Monaco fullback Elderson Echiejile has been ruled out of the World Cup with a muscle injury sustained in the Super Eagles last friendly against Greece.
Saturday 7 June 2014
IRELAND DRAW COSTA RICA
Giancarlo Gonzalez's World Cup dream could be over after he was sent off in Costa Rica's 1-1 friendly draw with the Republic of Ireland.
EAGLES READY FOR USA FRIENDLY
The Super Eagles will tonight at the Everbank Field in Jacksonfield, Florida, USA play the USA in their last preparatory game before the World Cup. The kickoff was scheduled for 11pmNigerian time.
Stephen Keshi is likely to be without injured left back, Elderson Echiejile, who suffered a thigh strain in the team’s 0-0 draw against Greece three days ago.
MESSI : EAGLES WE ARE BATTLE READY
Argentina star Lionel Messi has expressed optimism regarding his side’s chances of success at the FIFA World Cup.
ALL FRIENDLY GAMES : PORTUGAL LEAVE IT LATE
Portugal beat Mexico 1-0 in a World Cup warm-up friendly, while Japan, Greece, Croatia and Colombia also won.
Friday 6 June 2014
MOURINHO : I WANT FABREGAS
Jose Mourinho has confirmed he is interested in bringing Cesc Fabregas to Chelsea with the midfielder seemingly on the brink of leaving Barcelona
TODAY`S TRANSFER GOSSIPS AND PAPER REVIEW 06/06/14
SOCCERSNIPERS BRINGS YOU DAILY TRANSFER GIST AND PAPER REVIEW.
WORLD CUP COUNTDOWN : ECHIEJILE AND AHMED MUSA MISS OUT
Elderson Echiejile and Ahmed Musa did not train with the rest of the squad on Thursday as Nigeria continued preparations for Saturday's meeting with the USA.
Thursday 5 June 2014
OKOCHA : EAGLES NEED A PLAYMAKER
Former Nigeria skipper Austin 'Jay Jay' Okocha has observed that Super Eagles lack a playmaker and will need one to do well at Brazil 2014.GAZIDIS CONFIDENT OF DEALS
Chief executive Ivan Gazidis says Arsenal are in talks with transfer targets - and is "confident" of adding to the squad this summer.
INJURY SCARE FOR 'OX'
England manager Roy Hodgson has admitted he is concerned about the fitness of Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain - just 10 days before their first World Cup match.
ENGLAND DRAW ECUADOR
Raheem Sterling and Antonio Valencia were sent off as England drew their ill-tempered World Cup warm-up against Ecuador in the Miami heat.
COSTA PASSES CHELSEA MEDICAL
SOCCERSNIPERS reports that Atletico Madrid striker Diego Costa has passed a medical at Chelsea ahead of his proposed £32m move to the Premier League club.
Wednesday 4 June 2014
TODAY`S TRANSFER GOSSIPS AND PAPER REVIEW 04/06/14
SOCCERSNIPERS BRINGS YOU DAILY TRANSFER GIST AND PAPER REVIEWS
A look at the football transfer gossip in Wednesday's national newspapers, with PSG set to offer Chelsea £61m for Eden Hazard.
OSAZE : I HAVE A LOT TO PROVE IN BRAZIL
Super Eagles striker,Peter Osaze Odemwingie has revealed he wants to make the best of his return to the Eagles nest at the World Cup.
LAMPARD TO CAPTAIN ENGLAND
Frank Lampard will captain England against Ecuador on Wednesday in the penultimate friendly before the World Cup.
ROONEY SET FOR LEFT WING ROLE
Wayne Rooney is expected to start on the left wing in England's warm-up game against Ecuador in Miami on Wednesday.
WORLD CUP 2014 : NEYMER FIRES BRAZIL TO VICTORY
Neymar masterminded an easy 4-0 win for World Cup hosts Brazil over Panama at the Estadio Serra Dourada on Tuesday.
Tuesday 3 June 2014
TODAYS TRANSFER GOSSIPS AND PAPER REVIEW 03/06/14
Chelsea will try to sign £30m-rated Barcelona midfielder Cesc Fabregas, 27, to replace the departing Frank Lampard. (Daily Telegraph)
SUPER EAGLES AND ALL NATIONS FINAL WORLD CUP SQUAD
We have all the squads named by the 32 nations playing at this summer's World Cup in Brazil ahead of the deadline.
LAMPARD FACTFILE AND GOALS HISTORY
Frank Lampard Factfile:
1978: June 21 - Born, Romford, son of former West Ham defender Frank Lampard senior.
LAMPARD LEAVING CHELSEA
Frank Lampard has confirmed he will seek a new challenge after returning from the World Cup in Brazil after bringing an end to his 13-year association with Chelsea.
CONFIMED DEAL: LAMBERT SIGN FOR LIVERPOOL
Liverpool have confirmed striker Rickie Lambert has completed his move from Southampton
Monday 2 June 2014
TODAYS TRANSFER GOSSIPS AND PAPER REVIEW 2/06/14
QPR manager Harry Redknapp is poised to move for midfielder Frank Lampard, 35, and defender Rio Ferdinand, 35, as he prepares for a return to the Premier League.
WORLD CUP 2014 : PARAGUAY HOLD FRANCE
Victor Caceres scored an 89th-minute goal to secure Paraguay a 1-1 draw against World Cup-bound France in Nice.
WORLD CUP 2014 : HAZARD AND LUKAKU EARN BELGUIM A WIN
Chelsea's Romelu Lukaku and Eden Hazard scored as Belgium beat Sweden in a World Cup warm-up game in Stockholm.
WORLD CUP 2014 : ETO HELPS CAMEROON TO A DRAW
Eric Maxim Choupo-Moting's late equaliser earned Cameroon a 2-2 draw in a friendly in Germany.
Sunday 1 June 2014
TODAYS TRANSFER GOSSIPS AND PAPER REVIEW
CHELSEA TO OFFER LUKAKU AS PART OF COSTA DEAL
Manager Jose Mourinho has virtually sealed the £32million signing of Atletico’s leading scorer, Diego Costa.
TRANSFER GIST : ARSENAL AGREE REMY DEAL
Arsenal are inching towards a summer deal for Loic Remy after agreeing personal terms with the striker, according to reports from The Metro.
WENGER BOAST: EXPECT BIG SUMMER SIGNINGS
Arsene Wenger had always made it clear he would sign a new contract at Arsenal. But until that new deal was signed and sealed there remained a shadow of doubt.
PASS MASTER FABREGAS SET TO LEAVE BARCELONA
arcelona are prepared to let Cesc Fabregas leave this summer for £30m - and the midfielder would prefer a Premier League return.
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