Anthony Ujah Targets Maximum Points In Remaining Games
Published: April 29, 2013
On loan at Cologne until the end of the 2012 - 2013 campaign, Super Eagles invitee Anthony Ujah has remained modest after netting his 12th goal in the 2 Bundesliga against 1860 Munich this past weekend.The ex Lillestrom hero, who joined Cologne just before the close of last summer's transfer window, looks to be enjoyin...
Jossy Lad Back At UCH, As Family Seeks HelpTo Fly Him Abroad
Published: April 29, 2013
The health of the former Coach of Super Falcons, Joseph Ladipo popularly known as Jossy Lad has slides back and had returned to University Teaching Hospital Ibadan where he was discharged two weeks ago.The visibly worried first son of the ailing Coach, Wale Ladipo said the health of his dad that was earlier certified i...
Gbenga Arokoyo Delighted With First Goal In Sweden
Published: April 29, 2013
Mjällby central defender Gbenga Arokoyo has shared some of his joy after scoring his first ever goal in the Swedish championship.The Nigeria youth - teamer was on target after 81 minutes in Mjallby's 4 - 2 win over Brommapojkarna on Sunday.Speaking to allnigeriasoccer.com, Gbenga Arokoyo said: ''I feel very happy ...
Injured Emmanuel Emenike Likely To Miss Confederations Cup
Published: April 29, 2013
Nigeria striker Emmanuel Emenike is in a race against time to be fit for the Fifa Confederations Cup in June after he damaged his knee ligaments against Anzhi Makhachkala in the 26th round of matches in the Russian Premier League.The 25 - year - old had been on the sidelines for more than two months due to a thigh inju...
Lady Luck Deserts Golden Eaglets In CAF Under 17 Final
Published: April 27, 2013
The Young Elephants of Côte d'Ivoire are the champions of Africa for footballers below the age of 17 years after defeating bookies favorites, the Golden Eaglets of Nigeria in the final of the CAF Under 17 championship.Nigeria could not have wished for a better start to the final thanks to Standard Academy defende...
Football Expert, Hasan Egilmez Tips Golden Eaglets To Win Final
Published: April 27, 2013
Football expert Hassan Egilmez, who is in Morocco to run the rule over some of Africa's brightest youngsters, has commented on the final match at the CAF Under 17 championship between Nigeria's Golden Eaglets and Côte d'Ivoire's Young Elephants.Nigeria qualified for the final by defeating Tunisia 4 - 2 while C&oc...
John Ogu Starts Individual Training
Published: April 26, 2013
One - cap Nigeria international John Ugochukwu Ogu attended Academica training for the first time in three weeks on Friday morning.The central midfielder had been on the sidelines after he suffered a relapse of a knee injury early April. He reportedly underwent minor surgery to repair the damage according to local medi...
Nnamdi Oduamadi Dreams Of Milan Return
Published: April 26, 2013
In an interview with Italian media, Nigeria international Nnamdi Oduamadi says he dreams of returning to his parent club AC Milan in the summer transfer market.Just before the start of the 2012 - 2013 campaign, Oduamadi joined Serie B side Varese on loan due to his lack of first team opportunities at the Rossoneri.''Wh...
Turkish Court Clears Emmanuel Emenike In Match Fixing Scandal
Published: April 25, 2013
Spartak Moscow striker Emmanuel Emenike has been acquitted in the match fixing scandal in Turkey. The 25-year-old Nigeria international, then on the payroll of Karabükspor, was accused of faking injury before the game against league champions Fenerbahce two years ago, an allegation that Karabükspor denied veh...
'Super' Eaglets Book Final Place In Style
Published: April 24, 2013
On Wednesday evening, nailed on pre-tournament favorites, the Golden Eaglets of Nigeria booked their place in the final of the  CAF Under 17 championship after their 4 -2 victory in the second semi - final at the expense of Tunisia.Goals from Kelechi Iheanacho (2nd minute), Yahaya Umar (11th min) Isaac Success (21...
Kenya Coach Names Local Players For Nigeria Clash
Published: April 23, 2013
According to reporting by michezoafrika.com, Harambee Stars head Coach Adel Amrouche has named a 25 member squad of locally based players that will commence training on the 27th of April in Nairobi. Notably, coach Amrouche has dropped defender Edwin Wafula on disciplinary grounds after the player elbowed a Chemelil FC ...
Vincent Enyeama Is Champion Of Israel
Published: April 23, 2013
Four rounds before the end of the championship, Maccabi Tel Aviv have won the Israeli Premier League after they defeated Ironi Ramat Hasharon 2 - 0 on Monday night. With 73 points from 32 matches, Maccabi Tel Aviv are 13 points ahead of Maccabi Haifa, who have 60 points.Nigeria custodian Vincent Enyeama could not hide ...
Football Expert, Hasan Egilmez Picks Golden Eaglets Fantastic Four
Published: April 23, 2013
Turkish manager Hasan Eglimez, who is in Morocco scouting for talents at the ongoing CAF Under 17 championship, says he is impressed with the level of football intelligence exhibited by the Golden Eaglets.Speaking to allnigeriasoccer.com from North Africa, Hasan Egilmez has identified four players of the Golden Eaglets...
Sepp Blatter's Twitter Account Hacked
Published: April 22, 2013
On Monday, April 22, the official Twitter account of Fifa president, Sepp Blatter was hacked by an organization called the Syrian Electronic Army, which supports Syrian President Bashar al-Assad. ''So what if I took money from Qatari prince? I am the family’s bread earner.”''His excellency the emir of Qatar...
Obafemi Martins Scores Debut Goal For Seattle Sounders
Published: April 21, 2013
Former Levante hit-man Obafemi Martins scored his first goal for MLS side Seattle Sounders in the hard fought 1 - 0 victory over Colorado Rapids on Saturday.The Nigeria international, who lasted just over an hour on the pitch, was on target after 27 minutes, profiting from a rebound after goalkeeper Clint Irwin spille...