Golden Eaglets Go Goal Crazy Again, Thrash Iran 4 - 1
Published: October 29, 2013
Nigeria have qualified for the quarter-finals of the ongoing Fifa Under 17 World Cup after thrashing Iran 4 - 1 at Khalifa Bin Zayed Stadium in Al Ain on Tuesday evening.The Golden Eaglets underlined their credentials as one of the favorites to win the tournament for a fourth time by netting three first half goals.Samu...
Obafemi Martins Reveals Inter Chief Massimo Moratti Gave Him Cash When He Lost Dad
Published: October 29, 2013
Seattle Sounders attacker Obafemi Martins has commented on the decision of Massimo Moratti to sell majority of his stake at Inter Milan to Erick Thohir.“He has been a great president, was very kind to me and has done so much for so many players. Wish him the best, as he has done to me.“When my father died, ...
Agent Advices Ahmed Musa To Terminate CSKA Moscow Contract
Published: October 29, 2013
Per rules and regulations of football governing body, Fifa, highly revered Ukrainian agent Dmitry Selyuk, who represents Ivory Coast international Yaya Toure, has advised Super Eagles attacker Ahmed Musa to terminate his contract binding him with CSKA Moscow.Manchester City midfielder Yaya Toure has claimed he was raci...
Kelechi Iheanacho Makes International Splash, 12 European Teams Chase Midfielder
Published: October 27, 2013
The Nigerian U17 National Team is making itself known these days during the World Cup in United Arab Emirates. Among the team’s many young talents, 17 year old Kelechi Iheanacho is standing out!Back home in Imo State sits a very proud father, James Iheanacho. His wife — Kelechi’s mother — tragic...
Egypt Plan Friendly With Nigeria Ahead Ghana Clash
Published: October 27, 2013
Egypt are eyeing up a friendly with the Super Eagles before they take on Ghana in the return leg of the World Cup play-offs.The North Africans chance of progressing to the mundial is diminised after losing 6 - 1 to Ghana in Kumasi.And to overturn that first leg deficit, the Egypt Federation are making efforts to fine-t...
Investigation: BBC Journalist Oluwashina Okeleji Involved In Players Sale, Blackmail
Published: October 27, 2013
BBC Journalist Oluwashina Okeleji, allnigeriasoccer.com can exclusively report, is an unauthorized agent involved in the sale of Nigerian players to Europe, mainly Germany. And this affects the credibility of the stories being published by the top-class media broadcaster.Back in 2009, Oluwashina Okeleji, who works and ...
Brown Ideye To Resume Full Training On Monday
Published: October 26, 2013
Dynamo Kiev attacker Brown Ideye has missed the last two matches played by the capital club after picking up a small muscle injury while on international duty with the Super Eagles.He has made remarkable recovery and will start full training with the Dynamo Kiev squad on Monday or latest Tuesday, the official website o...
Golden Eaglets Qualify For Second Round In Style
Published: October 25, 2013
The Golden Eaglets of Nigeria defeated Asians Iraq to qualify for the second round of the Fifa Under 17 World Cup.Nigeria, three time winners of the competition, thrashed Iraq 5- 0 on Friday afternoon at the Rashid Stadium, Dubai.The Iraqis were already trailing 4 - 0 at the end of the first half and conceded a late go...
Lukman Haruna Happy With Outcome Of Europa League Tie
Published: October 25, 2013
Nigeria international Lukman Haruna has commented on the Europa League tie between Dynamo Kiev and Thun which ended 3 - 0 in favor of the Kievites.The 22 - year - old midfielder was on the field for 70 minutes before being replaced by Sergey Sydorchuk.“The game has developed well for us. Swiss have focused on the...
Elderson Echiejile To Miss Academica Match
Published: October 24, 2013
Nigeria international Elderson Echiejile has been omitted from the Sporting Braga squad that will entertain Academica in the eighth round of matches in the Primeira Liga.That means the left back will not have a chance to come face to face with international teammate John Ogu , who was named in the provisional 20 - man ...
Yekini PostHumous Birthday: Lawyer Lauds Fifa Boss
Published: October 24, 2013
Counsel to the late goal-king, Rashidi Yekini, Barrister Jubril Mohammed has expressed his happiness and gratitude to FIFA President, Sepp Blatter who paid tribute to the Nigeria’s late football hero yesterday in commemoration of his 50th posthumousbirthday.Jubril, while reacting to newsmen from his base in Ibada...
Stephen Keshi To Hand Abdul Ajagun Super Eagles Call Up
Published: October 24, 2013
Nigeria gaffer Stephen Keshi has strongly hinted to the press in Greece that he would hand an invitation to Panathinaikos midfielder Abdul Ajagun if he continues churning out fine performances for his club.It would be recalled that the Flying Eagles attacking midfielder, who put himself in the shop window at the Fifa U...
Sani Lulu To Contest For 2014 NFF Presidency
Published: October 22, 2013
Former NFF President Alhaji Sani Lulu Abdullahi has signified his intention to contest for the Presidency of the Federation in the 2014 Election.According to Lulu this is in response to various calls from the football stakeholders that he returns to the position he was forceful impeached in 2010. Quoting his words, the...
EXCLUSIVE: Heerenveen Center Back Kenneth Otigba Pledges International Future To Nigeria
Published: October 21, 2013
Allnigeriasoccer.com understands that SC Heerenveen center back Kenneth Otigba has pledged his international future to Nigeria, declaring that he would love tor represent the country of his birth.The 21 - year - old has flourished this season in the Eredivisie , netting 2 goals in his last 4 matches for the Super Frisi...
Emmanuel Emenike Nets Debut Goal For Fenerbahce
Published: October 20, 2013
Istanbul giants Fenerbahce continue to top the standings in Turkey following their 2 - 1 win over Kayseri Erciyesspor on Sunday in the Super League.Nigeria international Emmanuel Emenike was the Man of the Match, netting the winning goal in the fifth minute of added time.It was his first goal in all competitions while ...