29 Professionals Participating In African Youth Championship
Published: March 16, 2013
According to the official website of Confederation of African Football, 29 professional footballers are participating at the African Youth Championship which began in Algeria on Saturday and will run till March 30.Defending champions, the Flying Eagles have four oversea based players in their roster - Aigbe Oliha (Espe...
Enyeama Admits Maccabi Don't Have Financial Muscle To Prise Him From Lille
Published: March 16, 2013
Vincent Enyeama says a permanent move to Maccabi Tel Aviv in the summer transfer market might be difficult to achieve as the Israeli log leaders look to have little financial muscle to prise him from Lille.Just before the commencement of the season, the Nigeria custodian joined the Yellows on loan due to his lack of fi...
Danny Shittu : We Have A Chance Against Wigan
Published: March 15, 2013
Nigerian stopper Danny Shittu thinks Millwall can reach the finals of the FA Cup by defeating Wigan Athletic next month at Wembley.Shittu's header just before first half interval secured victory for the Londoners at the expense of Blackburn Rovers.in Wednesday's quarter - final replay at Ewood Park.''It is a big day an...
Yobo Delighted To Qualify For Europa League Quarter-Finals
Published: March 15, 2013
Nigeria skipper Joseph Yobo is delighted that Fenerbahce advanced to the quarter - finals of the Europa League for the first time in their history.The Yellow Canaries drew the round of 16 tie played at the Sukru Saracoglu Stadium 1-1 but progressed 2-1 on aggregate. ''It is important as players and this club to qualify...
Celtic's Efe Ambrose Ruled Out Of Kenya Match
Published: March 15, 2013
Glasgow Celtic's utility player Efe Ambrose has picked up two yellow card cautions - against Namibia and Malawi - which has ruled him out of next weekend's crucial World Cup qualifier against Kenya in Calabar.The Nigeria Federation stated in a press release that Ambrose will be logically unavailable for selection again...
Amrounche Invites Wanyama , Oliech For World Cup Qualifier Against Nigeria
Published: March 14, 2013
Coach Adel Amrouche has called in foreign based players who will link up with the national soccer team Harambee Stars next week in preparation for the FIFA world Cup qualifier match against Nigeria’s Super Eagles, writes michezoafrika.com.This will be the first match for the newly appointed coach Adel Amrouche wh...
Owello, Ogude Named In Top 50 Players
Published: March 14, 2013
Influential Norwegian newspaper Aftenposten has chosen two Nigerian players - Fegor Ogude and Solomon Owello -  in its list of Top 50 Players in the Premier League.While Nigeria international and Vålerenga midfielder Fegor Ogude was ranked in the 24th position, former Flying Eagles playmaker and IK Start ace...
Fifa Ranking: Nigeria Remain At 30th Position
Published: March 14, 2013
The Super Eagles of Nigeria were ranked as the 30th best team in the world in the latest ranking by Football's governing body  Fifa. In comparison with last month's ranking, Nigeria, who are the 4th best team in Africa, remained static.World Cup qualifying group opponents Malawi, Namibia and Kenya are ranked 111st...
Emenike Will Start Jogging In The Coming Days
Published: March 14, 2013
Nigeria international Emmanuel Emenike was unavailable for Spartak Moscow's last game in the domestic championship against Terek Grozny. According to Doctor Michael Vartapetov, Emenike's rehabilitation is going according to plan and he will start jogging exercises in the coming days, informs the official website of Spa...
Exclusive: FC Karpaty Lviv In Contact With Sunday Mba
Published: March 14, 2013
The ownership tussle between millionaire Nigerian Premier League outfit Warri Wolves and Enugu Rangers has not dampened the interest of clubs that want to acquire the Nigeria international Sunday Mba.The 24 - year - old's name has been peddled around by agents who are interested in the bite of the cherry if a transfer ...
Keshi Defends Invitation Of Ogu, Babatunde
Published: March 14, 2013
Nigeria gaffer Stephen Keshi has defended his invitation of Kryvbas winger Michael Babatunde and Académica de Coimbra central midfielder John Ogu for the World Cup qualifying tie against Kenya in Calabar on March 23.''We have a lot of young, good players out there that are hungry to play for this country, and yo...
Exclusive: Norway Youth - Teamer Chuma Anene Wants To Play For Super Eagles
Published: March 13, 2013
Vålerenga defeated Hamburg 3-2 on Tuesday afternoon in their last exhibition match before the start of the Norwegian championship this weekend. The game was heading for a draw until Vif youngster Chuma Anene popped up to score the winner with 10 minutes of normal time remaining.Anene was delighted with his goal a...
Agent: Joel Obi Is Doing Well And Recovering
Published: March 13, 2013
In an interview with Italian media, Renzo Contratto, the agent of Inter Milan midfielder Joel Obi, has confirmed that his client underwent surgery in Finland.The operation was successful and the Nigeria international could return to the pitch in the next couple of months if his rehabilitation goes according to plan.''J...
Honduras Cancels Friendly Match With Nigeria
Published: March 13, 2013
Honduras has cancelled plans for a friendly with African champions Nigeria on May 26 in Washington,United States.The reason for the cancellation of the exhibition match is due to the high appearance fee representatives of the Nigeria Football Federation demanded from their Honduras counterparts which has made the game ...
World Exclusive: Agent Confirms Ejike Uzoenyi Has Joined Rennes
Published: March 12, 2013
In this interview, French agent Letrocquer Xavier, who represents Ejike Uzoenyi, answers questions from allnigeriasoccer.com's Editorial staff on the the club situation of the Nigeria international. He has plenty to say.........Can you confirm media reports that Ejike Uzoenyi has inked a contract with Ligue 1 club Renn...