Lukman Haruna Delighted To Net Brace For Dynamo Kiev
Published: June 27, 2014
Dynamo Kiev defeated Zestafoni 6 - 0 in their second tune-up game ahead of the resumption of the Ukrainian Premier League and their campaign in the Europa League, with out - of - favour Nigeria international Lukman netting a pair of goals.Speaking to the official website of the Kievites, fcdynamo.kiev.ua, the midfielde...
Ex Nigeria Manager, Phillipe Troussier : Nigeria Do Not Know How To Defend
Published: June 27, 2014
Former Nigeria manager, Phillipe Troussier, has written off the Super Eagles ahead of Monday’s clash with his country of birth in the second round of the World Cup. Despite qualifying Nigeria for the 1998 World Cup held in his homeland, the Nigeria Federation fired him before the start of the tournament.“So...
Bacary Sagna To Skip Ramadan Fast For Eagles Clash
Published: June 27, 2014
Speaking at a press conference, Arsenal defender Bacary Sagna has stated that he will have to skip the obligatory Ramadan, which begins on Saturday night, and lasts for a month. During the period of Ramadan, Muslims refrain from taking food or liquids and smoking from dawn until sunset except those who are ill or breas...
Genoa, Catania Bosses Arrive Nigeria To Scout For Talents
Published: June 27, 2014
Allnigeriasoccer.com has been specially informed that  Sporting Director of Genoa, Bega Francesco and his counterpart at fellow Italian side Catania, Monaco Salvatore, will be arriving Nigeria on Friday, June 27, to scout for talents, ahead of the resumption of the championship. Both distinguished Italian football...
John Obi Mikel Confident Ahead Second Round Clash With France
Published: June 27, 2014
Interviewed by journalists at the Vitoria Hotel Concept shortly after the squad arrived from the game with Argentina, Nigeria midfielder John Obi Mikel says he is convinced that the Super Eagles will put up a good performance against France.Nigeria advanced to the last 16 of the World Cup for the third time in five att...
Super Eagles Boycott Thursday Training Over Bonus
Published: June 27, 2014
The Super Eagles boycotted their training session scheduled to take place on Thursday evening at Estádio Brinco de Ouro to press home their demands to be paid World Cup appearance fee by the Nigeria Football Federation.The practice session was to begin at 6 pm local time, and at 530 pm the team coach was prepare...
Michael Babatunde Discharged From Hospital After Undergoing Surgery
Published: June 26, 2014
Volyn Lutsk’s Michael Babatunde underwent surgery on Wednesday evening after fracturing his arm during the Nigeria - Argentina clash at Porto Alegre.The 21 - year - old spent the night at the Mae De Deus Hospital, which is very close to the Estádio José Pinheiro Borba, and did not return with the Ni...
Victor Moses, Stephen Keshi Feud Reaches Boiling Point As Striker Refuses To Sit On Bench
Published: June 26, 2014
Allnigeriasoccer.com can confirm reports in the local media that all is not well at the Super Eagles camp in Brazil, with tension brewing between Stephen Keshi and Chelsea loanee Victor Moses.The feud between master and pupil started after the attacker was not named in the starting lineup against Bosnia - Herzegovina s...
Ahmed Musa Impresses Ex France Youth - Teamer, Chris Mavinga
Published: June 26, 2014
Rubin Kazan defender Chris Mavinga, 23, has praised Nigeria international  Ahmed Musa.The CSKA Moscow star netted a brace either side of the half, as the Super Eagles lost to Argentina 3 - 2 on Wednesday afternoon in Porto Alegre.“I am not surprised with the performance of Musa, the attacker of Nigeria and C...
Manchester City Striker, Edin Dzeko Still Moaning About Disallowed Goal Against Nigeria
Published: June 26, 2014
 Bosnia and Herzegovina’s Manchester City striker, Edin Dzeko, is still disappointed that his goal against Nigeria was disallowed.And that contributed to the World Cup debutantes exiting the tournament in the first round despite their 3 - 1 win over Iran on Wednesday, a game which took place simultaneously w...
Stephen Keshi Thanks Players, Fans And Press After Sealing Second Spot
Published: June 26, 2014
Stephen Keshi pleaded ignorance when he was questioned at a press conference after the Argentina - Nigeria match up on the failure of the national team to qualify for the last 16 of the World Cup before they managed that on Wednesday.Indeed, the last time the Super Eagles progressed to the second round of the showpiece...
Ahmed Musa Hoping He Has SILENCED Critics
Published: June 26, 2014
CSKA Moscow attacker Ahmed Musa is hoping his pair of goals on Wednesday afternoon against Argentina will silence his critics once and for all. The 21 - year - old registered his name on the score-sheet in the 4th and 47th minute, and could have walked away with the match ball and restored parity for the Eagles if not ...
DONE DEAL: Portland Timbers Snap Up Fanendo Adi On Three - Year Deal
Published: June 26, 2014
After weeks of negotiations, allnigeriasoccer.com understands that Portland Timbers have completed the permanent signing of Nigerian striker Fanendo Adi from FC Copenhagen. The 23 - year - old committed his future to the Oregon based outfit after he appended his signature to a three - year contract which keeps him at P...
Stephen keshi : Michael Babatunde To Undergo Surgery Today
Published: June 25, 2014
Speaking at a press conference immediately after the 3 - 2 loss to Argentina, Stephen Keshi has confirmed that Michael Babatunde will no longer feature at the World Cup, as the winger is expected to undergo surgery.“I’m not sure. I think he broke his hand. He will do surgery now, as we speak. “Not ...
Musa Gives His Nod To Fifa Naming Messi Man Of The Match
Published: June 25, 2014
CSKA Moscow striker Ahmed Musa has given his approval to Fifa’s decision to select Barcelona star Lionel Messi as the Budweiser Man of the Match, despite both players netting two goals each for their respective teams.The 21 - year - old netted his first pair of goals at the World Cup, registering his name on the ...