Fegor Ogude Welcomes Competition For Midfield Places
Published: January 06, 2013
As the countdown to January 8 continues, the date Stephen Keshi will make public the list of players for the African Cup of Nations, returning midfielder Fegor Ogude has acknowledged there is healthy competition in the team for midfield spots.The Vålerenga ace told MTNFootball.com: ''The battle for a shirt in the...
Nigeria Federation Authorizes Echiejile To Play Against Moreirense
Published: January 05, 2013
Nigeria left back Elderson Echiejile has been summoned by Braga coach José Peseiro for the 13th round of games in the championship against Moreirense on Sunday, January 6th.Late on Saturday, Sporting Braga were informed by the Nigeria Football Federation that they can make use of Echiejile for the game at the Es...
Exclusive - Agent: Big Arab Country Has Approached Michael Olaitan To Play For National Team
Published: January 05, 2013
In this interview, Prosport International Head of Global Football, Paschalis Tountouris, who represents 19 - year - old Michael Olaitan, talks to allnigeriasoccer.com about reports linking his client with a switch to a big team in January and the chances of the Veria midfielder representing Nigeria at international lev...
Saturday Is Deadline Day For Shola Ameobi
Published: January 05, 2013
Newcastle attacker Shola Ameobi was named in Nigeria's preliminary African Cup of Nations roster. Since then, there have been futile attempts by manager Stephen Keshi to contact Ameobi who made his international debut against Venezuela just two months ago. Keshi is running out of patience over Ameobi's availability and...
Chinasa Okoro: You Must Have Connections To Play For Falcons
Published: January 04, 2013
Gloria Chinasa Okoro, striker for RTP Unia Racibórz, is one of the best female footballers in Poland. The one time Rivers Angel star played for Equatorial Guinea at the 2012 African Women Championship. Interviewed by Prezglad Sportowy, Okoro spoke on the reasons she chose Equatorial Guinea instead of The Falcons...
Obi Mikel Declares Himself Fit For Afcon
Published: January 04, 2013
After a slight knee complaint, Chelsea midfielder Mikel Obi has declared himself fit for the African Cup of Nations. The Nigeria international has missed the last two games played by the London club - against Everton and QPR - in the English Premier League.''I am going to be at Nations Cup as there is nothing to worry ...
Game Should Build Confidence - Bright Dike
Published: January 04, 2013
Bright Dike notched his first international goal against some of the best players in the world, the Catalonia National Team, on Wednesday night.For now, this should rank as the most important goal scored by the Portland Timbers man in his 8 - year career. The 1 - 1 draw against the star- studded Catalonia will lift the...
Vincent Enyeama Leaves For Faro, Portugal
Published: January 03, 2013
Vincent Enyeama, who is expected to be in goal for Nigeria at the African Cup of Nations which starts in the next 16 days, departed Israel for the Eagles camp in Faro, Portugal on Thursday.After completing the morning workout, Enyeama was interviewed by the official website of Maccabi Tel Aviv. ''I am going to represen...
Barcelona Legend Johan Cruyff Hails Nigeria
Published: January 03, 2013
Outgoing Catalonia coach Johan Cruyff is impressed with the performance of the Super Eagles of Nigeria in Wednesday's high profile exhibition match.Mundodeportivo.com quoted the Barcelona legend as saying: ''The match was very nice to watch and of high quality. It is a very strong team and if you're not closing spaces ...
Stephen Keshi Heaps Praise On New Super Eagles Hero Bright Dike
Published: January 03, 2013
Nigeria gaffer Stephen Keshi has shared his thoughts and impressions on Portland Timbers attacker Bright Dike, who scored in only his second appearances for the Super Eagles against a Catalonian select side on Wednesday.''He is a great kid, a fighter; he is hungry and wants to play. He is very committed and that is wha...
Bright Dike Announces Arrival On World Stage As Nigeria And Catalonia Draw
Published: January 02, 2013
In front of 27, 234 spectators, the Super Eagles of Nigeria on Wednesday evening held the Catalonia National Team to a 1 - 1 draw at Cornella-El Prat, the home-ground of La Liga side Espanyol.As early as the 3rd minute, a  Sergio Gonzalez penalty had given Johan Cruyff's charges the lead. And the scoreline did not...
Victor Valdes Ruled Out Of Nigeria Clash
Published: January 02, 2013
According to mundodeportivo.com, Barcelona and Catalonia goalkeeper Victor Valdes has been ruled out of tonight's clash against the Super Eagles of Nigeria after failing to recover from injury.Nevertheless, coach Johan Cruyff has nine other Barcelona players in the squad including  Pique, Puyol, Xavi, Busquets...
Real Betis Stop Nosa Igiebor From Catalonia Friendly
Published: January 02, 2013
Spanish club Real Betis have stopped Nosa Igiebor from playing Wednesday evening's exhibition game against the Catalonia National Team, the spokesman of the Nigeria selection has informed Brila FM.The midfielder had been expected to link up with the Eagles at their training camp in Faro, Portugal but failed to show up....
Victor Moses Has No Regrets Playing For Nigeria
Published: January 01, 2013
Former England youth - teamer Victor Moses has no regrets choosing to play for the Super Eagles over the The Three Lions. The exciting winger made his debut for Nigeria against Rwanda on February 29. Moses told Emeka Nwani of  goal.com: ''Yes the opportunity beckoned me to play for England, but I chose Nigeria bec...
Celtic's Efe Ambrose Not Bothered About Losing First Team Place
Published: January 01, 2013
Celtic's Efe Ambrose is not worried about losing his first team place on his return from African Cup of Nations duty with the Nigeria selection. The versatile defender has been selected in Nigeria's provisional squad for the tournament. He would by away for six weeks if he is named by coach Stephen Keshi in the Afcon r...