NSC Zone 1 Releases 2014 Programme Of Activities
Published: January 16, 2014
The National Sports Commission Southwest Zone 1, which has its headquarters located at Obafemi Awolowo Stadium, Ibadan has released its 2014 Programme of activities for the zone which comprises of Oyo, Ogun and Lagos state.Despite the tight schedule of NSC in 2014, owing to events like the Commonwealth Games, Senior Wo...
Nigeria Drops Four Places In Latest Fifa Ranking
Published: January 16, 2014
On Thursday morning, the official website of Fifa published the latest ranking of National Teams.Compared to last month’s ranking where they were placed 37th in the world, the Super Eagles have dropped four positions and are now ranked 41st.Nigeria’s ranking in Africa also took a nosedive after falling thre...
Ejike Uzoenyi : We MUST Beat South Africa
Published: January 16, 2014
Enugu Rangers winger Ejike Uzoenyi has shared his thoughts and impressions on the Super Eagles 4 - 2 victory over Mozambique in the African Nations Championship.The victory was a team effort but one of the standout players for the Nigeria selection at the Cape Town Stadium was the former Rennes man.“We have put t...
Nigeria Beat Mozambique Despite Agbim Howlers
Published: January 15, 2014
Super Eagles endured two howlers from Chigozie Agbim to defeat Mozambique 4-2 in a thrilling African Nations Championship group A match played on Wednesday night in Cape Town. Earlier in the day, Bafana Bafana were held to a one-all draw by Eagles of Mali, who defeated Super Eagles 2-1 on Sunday.The opening exchanges s...
Henry Uche Impresses In Test Game For Kukesi
Published: January 15, 2014
Nigeria international Henry Uche impressed for Albanian Super League side Kukesi despite their 2 - 1 loss to Nasaf Qarshi in a test game played in Antalya, Turkey on Sunday.Manager Naji Shensoji named the former Enyimba star in his starting eleven and he did not disappoint in his midfield role.No decision has been made...
Godfrey Oboabona Backs Nigeria To Beat Mozambique
Published: January 15, 2014
Ahead of the Super Eagles clash with Mozambique in the second round of matches in Group A at the ongoing African Championship, Rizespor defender Godfrey Oboabona has backed Nigeria to defeat their opponents.Destiny will no longer be in the hands of Stephen Keshi’s charges if they fail to get the maximum points on...
Canada 2014: Yetunde Adeboyejo Expects Stiff South Africa Challenge
Published: January 15, 2014
Yetunde Adeboyejo has labelled Nigeria Women U20’s second leg final round fixture in the qualification for Canada 2014 FIFA World Cup as a  tough game.The African qualifiers continues with the West Africans visiting their South African opponents on 25th January 2014 and holding an healthy lead after winning ...
Prayag United Striker, Ranti Martins Waiting To Hear From Stephen Keshi
Published: January 14, 2014
Prayag United attacker Ranti Martins has claimed to be in contact with the National Team selectors.He is open to playing for the Super Eagles despite the overtures of the Indian Federation.In the past , the patriotic 27 - year - old marksman had been approached by Ghana Federation to represent their Under 17 National T...
Ikechukwu Uche Bags Brace In Villarreal Win
Published: January 14, 2014
Villarreal forward Ikechuwku Uche continued his purple patch in La Liga after bagging a brace in the 5 - 1 defeat of Real Sociedad on Monday night. This was the second consecutive match in the championship that the Yellow Submarine have put five goals past their opponents, after the 5 - 2 win over Rayo Vallecano a week...
Brendan Rodgers Assures Moses Of Liverpool Future
Published: January 13, 2014
Liverpool manager Brendan Rodgers has assured Nigeria winger Victor Moses he still has a future at Anfield even though he is not guaranteed a first team shirt.Victor Moses joined the Reds on a season - long loan deal from Chelsea in the summer transfer window to get more matches under his belt ahead of the Brazil 2014 ...
Lazio Refuse To Pay For Sani Emmanuel Heel Tendon Operation; To Cost 20,000 Euros
Published: January 12, 2014
Allnigeriasoccer.com understands that Serie A club Lazio have refused to pay for the heel tendon operation to be undertaken by Nigeria youth teamer Sani Emmanuel next month. The Golden Ball winner at the Fifa Under 17 World Cup staged in Nigeria around four years ago has not played a single game for the youth team of t...
Segun Alabi: Kogi United Will Fight Till The End
Published: January 12, 2014
Segun Alabi has promised Kogi United fans that the club will fight like for the battle of their lives when the 2013/2014 Nigeria National League kickoff on January 25th 2014.The former C.O.D United goalkeeper joined the Governor Idris Wada sponsored side in the off season transfer window.“I think we are doing a g...
Fasilat Adeyemo Grateful To Falconets Gaffer
Published: January 12, 2014
Fasilat Adeyemo has thanked head coach of Falconets, Peter Dedevbo for giving her the chance to show her talents in the comprehensive 6 - 0 victory over South Africa U20 Women on Saturday.Falconets were outstanding with Yetunde Adeboyejo and Halimatu Ayinde both registering two goals each. Winifred Eyebhoria and Sunday...
Nigeria Beaten By Mali In African Championship
Published: January 12, 2014
Nigeria started the African Nations Championship, for footballers that ply their trade in their local leagues, badly after they lost  1 - 2  to fellow West Africans Mali at Cape Town Stadium on Saturday night.Abdoulaye Sissoko opened scoring for the Malians in the 17th minute and winger Traore added a second ...
Kehinde Fatai : Romania Is An Option For Me
Published: January 12, 2014
Club Brugge forward Kehinde Fatai, 23, says he would love to play for the Nigeria National Team but will not turn down the chance to represent Romania if given an opportunity by the handlers. Per Fifa rules and regulations, the attacker has not been capped by Nigeria at senior level and can switch allegiance to the Eas...