Samson Siasia Backs CAF On Katongo Snub
Published: December 20, 2012
Former Nigeria gaffer Samson Siasia has backed CAF's decision not to include Zambia skipper Christopher Katongo in the final shortlist for the 2012 African Football of the Year.Ivorians Yaya Toure and Didier Drogba have been named in the three - man shortlist. But it is the inclusion of Barcelona's Alex Song in place o...
Exclusive: KINGSLEY UDOH Pens One - Year Contract With Colombian Club, Llaneros
Published: December 20, 2012
Former Golden Eaglets  - Kingsley Udoh and Usman Amodu - will continue their careers in South America, allnigeriasoccer.com has been specially informed by the players' London based representative, Akinyemi Olubusola.It would be recalled that Udoh and Amodu tested with Uruguay giants Penarol few weeks ago, but were...
FC Midtjylland Want To Sell IGBONU
Published: December 20, 2012
According to bold.dk citing Danish media, FC Midtjylland are believed to have sent DVDs of  Sylvester Igbonu to clubs and agents who are interested in the acquisition of the striker in January.Igbonu's contract with FCM expires in June 2013. Club director Claus Steinlein has hinted that the club will sell him next...
PAOK Intensify Pursuit Of MICHAEL OLAITAN
Published: December 20, 2012
Greece Super League side PAOK have intensified their pursuit of highly rated Nigerian teenager Michael Olaitan, Sport FM Greece has broadcasted. Olaitan's proposed switch to The Thessalonians is being handled by Tsistiakof, whose role is to fine-tune the long term strategies of the club. The idea is that the Veria midf...
ODEMWINGIE Wants West Brom In Good Position
Published: December 20, 2012
Peter Odemwingie wants to ensure West Bromwich Albion are in a good position on the table when he departs for the African Cup of Nations.The 31-year old striker is likely to join the Nigerian team for the tournament in South Africa which kicks off on January 19 but he is confident the club will be capable without his s...
Hapoel Beer Sheva Thinking Of OBINNA OBIEFULE
Published: December 19, 2012
Mosta forward Obinna Obiefule is wanted by Hapoel Be'er Sheva, who pay the wages of Nigeria international Austin Ejide , several sources in Israel led by Sports Walla are reporting.The 25 - year - old striker has scored 11 goals in 15 games this season, and this has not gone unnoticed by the scouting department of Hapo...
Malaga Coach Rejects OGUCHI ONYEWU
Published: December 19, 2012
American defender Oguchi Chijioke Onyewu despite being on the score-sheet against Eibar in the Spanish Cup on Tuesday has not totally convinced Malaga gaffer Manuel Pellegrini.Spanish daily Malaga Hoy says the Chilean coach has contacted the Sporting Director of Malaga on the need to sign a new central defender in the ...
VICTOR OBINNA Admits Chances Of Making Afcon Squad 'Slim'
Published: December 19, 2012
Victor Obinna, speaking to the microphone of Brila FM, has confessed that his chances of making Stephen Keshi's preliminary African Cup of Nations roster are very minimal.The Lokomotiv Moscow offensive player has been in the international wilderness since last October's Afcon qualifier against Guinea.''It’s been ...
Official: IMOH EZEKIEL Extends Contract With Standard Liege
Published: December 19, 2012
Standard Liege have officially announced that a contract extension of two years has been signed with the Nigerian teenager Imoh Ezekiel. The new deal means Ezekiel will be at the club until the the next four and a half years, precisely the summer of 2017. ''Imoh Ezekiel is an example and a model for all. Through his wo...
HASAN EGILMEZ Targets Six Nigerian Players To Join Tomori Berat
Published: December 19, 2012
Hasan Egilmez, former manager of 36 Lion Academy Lagos, has resumed as the new coach of Albania Super League side Tomori Berat. FK Tomori Berat, who are last in the standings with a paltry 6 points from 13 matches, are in a precarious position. To avoid the drop, Egilmez must bring new faces to the squad in the January...
STEPHEN KESHI: We Need CHIBUZOR OKONKWO Now
Published: December 19, 2012
Beijing Olympic silver medalist Chibuzor Okonkwo's media campaign to be invited to the Super Eagles, who are preparing for the 2013 African Cup of Nations, has yielded dividend.Allnigeriasoccer.com's Editorial Staff can confirm reports in the local media that Okonkwo has joined the Eagles camp in Abuja.''I can confirm ...
Fifa Ranking: Nigeria At The 52nd Position
Published: December 19, 2012
The Super Eagles of Nigeria ended the year as the 52nd 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 10th best team in Africa, climbed five places.African Cup of Nations Group C opponents Zambia, Burkina Faso and Ethio...
Exclusive: KEHINDE FATAI Is On The Agenda Of Besiktas
Published: December 19, 2012
Turkey powerhouse Be�ikta� are keen on the services of the former Nigeria youth - teamer Kehinde Fatai in the winter transfer market, allnigeriasoccer.com can exclusively report. One of the worst kept secrets in the January transfer window is that Be�ikta� want to strengthen their attack. And a line of communic...
AKANNI SUNDAY WASIU Will Leave Floriana This Month
Published: December 19, 2012
Maltese Premier League club Floriana and the Nigerian striker Akanni Sunday Wasiu have mutually agreed to part company at the end of December, informs sportinmalta.com. Akanni Wasiu was the club's top earner as the former Colchester man was on 4, 000 euros per month. Note that this is his second spell with Floriana. Th...
Zambia Sports Minister Fined For Answering Mobile Phone During Training
Published: December 19, 2012
Sports Minister Chishimba Kambwili paid instantly, the US$20 fine for answering his mobile phone while on the training pitch with African champions, Zambia.In a spectacular showing of the greater unity and bond that the squad has with its leadership, the incident caused a moment of laughter and joy as the squad applaud...