Distraction Hits Golden Eaglets Camp As Agents, Power Brokers Impose Players On Coaches
Published: August 18, 2013
Allnigeriasoccer.com understands that Coach Manu Garba has dropped four players from the Golden Eaglets squad preparing for the Under 17 World Cup in Calabar after Saturday's exhibition game against Tempbol Soccer Academy.The affected players did not measure up to standard in the practice game won 1 - 0 by the Under 17...
Joseph Yobo Disappointed With Loss To Konyaspor
Published: August 18, 2013
Nigeria skipper Joseph Yobo, who was on target in Fenerbahce's 3 - 2 loss to Konyaspor, has shared his thoughts and impressions on the game. Speaking to reporters, the experienced center back said : '' I wish my goal had given us the three points today. It is a difficult situation but we need to fix this problem.'' 2 -...
Anglo - Nigerian Midfielder Ross Barkley Showered In Praise By Manager Roberto Martinez
Published: August 18, 2013
Everton manager Roberto Martinez has lavished praise on Anglo - Nigerian midfielder Ross Barkley following his imperious display in the Toffees 2 - 2 draw with Norwich City on Saturday in the Premier League.19 - year - old Barkley equalized for Everton in the 61st minute after Steven Whittaker had given Norwich the lea...
Super Eagle John Ogu Resumes Training With Academica
Published: August 17, 2013
After representing Nigeria in Wednesday's 2 - 0 defeat of South Africa, central midfielder John Ogu has returned to Portugal to start training with Academica.For the first time in recent days, John Ogu trained with the squad on Saturday morning.And that means he will be available for selection when Academica travel to ...
Visa Hitch Keeps Panathinaikos Target Abdul Ajagun In South Africa
Published: August 17, 2013
Allnigeriasoccer.com understands that Nigeria Under 20 international Abdul Ajagun is still in South Africa awaiting the outcome of his visa application to the Greece embassy located in 1267 Pretorius Street, Hadefields Office Park, Pretoria.Abdul Ajagun submitted the visa application to the embassy on Monday, August 12...
Jose Mourinho : I Don't Know Where Moses Is
Published: August 17, 2013
Chelsea will be without Nigeria international Victor Moses for their league opener against Hull City on August 18.The Fulham Chronicle says the winger did not show up for training on Friday as he failed to return to London after Nigeria's 2 - 0 win over South Africa on Wednesday in an exhibition game in honor of Nelson...
Nwankwo Kanu : Nigeria Can Win The World Cup
Published: August 15, 2013
Nwankwo Kanu, former Nigeria international who retired in 2012, believes the Super Eagles will qualify for the 2014 World Cup and even win the tournament in South America.Speaking to goal.com, the ex Ajax Amsterdam striker said : ''We are definitely going to the World Cup next year, and we want to win the Cup for Afric...
Updated - South Africa v Nigeria : How The Players Rated
Published: August 15, 2013
The encounter on Wednesday between the Super Eagles and Bafana Bafana was more than a friendly as both teams used  the tie to fine-tune strategies ahead of vital World Cup qualifying matches in September.And for that reason, manager Stephen Keshi came to South Africa with a strong squad, despite the late withdrawa...
Nigeria Beat South Africa 2 - 0 To Win Mandela Challenge
Published: August 15, 2013
Penalty box predator Uche Nwofor has used the Nelson Mandela Challenge clash to announce his arrival on the world stage after netting a brace in the 2 - 0 victory over South Africa on Wednesday evening in Durban.Despite VVV Venlo's relegation to the Jupiler League , the Nigeria handlers took note of Nwofor's outstandin...
Siphiwe Tshabalala Feeling Confident Ahead Nigeria Clash
Published: August 14, 2013
South Africa international midfielder Siphiwe Tshabalala is positive Bafana Bafana can churn out a victory against African champions Nigeria when both teams lock horns this evening at the Moses Mabhida Stadium in Durban.'' It is going to be a tough match, we know they are a quality side but it is also an opportunity fo...
Aaron Samuel Confident Of Eagles Victory Against South Africa
Published: August 13, 2013
Sarpsborg 08 attacker Aaron Samuel is not losing sleep that he did not get the green-light from the Nigeria handlers to join the Super Eagles in South Africa.The youngster only made the standby list, and might have journeyed to South Africa if any of the strikers in the roster - Victor Obinna, Ahmed Musa, Nnamdi Oduama...
Michael Olaitan Earns Rave Reviews In Greece, Spain
Published: August 12, 2013
Olympiakos attacking midfielder Michael Olaitan made the back pages in Greece following his performance in the 2 - 1 loss to Valencia on Sunday in a pre - season friendly.Introduced in the second half, the 20 - year - old Nigeria youth international troubled the Spanish defense and assisted in the goal scored by David ...
Sodje's Pompey Deal In Doubt
Published: August 12, 2013
Former Super Eagles defender, Sam Sodje, has revealed that his much expected move to Portsmouth may not see the light of day after all.The 2008 FA Cup winners told reporters that Portsmouth want him take a pay cut for the deal to go through.Sodje, who is a free agent however seems unperturbed by the development as he a...
Fans To Pay 45 Euros To Watch Eagles
Published: August 12, 2013
Tickets for Wednesday's international friendly game tagged 'the Mandela Challenge' between Nigeria and South Africa in Durban will go on sale today, Monday.There will be four categories of tickets - both online and physical on sale. They include - Upper Terraces (R220 or N3,600 ), Lower Terraces (R350 or N5,727), Middl...
Godfrey Oboabona : South Africa Will Fall
Published: August 12, 2013
Super Eagles and Sunshine Stars defender, Godfrey Oboabona, strongly believe that South Africa's Bafana-Bafana will not be difficult for the African champions to beat when both sides clash in an international friendly scheduled to hold on Wednesday.Speaking before the team’s departure on Sunday, Oboabona who was ...