Sporting Lisbon Preparing To Launch Bid For Anderson Esiti
Published: November 17, 2013
Sporting Lisbon are on the trail of highly rated Nigerian teenager Anderson Esiti, according to influential Portuguese sports daily Record. The leadership of Sporting Lisbon has made enquiries on the availability of the Leixões SC midfielder, but no official bid has been submitted.Sporting Lisbon are in the mark...
Oliseh Misses Paniliakos Match Due To Muscle Injury
Published: November 17, 2013
Olympiakos Volos defeated Paniliakos 2 - 1 on Sunday afternoon to climb to the summit of the Football League standings after nearest challengers Panegialios lost away to Panachaiki. Nigerian midfielder Egutu Oliseh did not feature in the game held at Volou Stadium in what could have been his sixth appearance in the cha...
Kenneth Omeruo Injury : Fifa May Pay Compensation To Chelsea
Published: November 17, 2013
Football’s governing body, Fifa is likely to pay financial compensation to English Premier League club Chelsea following the injury to Nigeria international Kenneth Omeruo in Saturday’s World Cup qualifier against Ethiopia.The 20 - year - old center back had to make way for Warri Wolves skipper Azubuike Egw...
Obafemi Martins Angling For Galatasaray Move
Published: November 17, 2013
Nigeria international Obafemi Martins could return to Europe in the January transfer window.According to Italian transfer market website calciomercato.com, Martins is eyeing up a recall to the Super Eagles squad, which qualified for the mundial for the fifth time on Saturday.And he believes that the national team selec...
EXCLUSIVE: Ajax, PSV, Real Madrid Among Clubs Chasing Nigerian Neymar, Musa Yahaya
Published: November 17, 2013
Musa Yahaya is a wanted man in Europe after putting himself in the shop window at the 2013 Fifa Under 17 World Cup.Allnigeriasoccer.com previously informed that teams in Holland, Spain and Russia have offered Musa Yahaya, hailed as the Nigerian Neymar, a chance to play in one of the highly rated leagues in Europe.Now, ...
Fiorentina Eyeing Nigeria International Eddy Onazi
Published: November 17, 2013
Fiorentina have joined the race for highly sought - after Nigeria international Eddy Onazi.Lalaziosiamonoi.it says Viola manager Vincenzo Montella is in the market for a midfielder and his number one priority is the Super Eagle.There has been contact between Fiorentina, Lazio and representatives of Eddy Onazi but the l...
Gabriel Agbonlahor Praises Teammate Libor Kozak
Published: November 17, 2013
Gabriel Agbonlahor has showered teammate Libor Kozak with praise for his contribution to Aston Villa since joining the club in the summer transfer market from Lazio.“It must have been difficult coming in knowing he has to compete with Christian - one of the best strikers in the world.“He has come in, scored...
President of Fifa, Sepp Blatter Congratulates Nigeria
Published: November 17, 2013
President of Fifa, Sepp Blatter has applauded Nigeria on their 2 - 0 victory over Ethiopia on Saturday which enabled the African champions qualify for the 2014 World Cup. “Congratulations Nigeria! 1st African team qualified for World Cup after 4-1 aggregate win v Ethiopia. “A 5th World Cup for the Super Eag...
Victor Igbekoyi Fit To Face Qabala
Published: November 16, 2013
Victor Igbekoyi has recovered from injury and trained without limitations with his Azeri Premier League side AZAL on Saturday.And that means for the upcoming meeting with Qabala next Wednesday, the Nigeria born attacker would make his 14th start of this season if he is fielded by manager Vagif Sadä±qov.The ...
Brazil Legend Ronaldo Tips Nigeria To Shine At 2014 World Cup
Published: November 16, 2013
Brazil legend Ronaldo has commented on the chances of the Super Eagles at the 2014 World Cup, billed to be staged in his homeland next summer.The African champions booked their plane tickets to Brazil on Saturday evening, thanks to their 4 - 1 aggregate win over Ethiopia.“I think there are big teams in Africa. Ni...
Nigeria Qualifies For Fifth World Cup
Published: November 16, 2013
The Super Eagles have qualified for their fifth World Cup in the last six tournaments after defeating Walya Antelopes of Ethiopia 2 - 0 at the U. J. Esuene Stadium in Calabar on Saturday. Thus, the continental champions, the first team to qualify in Africa, progress 4 - 1 on aggregate, having won the first leg tie in A...
Stephen Keshi Confirms Starting Lineup
Published: November 16, 2013
Manager Stephen Keshi has named his starting lineup for Saturday’s World Cup qualifier against Ethiopia in Calabar, the final match in the qualification round. The unavailability of Real Betis midfielder Nosa Igiebor and the return of Chelsea youngster Kenneth Omeruo means there are personnel changes in defense, ...
Juventus Defender Andrea Barzagli Ruled Out Of Friendly
Published: November 16, 2013
Due to a muscular injury, Juventus defender Andrea Barzagli will not fly with the Italy squad to London for their exhibition games against African champions Nigeria on Monday, November 18.The 32 - year - old could not complete the friendly with Germany on Friday after picking up the injury and had to be substituted in ...
Vincent Enyeama Confident Of Victory
Published: November 16, 2013
Stand in Nigeria skipper Vincent Enyeama does not think Ethiopia have the personnel to cause an upset going into the second leg of the World Cup play - off. The Super Eagles defeated the Walya Antelopes 2 - 1 in Addis Ababa in the first leg tie played on October 13 and are now nailed on favorites to qualify for their f...
Emenike, Enyeama, Mikel Shortlisted For African Player Of The Year Award
Published: November 15, 2013
Confederation of African Football ( CAF) has published on its official website, cafonline.com a list of 25 nominees for the 2013 African Footballer of the Year.Among the candidates, it should be emphasized that five Nigerian players made the shortlist.African Cup of Nations top scorer , Emmanuel Emenike, John Obi Mikel...