Obi Mikel : Paul Pogba Was Better Than Me Today
Published: July 01, 2014
Chelsea midfielder John Obi Mikel lavished praise on France international Paul Pogba after Monday’s World Cup clash between the Super Eagles and the blues which the Europeans won 2 - 0 to advance to the last 8 of the tournament.Before the encounter in Brasilia, everyone knew it was going to be huge midfield battl...
Eddy Onazi To Spend Few Weeks On The Sidelines, Keshi Unhappy With American Referee
Published: June 30, 2014
Nigeria international Eddy Onazi would have to spend the next few weeks on the sidelines after PSG midfielder Blaise Matuidi stepped on his ankle during the second half of the France - Nigeria second round World Cup tie.The injury was so serious that the Lazio starlet had to move straight to the dressing room after he ...
Joseph Yobo Frustrated After Loss To France
Published: June 30, 2014
Fenerbahce loanee Joseph Yobo was disappointed that Nigeria failed to advance to the quarterfinals of the mundial for the first time in the wake of their 0 - 2 loss to France on Monday afternoon.Any hope that the Super Eagles would claw their way back into the game was extinguished in added time after the Nigeria skipp...
Mikel Reveals Enyeama Has Given Eagles Lowdown On France Team
Published: June 30, 2014
John Obi Mikel, 27, is confident that the Super Eagles will deliver when they trade tackles with the Blues later this afternoon.The Chelsea defensive midfielder has revealed that the squad has received some handouts about the France team from Vincent Enyeama, who has been on the payroll of Lille for the past three seas...
Lille Goalie Vincent Enyeama Feeling Confident Ahead Of France Showdown
Published: June 30, 2014
Ahead of the Super Eagles round of 16 clash against the Blues, Lille goalkeeper Vincent Enyeama is optimistic that the African champions will progress to the quarterfinals of the World Cup, arguing that they are not afraid of any opponent.“We fear nobody. We have a culture for football. It’s our way of life...
Phillipe Troussier : Nigeria Can Be Dangerous
Published: June 30, 2014
Former Nigeria manager Phillipe Troussier has been asked to comment on the upcoming meeting between the Super Eagles and the Blues. The Frenchman has opined that it would be difficult for the France team to grind out a win against the African opponents.“This is a team that can be dangerous. It has a lot of capaci...
Stephen Keshi : We Have No Issue With Bonuses
Published: June 29, 2014
Stephen Keshi has reiterated that the Super Eagles are well focused ahead of their meeting with France for a spot in the quarterfinals of the World Cup in Brasilia on Monday afternoon.Most of the pre - match talk so far has centered around outstanding bonuses which have not been paid by the Nigeria Football Federation,...
Ahmed Musa : We Need To Be At Our Best
Published: June 29, 2014
Ahead of the clash with France, CSKA Moscow attacker Ahmed Musa has advised that the Super Eagles have to take the bull by the horns if the team is to advance to the last of the eight of the World Cup for the first time in three attempts.“We need to defend well, take our chances up front and learn from the Argent...
Peter Odemwingie Shows Off His Souvenir From Lionel MESSI
Published: June 29, 2014
Peter Odemwingie has revealed through his Twitter account that he exchanged jerseys with Lionel Messi after the Nigeria - Argentina match up last Wednesday. The Barcelona superstar now has four goals to his name at the World Cup, after netting a brace in the 3 - 2 defeat of the African champions in the final Group F fi...
Ore Hosts Maiden Ondo National U-14 Soccer Tourney
Published: June 28, 2014
The city of Ore would be agog during this long school vacation when pupils from all the states of the federations would converge in the town to participate in National Under-14 Soccer Championship organise by A Square Sports International.The maiden soccer event tagged ‘Ondo Unity 2014’ is being sponored by...
Patrick Mboma Warns France Team About Emenike, Musa
Published: June 28, 2014
Retired Cameroon National Teamer, Patrick Mboma, a member of the Dream Team of Radio Monte Carlo Sport, says the France squad  should be wary of the Super Eagles side when both teams face off on Monday in Brasilia.Being an African himself, the former Paris Saint-Germain reckons that the weather could play a crucia...
Super Eagles Arrive Brasilia For France Game
Published: June 27, 2014
The Super Eagles have put aside their bonus row with the Nigeria Federation just in time for their scheduled flight to Brasilia, the venue of the clash against 1998 World Cup winners, France, this coming Monday.Allnigeriasoccer.com understands that the squad left the Vitoria Hotel Concept, Campinas at around 1400 hours...
John Obi Mikel Confident Ahead Second Round Clash With France
Published: June 27, 2014
Interviewed by journalists at the Vitoria Hotel Concept shortly after the squad arrived from the game with Argentina, Nigeria midfielder John Obi Mikel says he is convinced that the Super Eagles will put up a good performance against France.Nigeria advanced to the last 16 of the World Cup for the third time in five att...
Super Eagles Boycott Thursday Training Over Bonus
Published: June 27, 2014
The Super Eagles boycotted their training session scheduled to take place on Thursday evening at Estádio Brinco de Ouro to press home their demands to be paid World Cup appearance fee by the Nigeria Football Federation.The practice session was to begin at 6 pm local time, and at 530 pm the team coach was prepare...
Ahmed Musa Hoping He Has SILENCED Critics
Published: June 26, 2014
CSKA Moscow attacker Ahmed Musa is hoping his pair of goals on Wednesday afternoon against Argentina will silence his critics once and for all. The 21 - year - old registered his name on the score-sheet in the 4th and 47th minute, and could have walked away with the match ball and restored parity for the Eagles if not ...