Copa Coca - Cola : Interview with Olabisi Joseph- National Secretary, NSSF
Published: December 11, 2015
“We are not taking the students to football; we are bringing football into the school system” – Olabisi Joseph: National Secretary, Nigerian School Sports FederationQ1 – How did the Federation get involved in Copa Coca-Cola and when exactly?Ans – I know Copa Coca-Cola has been on for some ...
Samuel Eyitayo Usman Praises Hapoel Nazareth Illit For Welcoming Him With Open Arms
Published: December 11, 2015
Former AACC FC striker , Samuel Eyitayo Usman , has expressed his delight at the manner in which he has been treated by Hapoel Nazareth Illit since he penned a deal with the Israeli Liga Leumit side last month.Aged 18, Usman initially arrived in Israel three months ago and tried his luck at Maccabi Tel Aviv, Hapoel Acr...
Official : Philadelphia Union Retain Midfielder Maurice Edu
Published: December 11, 2015
United States international Maurice Edu will remain on the books of Philadelphia Union in the 2016 season, the MLS club have announced through official channels.The California - born midfielder was already tied to The U for next season and the club have confirmed that he is one of the 12 players on the roster that has ...
Europa League Wrap : Onuachu, Udoji, Olayinka, Okaka, Ezekiel, Fatai, Onomah & Echiejile Feature
Published: December 11, 2015
Catch up on the performance of players of Nigerian descent who were in action in the Europa League on Thursday.We begin at the Å�ükrü SaracoÄ�lu Stadyumu in Istanbul, venue of the Group A fixture between Fenerbahce and Celtic. It ended 1 - 1. The Scottish champions finished bottom of the group while the Tur...
Dream Team Players Call Off Bonus - Row Strike
Published: December 11, 2015
Nigeria ambassador to Senegal and Mauritania, Katyen Jackden, has promised players of the Dream Team VI that their outstanding bonuses, thought to be approximately $126,000, will be paid before the Africa U-23 Cup of Nations final against Algeria on Saturday.Allnigeriasoccer.com broke the news on Thursday that the Nige...
English Premier League Clubs Monitoring Ex West Brom Striker Brown Ideye
Published: December 10, 2015
Two English Premier League teams are monitoring the progress of Olympiakos striker Brown Ideye in Greece, according to reports.According to information from gazzetta.gr , scouts representing two unnamed clubs from the Premier League were in the stands on Wednesday night for the Champions League meeting between the Supe...
Ikechi Anya Delighted To Be Recognized By The Premier League
Published: December 10, 2015
Watford’s Anglo  - Nigerian midfielder Ikechi Anya has spoken of his happiness after he was recognized by the English Premier League.The Scotland international has been presented with an award for making his debut in the top - flight of English football this season.The award was introduced in the 2015 - 16 c...
Kogi United Regain Slot in NNL, Resume January For New Season
Published: December 10, 2015
Kogi United FC have confirmed their readiness to compete for honor and trophy in the upcoming Nigeria National League, NNL season. Chairman of the club, Abdul Sule disclosed this in Lokoja after Kogi United completed the swapping of position with Bida Lions FC of Niger State to remain in the NNL.Kogi United lost their ...
West Ham Confirm Victor Moses Will Miss At Least Five Premier League Games
Published: December 10, 2015
West Ham have confirmed that Nigeria international Victor Moses, 24, will be out of action for at least four weeks.The winger had a scan earlier this week to determine the extent of damage after picking up a hamstring injury during the first half of the Premier League clash against Manchester United last weekend.&ldquo...
Arab Contractors Part Ways With Ex Dolphins Midfielder Stone Evbuomwan
Published: December 10, 2015
Allnigeriasoccer.com understands that Egyptian side Arab Contractors have terminated the contract binding them with Stone Evbuomwan, two years before the agreement between club and player was supposed to expire.Arab Contractors higher - ups were furious with the former Dolphins midfielder after he failed to turn up for...
Macauley Chrisantus Involved In Row With AEK Athens Higher - Ups
Published: December 10, 2015
The relationship between Macauley Chrisantus and AEK Athens higher - ups is far from cordial and there is a strong possibility that the former Golden Eaglets sensation could be offloaded by the Greek Super League side in the January transfer window.Gazzetta.gr, making reference to Time Sports, says Chrisantus was upset...
Daniel Adejo Resumes Training After Ankle Injury Scare
Published: December 10, 2015
Daniel Adejo has resumed full training with Greek Super League side Kalloni  ahead of their game this weekend against Atromitos.The defender had to make way for compatriot Ugo Ukah after 65 minutes in the  3  - 0 loss to AEK Athens on Sunday and did not participate in the first training session held afte...
Alex Iwobi Proud Of Dream Team After Sealing Qualification
Published: December 10, 2015
Arsenal striker Alex Iwobi has hailed the Dream Team for becoming the first country in Africa to qualify for the 2016 Olympic Games.The 19 - year - old is yet to make his debut for the Nigeria U23s after training with the squad in January, but would have done so in Senegal if he had received clearance from Arsenal to m...
Barcelona Defender Elohor Godswill Ekpolo Congratulates Dream Team
Published: December 10, 2015
Barcelona defender Elohor Godswill Ekpolo has congratulated the Dream Team VI for qualifying for the 2016 Olympic Games in Rio de Janeiro.The Benin City - born player would have been one of the foreign - based players defending the colours of the national team in Senegal, having been called up to a training camp prior ...
Samson Siasia Hails Goalkeeper Emmanuel Daniel Heroics
Published: December 10, 2015
Nigeria U23s coach, Samson Siasia, has commented on his team’s qualification for the showpiece game at the Africa U-23 Cup of Nations against Algeria.Against all the odds - on and off the pitch problems - the national team booked their ticket for the 2016 Olympic Games in Rio de Janeiro after beating Senegal 1 - ...