OBI MIKEL Wants ROBERTO DI MATTEO To Remain With Chelsea
Published: May 21, 2012
Nigerian midfielder John Obi Mikel has joined the majority of Chelsea players that want gaffer Roberto Di Matteo to be given the job on a permanent basis. The Italian against all expectations guided Chelsea to win the Champions League.''When he took over, he had a word with me and said he knows how good I am, I am just...
22 Peruvians Train For Eagles
Published: May 21, 2012
Ahead of the titanic clash with the Super Eagles of Nigeria on Wednesday in Lima, the National Team of Peru are preparing for the tie at their training camp in Videna.Experienced Peruvian journalist Víctor Zaferson Mendoza has provided an update to allnigeriasoccer.com on the happenings in the camp of  La B...
JOHN OBI MIKEL 'Robbed' Bayern Of Champions League Win
Published: May 20, 2012
John Obi Mikel told Bayern Munich's winger Arjen Robben he was going to miss the penalty kick awarded the German team in the first half of extra-time.True to Mikel's prediction, Arjen Robben missed the spot-kick. If the penalty had been scored, probably Bayern Munich would have won the UEFA Champions League.''I told hi...
Milan Looking For Buyer For TAYE TAIWO
Published: May 20, 2012
Source: Milannews.itAC Milan are interested in doing business with any interested club that meets the valuation of the Nigeria international left back, Taye Taiwo, milannews.it has disclosed.Last summer, Taiwo arrived Milan with a big reputation from French side Maseille. But the ex Lobi Star could not adjust to the ri...
Official: SEYI OLAJENGBESI Pens Two-Year Deal With Alemannia Aachen
Published: May 20, 2012
Former Nigeria international Seyi Olajengbesi  has extended his stay with II Bundesliga outfit SV Alemannia Aachen by an additional two seasons, the club has officially announced on its  website.Seyi Olajengbesi has been with Kartoffelkäfer for the past four seasons. The 31-year-old's new contract keeps ...
CARLTON COLE Delighted With Hammers Promotion
Published: May 20, 2012
Anglo-Nigerian forward Carlton Cole has spoken on his happiness of helping West Ham back to the Premier League. Cole's goal had put West Ham in front only for Tom Ince to equalize for Blackpool.''I'll take a goal and an assist!There was a bit of pressure on me in this league because everyone thought I'd walk it in this...
Exclusive: West Ham Target YAKUBU AIYEGBENI
Published: May 20, 2012
Newly promoted to the English Premier League, West Ham are eyeing a move for the Nigeria international Yakubu Aiyegbeni. allnigeriasoccer.com can exclusively report.The Hammers 2-1 last gasp victory over Blackpool means there are funds available for Coach Sam Allardyce to spend in the summer transfer market. Part of Al...
NNAMDI ODUAMADI: I Am Happy With My Goal
Published: May 20, 2012
After three years in the Serie B, Torino have sealed promotion to the Serie A, thanks to their 2-0 victory over Modena on Sunday. Nnamdi Oduamadi, on loan to one of Italy's most successful sides from AC Milan, was on the score-sheet in the first half. Speaking to allnigeriasoccer.com after the game, Oduamadi said: ''I ...
ONYEKACHI APAM Very Doubtful To Face Dijon
Published: May 20, 2012
French club Stade Rennes could be without the services of Nigeria international Onyekachi Apam for the 38th round of matches in Ligue 1 on Sunday against Dijon at the Stade de la Route de Lorient (Rennes).Apam picked up a thigh injury in last weekend's 0-3 loss to PSG. As confirmed by Rennes gaffer Frederic Antonetti, ...
MIKEL OBI Joins KANU, FINIDI In Hall Of Fame
Published: May 20, 2012
Mikel Obi's Chelsea have won the UEFA Champions League after a nail biting 4-3 shootout victory over Bayern Munich at the Allianz Arena in Munich.Bayern had taken the lead in the 83rd minute through Thomas Muller. Five minutes later, with a bullet header, Ivorian legend Didier Drogba leveled for the Blues which sent th...
Official: ANTHONY EWURUM Extends Contract With Gzira United
Published: May 19, 2012
The Gzira United striker Anthony Ewurum has signed a one-year contract extension, the club has confirmed to sportinmalta.The deal means the 27-year-old Nigerian is set to play again for the Maroons after he rejected several offers from clubs in the Premier League. The former St George's striker was signed after an impr...
Official: Everton Release FEMI ORENUGA
Published: May 19, 2012
Having never featured for the first team, Everton have officially announced the departure of the Anglo-Nigerian winger Femi Orenuga from Goodison Park.Other youngsters shown the exit door are: Adam Davies and Connor Roberts (goalkeepers) and defender Aristote Nsiala.''I want to thank Everton for making me the player I ...
Official: Bolton Wanderers Did Not Offer TOPE OBADEYI A New Deal
Published: May 19, 2012
Relegated Bolton Wanderers have released a number of players including the 22-year-old Anglo-Nigerian youngster Tope Obadeyi, who ran out of contract at the end of the 2011 - 2012 season.Other first team players whose contracts were not renewed include Gretar Steinsson, Paul Robinson, Sean Davis, Robbie Blake, Ricardo ...
BENTLEY: It's Fun To Play Football Now
Published: May 19, 2012
Ahead of Sunday's meeting with Brann SK, Norwegian team Aalesund must be wary of the opponents fiery attack comprising of two in-form Nigerians, Kim Ojo and Chuks Akabueze.Indeed, Brann have scored 15 goals in their last three games in all competitions, Nigeria international Chuks Akabueze accounting for four of those ...
MICHAEL ENERAMO Says 'Yes' To Trabzonspor
Published: May 18, 2012
Trabzonspor have sprinted clear of other clubs in Turkey in the race to sign the Nigerian forward Michael Eneramo. Turkey's number one sports daily Fanatik reported on Friday that the 26-year-old has verbally agreed to join Trabzonspor,  a side playing in the 2012 - 2013 Europa League.Eneramo will pocket more than...