Emmanuel Amuneke Not Under Pressure To Win Fifth World Cup
Published: September 18, 2015
Golden Eaglets coach Emmanuel Amuneke is unfazed by the defending champions tag ahead of the Fifa Under 17 World Cup next month and has stressed that he is not under pressure to deliver.Looking back at a glorious career, the creator represented Barcelona, Sporting Lisbon and played for Nigeria at the World Cup and Afri...
Elderson Echiejile Admits Monaco Left It Late In Europa League Opener Against Anderlecht
Published: September 18, 2015
Monaco fullback Elderson Echiejile was delighted to secure a point away from home in the Principality side’s Europa League opener against Anderlecht at the Stade Constant Vanden Stock.Monaco trailed their opponents for most part of the game, with Guillaume Gillet netting in the 11th minute for the Belgians and th...
Europa League Wrap : Super Eagles Stars Efe Ambrose, Onazi, Echiejile, Imoh Ezekiel Feature
Published: September 17, 2015
Allnigeriasoccer.com reviews the performances of Nigerian players that were involved in Europa League action on Thursday night.At the Amsterdam Arena in Holland, Super Eagle Efe Ambrose faced Ajax for the third time in European competitions, coming off the bench in the 69th minute in Celtic’s 2 - 2 draw with thei...
Odion Ighalo On Jordon Ibe Decision : It Will Not Bring Any Problem To Super Eagles
Published: September 17, 2015
Watford striker Odion Ighalo has appealed to supporters of the Super Eagles to respect Liverpool winger Jordon Ibe’s decision to turn out for England instead of the country of his father, Nigeria.Nigeria manager Sunday Oliseh first broke the news on Sunday that the youngster has rejected Nigeria’s advances ...
Ex Enugu Rangers Defender Coly Labels Nigerian Clubs Amateur
Published: September 17, 2015
Former Enugu Rangers stopper Pierre Coly has finally been given the all - clear to resume his career with Botola 2 side Chabab Atlas Khenifra after the Nigeria Federation sent his International Transfer Certificate to their Moroccan counterparts last week.Calling a spade a spade, the Senegalese defender regretted his d...
Dream Team Finish In Third Place At All - Africa Games
Published: September 17, 2015
Goalkeeper Emmanuel Daniel’s heroic performance against Congo assisted the Dream Team win bronze at the All - Africa Games on Thursday evening. The major talking point before the tie at the Stade Alphonse Massemba-Débat, Brazzaville was the injuries sustained by four key players of the Dream Team but the s...
Watford Striker Ighalo Picks Ronaldo de Lima, Samuel Etoo As Favourite Players
Published: September 17, 2015
In a question and answer session with Watford fans ahead of their Premier League match against Newcastle United, Odion Ighalo has revealed that his favourite footballers of all time are Ronaldo de Lima and Samuel Eto’o.The Nigeria international also disclosed that he would have been a lawyer if had not picked up ...
Angelo Ogbonna Out For Minimum Of One Week
Published: September 17, 2015
Angelo Ogbonna will spend a minimum of one week on the sidelines due to a hamstring complaint and is therefore ruled out of the Premier League tie against Manchester City on Saturday.The Italy international sustained the injury during the first half of The Hammers 2 - 0 win over Newcastle United on Monday night. And co...
Chelsea Loanee Victor Moses Tipped For Premier League Stardom
Published: September 17, 2015
Speaking to the media ahead of West Ham’s clash against Manchester City on Saturday, manager Slaven Bilic has stated that Victor Moses has all the qualities needed to be a success in the Premier League.The Nigeria international was at his best in the 2 - 0 win over Newcastle United on Monday, creating the second ...
Godfrey Oboaboana Thanks Rizespor For Surprise Birthday Cake
Published: September 17, 2015
Godfrey Obobabona was a year older on Wednesday and the Nigeria international has thanked Rizespor for ordering a birthday cake for him on his special occasion.The central defender was also grateful to his fans at home and abroad for their messages of support and love shown to him on his birthday. “I really want ...
Jordon Ibe Eyes Win In Europa League Tie Against Bordeaux
Published: September 17, 2015
Jordon Ibe is confident that Liverpool can start their Europa League campaign with a win tonight against Bordeaux at the Stade Bordeaux-Atlantique. The Reds go into that clash against their French opponents on the back of a poor run, having drawn against Arsenal in the Premier League and losing to Manchester United and...
Dream Team Woes Continue Injury - Wise, As Etebo Oghenekaro Ruled Out Of Clash Against Congo
Published: September 17, 2015
Etebo Oghenekaro has joined the Dream Team VI’s injury list ahead of their bronze medal match today against Congo at the All - Africa Games, with the Warri Wolves striker picking up a groin injury in the semi - final versus Burkina Faso.With Azubuike Okechukwu , Umar Aminu and Ndifreke Effiong already ruled out o...
Christian Irobiso Scores Tenth Career Goal In Portuguese Segunda Liga
Published: September 17, 2015
Christian Irobiso bagged his second goal of the term in S.C. Farense’s come - from - behind win against Sporting Braga II on Wednesday evening at Estádio de São Lúis (Faro).S.C. Farense trailed 2 - 1 until five minutes out of intermission when Rambe leveled the scoreline before Irobiso netted...
Izunna Uzochukwu Reveals He Is On Road To Full Recovery After Playing Through Pain Barrier Vs Tanzania
Published: September 16, 2015
Amkar Perm midfielder Izunna Uzochukwu is targeting a return to action next week after sustaining a muscle injury in the African Cup of Nations qualifier against Tanzania on September 5.On his international debut, the 25 - year - old had to play through the pain barrier and missed the friendly game against Niger Republ...
UEFA Champions League Wrap : Igiebor, Musa, Ideye Suffer Defeats; Moses Simon Debuts
Published: September 16, 2015
Four Nigeria internationals were in action in the opening round of the UEFA Champions League At Stamford Bridge in London, Israeli champions Maccabi Tel Aviv were thrashed 4 - 0 by Chelsea. Midfielder Nosa Igiebor made his seventh start in the competition this term while Obi Mikel did not make the English champions 18 ...