Namibia coach Bernard Kaanjuka Names Squad For Nigeria Trip
Published: May 30, 2012
Ahead of departure from their training camp in Germany, Namibia coach Bernard Kaanjuka and his assistant Ricardo Mannetti have named a final 21-man squad for this weekend's World Cup qualifier against Nigeria in Calabar.The Brave Warriors squad is made up of players from the MTC Namibia Premier League and South African...
Catania Make Move For OBIORAH NWANKWO
Published: May 30, 2012
There is intense interest for Nigerian midfielder Obiorah Nwankwo. Previously, allnigeriasoccer.com exclusively reported that Italian side Cesena will challenge French club Toulouse for the 20-year-old's signature.According to mercato365.com, the latest admirer for Obiorah Nwankwo, who is under contract  with Inte...
Free Agent SAM SODJE Hopes To Remain In England
Published: May 30, 2012
Nigeria international Sam Sodje has departed League 1 club Notts County as a free agent. Sodje was Thomas Ince's first signing in November 2010. The goalscoring center back joined the Magpies on a two-year deal.''I left Notts County at the end of the season. Right now there are offers on the table from England and over...
OBINNA OBIEFULE Is Player Of The Month
Published: May 30, 2012
Malta based forward Obinna Obiefule was the automatic choice for the BOV Player of the Month for May.The Nigerian striker scored an outstanding total of seven goals in Mosta FC's two matches in May, with a hat-trick against Qormi and a further four goals against Marsaxlokk. Speaking on winning the award, Obiefule told ...
PRINCE ETUWE Targets Promotion Chase
Published: May 30, 2012
25-year-old Nigerian midfielder Prince Etuwe is determined to help  IK-Brage into Sweden's top flight at the end of this season. Though Brage are 11th on the 16-team Superetann table, only six points separate the side from second placed Halmstad. That gap could have been reduced to three points if the Sweden Feder...
Namibia Sport - Brave Warriors Confident Ahead Of Nigeria Trip
Published: May 30, 2012
The Brave Warriors are confident ahead of their World Cup 2014 qualifier against Nigeria in Calabar on June 3. Ronald Ketjijere, the captain of the Namibian side said the mood in the camp was high.“The team is in great spirits and we are really looking forward to the match against Nigeria,” Ketjijere said.T...
Blackburn Rovers - YAKUBU AIYEGBENI To Cost Two Million Pounds
Published: May 30, 2012
Blackburn Rovers have placed a bounty of two million pounds on Yakubu Aiyegbeni, who is contracted with the championship side until the end of the 2014 season.The 29-year-old has stated that he does not want to play in England's second tier, which has alerted a host of clubs for his signature including West Ham, Readin...
JOHN CHIBUIKE Out For Two Weeks
Published: May 30, 2012
As first revealed by allnigeriasoccer.com that John Chibuke was scheduled to undergo surgery for a hernia injury, the 23-year-old last Friday had an operation in Germany.Assuming there are no complications, the former Enugu Ranger will be available for selection for the friendly against IFK Gothenburg in two weeks time...
JOSEPH YOBO On Brink Of Leicester City Deal?
Published: May 30, 2012
Turkish Media, including CNN Turk, is strongly linking the Nigeria skipper Joseph Yobo, who spent the last two seasons on loan at Fenerbahce , with a summer move to Championship side Leicester City.The hypothesis is that Yobo arrives Leicester City on loan from the Toffees, with the championship side having the option ...
UGO UKAH, OKACHI Complain About Racism In Poland
Published: May 29, 2012
Interviewed about racism in Poland, one of the hosts for this summer's European Championship, one-cap Nigeria international Ugochukwu Ukah has complained about his maltreatment because of his color.Speaking on BBC Panorama, Ukah complained about the atmosphere at Polish stadiums saying he was often called monkey.Former...
Official: MICHAEL UCHEBO Inks Two-Year Deal With Cercle Brugge
Published: May 29, 2012
Belgian club Cercle Brugge have officially announced that they have signed the former VVV Venlo forward Michael Uchebo on a two - year deal with an option for an additional season.Uchebo, dubbed the new Nwankwo Kanu because of his height, spent three seasons at VVV Venlo. The Limburg based club due to the high wages Uc...
Namibia's Golden Boy MANFRED STARKE Out Of Nigeria Trip
Published: May 29, 2012
Namibia's golden boy and Hansa Rostock midfielder Manfred Starke has been ruled out of the Brave Warriors trip to Calabar, where they come head-to-head with the Super Eagles of Nigeria on June 3 in one of the qualifying fixtures for Brazil 2014 Fifa World Cup.Respected Namibian journalist and Editor of namibiasport.com...
RUDOLF BESTER Doubtful To Face Nigeria
Published: May 29, 2012
Brave Warriors attacking midfielder Rudolf Bester is a doubtful starter for Sunday’s World Cup qualifying match against Nigeria in Calabar.Bester, who plays for South African Premier League champions Orlando Pirates, has been suffering from a thigh muscle injury and according to coach Bernard Kaanjuka it is doubt...
TAIWO OGUNJOBI Offers Info On How To Revive Nigeria Sports
Published: May 29, 2012
The former secretary General of Nigeria Football Association Chief Taiwo Ogunjobi has proffered a panacea to the numerous problems he itemized bedeviling sports development in Nigeria.The Chairman of Osun State Football Association revealed this while delivering a paper with the theme ‘The Ills Militating against...
Governor's Cup: A Solid Base For Future Soccer Stars - AJIMOBI
Published: May 29, 2012
The executive Governor of Oyo State Senator Abiola Ajimobi has described the just concluded Oyo State Governors Cup Soccer Tourney as a good catalyst for youths in the state to become future soccer stars.Governor who was thrilled seeing real secondary schools students displaying good soccer artistry at the final of the...