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...
Maccabi Tel Aviv In Talks With Nigeria Federation To Delay Enyeama's Arrival
Published: December 31, 2012
Israel Premier League log leaders Maccabi Tel Aviv are understood to be in talks with the leadership of the Nigeria Football Federation to allow Super Eagles custodian Vincent Enyeama play the league match against Hapoel Ironi Kiryat Shmona on Monday, January 7th, informs one.co.il.The Fifa regulations on the release o...
National Team Door Still Open For Odemwingie
Published: December 31, 2012
West Brom attacker Peter Odemwingie still has a future with the National Team despite his Twitter outburst following his snub by the Eagles handlers from the list of players invited to a pre - Nations Cup training camp in Portugal.Ben Alaiya, Super Eagles spokesman, says the 31- year - old one time Bendel Insurance sta...
Omeruo, Ideye Land In Portugal
Published: December 29, 2012
Ahead of Nigeria's friendly with Catalonia on Wednesday, two foreign based professionals have arrived the Eagles camp in Faro, Portugal.ADO Den Haag defender Kenneth Omeruo joined the squad on Saturday afternoon just before the team had their lunch. Also in Southern Portugal is Dynamo Kiev attacker Brown Ideye. Both pl...
Keshi Allows Nosa Igiebor To Play Against Zaragoza
Published: December 28, 2012
The logic has prevailed and Nosa Igiebor will play against Zaragoza on January 4 in La Romareda. At first, the coach of the Super Eagles Stephen Keshi had refused for the talented midfielder to play the match , but has finally budged. FIFA rules clearly state that clubs are obliged to release their internationals 14 da...
Odemwingie: It Is Clear My Days With The Eagles Are Over
Published: December 26, 2012
West Brom forward Peter Odemwingie has hinted that he won't play for the Super Eagles again after he was omitted from the list of players invited to a training camp in Portugal ahead of the 2013 African Cup of Nations in South Africa.The relationship between Odemwingie and coach Stephen Keshi has been far from cordial....