VICTOR MOSES Tips Nigeria For Afcon Glory
Published: November 30, 2012
Chelsea forward and Super Eagles star, Victor Moses, has expressed confidence that Nigeria was capable of lifting the Africa Cup of Nations in South Africa next year.The former Wigan man, who broke into the Super Eagles team this year, believes that several factors would work in favour of the Super Eagles when the tour...
EZEKIEL HENRY Scores For AC Milan In Tim Cup
Published: November 29, 2012
Nigerian youngster Ezekiel Henry was on target for the Primavera squad of AC Milan in the 3 - 1 victory away to Padova in the Tim Cup on Wednesday.Henry put the visitors in the lead as early as the13th minute after receiving a pass from Bortoli, but from a corner-kick, the home team leveled the score-line through Rivi ...
Spartak Moscow: EMENIKE Is Overweight
Published: November 29, 2012
Sporting Director of Spartak Moscow, Dmitri Popov, has confirmed reports in the Russian media that Nigeria international Emmanuel Emenike was not included in the starting line - up by Unai Emery in last weekend's 1-5 loss to Dynamo Moscow because he is overweight, writes championat.com citing Radio Sport.''He's one kil...
MARTINS Romances Balotelli's Sister
Published: November 28, 2012
It has been reported by the Foreign Press that Abigail Barwuah, sister of Manchester City attacker Mario Balotelli, and the Nigeria international and Levante forward Obafemi Martins are involved in a discrete relationship.Record.com.mx citing Italian media says the pair were captured on camera in suggestive poses, with...
EJIDE Suffers Dip In Form, Concedes Four Goals In 20 Minutes
Published: November 27, 2012
On Monday night, Austin Ejide's claims to the Super Eagles number one jersey were seriously hampered after he conceded four goals in a space of 20 minutes against Hapoel Tel Aviv. Israel international of Nigeria descent Toto Tamuz netted a hat - trick for the State Cup defending champions.Coach Elisha Levy has admitted...
CAF Nominates Super Falcons For Team Of The Year
Published: November 27, 2012
On Tuesday, Africa's governing body, CAF announced the nominees of other categories for the GLO-CAF Awards.Despite failing to finish in the top three positions at the last African Women's Championship in Equatorial Guinea, the Super Falcons of Nigeria are one of the three teams nominated by the Confederation of Afric...
EFE AMBROSE Unhappy With Home Loss
Published: November 26, 2012
Celtic defender Efe Ambrose has made a vow that he and his teammates will not lose again at home this season.The Hoops were stunned by Inverness Caledonian Thistle 1-0 at Parkhead on Saturday which prompted the fans to react angrily.Manager Neil Lennon copped the brunt of the abuse and centre-back Ambrose wants to ensu...
EMMANUEL EMENIKE Refuses To Come On As Substitute
Published: November 26, 2012
Spartak Moscow forward Emmanuel Emenike refused to enter the field as a second half substitute in the clash with Dynamo Moscow on Sunday, according to lifesports.ru.With the scoreline at 3 - 0 in favor of Dynamo Moscow, Unai Emery had wanted to introduce the Nigeria international ten minutes into the second half, but h...
AKEEM LATIFU Delighted With Norwegian Cup Triumph
Published: November 26, 2012
Former Nigeria youth international Akeem Latifu, who played for the Flying Eagles at Canada 2007 Fifa Under 20 World Cup, has commented on IL Hødd's dramatic shoot - out victory (5 - 3) over Tromso in the Norwegian Cup final on Sunday.Kjell Rune Sellin had given Hodd the lead in the 62nd minute. Senegalese defen...
Exclusive: Flying Eagles Midfielder, UGONNA EZENWAKA Signs One - Year Contract With Maccabi Netanya, To Earn $3,000 Per Month
Published: November 23, 2012
Allnigeriasoccer.com can exclusively reveal that Flying Eagles defensive midfielder Ugonna Ezenwaka has signed a one - year contract with Maccabi Netanya after one week of trials. Inserted into the contract is an option for an additional four seasons.Ezenwaka had been scheduled to undergo trials with Maccabi Tel Aviv i...
JOSEPH YOBO Admits Marseille Game Was Tough
Published: November 23, 2012
Fenerbahçe SK defender and Nigeria skipper Joseph Yobo has admitted that Thursday's fifth round tie of the group stage of the Europa League against his former employer Marseille (1 - 0) was a tough match.The 32 - year - old told the official website of UEFA: ''We're delighted and it's great to have come here and...
AIYENUGBA Earns $45,000 Annual Wages At Bnei Yehuda
Published: November 21, 2012
Out of favor Nigeria goalkeeper Dele Aiyenugba is seeking an exit from Bnei Yehuda due to his poor wages. The 29 - year - old, who was signed by the Israeli club as Vincent Enyeama's replacement, is in his sixth season with The Lions.One.co.il published on Wednesday the annual wages of Aiyenugba. He takes a guaranteed ...
Champions League Round Up: Nigerian Players Suffer Defeats
Published: November 21, 2012
Nigerian Internationals were on the losing side for their respective clubs in the UEFA Champions League on Tuesday.In an early kick-off match that involved Emmanuel Emenike's Russian club Spartak Moscow and FC Barcelona, The Red and White were walloped by Barcelona 3-0 at their home ground. Emenike played for 64 minute...
IKECHUKWU UCHE Happy With Recent Form
Published: November 19, 2012
In - form Nigeria striker Ikechukwu Uche says he is delighted with his rich vein of form. After a slow start to the season by his own high standards, the Villarreal forward is now the top marksman in the Segunda division for his club, with four goals in the last four games.Uche told ideal.es: ''I feel very comfortabl...
TB JOSHUA Predicted My Super Eagles Goal - Lazio's EDDY ONAZI
Published: November 16, 2012
Lazio midfielder Eddy Onazi has dedicated his debut goal for Nigeria’s Super Eagles to God and Prophet T.B. Joshua, the man whose club for less privileged young footballers in Nigeria, ‘My People FC’, paved the way for Onazi’s rise to prominence.Onazi, who currently plays for Italian cub SS Lazi...