Edafe Egbedi Makes Squad To Face Silkeborg
Published: April 11, 2013
Since he returned from representing Nigeria at the African Youth Championship, Edafe Egbedi has not played for AGF in the Danish championship. However, the 19 - year - old striker could be involved in Friday's clash against Silkeborg as he has been named in the 18 - man squad by manager Peter Sørensen .So far, E...
Update: Crocked John Ogu Absent From Thursday Training
Published: April 11, 2013
Nigeria international John Ogu was absent from training on Thursday morning. This is the fourth consecutive day John Ogu will miss training after failing to recover from a left knee injury.Allnigeriasoccer.com earlier reported that Academica de Coimbra doctors had recommended that John Ogu should undergo urgent surgery...
Fifa Ranking: Nigeria In The 31st Position
Published: April 11, 2013
The Super Eagles of Nigeria were ranked as the 31st best team in the world in the latest ranking by Football's governing body  Fifa. In comparison with last month's ranking, Nigeria, who are the 4th best team in Africa, dropped one position.World Cup qualifying group opponents Malawi, Kenya and Namibia are ranked ...
Exclusive:John Ogu Set To Defy Club's Order To Undergo Surgery
Published: April 11, 2013
One - cap Nigeria international John Ogu has embarked on an aggressive media campaign using his cronies in the Press to sway public opinion that he is not injured.Allnigeriasoccer.com CAN exclusively report that John Ogu has sprained his left knee and has been advised by doctors of Académica to undergo surgery t...
Cologne Working To Extend Anthony Ujah's Stay
Published: April 11, 2013
FC Cologne have started preliminary talks with Mainz about the outright acquisition of Super Eagles invitee, Anthony Ujah, who has rediscovered his scoring touch, netting 11 goals in the 2 Bundesliga.Influential German newspaper Bild writes on its website that Cologne face competition from two unnamed teams in Europe f...
Victor Moses Eyes Rubin Kazan Scalp In Europa League
Published: April 11, 2013
Ahead of Chelsea's Europa League quarter-finals second leg clash with Rubin Kazan, Victor Moses has warned that the Londoners are gunning for an away victory at Luzhniki Stadium.Chelsea are installed as the bookies favorites to progress to the last four of the Europa League following their 3 - 1 win in the first leg pl...
Peter Utaka Could Return Against Guangzhou Evergrande
Published: April 10, 2013
Dalian Aerbin attacker Peter Utaka is expected to be in the starting lineup on Sunday against Guangzhou Evergrande. Utaka suffered a calf injury in the penultimate round of matches and this ruled him out of the trip to Wuhan Zall. Earlier, doctors had ruled him out of action for two weeks.He has recovered quickly and s...
Kenneth Omeruo Targets European Football
Published: April 10, 2013
Dutch club ADO Den Haag are targeting European football next season, Nigeria international defender Kenneth Omeruo has said. With 36 points from 29 games, only one point separate ADO from a Europa League play-off spot.''The fans of ADO Den Haag have high expectations of their club and we will not disappoint them. They ...
CSKA Moscow Will Receive 4 Billion Rubles From Sponsor
Published: April 10, 2013
According to vedomosti.ru, Russian network (formerly IDGC Holding ) has become the general sponsor of CSKA Moscow for the next five years,  the company said on Tuesday.CSKA Moscow will receive 354.7 million rubles(equivalent of 8.7 million euros) in the second half of 2013. That amount has been approved by th...
John Ogu Did Not Participate In Training
Published: April 10, 2013
Super Eagles invitee John Ogu did not participate in training on Tuesday afternoon as Académica returned to their training complex after Sunday's 1 - 2 loss to Gil Vicente.It is correct John Ogu is nursing a knee injury though he has claimed that he will return to action next Friday when Académica travel ...
Kehinde Fatai Hints At Astra Giurgiu Summer Exit
Published: April 10, 2013
Former Nigeria youth - teamer Kehinde Fatai will resist the urge to remain at Astra Giurgiu, despite the lure of Champions League football next season.Instead, the 23 - year - old striker has opted to continue his career in a foreign league. With Fatai's contract due to expire in the summer of 2014, the Romanian top di...
Heartland FC Contravened CAF Rule In Botched Fixture
Published: April 10, 2013
Heartland of Owerri could not play against US Bitam in the CAF Confederation Cup on Saturday after they arrived Gabon late. As things stand, continental football regulator, CAF will now rule on the outcome of the botched fixture.The Cameroonian match commissioner declared that US Bitam had walked over the Nigerians as ...
Official: Augustine Jibrin Returns To Oulu Palloseura
Published: April 09, 2013
Oulu Palloseura  have completed the signing of Nigerian defender Augustine Jibrin, says the club's official website.The duration and financial details of the contract have not been disclosed.This is the 24 - year - old's second spell with OPS, having played for the Oulu based side from 2009 - 2011. Jibrin arrives...
Sunday Stephen Angling For England Move
Published: April 09, 2013
Sunday Stephen, 24,  is angling for a move to the United Kingdom, according to British media.His contract with Numancia will run out at the end of the season and interested suitors can acquire him at zero cost.''Presently I still have a contract with Numancia and my focus is ending the season well with them and ...
Gbenga Arokoyo Stoned By Rival Supporters In Sweden
Published: April 09, 2013
Mjallby's game with Djurgarden on Monday night was abandoned in the first half after Nigerian defender Gbenga Arokoyo was hit by a pear thrown from the stands.Mjallby, the away team, had taken the lead in the 37th minute . As the goal was being celebrated, supporters threw objects, one of which hit Gbenga Arokoyo. He f...