ODION IGHALO: I Want To Stay With Granada
Published: May 14, 2012
Granada survived the drop despite losing 0-1 to Rayo Vallecano in the last round of matches played in Spain.After Sunday's game, Nigeria youth-teamer Odion Ighalo was a happy man even though he did not take his tally of goals to more than six.''I want to thank God for everything, is very important for us to stay in Fir...
JOHN UGOCHUKWU OGU Announces Leiria Exit
Published: May 14, 2012
For some time now, there has been uncertainty surrounding the future of John Ugochukwu Ogu at relegated Portuguese Primeira Liga outfit U.D Leiria.Ogu in an exclusive chat with allnigeriasoccer.com has disclosed that his romance with Leiria is finally over, and only waiting to formalize his exit from the Municipal da M...
Trabzonspor Like MICHAEL ENERAMO
Published: May 14, 2012
Trabzonspor have started preparations for the 2012 - 2013 season. Turkish website haberform.com says the club are looking for offensive reinforcements, and have set their sights on the Nigerian striker Michael Eneramo.Eneramo has proved his credentials in Turkey, netting 15 goals in 34 matches (33 starts) for Sivasspor...
MAURICE EDU Wants To Remain With Rangers
Published: May 14, 2012
USA international with Nigeria roots Maurice Edu wants the players at Rangers to remain at the club despite a dark cloud surrounding the future of the Glasgow giants.With only one year left on his current deal, Edu is optimistic that Rangers can wrestle the title from Celtic if the players don't jump ship.''We want to ...
OBAFEMI MARTINS Off To Vacation
Published: May 14, 2012
Russian Cup winners Rubin Kazan after the 3-1 victory over CSKA Moscow in the 44th round of matches in the Premier League announced that the players and staff of the club will be allowed to go on a one-month vacation.Nigeria international Obafemi Martins and the rest of his teammates are scheduled to start summer train...
CHUKS AKABUEZE Naturally Happy With His Hat-trick
Published: May 14, 2012
Brann SK winger Chuks Akabueze was on show at the åråsen Stadium on Sunday. The Nigeria international scored a hat-trick in Brann's 4-3 victory over Lillestrom.Only last week, allnigeriasoccer.com revealed that the 23-year-old was beginning to flourish in Norway's elite series after a disappointing 2011 sea...
Exclusive: Al Sadd Offer MONDAY IGHALO Big Oportunity
Published: May 14, 2012
Non-league player Monday Ighalo is set for a sensational move to the biggest club in the Middle Eastern country of Qatar, Al Sadd SC, allnigeriasoccer.com can exclusively report.The Wolf have huge ambitions of winning the Qatari league next term, and have gone a massive recruitment campaign ahead of the start of summer...
Winner Peru-Nigeria Carts Away Centennial Cup
Published: May 13, 2012
As reported by libero.pe, the winner of the high profile friendly game on May 23 between the Super Eagles of Nigeria and the Peru National Team carts away a glittering trophy, the Centennial Cup, donated by  the Professional Football Athletic Association (ADFP), currently chaired by Luis de Souza Ferreira.Formed M...
SONE ALUKO Nets First Career Hat-trick
Published: May 13, 2012
Former Nigeria youth international Sone Aluko bagged his first career hat-trick in Rangers' 4-0 hammering of St Johnstone on Sunday.Coach of the Ibrox side Ally McCoist has showered praises on Aluko, admitting he is the one of his best signings in his managerial career.''I had Sone down for 13 goals this season actuall...
Teammates Show Support For EMMANUEL EMENIKE
Published: May 13, 2012
Spartak Moscow defeated bitter rivals Locomotiv Moscow 2-0 to book a place in the next edition of the UEFA Champions League. Nigerian forward Emmanuel Emenike as a result of his sending off in the 43rd round of matches was not suited for the red and white.According to Sport Express Russia, before the kick-off of Sunday...
CHARLES OKERE Plays Through Pain Barrier
Published: May 13, 2012
LKS Spojnia's striker Charles Okere had to feature for the Polish basement side this weekend despite carrying a knock. Coach S�awomir �wieca had limited options.Some other key players in the first team were out injured, so he named the Nigerian in his match day squad. It was a spirited performance by LKS Spojnia, b...
OBI MIKEL Blasts ANDRE VILLAS-BOAS
Published: May 13, 2012
Chelsea's John Obi Mikel has criticized former coach of the Blues, Andre Villas-Boas, saying it was the lack of communication with the players by the Portuguese that led to his eventual firing.''The communication was not right. AVB is a great manager. He has done well for himself and is only young. But when you are you...
JOEL OBI Ruled Out Of Nigeria's June Games, Out For One Month
Published: May 13, 2012
Huge blow for Coach of the Super Eagles, Stephen Keshi. Inter Milan whiz-kid Joel Obi, one of the players the ex Anderlecht libero is counting on for June's quick-fire games against Namibia, Malawi and Rwanda, has been ruled out of action for a month.The 21-year-old has been diagnosed by club doctors with a muscle prob...
PAUL OBIEFULE Proud Of Brother's Achievement
Published: May 13, 2012
Mosta's prolific striker Obinna Obiefule has set a new goals record in the Maltese Championship.Obinna's treble in the 4-1 win over Qormi on Friday saw him end the season with 34 goals, which surpassed the former record held by Danilo DonÄ�iÄ�, who finished the 1996–97 and 2001 - 2002 season with 32 goals.Niger...
NOSA IGIEBOR, TAMUZ Qualify For Europa League
Published: May 13, 2012
Hapoel Tel Aviv have qualified for next season's Europa League after playing out a 1-1 draw with Maccaba Haifa on Saturday evening at the Kiryat Eli'ezer Stadium, Haifa. Yaniv Katan scored a 25th minute penalty for the home team. Midfielder Elroy Cohen restored parity for Hapoel Tel Aviv nine minutes into the second ha...