Former Flying Eagles Skipper Nduka Ozokwo Tips Golden Eaglets To Win World Cup
Published: October 17, 2013
Mersin Ä°dmanyurdu attacker Nduka Ozokwo has targeted an immediate return to the Turkish Super Lig at the end of this season.At the end of the 2012 - 2013 campaign, Mersin, who also pay the wages of Nigeria international Raheem Lawal, were relegated after finishing bottom of the Premier League.With Mersin Ä°dmanyur...
Ejike Uzoenyi Delighted With National Team Recall
Published: October 17, 2013
Enugu Rangers winger Ejike Uzoenyi is delighted with his return to the Nigeria National Team, after he was named by manager Stephen Keshi in the roster for the exhibition match against Jordan on October 28.The former Rennes man has not been invited to the national team since the conclusion of the African Cup of Nations...
John Ogu Resumes Training With Academica
Published: October 17, 2013
Absent from the last few training sessions of Academica due to commitments with the Nigeria National Team, John Ogu trained on Wednesday morning with his Portuguese club.Academica, second from bottom in the Primeira League standings, are preparing for the Portugal Cup clash against Belenenses on Sunday, a game which co...
Fifa Ranking : Nigeria In The 33rd Position
Published: October 17, 2013
Football’s governing body, Fifa released its monthly ranking of national teams on Thursday morning.The Super Eagles of Nigeria, on the back of their win over Ethiopia in the World Cup play - offs, have made remarkable progress as they are ranked in the 33rd position.In comparison with last month’s ranking, ...
Lukman Haruna Wants Eagles Recall
Published: October 16, 2013
Dynamo Kiev midfielder Lukman Haruna has expressed optimism that he would return to the Super Eagles in no distant future.Since the 2010 World Cup, the 22 - year - old has been snubbed by the national team selectors, first Samson Siasia, then current manager Stephen Keshi.Haruna is banking on his form in the Ukrainian ...
Lars Lagerback Performs Football Miracle With Iceland
Published: October 16, 2013
Former Nigeria gaffer Lars Lagerback has performed a football miracle, leading Iceland, a country with a population of less than 350,000 people, to qualify for the play - off round of the Europe World Cup  qualifiers.On Tuesday, Lars Lagerback’s charges played a 1 - 1 draw with Norway and the tiny country co...
Boy Is A Bit Special : Exclusive Interview With Philadelphia Union Midfielder Amobi Okugo
Published: October 16, 2013
In this interview, Philadelphia Union ace and USA youth - teamer Amobi Okugo answers questions from allnigeriasoccer.com’s Editorial Staff on his career and the possibility of representing the Super Eagles in future.Name: Amobi OkugoDate of Birth: 13th March, 1991Place of Birth: Hayward, CaliforniaPositions Playe...
Terrorists Targeted Ethiopia - Nigeria Game - Report
Published: October 15, 2013
The Ethiopian government has revealed that two suspected terrorists were killed in a suicide attack just before the World Cup play - off tie between Nigeria and Ethiopia on Sunday in Addis Ababa. There was a lot of police presence in the capital which made the terrorists panic, making the devices explode early.The expl...
Keshi Names Squad For Jordan Friendly
Published: October 15, 2013
Stephen Keshi has unveiled a list of 28 players to prosecute the friendly between the domestic based Super Eagles and the National Team of Jordan on Monday, October 28.An analysis of the roster released on Tuesday afternoon revealed that three goalkeepers, eight defenders, nine midfielders and eight attackers have been...
Ugo Ukah : Brazil Is Very Close Now!
Published: October 15, 2013
Jagiellonia Białystok central defender Ugo Ukah has praised the Super Eagles players for their heroic performance against Ethiopia last weekend in the World Cup play - offs.“Another great victory that confirms how the team is responding well to the guidance of the coach! Brazil is very close now!“They ...
Chinedu Obasi Set For Comeback, Begins Full Training With Schalke
Published: October 15, 2013
Schalke 04 striker Chinedu Obasi has not featured for the Bundesliga club for the past six months after undergoing surgery to repair a damaged fibula.There is good news for club and country, with reports in the German press revealing that the Nigeria international could return to the pitch in the next two - three weeks...
Bright Dike Wants Starting Shirt
Published: October 14, 2013
Since his switch from Portland Timbers last month, Nigeria international Bright Dike has been named in the starting lineup by Toronto head coach Ryan Nelsen three times.Now, there is speculation that Toronto are in the market for two additional strikers ahead of the start of the 2014 campaign, meaning Bright Dike could...
Eddy Onazi Attributes Victory Over Ethiopia To Divine Intervention
Published: October 14, 2013
Lazio midfielder Eddy Onazi has attributed the Super Eagles 2 - 1 scrappy 2 - 1 win over Ethiopia to divine intervention rather than the tactical genius of manager Stephen Keshi.For most part of the first half, Nigeria were chasing their own shadows and would have been a goal down if not for a referring error.Speaking ...
Nosa Igibeor Suffers Cut On Right Palm
Published: October 14, 2013
Real Betis midfielder Nosa Igiebor suffered a cut on his right palm after Nigeria’s 2 - 1 victory over Ethiopia on Sunday.The off the field incident occurred when supporters of the Wayla Antelopes stoned the Eagles team bus as it was leaving the Addis Ababa stadium.The impact of one of the stones smashed the rear...
Emmanuel Emenike Dedicates Goals To Motherless Babies, Family
Published: October 14, 2013
Nigeria marksman Emmanuel Emenike has dedicated his brace against Ethiopia on Sunday to motherless babies and his family.The 26 - year - old’s goals in the 67th and 90th minute means he has now scored 8 goals this calender year for the African champions.And that surpasses the 4 goals Villarreal attacker Ikechukwu...