Francis Chibuike Nets Brace For KuPS
Published: June 08, 2014
FC Midtjylland reject, Francis Chibuike, bagged a brace for his new Finnish club KuPS, as they thrashed Mariehamn 4 - 0 at the Savon Sanomat Areena (Kuopio) on Sunday.The former FC Ebeidei talent opened scoring in the 16th minute before he completed his brace five minutes to the end of the first half.Remember that 20 -...
FCT Coaches Rally Round Stephen Keshi
Published: June 08, 2014
The FCT Chapter of the Nigeria Football Coaches Association has expressed optimism on the abilities of  Coach Stephen Keshi to lead the Super Eagles to an outstanding performance at the 2014 World cup beginning this week in Brazil.Rising from their monthly congress in Abuja at the weekend, the Coaches said that&nb...
Varberg Striker Peter Nsima Explains Bench Role
Published: June 08, 2014
Varberg attacker Peter Nsima, who netted his second goal of the season on Saturday in the 2 - 1 win over ängelholm, has admitted that he has had less playing opportunities this term as a result of injury.Indeed, after 11 rounds in the Superettan, the 25 - year - old has managed only two starts, including yesterday...
Fanendo Adi, Obafemi Martins Grab Brace In MLS
Published: June 08, 2014
FC Copenhagen loanee Fanendo Adi notched up his second consecutive brace away from home in the MLS, as Portland Timbers defeated Real Salt Lake 3 - 1 on Saturday.The former Dynamo Kiev and Metalurh Donetsk striker was on target in the 36th and 45th minute to hand Portland Timbers a 2 - 1 lead going into the interval.Fa...
Eskisehirspor , Sivasspor Kicked Out Of Europa League
Published: June 08, 2014
Despite playing in the final of the Turkish Cup final last term,  EskiÅ�ehirspor have been kicked out of the 2014 - 2015 UEFA Europa League for running foul of Article 2(07)g of the Regulations of the UEFA Europa League.The rule states that clubs must not be involved in any activity aimed at arranging or influenc...
Ex USA Youth - Teamer, William John: Eagles Will Show Their True Colours In Brazil
Published: June 08, 2014
Former USA youth - teamer and AZAL midfielder, William Oluremi John, was on the podium when Nigeria clashed with United States on Saturday.The Super Eagles will head to Brazil without a win in their five exhibition matches, following the 2 - 1 loss to Team USA at EverBank Field (Jacksonville, Florida).Buoyed by a parti...
Echiejile Out For Three Weeks, Uzoenyi To Replace Him In World Cup Roster
Published: June 07, 2014
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.And the Nigeria Football Federation has quickly replaced him with Enugu Rangers winger, Ejike Uzoenyi.It will take up to three weeks before Elderson Echiejile resumes fu...
England Based Trio To Lead Eagles Attack Against United States
Published: June 07, 2014
Lille custodian Vincent Enyeama will be in between the pipes, just as he did in the last friendly against Greece, for the Super Eagles last warm-up game against United States in Florida this evening.Providing cover for him at defense are skipper Joseph Yobo, Godfrey Oboabona, Juwon Oshaniwa and Efe Ambrose.John Obi Mik...
Chidi Omeje Happy To Score Against Sylvia
Published: June 07, 2014
Dalkurd’s pre - season credential as one of the candidates to be promoted to the Superettan was put to test on Saturday afternoon and they passed it with flying colours.At the  Norrköpings Idrottspark (Nya Parken, Norrköping), the Borlänge based side defeated Sylvia 2 - 0, with Nigerian strike...
Godfrey Oboabona : We Are Going To Make Nigerians Happy
Published: June 07, 2014
Rizespor central defender, Godfrey Oboabona, is playing safe and has refused to stick out his neck to predict the outcome of the meeting between Nigeria and Team USA in Florida on Saturday evening.Earlier opposition might have been a tough nut to crack, but Nigeria have now gone four matches without a win since that 2 ...
Red Star Belgrade Striker, Abiola Dauda In Shock Following UEFA Ban
Published: June 07, 2014
Red Star Belgrade striker Abiola Dauda, 26, is in shock following news that the Serbian champions have been banned from participating in the next edition of the Champions League.UEFA’s hammer fell on the 1991 European champions for breaching Financial Fair Play regulations.“I am aware of UEFA ruling and it ...
Marvin Ogunjimi Agrees Terms With Stromsgodset
Published: June 07, 2014
With a note on its official website, Norwegians Stromsgodset has announced the signing of Marvin Ogunjimi from Mallorca on a two - and - a - half year deal.And this puts an end to speculation surrounding his future, with reports linking him to teams in the United States, Greece and Israel.It should be noted that Ogunji...
Musa, Echiejile Certain To Miss USA Clash
Published: June 07, 2014
CSKA Moscow striker Ahmed Musa and Monaco fullback Elderson Echiejile will miss the friendly against United States in Florida later today. Both players picked up injuries in the test match against Greece on Tuesday, and have been undergoing treatment for the past four days.It is a foregone conclusion that they will not...
Beijing Guoan Set To Show Exit Door To Peter Utaka
Published: June 07, 2014
Beijing Guoan have been left frustrated with the lack of goals from Peter Utaka since the start of the season and his name has been put on the transfer market. The capital club signed the Nigeria international on a two - and - a - half year deal last summer from Dalian Aerbin.And in his first 12 matches for Beijing Guo...
Yobo, Onazi Say World Cup Is A Totally Different Ball Game
Published: June 06, 2014
Ahead of the start of the World Cup in Brazil next week, Joseph Yobo and Eddy Onazi have proclaimed that the results of the Super Eagles exhibition matches are not a true reflection of their preparation for the mundial.In case you were not aware, the Super Eagles have not won a game since that 2 - 0 defeat of Ethiopia ...