Stefano Okaka Relishing The Prospect Of Facing Mauricio Pinilla
Published: September 27, 2014
Ahead of the confrontation with Genoa in the Serie A on Sunday, Sampdoria’s Italian - Nigerian striker Stefano Okaka is relishing the prospect of facing Mauricio Pinilla, who will lead the frontline for I Rossoblu.While Stefano Okaka has found the back of the net only on one occasion this season, Chile World Cup ...
Exclusive : Ex Nigeria Boss Samson Siasia SURPRISED Former Pupil Emmanuel Sunday Made Super Eagles Roster
Published: September 27, 2014
SV ScholzGrodig attacker and Super Eagles invitee Emmanuel Sunday was reportedly discovered by ex Nigeria manager Samson Siasia during his time with the junior national team.And the 22 - year - old was included in his provisional squad list for the 2009 Fifa Under 20s hosted by Egypt.Like everyone else, Samson Siasia, ...
Macauley Chrisantus Nets Debut Goal For Sivasspor
Published: September 27, 2014
Macauley Chrisantus celebrated wearing the jersey of Sivasspor for the first time in an official match by scoring on his debut.The former Nigeria youth international joined the Turkish Super Lig club from Spanish Las Palmas in the close season, but failed to feature for the club until yesterday due to a thigh muscle in...
Bentley Says Odd Grenland Are Determined To Win Norwegian Cup
Published: September 27, 2014
20 - time Norwegian Cup finalist Odd Grenland qualified for yet another final after defeating Sarpsborg 08 5 - 2 in the last four of the competition on Thursday. Odd Grenland winger Chuks Akabueze believes the Dag-Eilev Fagermo led side have a better pedigree than Molde, whom they square off against in the final in Nov...
Stephen Keshi Invites Austrian Bundesliga Bench Warmer, Sunday Emmanuel To National Team Of African Champions
Published: September 26, 2014
Interim Nigeria boss Stephen Keshi has announced his squad for back to back African Nations qualifiers against Sudan next month. And there are some strange untested new faces in the squad list made public on Friday afternoon, with as many as four players earning call ups for the first time.Striker Sunday Emmanuel, a be...
Sani Emmanuel Arrives In Israel For Beitar Jerusalem Test
Published: September 26, 2014
Golden Ball winner at the Fifa Under 17 World Cup hosted by Nigeria in 2009, Sani Emmanuel, has arrived Israel to begin training with Beitar Jerusalem, with a view to bagging a contract.The attacker, a product of My People FC, is currently a free agent after failing to extend his contract with Lazio at the end of last ...
Exclusive : Flying Eagles Defender Aliyu Abubakar To Be Assessed By Granada
Published: September 26, 2014
Allnigeriasoccer.com can exclusively inform that Nigeria youth international Aliyu Abubakar has been scheduled to begin trials with La Liga side Granada in the next few days.The 18 - year - old has tested with a plethora of teams across Europe since after the end of the Fifa Under 17 World Cup including Djurgardens IF,...
Isaac Success To Miss National Honours Award Due To Club Commitments
Published: September 25, 2014
Allnigeriasoccer.com understands that Granada starlet Isaac Success will not attend the National Honours Award billed to be held on September 30 in Abuja. The ex Golden Eaglets sensation is among the 307 distinguished Nigerians selected to receive national honours from President Goodluck Jonathan.But Granada have faile...
Kenneth Omeruo Glad To Score In Penalty Shootout Loss To Liverpool
Published: September 25, 2014
Middlesbrough central defender Kenneth Omeruo has spoken about his side’s loss to Liverpool via penalties in the third round of the League Cup.After regulation and extra time failed to produce a winner, 30 penalty kicks had to be played to decide the outcome, with the Nigeria international taking one of the spot ...
Everton Manager Roberto Martinez Plays Down Man City Link To Ross Barkley
Published: September 25, 2014
Everton manager Roberto Martinez has played down speculation linking Anglo - Nigerian midfielder Ross Barkley with a shift to Manchester City. He has claimed that the English Premier League champions have not backed their reported interest by making an official approach to Everton.“It’s a rumour and we&rsqu...
Peter Odemwingie Confirms Surgery Was Successful
Published: September 25, 2014
Crocked Stoke City striker Peter Odemwingie has undergone surgery to repair his knee ligaments which he damaged against Manchester City at the end of August, the player has confirmed through his official Twitter account.However, both the 33 - year - old and the medical team at the Potters are keeping sealed lips on the...
Exclusive : Racing Club Beirut Snap Up Babatunde On One - Year Deal
Published: September 25, 2014
Allnigeriasoccer.com understands that three - time Lebanese Premier League champions Racing Club Beirut completed the signing of Ibrahim Babatunde on a one - year deal before the close of the window on Tuesday.The 29 - year - old attacker had been on the wishlist of teams in Russia, Oman and Bahrain before signing on t...
Ardent Super Eagles Supporter Joins Stephen Keshi In Giving Kelechi Iheanacho Red Card On National Team Call Up
Published: September 25, 2014
An ardent Super Eagles supporter Ogbeche Steven has joined the debate about the suitability of Manchester City trainee Kelechi Iheanacho for the National Team. In recent days, the media has been awash with reports that the Golden Ball winner at the 2013 Fifa Under 17 World Cup should be invited to the Super Eagles, eve...
West Brom Forward Brown Ideye Ends Goal Drought
Published: September 24, 2014
In his fifth appearance for West Brom, Super Eagles striker Brown Ideye opened his goal account for the Baggies in their hard fought 3 - 2 victory over Hull City in the third round of the League Cup on Wednesday night.The ex Dynamo Kiev man hit target for West Brom in the 15th minute, but had to replaced six minutes la...
Lazio Coach Drops Strong Hint Eddy Onazi Will Play First Game Of The Season Against Udinese
Published: September 24, 2014
Speaking at a press conference ahead of the Serie A clash against Udinese on Thursday, Lazio coach Stefano Pioli has dropped a strong hint that Eddy Onazi is in line to play his first game for the club in the ongoing season.Despite not being 100 percent fit, the central midfielder was patched up for the African Cup of ...