Chibuzor Okonkwo Should Be Super Eagles Regular - Coach Ranko
Published: September 17, 2013
WIthout yet kicking a ball in Libya for his new club Alswehly FC Super Eagles international right back Chibuzor Austin Okonkwo has already been  taken the Libyan football scene by storm with his superlative displays for Alswehly FC and his coach has tipped him for greatness, wondering why he (Chibuzor) is not a re...
WCQ: Nigeria Will Play Ethiopia
Published: September 17, 2013
The draw for the play-off round of the Brazil 2014 African World Cup qualifiers was held in Cairo, Egypt on Monday, September 16.Africa will be represented in the tournament by five teams and their identities will be known in the next two months.According to the draw, the Super Eagles of Nigeria will lock horns with ev...
Daniel Jacob Hailed As The Next Vincent Enyeama
Published: September 17, 2013
His composure, ball handling, positioning, reflexes, anticipation and awareness skills are simply superb, those were the words of the National U-13 team\'s goalkeeper trainer, Niyi Alao while commenting on his new discovery, Daniel Jacob from Kaduna state whom he said could develop to be the next Vincent Enyeama  ...
Governor Mimiko Happy To Host Nigeria Under 13s In Akure
Published: September 17, 2013
The Executive Governor of  Ondo state, Olusegun Mimiko says his state has benefited immensely from playing host tothe National U-13 team . Governor Mimiko who spoke on Monday through his special adviser on sports, Fisayo Akinkuade, in Akure said the presence of the national team has served as a source of motivatio...
WCQ: Efe Ambrose Ready To Confront Any Team
Published: September 16, 2013
Glasgow Celtic utility man Efe Ambrose says the Super Eagles are ready to meet either one of Egypt, Burkina Faso, Cameroon, Senegal or Ethiopia in the Brazil 2014 World Cup play - offs.The draw for the final qualifying round will be conducted by the continent\'s governing body CAF on Monday in the Egyptian city of Luxo...
Gloria Ofoegbu Delighted With Brace In Win Over Nasarawa Amazons
Published: September 16, 2013
Nigeria international Gloria Ofoegbu was pleased with her double as Rivers Angels lifted the Women\'s Federation Cup on Sunday, defeating Nasarawa Amazons FC of Lafia 3-0.In the exciting match, the wing back was on target in the 42nd and 80th minute while Elizabeth Addo scored the other goal for the Port Harcourt based...
First Panathinaikos Goal Delights Abdul Ajagun
Published: September 15, 2013
Nigeria Under 20 National Team skipper Abdul Ajagun sparkled on his official debut for Panathinaikos, netting the equalizer in the 1 - 1 draw with Platanias on Sunday evening. The 20 - year - old attacking midfielder was thrown into the fray in the 71st minute by manager Anastasiou, and it took the former Dolphins ace ...
EXCLUSIVE: Golden Eaglets Trip To Qatar Hanging In The Balance
Published: September 15, 2013
Allnigeriasoccer.com understands that the Golden Eaglets proposed trip to Qatar for a training camp might be in jeopardy.The officials and players of the Under 17 National Team were due to depart Calabar on Thursday, September 19 for a training tour.But the Nigeria Football Federation has not yet received green-light f...
Ex Hungary Under 17 Skipper Kenneth Otigba Nets Debut Goal For Heerenveen
Published: September 15, 2013
Hungary youth - teamer Kenneth Otigba was amongst the scorers as Heerenveen defeated FC Groningen 4 - 2 in the Dutch championship on Sunday. The game was without goals until the 31st minute when Van der Velden scored from the spot. But the home team restored parity 7 minutes into the second half through Wildschut.21 ...
Abdul Ajagun Set To Make Official Debut On Sunday
Published: September 13, 2013
Under 20 National Team skipper Abdul Ajagun might make his official debut for Panathinaikos this weekend against Platanias, manager of the Greece powerhouse Yannis Anastasiou has strongly hinted.For the away tie at Dimotiko Stadio Perivolion on Sunday, the attacking midfielder is likely to be named in the starting line...
Fifa Ranking : Eagles Know Likely Play - Off Opponents
Published: September 12, 2013
On Thursday , Football\'s governing body, Fifa released its monthly ranking of National Teams. The Super Eagles are now ranked in the 36th position, meaning they fell one place from their position when the ranking was last released. Nigeria, who are the 4th best team in Africa, improved in the continental ranking and ...
Nigeria Thrash Burkina Faso 4 - 1
Published: September 10, 2013
Nigeria gave Burkina Faso a footballing lesson on Tuesday as the Super Eagles defeated the Stallions of Burkina Faso 4 - 1 in an exhibition match played at Ahmadu Bello Stadium in Kaduna. Dynamo Kiev attacker Brown Ideye, who missed the 2 - 0 victory over Malawi last weekend, was restored to the starting lineup and he ...
Chibuzor Okonkwo Takes Libyan Football By Storm
Published: September 10, 2013
Another chapter in the interesting story of Super Eagles utility player Chibuzor Okonkwo's football career began recently when he took his sublime skills to the North African country of Libya where he teamed up with Alswehly FC on loan from Oak Zeel FC of Nigeria.The Beijing 2008 Olympic Silver medallist arrived Libya ...
Nnamdi Oduamadi : We Are Taking This Game Serious
Published: September 09, 2013
Brescia winger Nnamdi Oduamadi has shared his thoughts and impressions on the upcoming friendly between Nigeria and Burkina Faso. The 22 - year - old started the World Cup qualifying fixture against Malawi in Calabar this past weekend.'' We are taking the game against Burkina Faso like every other game. '' We want to t...
Abdul Ajagun Makes Panathinaikos Debut
Published: September 09, 2013
Nigeria Under 20 international skipper Abdul Ajagun made his unofficial debut for Greece powerhouse Panathinaikos last weekend in their exhibition match against Panachaiki.20 - year - old Abdul Ajagun, who penned a four - year deal with The Greens last month, lasted the entire duration of Sunday's game which his team l...