Lady Luck Deserts Flamingoes, Lose To France
Published: October 04, 2012
Source: Fifa.comThe first penalty shootout of Azerbaijann 2012 saw Marion Romanelli strike the winning spot-kick for France as they beat Nigeria to reach the semi-finals after a 0-0 draw as the African side fell at the quarter-final stage for the second tournament running.Ghoutia Karchouni almost punished the Flamingos...
JOHN OGU: Big Experience Playing In The Europa League
Published: October 04, 2012
It is already established that John Ugochukwu Ogu is in the Académica squad which faces Hapoel Tel Aviv in the Europa League on Thursday at  Estádio EFAPEL, Coimbra.A fortnight ago, Ogu made his bow in the competition after he was introduced by coach Pedro Emmanuel just after the hour mark in the awa...
AIYENUGBA Has Suffered Racism In Israel
Published: October 03, 2012
Nigeria outcast Dele Aiyenugba, now in his fifth season with Bnei Yehuda, has admitted that he suffered racism in his first year with the Israeli outfit.''I just do not listen and try to ignore. I do not let it penetrate my ears.Already yelled at me here 'monkey' or 'nigger' in Hebrew, and I understand, of course, thos...
JOEL OBI Eager To Play Against Neftci
Published: October 03, 2012
Ahead of the Group H clash with Neftçi in the Europa League, fit again Inter Milan midfielder Joel Obi is hoping to get match time against the opponents from Azerbaijan.''I am delighted to return to duty. I think I can get back on the field this week. I hope I can get out on the field and play in Baku against Ne...
Flamingoes Coach Pleased With Organization Of World Cup
Published: October 03, 2012
Head Coach of Nigeria Under 17 Women Team, Peter Dedevbo has commented on the organization of the Fifa Under 17s to the Press in Azerbaijan.Azerisport.com quoted Dedevbo as saying: ''I really like the organization of the tournament. Despite the fact that this is the first experience for your country, everything is just...
MICHAEL ODIBE: No Weak Teams In Europa League
Published: October 03, 2012
Michael Odibe has commented on Thursday's Europa League meeting between Dnipro Dnipropetrovsk and AIK to the official website of his Ukrainian club.He said: ''Ever been to Sweden before? No, I am in the country for the first time. In the Europa League there are no weak teams, and this applies to AIK.''The one - cap Nig...
Ex Teammate Chides ADEPOJU Over 3SC
Published: October 03, 2012
Former team mate to the Team Manager of Shooting Stars, Mutiu Adepoju has expressed dismay at the slow pace of progress at 3SC attributing blames to the ex-Super Eagle midfielder for not doing enough to lift the club.Sesan Odukoya who played along with Adepoju at Ogun-Osun River basin FC and Femo Scorpion FC in the 198...
Sporting Braga, Dinamo Bucharest And Rapid Bucharest On Alert, As OLURANTI's Shakhtar Donetsk Move Stalls
Published: October 03, 2012
A plethora of clubs based in Portugal, Romania and Turkey are eyeing the 19 - year -old Nigerian midfielder James Oluranti dubbed the 'New Joel Obi', Hasan Egilmez the player's agent has informed allnigeriasoccer.com.FC Shakhtar Donetsk had invited Oluranti for trials last month. After the player's assessment, the Ukra...
Exclusive: ABIOLA DAUDA Suspends Contract Talks With Kalmar
Published: October 02, 2012
Abiola Dauda has temporarily halted negotiations with his Swedish side Kalmar on a new contract. The 24 - year - old attacker, second top scorer in the Allsvenskan with 13 goals in 20 matches, runs out of contract at the end of the season, and discussions with the Kalmar hierarchy on a new deal had started.''I agreed w...
IKECHUKWU UCHE Delighted With Villarreal Form
Published: October 02, 2012
Villarreal are second on the log after seven matches played in the Segunda division. Nigeria striker Ikechukwu Uche, who scored his first league goal of the campaign last weekend, is delighted with the form of the Yellow Submarine in Spain's second - tier.''I'm happy things are going well for me and the team. We're up ...
JUWON OSHANIWA Tips Nigeria To Beat Liberia
Published: October 02, 2012
Though he failed to make the Super Eagles roster, MS Ashdod summer recruit Juwon Oshaniwa has tipped Nigeria to beat Liberia in next weekend's African Cup of Nations qualifiers in Calabar.Speaking to allnigeriasoccer.com from his base in Israel, Oshaniwa said: ''I am very sure the Super Eagles can finish the business w...
DAVID ALABA Doubtful To Face Kazakhstan
Published: October 02, 2012
Austria international of Nigeria heritage David Alaba is doubtful for for Austria's World Cup qualifying game with Kazakhstan on October 12 and the second match four days later, writes sport10.at.The Bayern Munich wing-back is recovering from an injury sustained in pre-season against Napoli. Austria Coach Marcel Koller...
Exclusive: CHARLES OKERE Fails To Clinch Al Fujairah SC Deal
Published: October 02, 2012
Free agent Charles Okere's search for a new club continues after his trip to UAE to test with a Pro League club Al Fujairah SC did not lead to a contract offer.Following the relegation of LKS Spójnia Osiek-Zimnodóa to the fifth-tier of Polish football , the contract of the one time Unity Club of Owerri p...
Fifa Finally Clears RAHEEM ADEWOLE LAWAL
Published: October 02, 2012
As first reported by haberads.com, Super Eagles fringe player Raheem Adewole Lawal has approval from the governing body of world football Fifa to resume his career with Adana Demirspor. A fax was received by Adana Demirspor on Tuesday morning giving the Turkish club the green-light to have Lawal on its payroll.Lawal si...
MICHAEL NICHOLAS Promises More Transfers
Published: October 02, 2012
A Nigerian players’ manager, Michael Nicholas has stated delight with the string of successes he has been able to achieve in marketing several up-and-coming footballers to European clubs, and says he is ready to do more.While offering allnigeriasoccer.com a long exposé o the work he has done for Nigerian p...