Jossy Lad Dies At His Residence
Published: May 09, 2013
After a fierce battle to save the life of the former Coach of Super Falcons by friends and well-wishers, Joseph Ladipo popularly known as Jossy Lad gave up the ghost at exactly 10:15am on Thursday at his residence located at Kuola area of Apata, Ibadan. He was moved back home on Friday 3rd May from the Southwest ward 3...
Swedish Coach Roger Palmgren Inks Two - Year Contract With Namibia
Published: May 09, 2013
Swedish coach Roger Palmgren has been signed by the Namibia Football Association as Namibia’s national coach for two years with an option of an extra year.This was revealed by NFA Secretary General Barry Rukoro on Wednesday morning.Namibiasport.com.na quoted Rukoro as saying: ''We agreed on a two-year contract wi...
Fifa Ranking: Super Eagles Make Progress
Published: May 09, 2013
On Thursday morning, Football's governing body, Fifa released its monthly ranking of national teams.The Super Eagles of Nigeria, on the back of winning the African Cup of Nations in February, have made remarkable progress as they are ranked in the 28th position.In comparison with last month's ranking, Nigeria, who are ...
Official: Metz Announce Signing Of Ex Standard Liege Trialist Saliu Sodiq
Published: May 08, 2013
On Wednesday , French club Metz announced that it has signed ex 36 Lion Saliu Sodiq Popoola.Allnigeriasoccer.com had exclusively reported last September that Metz had offered the teenager a two - year deal.Last year, the Flying Eagles invitee tested with Standard Liege but was not offered a contract.36 Lion boss, Gafar...
Dutch Football Association Suspends Kenneth Omeruo
Published: May 08, 2013
The Royal Dutch Football Association , KNVB has suspended  Kenneth Omeruo for one game after he picked up his seventh caution of the season in last weekend's tie against Feyenoord.Thus, Omeruo, 19, will miss ADO Den Haag's trip to PEC Zwolle this coming Sunday. Just before the tie with Feyenoord, the Nigeria inter...
Kenya Technical Bench Keeping Tabs On Super Eagles
Published: May 08, 2013
Harambee Stars’ technical bench led by head coach Adel Amrouche has called in five new players to join the national soccer team Harambee Stars training camp.The five are Eugene Asike and John Njuguna, both of Sofapaka, defender Andrew Murunga from Karuturi Sports , Gor Mahia’s Edwin Lavatsa and Boniface Ony...
Ahmed Musa Nets 13th Goal Of The Season
Published: May 07, 2013
On Tuesday evening, CSKA Moscow defeated Rostov 2 - 0 at Stadion Olimp 2 (Rostov-na-Donu) to qualify for the final of the Cup of Russia.With almost the last kick of the game, Nigeria international Ahmed Musa scored for the Army Men. Before Musa's 120th minute strike, Ivorian forward Seydou Doumbia had given CSKA the le...
Exclusive: Olympiakos Superkid Michael Olaitan Joins Flying Eagles Camp Today
Published: May 07, 2013
Flying Eagles coach, John Sam Obuh has invited highly rated Olympiakos new signing Michael Olaitan to the Under 20 camp, Greek agent Paschalis Tountouris, who represents the attacking midfielder, has specially informed allnigeriasoccer.com.''Michael Olaitan is joining the Under 20 National Team camp today (Tuesday, ed)...
Emmanuel Ibok Edet To Know Fate This Weekend
Published: May 07, 2013
Former Nigeria youth - teamer Emmanuel Ibok Edet has arrived Denmark to start trials with Super Liga outfit AC Horsens.Before signing a contract, the 23 - year - old central defender, who can also be handy in midfield, will be observed at close quarters by manager Johnny Mølby.Allnigeriasoccer.com understands th...
Oyo Gets NRA Commendation Over Referee Academy
Published: May 06, 2013
Oyo State has received a pat in the back from the leadership of Nigerian Referee Association (NRA) over the establishment of a Football Referee Academy, the development NRA boss, Ahmed Maude has described as a panacea to ageing scourge rocking Nigerian referees which limits their appearance at FIFA and CAF tournaments....
Nigeria Defender Chidi Odiah Denies Being A Taxi Driver
Published: May 06, 2013
Nigeria international Chidi Odiah has denied trending reports which suggested that he is now a taxi driver in the United States.He has been without a club for the past 19 months following his release by Russian Premier League outfit CSKA Moscow.Setting the record straight, Odiah said in a statement : ''My attention has...
Academica's John Ogu, Public Relations Officer Andrew Randa Take Swipe At Journalists
Published: May 05, 2013
Académica's John Ugochukwu Ogu, who had not played in the Primeira Liga for the past seven weeks, returned to action on Sunday in the 28th round of matches.The combative midfielder only returned to full training this past Wednesday. He was introduced as a substitute in the 46th minute by manager Sérgio Co...
Nosa Igiebor Shrugs Off Injury, Named In Squad To Face Barcelona
Published: May 04, 2013
Despite fitness concerns, Real Betis attacking midfielder Nosa Igiebor trained with the squad on Friday. There had been doubts on his availability for Sunday's tie with Barcelona, but manager Pepe Mel has kept faith with the Nigeria international by naming him in the provisional squad for the trip to Nou Camp. Nosa has...
Jose Mourinho Will Have A Nigerian Boss
Published: May 03, 2013
Chelsea Sporting Director and former Nigeria international Mike Emenalo will boss Jose Mourinho when he arrives Stamford Bridge this summer, according to the Daily Mirror.Authoritative British newspaper The Sun says Mourinho has agreed to take up the managerial vacancy at the Europa League finalist.But the biggest obst...
Jude Nworuh Recommends Emmanuel Ibok Edet To AC Horsens
Published: May 03, 2013
Danish club AC Horsens have invited for trials Nigeria Under 23 international Emmanuel Ibok Edet, who also has caps for the Flying Eagles.23 - year - old Emmanuel Edet has been recommended to AC Horsens by another Nigerian player, Jude Nworuh, who is a striker of the Jutland club.Sports Director Jesper Hansen says Edet...