Odemwingie Wants To Be Skipper, Claims Keshi
Published: December 24, 2012
Eagles gaffer Stephen Keshi sensationally revealed on Sunday that Peter Odemwingie wanted to be the captain of the National Team by any means necessary.''He told them that he wanted to be captain as he considered himself one of the most senior players in the current squad.''But how he has behaved in the national team o...
Peter Odemwingie Launches Attack On NFF, Keshi
Published: December 24, 2012
Nigeria international Peter Odemwingie launched a violent attack on the Nigeria Football Federation, coach Stephen Keshi and sports writers yesterday on Twitter.The West Brom forward is not pleased with his omission from the Eagles 32 - man preliminary Nations Cup roster which was released last weekend, claiming that h...
SHITTU Could Reject Nigeria Call
Published: December 23, 2012
Millwall central defender Danny Shittu could turn down a chance to play for the Super Eagles at the 2013 African Cup of Nations, British media has hinted.The London side are contesting for one of the promotion spots and may be without Shittu for vital games in the championship against Bolton, Burnley and Barnsley in Ja...
VINCENT ENYEAMA: It Is Crazy Comparing You To A Monkey
Published: December 20, 2012
Nigeria custodian Vincent Enyeama participated in a promotional video against racism and has shared his thoughts and impressions on the situation in Israel. Sports.walla.co.il quoted Enyeama as saying: ''Players who use racist expressions must be punished. Israel soccer is infected with racism. The fans do not support ...
STEPHEN KESHI: We Need CHIBUZOR OKONKWO Now
Published: December 19, 2012
Beijing Olympic silver medalist Chibuzor Okonkwo's media campaign to be invited to the Super Eagles, who are preparing for the 2013 African Cup of Nations, has yielded dividend.Allnigeriasoccer.com's Editorial Staff can confirm reports in the local media that Okonkwo has joined the Eagles camp in Abuja.''I can confirm ...
Fifa Ranking: Nigeria At The 52nd Position
Published: December 19, 2012
The Super Eagles of Nigeria ended the year as the 52nd best team in the world in the latest ranking by Football's governing body  Fifa. In comparison with last month's ranking, Nigeria, who are the 10th best team in Africa, climbed five places.African Cup of Nations Group C opponents Zambia, Burkina Faso and Ethio...
Celtic Goalkeeper, Fraser Foster Praises EFE AMBROSE
Published: December 17, 2012
Celtic goalkeeper Fraser Foster has praised Nigeria international Efe Ambrose for his defensive solidity in the Champions League.The Glasgow giants have booked their place in the knock - out rounds of Europe's elite club competition after finishing second in their group, only three points behind group winners Barcelona...
MIKEL Settles Row With Mark Clattenburg
Published: December 14, 2012
Mikel Obi was handed a three - match ban by the English FA for confronting Mark Clattenburg after Chelsea's match against Manchester United back in October.Speaking to Sky Sports, Mikel said he has put the matter behind him and is ready to play in any match Clattenburg officiates in future.''Everything is put to bed, w...
SONE ALUKO Is Best Player In The Championship
Published: December 14, 2012
Hull City striker Sone Aluko has been selected as the best player in the Championship for the month of November. The Nigeria international, who netted four goals in six matches in England's second - tier last month, is delighted with the recognition.''I feel very happy and blessed to receive the November npower Champio...
KENNETH OMERUO Hits Faro Camp December 29
Published: December 14, 2012
Allnigeriasoccer.com can confirm that Kenneth Omeruo will join the Super Eagles camp in Faro, Portugal on December 29. The teenager has been included by coach Stephen Keshi in his preliminary roster for the African Cup of Nations, billed to be staged in South Africa from January 19 to February 10.It is the second time ...
AHMED MUSA Is Third Best Player In Russia
Published: December 12, 2012
Renowned Russian portal championat.com has released its eagerly anticipated Best Player in the Premier League for the month of November and December. Journalists and fans picked the star performers in the championship.The panelists chose the new golden boy of Nigerian football Ahmed Musa as the second best player in th...
UCHE NWOFOR Fit To Face Vitesse
Published: December 08, 2012
Top scorer at the last African Youth Championship Uche Nwofor had been struggling with an ankle complaint for the past two weeks. Thus, the attacker was not selected by coach Ton Lokhoff in last weekend's 1 - 1 draw with PEC Zwolle.Nwofor has declared himself fit for Sunday's encounter against Vitesse, a game which cor...
FIDELIS DIMAKU Will Start Against Hapoel Tel Aviv
Published: December 08, 2012
Shimon Edri, the coach of Israeli Ligat ha'Al side Hapoel Acre, has hinted that former Under 23 National Team invitee Fidelis Dimaku will make the starting line-up  in Sunday's game against Hapoel Tel Aviv.Dimaku, who has made only 2 starts this season after 12 games in the championship, has been given the green-l...
EFE AMBROSE's Celtic Progress To Champions League Knock Out Round
Published: December 06, 2012
Efe Ambrose's Celtic sailed through to the last-16 round of UEFA Champions League after defeating Emmanuel Emenike's Spartak Moscow 2-1 at Celtic Park on Wednesday night.Ambrose, Chinedu Obasi and Chuba Akpom are the only Nigerian players that made it to the knockout stage of the Champions League. Nigeria Internat...
All Nigeria Soccer Special: Nigeria's Top 50 Youngsters - 30 to 21
Published: December 06, 2012
Nigeria's Top 50 Youngsters30) Rabiu Ibrahim (Glasgow Celtic, Scotland)Age: 21Market Value: €400,000Comments: The old fashioned play-maker was considered the natural successor to Augustine Okocha in the National Team. But he has failed to live up to his wonder - kid tag. The sour point is that he made some wrong...