In his post match comments, stand in skipper Austin Ejide has admitted that the Super Eagles had thought it would be a stroll in the park before the meeting at the U.J Esuene Stadium.“It&rsq...
Underdogs Congo Beat Super Eagles In Afcon Qualifier
Published: September 06, 2014
Nigeria’s bid to qualify for the 2015 African Cup of Nations has been dealt a minor blow after the defending champions lost 2 - 3 to underdogs Congo in both teams opening fixture held in Calabar on Saturday.The Super Eagles were a threat going forward in the early stages of the game and they were rewarded for the...
Stephen Keshi Drops Emmanuel Emenike From Starting Lineup
Published: September 06, 2014
Super Eagles manager Stephen Keshi has unveiled his starting lineup for Saturday evening’s African Cup of Nations qualifier against Congo in Calabar. In the absence of Lille number one, Hapoel Beer Sheva goalkeeper Austin Ejide got the coaches’ nod to begin the tie at the U. J. Esuene Stadium .To provide co...
Mikel Plays Down Rumours He Is Set To Marry Olga Diyachenko
Published: September 06, 2014
Chelsea midfielder John Obi Mikel has played down rumours that he is set to get married to his girlfriend Olga Diyachenko, after proposing to her.The Nigeria international has not denied the fact that they are both an item, but has stressed that he did not propose to the Russian last month as being speculated in the lo...
Flying Eagles Defender Aliyu Abubakar Testing With Sevilla
Published: September 05, 2014
A Sevilla insider has informed allnigeriasoccer.com that Flying Eagles stopper Aliyu Abubakar has started trials at the Andalusian outfit, with the hope of earning a contract at the end of the exercise.The 18 - year - old recently trained with Anderlecht, but nothing came out of it, the same scenario that occurred afte...
Agent Reveals Michael Olaitan Will Soon Be Ready To Join Olympiakos First Team
Published: September 05, 2014
Paschalis Tountouris, the agent of former Nigeria Under 20 international, Michael Olaitan has dropped a big hint that his client is set to return to the first team of Olympiakos. Since that unfortunate incident against Panathinaikos, where the attacker collapsed on the pitch, he has not participated in any official gam...
Maccabi Netanya Striker Olarenwaju Kayode Scores In Scrimmage
Published: September 04, 2014
After sitting out Maccabi Nentanya’s last game in the Toto Cup as a result of suspension, Olarenwaju Kayode netted on his return to the team in the 3 - 0 victory over Hapoel Acre on Thursday in a scrimmage. The former Nigeria youth international registered his name on the score-sheet in the 56th minute after an a...
Ikechukwu Uche Fires Back At Interim Nigeria Manager, Stephen Keshi
Published: September 03, 2014
Villarreal’s Ikechukwu Uche has immediately fired back at interim Nigeria manager Stephen Keshi for criticizing him during a press briefing on Wednesday. It is common knowledge that the relationship between master and pupil is far from cordial, with Stephen Keshi failing to hand him a call up to the national team...
Gov Mimiko Welcomes 25 States To Ore For National U-14
Published: September 03, 2014
As the maiden National Under-14 Soccer Tourney commenced in Ore, the Ondo State Governor Segun Mimiko has welcomed about 25 states that stormed the town from all the six geo-political zones to partake in the competition designed to engage the pupils during long school vacation.Speaking during the opening ceremony held ...
John Ogu Impresses On Hapoel Beer Sheva Debut
Published: September 03, 2014
John Ogu impressed the coaching staff of Hapoel Beer Sheva on his debut against Maccabi Petah Tikva on Tuesday night.But the Israeli vice - champions, who are in the market for a defensive reinforcement, are yet to make a decision on whether or not to offer him a contract. And as a result, the Nigeria international wil...
Taiwo Ogunjobi, Six Others Vie For NFF Hot Seat
Published: September 03, 2014
All is nowset for Thursday’s Nigeria Football Federation election, with seven top footballadministrators vying for the hot seat ( President),  Mike Umeh, Taiwo Ogunjobi, Amanze Uchegbulam, Dominic Iorfa, Abba Yola Abdullah, Amaju Pinnick and Shehu Dikko. .Dominic Iorfa, a retired Nigeria international and Lo...
Peter Odemwingie Ruled Out Of 2015 Afcon, Out For At Least Six Months
Published: September 03, 2014
Stoke City’s Peter Odemwingie has confirmed that he will have to undergo surgery after damaging knee ligaments in last weekend’s clash away to Manchester City.Though the Nigeria National Teamer and the medical personnel at Stoke City have failed to disclose the attacker’s recovery period, similar ailm...
Official : Heartland Defender Benjamin Francis Joins Hapoel Tel Aviv On A Season - Long Loan Deal
Published: September 02, 2014
Through official channels, Hapoel Tel Aviv have announced that they have completed the signing of Super Eagles defender Benjamin Francis on a season - long loan deal from Heartland.The Israeli club have retained the option of buying him outright at the end of this season.The left back impressed the Reds top brass durin...
Confirmed : Chinedu Obasi To Miss Afcon Qualifiers
Published: September 02, 2014
Allnigeriasoccer.com understands that Schalke forward Chinedu Obasi will miss the upcoming African Cup of Nations qualifiers against Congo and South Africa due to bureaucratic reasons. Ahead of the UEFA Champions League clash against Chelsea on September 17, it is understood that the Nigeria international is processing...
Stoke City Forward Peter Odemwingie May Have Damaged Knee Ligament
Published: September 02, 2014
Through their official website, Stoke City have informed the public that Nigeria international Peter Odemwingie will be sidelined for an unspecified period due to a knee complaint he picked up against Manchester City.The experienced striker had to make way for Jonathan Walters in the 46th minute at the Etihad Stadium ,...