Inverness CT Striker Edward Ofere Scores For Third Game In A Row
Published: April 25, 2015
 Edward Ofere scored for the third straight game, if you include his goal against Glasgow Celtic in the Scottish Cup last weekend, as Inverness Caledonian Thistle lost 2 - 1 to Aberdeen in the League on Saturday.The Nigerian striker opened the scoring three minutes after the interval but Aberdeen equalized after a...
Manchester City Set To Release Kelechi Iheanacho To Nigeria Under 20s
Published: April 25, 2015
Contrary to rumours in the local media, allnigeriasoccer.com can confirm Kelechi Iheanacho is not doubtful to play for  Nigeria at the Fifa Under 20 World Cup as he has resumed full training with Manchester City after close to two months on the treatment table.The other good news for coach Manu Garba is that The C...
Obafemi Martins Wins AT&T Goal of the Week Award
Published: April 24, 2015
Ex Nigeria international Obafemi Martins has won the AT&T Goal of the Week award for the seventh round of matches in the MLS, the official website of the MLS is reporting.The Seattle Sounders star won the accolade for his strike in the 3 - 1 win against Colorado Rapids last weekend.Obafemi Martins received 64.18 pe...
Eddy Onazi Eyes Win Against Chievo
Published: April 24, 2015
Eddy Onazi has opined that Lazio will strengthen their chances of finishing in the top three and qualifying for the Champions League if they defeat Chievo Verona on Sunday.With seven games left to play in the Italian Serie A, The Biancocelesti sit second on the table, level on 58 points with bitter rivals Roma, who hav...
Ex Flying Eagles Midfielder Sani Tahir Happy To Make Comeback For Bronshoj
Published: April 24, 2015
Former Nigeria Under 20 international Sani Tahir was delighted to make his comeback for Brønshøj in their goalless draw with  Fredericia last weekend.Before the game at Monjasa Park, Tahir had not featured in the Danish First Division for about five months, with his last appearance coming against AGF...
Official : NFF Announce Kit Deal With Nike
Published: April 23, 2015
Nike and the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) announce a new partnership in which Nike, the world’s leading football brand, is designing and developing football kits for the men’s and women’s Nigeria national football teams from April 1, 2015, until at least 2018.The Nigeria under-20 men’s team...
Amkar Perm Defender Brian Idowu Explains Russian Heritage
Published: April 23, 2015
Dark - skinned Amkar Perm defender Brian Idowu has opened his heart to his club’s official website on his link to Russia.Born in St. Petersburg 23 years ago, he began his football education at FC Zenit St. Petersburg before joining Amkar Perm in 2010. “This is a difficult question.  How many times have...
Obafemi Martins, Four Others Nominated For Goal Of The Week Award
Published: April 22, 2015
Seattle Sounders marksman Obafemi Martins is in contention for the AT&T MLS Goal of the Week Award for the latest round matches played in the top division in the United States.In his bid to win the award, the former Nigeria international is up against teammate Lamar Neagle and Mehdi Ballouchy of New York City.Colum...
Loveth Ayila Fancies Super Falcons Chances In Canada
Published: April 22, 2015
Nigeria international Loveth Ayila fancies the Super Falcons chances at the Women’s World Cup which will begin in Canada in the first week of June.The Rivers Angels star was in the Nigeria Under 20s squad that narrowly lost 1 - 0 to Germany in the final of the Fifa Under 20 World Cup in 2014.And she has boasted t...
Ex Flamingoes Star Chinwendu Ihezuo Vows To Score Goals In Canada If Selected
Published: April 22, 2015
Pelican Stars striker Chinwendu Ihezuo has vowed to repay the faith of coach Edwin Okon if she is selected for the 2015 Women’s World Cup. The soon - to - be 18 - year - old has fond memories of Canada as she was part and parcel of the Falconets squad that won silver at the Fifa Under 20s last year.“I am lo...
Atvidabergs FF Make U - Turn, To Head To CAS If They Fail To Reach Agreement With Ismaily On Owoeri
Published: April 22, 2015
åtvidabergs FF are hoping to reconcile with Ismaily after Fifa punished their striker John Owoeri for unlawfully terminating his contract with the Egyptian club in 2012. The Swedish topflight club will be forced to cough up $150,000 damages to Ismaily if the Nigeria international is unable to settle the liability...
Elderson Echiejile, Angelo Ogbonna Named To Provisional Roster For Monaco Versus Juventus
Published: April 21, 2015
Monaco coach, Leonardo Jardim, has announced his provisional squad for Wednesday evening’s Champions League quarter - final second leg clash against Juventus at Stade Louis II. Nigeria left - back Elderson Echiejile  is in line to make his fourth appearance in the competition, having been named in the 19 - m...
Official : Stephen Keshi Reappointed As Nigeria Coach
Published: April 21, 2015
The Nigeria Football Federation has put an end to speculation about the future of Stephen Keshi by reappointing him as the coach of the Super Eagles for the next two years. Thus, the former New Nigeria Bank libero will be in the dugout when the qualifying fixtures for the 2017 African Nations Cup begins in June, and th...
John Owoeri Begs Fifa To Temper Justice With Mercy, Has No Means To Pay Ismaily $150,000
Published: April 21, 2015
åtvidabergs FF striker John Owoeri is shocked by Fifa’s decision instructing him to pay $150,000 damages to Ismaily for terminating his contract without just cause three years ago.His present Swedish club has decided not to appeal the ruling because it doesn’t make economic sense as it would cost them...
Nigeria Federation Says Super Falcons MUST Step Up Their Game In Canada
Published: April 21, 2015
The Nigeria Football Federation has no doubt that the Super Falcons are the best female national team in Africa, but their previous performances at the Fifa World Cup leaves food for thought.In the light of the foregoing, the local football regulator has urged the Falcons to step their game up at the Fifa World Cup in ...