Appealing Facts and Figures About The Africa Cup Of Nations

As the 2015 Africa Cup of Nations commences today in Equitorial Guinea, we bring you some interesting facts about this competition.

*Ivory Coast won the 1992 title without conceding a single goal in their six-match campaign.

Victor Moses coach celebrates Nigeria's AFCON woes

Stoke boss Mark Hughes

Nigeria's failure to qualify for the 2015 African cup of Nations, which commences today, means Victor Moses is available for the Potters again having been out of action since late November with a thigh injury.

President Jonathan, a Good-luck to Nigerian football?

Nigeria as nation has had it's ups and downs when it comes to football, but it won't be wrong to say the current leadership has provided the tonic for the achievements in our football.

In the last four years, Nigerian football has witnessed an up-turn in all aspects of the round leather game, no wonder ex-Nigeria captain Joseph Yobo praised the current administration for this feat.

Liverpool, Chelsea battle for Oshoala

Asisat oshoala

English Super League champions, Liverpool Ladies face a fight with Chelsea Ladies over Rivers Angels star Asisat Oshoala, according our sources in England.

The 20-year-old is regarded as one of the hottest properties in women football football and Matt Beard has been tipped to take her to Anfield after the recent signings of Satara Murray, Ingrid Ryland and Line Krogedal Smorsgard.

Emenike exchanges blow with team-mate

Emmanuel Emenike

Nigeria striker Emmanuel Emenike was involved in a training ground row with Fenerbahce team-mate Bruno Alves.

According to Fanatik, the pair clashed during a training session of  The Yellow Canaries' on Wednesday 14th January, 2015.

Some source at the club played down the clash, saying it was the kind of incident that happens throughout the course of a season.

Salami completes Red star Move

Nigeria international Gbolahan Salami has completed his move to Serbian champions Red Star Belgrade.

The former Warri wolves hit-man will be on loan at the Rajko Matic Stadium until the end of the season, with an option for permanent deal having a buyout clause of 250,000$.        

The 23 year old never hid his feeling, he said "I came to be King, I know all about the fans and the club's history in which I come. "

The player has made 12 appearances for the Nigeria Super Eagles notching two goals in the process.

Arsene Wenger wished I played for England- Iwobi

Arsenal Football Club midfielder Alexander Iwobi has revealed that his club Manager Arsene Wenger had wished he played for England but he chose to play for Nigeria his father’s land when his father Chuka Iwobi and his relation who is also a former Super Eagles Captain Austin Okocha persuaded him to play for the U- 23 national team.

Enyeama yet to concede in 2015

Nigeria Super Eagles skipper Vincent Enyeama is yet to pick the ball out of his own net in 2015 after leading his club Lille to a 2-0 victory over Nantes in the French League cup. 

Turkish club Fire Chrisantus

Macauley Chrisantus 

Turkish Super League side Sivasspor have released Nigeria striker Macauley Chrisantus.

The former Nigeria youth international was among the four players shown the exit door by the club following low productivity in the first half of the season, according to fanatik.com

Mikel not among top 100 midfielders in EPL

Super Eagles and Chelsea midfielder Mikel Obi is not among the 100 midfielders in the English Premier League, according to the latest ranking by the league.
Mikel, who is one of Super Eagles’ best midfielders, is ranked 123rd out of 189 midfielders in the EPL and the 312th out of 475 players in the English topflight.

Nigeria premier league champions Kano pillars sign new kit deal

Nigeria premier league champions Kano Pillars FC have signed a new kit sponsorship deal with Nigeria based kit manufacturers CONE.

Egwuekwe close to West Ham move

Reports reaching teamA9F is that Warri Wolves skipper Azubike Egwuekwe has moved closer to nailing a deal with interested English Premier League club West Ham United.

The AFCON 2013 winner was recently in London for trials with the Hammers and made a favourable impression.

WestBrom Star Berahino backs Ideye to shine

Nigeria international Brown Ideye has received the backing of his West Brom team mate Saido Berahino as he goes through a torrid time in the EPL.

Saido Berahino 

England international Berahino said he believes the club's record signing will soon get over his goal drought.

Stoke boss delighted to have Moses back

Moses in action for stoke 

Mark Hughes is delighted to have Victor Moses back in his squad but says Stoke will have to be careful with the Chelsea winger.

 Moses joined the Potters on a season-long loan deal from the Blues in the summer and was

Osaguoana completes Raja Casablanca move

Ex Enugu Rangers hit-man Osaguona Ighodaro has finalized his to Moroccan giants Raja Casablanca and has been unveiled by the club having agreed a four-year deal.
As reported on the official facebook page of Raja, the Nigeria international is to don the number 33 jersey as he opens a new chapter in his fledging club career.

Elephants bully the Eagles as Nigeria begins 2015 with a loss

A LONE strike by Salomon Kalou in the 84th minutes was all the Elephants of Cote d'Ivoire needed to silence the Super Eagles team 'B Sunday in a much advertised friendly match in Abu Dhabi, United Arabs Emirates.

Ideye needs a break- West Brom Boss

West Bromwich Albion boss Tony Pulis says that he was pleased with Brown Ideye's overall performance against Hull today, despite the striker missing a glaring chance just before half-time.

Ideye misses a sitter against Hull