Another Loss for Nigeria Football as Ex Enyimba defender Orjinta passes on

Just days after the sad passing of Lobi stars player Audu Seriki in an auto crash, Nigeria football has once again lost one of its own to the cold hands of death.

The handsome young man in the photo is Romanus Orjinta, a Former Enyimba of Aba defender.

Social saturday: Check out Jay-Jay Okocha and Son

Former super eagles captain Austin Jay-Jay Okocha made an Appearance at the 'Love is the musical show' at the prestigious Eko hotel and suits with his son, both men could easily be mistaken for one another, they both looked adorable.

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Di Matteo's Effect on Obasi

Chinedu Obasi was not considered for the 2014 FIFA World Cup in Brazil by Nigeria's coach  Stephen Keshi, meaning the 28 year old had the summer as holiday and would have to follow the games on television. 

But on the contrary, the Beijing 2008 Olympic silver medalist shunned the break and started early pre-season with his club,

Enyeama named best keeper in France

Super Eagles of Nigeria goalkeeper and captain, Vincent Enyeama has been selected as the best shot stopper in Ligue 1 for 2014 by prestigious French Newspaper, L’Equipe.

The 32-year-old was selected as the league’s best goalkeeper for 2014 despite Lille’s stuttering start to the 2014-15 season that sees them languishing in 13th place in the 20-team standings.

Mikel in contention for premiership award

CHELSEA and Super Eagles midfielder, John Obi Mikel, Swansea striker Wilfried Bony, Sadio Mane of Southampton, as well as Alex Song from West Ham are in contention for the best African performer in the EPL for December.

Kano Pillars axe 10 players

Nigeria Champions Kano Pillars have released 10 players ahead of the new season including Nazifi Ammani.

Among the other players laid off are Bello Musa Kofarmata, Kingsley Udoh and Kabiru Umar.

Keshi must work with our terms- Pinnick insists

Nigeria Football Federation president, Amaju Pinnick, insists that Coach Stephen Keshi must be ready to work with the conditions spelt out by the NFF, if he were to keep his job.

The future of Keshi is still in the dark as the Eagles regrouped in Abuja for two international friendlies against Cote d'Ivoire and Sudan in Dubai with assistant coach Daniel Amokachi taking charge.

6 Grade A friendlies for Eagles in 2015

All9jafootball gathers that at least 6 grade A friendly games have been planned for the super eagles in 2015 by the NFF. 

Among these include the much talked about friendly game against Brasil later in march.

Happy New Year from #teamA9F

It's 2015 Yay!!! You made it!! 

We all at All9jafootball are wishing you a Happy and prosperous New year #2015, the previous year was one with ups and downs for Nigeria football, and we are glad we saw it pass.

Once again All9jafootball football is wishing all our ardent readers a Happy Happy New year.

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Kanu rates Nigeria Football low in 2014

Ex Super Eagles captain, Kanu Nwankwo, has scored the country's football low in the outgoing year with regard to the senior national team failing to qualify for the AFCON to be held in Equatorial Guinea this month.

I want to return to eagles -Taiwo

Out of favour Super eagles defender Taye Taiwo who plays for Bursaspor of Turkey has shown his interest in returning to the national team setup.

Taiwo who has played 53 times for the Super Eagles is yet to play for his country since current coach took over the helm of affairs. 

Am constantly being watched by Milan -Oduamadi

Nigeria Super Eagles attacker Nnamdi Oduamadi, who now plays for Serie B club side Crotone of Italy, came out yesterday to tell us that his parent club still keep in touch and that they are very much concerned about his progress.

We recall that the Rossoneri loaned out the 24year old Nigerian attacker prior to the start of the season to Crotone. 

Odemwingie in line for new Stoke Deal

Nigerian striker Peter Odemwingie is set to be offered a new contract by Stoke City despite being sidelined due to injury.

Odemwingie has been on the sidelines since August owing to a cruciate knee ligament injury, but the former West Bromwich Albion and Cardiff City man will be out of contract at the Britannia Stadium at the end of this season.

Emenike critical of himself for goal drought- Agent

The agent of Nigeria striker Emmanuel Emenike, Erdem Konyar has revealed that the player is frustrated with himself for not finding the back of the net regularly. 

He explained that contrary to media speculation, the 27 year old has no problem with the coach Ismail Kartal, rather vents his anger on himself.  

Nigeria Hotshots across Europe

With the first half of the football season across Europe coming to a close, we select the most impressive and outstanding Nigerians so far. 

1. German Bundesliga: Anthony Ujah(Fc Cologne)

The German bundesliga hasn't been a safe haven for Nigerians in time past, it took Ujah 20 matches and 875 minutes of game time to be able to gain recognition in the league.