Ambrose Made A Mistake On The First Goal - Neil Lennon
Published: February 13, 2013
Scotland giants Glasgow Celtic have a mountain to climb if they are to progress to the quarter-finals of the UEFA Champions League following their 0-3 loss to Juventus .Nigeria international Efe Ambrose surprisingly made the line up despite arriving the United Kingdom on Tuesday morning. And it was his error that led t...
Victor Moses Returns To England
Published: February 12, 2013
Chelsea winger Victor Moses was not amongst the Super Eagles players that arrived the nation's capital Abuja on Tuesday. He left the Johannesburg camp of the National Team on Monday afternoon to his base in the United Kingdom.On his return to England on Tuesday afternoon, Moses tweeted :''Back in England. I had amazing...
Awolowo Stadium To Host Eagles Celebration Bash
Published: February 12, 2013
A private firm who partnered National Sport Commission on Grassroots Sports (NSC) zone 1 on Development, Kayrom Lee has concluded plans to host a get-together for soccer fans in Ibadan in celebration of Nigerian’s Super Eagles’ Nations Cup glory. The party according to the CEO of the firm, Romoke Ayinde bec...
Afcon Glory: Good Omen For Nigerian Sports - Afe Babalola
Published: February 12, 2013
The respected Ibadan based legal luminary, Are Afe Babalola has joined other Nigerians in congratulating the victorious Super Eagles of Nigeria in the recently conclude Africa Cup of Nations held in South Africa.Reacting to the victory to newsmen in his office, the sports philanthropist described Eagles’ victory ...
Vincent Enyeama: This Is The Proudest Moment In My Career
Published: February 12, 2013
Maccabi Tel Aviv numero uno Vincent Enyeama says winning the just concluded Nations Cup is the best moment of his career. It would be recalled that Nigeria defeated fellow West Africans Burkina Faso 1 - 0 on Sunday to lift Africa's most respected sports competition.Vincent Enyeama told the official website of Maccabi T...
Christian Obodo Eyes National Team Recall
Published: February 12, 2013
After more than 4 years in the international wilderness, Christian Obodo is hoping to sign a contract with Belarusian club Dinamo Minsk to enhance his chances of getting a recall to the National Team.The central midfielder, who has been training with Dinamo Minsk for the past six days, told the official website: ''I ho...
Sammy Ameobi Doubtful To Face Metalist
Published: February 12, 2013
Anglo - Nigerian forward Sammy Ameobi could be unavailable for Newcastle against Metalist in the Europa League after suffering a hamstring injury in training on Monday, writes the Daily Mail. Though the 20 - year - old has been treated by medics, he is in a race against time to play against the Ukrainian side on Thursd...
Dynamo Kiev Want Ideye Back In Ukraine
Published: February 12, 2013
The leadership of Dynamo Kiev is working on having African champion Brown Ideye  feature for the Ukrainian team in the crucial Europa League knock-out tie against Bordeaux on Thursday, February 14. The Super Eagles including Brown Ideye are expected in Abuja from Johannesburg on Tuesday afternoon. Now, Dynamo Kiev...
Stephen Keshi Withdraws Resignation
Published: February 12, 2013
After ironing out their differences, Stephen Keshi would return as Head Coach of the Super Eagles.Only last night, Keshi announced his resignation moments after the Eagles won their third African Cup of Nations trophy. Stephen Keshi had had a change of heart and decided to continue his work as coach, the Nigeria Footba...
Keshi's Resignation Shocks Joseph Yobo
Published: February 12, 2013
Stephen Keshi, who led Nigeria to her third African Cup of Nations triumph barely 48 hours ago, has sensationally quit as the Nigeria boss.Talks are ongoing between the former New Nigeria Bank libero and the football fraternity for Keshi to rescind his decision to call time on his 15 - month reign as the handler of the...
Raheem Lawal Disappointed Losing On League Debut
Published: February 11, 2013
On Sunday, Mersin İdmanyurdu new signing Raheem Lawal made his Super League debut in the 0-1 loss to Fenerbahçe , coming on as a second half replacement for Emmanuel Culio.The ex 36 Lion midfielder was close to joining another Super League club Istanbul BB in the January transfer market. However, negotiati...
Afcon Triumph Will Re - energize Musa - Kopeikin
Published: February 11, 2013
Nigeria's triumph at the African Cup of Nations will re-energize Ahmed Musa when he returns to CSKA Moscow from national team duty, 1970 Russian champion Boris Kopeikin has told Russian media. Championat.com with reference to Sport Express quoted Boris Kopeikin as saying: ''Musa, certainly has not said his last word in...
Official: Eddy Onazi Extends Lazio Contract Until 2016
Published: February 11, 2013
Lazio have officially announced that Nigeria international Eddy Onazi has extended his contract for an additional two seasons. The new deal keeps the former My People FC star in the Italian capital until June, 2016.Meanwhile, the 20 - year - old midfielder dedicated Nigeria's triumph at the African Cup to God and thank...
Russian Football Expert Valery Reinhold Rates Emenike, Musa
Published: February 11, 2013
Former Spartak Moscow player and Russian football expert Valery Reinhold has commented on the performance of Emmanuel Emenike and Ahmed Musa at the just concluded African Cup of Nations in South Africa.''Spartak Moscow's Emmanuel Emenike was top scorer with four goals. Of course, agents of top clubs will now pay attent...
Happy Ideye Ready To Dance Naked
Published: February 11, 2013
Interviewed by journalists after Nigeria's 1 - 0 victory against Burkina Faso on Sunday night, Dynamo Kiev striker Brown Ideye was so comical and said he was ready to dance naked.''I am ready to dance naked , I am so happy,'' Ideye was quoted as saying by footafrica365.com.Brown Ideye was involved in all the 6 matches ...