Stephen Keshi Suggests Super Eagles Standards Have Dropped
Published: September 11, 2014
Speaking at a press conference after the goalless draw against South Africa, Nigeria manager Stephen Keshi has admitted that the squad improved slightly compared to the lackluster display against Congo in their penultimate match.And he has suggested the standards of the Super Eagles dropped, having not played a competi...
Emmanuel Emenike Returns To Starting Lineup
Published: September 10, 2014
Stephen Keshi has reacted to the loss against Congo by altering his starting lineup for the crucial African Cup of Nations qualifier against South Africa this evening. Nnamdi Oduamadi, Uche Nwofor and Ramon Azeez were all relegated to the bench for today’s clash in Cape Town, with the trio replaced by Emmanuel Em...
Rivers Angels New Poster Girl Asisat Oshoala Prepared For AWC
Published: September 09, 2014
Rivers Angels new poster girl Asisat Oshoala is one of the 30 players that have been summoned to the national team camp ahead of the African Women Championship which begins in Namibia later next month.Few weeks ago, the offensive all-rounder was in the spotlight after her seven goals contributed to the Falconet...
President, Nigeria Football Coaches Association Vows To Expose Chris Giwa
Published: September 09, 2014
The National President of the Nigeria Football Coaches Association Bitrus Bewarang has advised the factional President of NFF, Chris Giwa to stop parading himself as the President of the Federation and take a step of honour by vacating the Glasshouse with immediate effect. The former Super Eagles Assistant Coach said t...
Zlatan Ibrahimovic Escapes Red Card After Elbowing Bayern Munich Defender David Alaba
Published: September 09, 2014
The highlight of Sweden’s Euro 2016 qualifying fixture against Austria (1 - 1) on Tuesday night was PSG superstar Zlatan Ibrahimovic turning out for the Scandinavian country for the 100th time in his career. On the flip side, Zlatan Ibrahimovic was fortunate to escape being red carded after he elbowed Austrian - ...
Injured Ikechukwu Uche Unlikely To Honour Super Eagles Invitation
Published: September 08, 2014
Unconfirmed reports in the local media suggest Nigeria manager Stephen Keshi has slightly juggled his squad for the upcoming meeting against South Africa in Cape Town, after dropping misfiring Uche Nwofor and El Kanemi goalkeeper David Obiazor.To replace the two players in the roster are Villarreal striker Ikechukwu Uc...
Whistle Blowing : Dubious Liberty FM Kaduna Editor Mohammed Suleiman Involved In Child Trafficking
Published: September 08, 2014
Allnigeriasoccer.com can exclusively report that Mohammed Suleiman, a players investor, has been masquerading as a journalist.It is confirmed that the untrained Liberty FM, Kaduna Sports Editor, originally an engineer, is the founder and owner of Kaduna based Kick Soccer Academy, which he set up for the trafficking of ...
Super Eagles Get Support From West Brom Striker Brown Ideye
Published: September 08, 2014
West Brom attacker Brown Ideye did not make the squad list summoned to prosecute the African Cup of Nations qualifiers against Congo and South Africa. Nonetheless, the Nigeria international has offered support to his colleagues, and has sent a personal message to the squad, urging them to defeat South Africa in Cape To...
Official : John Ogu To Pocket =N= 80 Million In Deal With Hapoel Beer Sheva
Published: September 07, 2014
Through official channels, Hapoel Beer Sheva have announced the signing of Nigeria international John Ogu , who joins the team as a free agent. The central midfielder has penned a 1+3 year contract with The Camels, which should keep him at the Vasermil Stadium, Beersheba till the summer of 2018 if both parties honour t...
Stephen Keshi Laments Congo Antics Adversely Affected Super Eagles Morale
Published: September 07, 2014
Under - fire Nigeria manager Stephen Keshi has admitted that the first half performance of his charges in their 3 - 2 loss to Congo was nothing to write home about, and has suggested that the antics of the opponents affected the composure of his team in the last 45 minutes. Celtic utility man Efe Ambrose opened scoring...
Emmanuel Sarki Resumes Wisla Krakow Training After Visa Denial By United States Embassy
Published: September 07, 2014
Wisla Krakow midfielder Emmanuel Sarki has to be patient with his country of birth if he dreams of wearing the Super Eagles jersey. Last month, the former Nigeria Under 20 international was strangely invited to the Haiti National Team for a friendly against Chile on September 9, after claiming that his grandparents are...
Austin Ejide Admits Eagles Thought It Would Be A Stroll In The Park
Published: September 06, 2014
African champions Nigeria were brought back to reality following their 3 - 2 loss to unfancied Congo in Calabar on Saturday.In his post match comments, stand in skipper Austin Ejide has admitted that the Super Eagles had thought it would be a stroll in the park before the meeting at the U.J Esuene Stadium.“It&rsq...
Underdogs Congo Beat Super Eagles In Afcon Qualifier
Published: September 06, 2014
Nigeria’s bid to qualify for the 2015 African Cup of Nations has been dealt a minor blow after the defending champions lost 2 - 3 to underdogs Congo in both teams opening fixture held in Calabar on Saturday.The Super Eagles were a threat going forward in the early stages of the game and they were rewarded for the...
Stephen Keshi Drops Emmanuel Emenike From Starting Lineup
Published: September 06, 2014
Super Eagles manager Stephen Keshi has unveiled his starting lineup for Saturday evening’s African Cup of Nations qualifier against Congo in Calabar. In the absence of Lille number one, Hapoel Beer Sheva goalkeeper Austin Ejide got the coaches’ nod to begin the tie at the U. J. Esuene Stadium .To provide co...
Mikel Plays Down Rumours He Is Set To Marry Olga Diyachenko
Published: September 06, 2014
Chelsea midfielder John Obi Mikel has played down rumours that he is set to get married to his girlfriend Olga Diyachenko, after proposing to her.The Nigeria international has not denied the fact that they are both an item, but has stressed that he did not propose to the Russian last month as being speculated in the lo...