Elderson Echiejile Targets World Cup Spot
Published: November 26, 2013
Nigeria international Elderson Echiejile says he is obligated to continue working hard and playing consistently for Sporting Braga to make the squad to Brazil. The former Bendel Insurance and Rennes man has been the first choice left full back since Stephen Keshi took over the reins of the National Team.“My plan...
Daniel Chima Delighted To Win Norwegian Cup
Published: November 26, 2013
Daniel Chima was over the moon after assisting Molde defeat Rosenborg 4 - 2 in the final of the Norwegian Cup on Sunday.The 22 - year - old attacker had started the game at  Ullevaal Stadion (Oslo) before he was substituted in the 88th minute.“My first cup final , my first cup win, making it three successful...
Revealed: Ganiyu Ogungbe Signed Three - Year Deal With AC Omonia
Published: November 26, 2013
Nigeria youth international Ganiyu Ogungbe is inching closer to making his first team debut for AC Omonia in the First Division.The leadership of AC Omonia wanted the youngster to learn the basics of Cyprus football before handing him his debut.Thus, he has been involved in some games in the Youth League plus friendly ...
Vincent Enyeama 322 Minutes Away From Rewriting Ligue 1 Statistics
Published: November 26, 2013
Goalkeeper Vincent Enyeama was named the best player in Ligue 1 for the month of October.Before Lille traded tackles with Toulouse on Sunday, the Nigeria international was officially presented with the award.“As you could see, it was not a great match. But we have once again demonstrated defensive solidity and I ...
EXCLUSIVE: Barcelona, AC Milan, Inter Ponder Move For Nigerian Ronaldo
Published: November 25, 2013
Allnigeriasoccer.com understands that Golden Eaglets invitee Theophilus Solomon, hailed as Nigerian Ronaldo, is hot topic in Italy and could quit Rijeka in the January transfer window.The 17 - year - old was set to join Catania on a four - and - a - half - year contract in the winter market but the representatives of t...
Official : Faith Friday Obilor Extends RoPS Contract
Published: November 25, 2013
Finnish top division club RoPS have signed Nigerian defender Faith Friday Obilor to a two - year contract extension.Obilor’s previous contract with the cup winners was due to expire at the end of the 2013 season but he has been rewarded with a new deal which sees him remain at the club until 2015.And this puts an...
Kenneth Otigba Wants To Be Like Jaap Stam
Published: November 25, 2013
Kenneth Otigba is not pleased with the number of goals conceded by  SC Heerenveen in the Dutch championship.Born in Kaduna 21 years ago, the central defender has established himself  as a first - team regular at Heerenveen in the current campaign.“We allow too many goals against us, that does not feel g...
Lars Lagerback Extends Contract With Iceland
Published: November 25, 2013
Former Nigeria gaffer Lars Lagerback has extended his contract with the National Team of Iceland for an additional two years.The Swede took over the reins of the tiny European nation in October 2011, and led them to the World Cup play - offs where they lost 2 - 0 to Croatia.The new deal will see Lagerback take charge o...
Chinedu Obasi Named In Champions League Roster
Published: November 25, 2013
Schalke 04 landed in Bucharest on Monday for the showdown with Romania champions Steaua Bucharest in the Champions League.For the first time in more than eight months, manager Jens Keller has named Chinedu Obasi in his provisional squad.The Nigeria international was part of the 19 - man squad that traveled to the Roman...
Uche Nwofor Returns To Training
Published: November 25, 2013
Uche Nwofor has recovered from an ankle injury and could be named in the provisional squad which faces Go Ahead Eagles at home this coming Saturday, the official website of Heerenveen has reported.The Nigeria international attacker will start full training with the Super Frisians on Tuesday.He is struggling for match t...
Chigozie Udoji May Face Spell On The Sidelines
Published: November 25, 2013
Aris Thessaloniki attacking midfielder Chigozie Udoji faces a spell on the sidelines after injuring his groin in the 3 - 1 loss to PAOK on Sunday. The 27 - year - old, who was on the score-sheet against their neighbors just before the hour mark, had to be substituted in the 82nd minute due to the complaint.He will unde...
Austin Ejide Fit To Start Against Ironi Ramat Hasharon
Published: November 25, 2013
There is good news for Hapoel Beer Sheva as well as the Nigeria National Team following confirmation that the injury picked up by Austin Ejide against Italy is not too serious.A scan has cleared the Nigeria international and he will be in goal on Monday night when the Camels entertain Ironi Ramat Hasharon at the Arthur...
Rasheed Alabi Speaks About New Deal With AC Omonia
Published: November 25, 2013
Despite offers from China, Turkey and Polish club Śląsk Wrocław, Nigerian defender Rasheed Alabi chose to extend his collaboration with Cyprus powerhouse AC Omonia over the summer.One of the longest tenured players on the roster of AC Omonia, Alabi had to agree to a wage cut before he committed his futur...
EXCLUSIVE: Kalmar To Challenge Clubs In Italy, France For Gbenga Arokoyo
Published: November 24, 2013
Allnigeriasoccer.com can confirm that Nigeria international Gbenga Arokoyo is attracting huge interest from Kalmar FF.But the Swedish Premier League club, which finished fourth in the just concluded campaign, will have to fight it out with unnamed teams in Italy and France to secure the services of the Mjallby center b...
John Chibuike Disappointed After Losing Norwegian Cup Final
Published: November 24, 2013
Rosenborg attacking midfielder John Chibuike says he is still frustrated after losing the Norwegian Cup final against Molde on Sunday afternoon. Molde won the season ending game played at the  Ullevaal Stadion (Oslo) 4 - 2 thanks to two late goals by Magne Hoseth and Tommy Hoiland.“We are unlucky today. Thin...