Golden Eaglets Have Made Nigerian Youngsters Hot In Europe - Fennessy
Published: November 11, 2013
Expert in youth football coaching Fennessy Harty Thomas who has worked with Chelsea Soccer School and Celtic Football Club has described the victorious Nigerian Golden Eaglets as the hottest commodities on the radar of most top clubs in Europe now.Fennessy that is expected to resume in Nigeria in couple of days with a ...
Nosa Igiebor Out For Two Months
Published: November 11, 2013
Real Betis midfielder Nosa Igiebor is scheduled to undergo surgery in the coming days as a result of his groin injury problems.Estadiodeportivo.com says the Nigeria international could spend up to eight weeks on the sidelines, meaning he won’t return to action until middle of January next year.It is the same ailm...
Official : Mohammed Abdulrahman Pens Short Term Deal With Motala AIF
Published: November 11, 2013
Newly promoted Swedish Division One club Motala AIF have completed the signing of Nigerian striker Mohammed Abdulrahman.Both club and player have refused to disclose the financial terms and length of contract. However, it is understood that Momo signed a short - term deal.“The reason I joined them is because it h...
Nosa Igiebor Faces Late Fitness Test Ahead Barcelona Showdown
Published: November 10, 2013
Real Betis midfielder Nosa Igiebor is doubtful for the home game against log leaders Barcelona on Sunday evening.The Nigeria international, who clocked 23 yesterday, did not train with the first team squad on Saturday due to pains in his abdominal area.But club medics are doing all they can to make him available for th...
Freekick Expert Taye Taiwo Nets First Super Lig Goal For Bursaspor
Published: November 10, 2013
While Nigerian fans have refused to shed tears following the decision of manager Stephen Keshi not to invite Taye Taiwo to the National Team, the fullback is enjoying a new lease of life in Turkey.In the 11th round of matches in the Super League, the ex AC Milan, Queens Park Rangers and Marseille defender netted his fi...
Michael Eneramo Scores First Official Goal For Besiktas
Published: November 09, 2013
In the 11th round of matches in the Turkish Super League, Besiktas defeated Kayserispor 3 - 0.Olcay Sahan opened the scoring for the Eagles in the 21st minute and eight minutes before the end of the tie at Kadir Has �ehir Stadium, Brazilian defender Ramon Motta added a second.Nigeria international Michael Eneramo net...
NUPENG Boss Congratulates Eaglets, Floats Soccer Tourney For Nigerian Youths
Published: November 09, 2013
The Chairman of Nigeria Union of Petroleum & Natural Gas Workers, (NUPENG) Lagos state zone, Comrade Tokunbo Najeemdeen Adebola has joined other Nigerians in congratulating the victorious Golden Eaglets that have just made the country proud by winning the FIFA Under-17 World Cup hosted by United Arab Emirates while...
Esperance Starlet Emeka Emerum Tips Former Teammate Kelechi Iheanacho For Greatness
Published: November 09, 2013
Esperance starlet Emeka Emerum says he is not surprised that former teammate at Taye Academy, Kelechi Iheanacho was chosen as the best player of the just concluded Fifa Under 17 World Cup staged in United Arab Emirates.“We started playing together in 2005, but then I was his senior. Seeing Kelechi Iheanacho at th...
John Chibuike Depending On Divine Intervention To Win Tippeligaen
Published: November 09, 2013
John Chibuike is depending on divine intervention in Rosenborg’s bid to win the Norwegian Premier League for a 23rd time.With only one match before the end of the championship, RBK currently occupy the second position, just one point less than table-toppers Strømsgodset.“It is not going to be easy. B...
Official : Chuks Aneke Extends Crewe Alexandra Stay
Published: November 09, 2013
Through a statement on its official website, Crewe Alexandra has announced that it has extended the agreement with Arsenal to have Anglo - Nigerian midfielder Chuks Aneke play on loan until the end of the 2013 - 2014 season.Chuks Aneke, who can cover several roles in midfield and can be deployed as a false nine, initia...
Kenneth Otigba : My Dad Wants Me To Represent Nigeria
Published: November 09, 2013
Kenneth Otigba recently snubbed an invitation to represent the Hungary Under 21 National Team in order to concentrate on establishing himself with Dutch club Heerenveen.While that reason may be the official position of the highly rated 21 - year - old center back, he is understood to be in contact with officials of the...
AC Milan Starlet Favour Aniekan Showers Praises On Golden Eaglets
Published: November 09, 2013
AC Milan youngster Favour Aniekan is among those singing the praises of the Golden Eaglets, who lifted the Fifa Under 17 World Cup for a record fourth time on Friday evening.“They did very well at the tournament. I was very happy when the team won the final. “It was difficult watching the matches here in It...
Emmanuel Emenike Tips Spartak Moscow To Beat Zenit
Published: November 09, 2013
Fenerbahçe attacker Emmanuel Emenike, who once defended the colors of Spartak Moscow, has tipped his former Russian team to defeat Zenith St Petersburg in the 16th round of matches in the Premier League.“I’d love to see this match. I hope I can do it. And I hope that Spartak will be able to win at Ze...
Kelechi Iheanacho Delighted After Winning Golden Ball Award
Published: November 09, 2013
Kelechi Iheanacho was elated after being named the Most Valuable Player at the just concluded Fifa Under 17 World Cup held in United Arab Emirates.In addition, Iheanacho’s 6 goals in 7 matches saw him win the Silver Boot for finishing as the second best marksman in the competition.Speaking to the official website...
Eddy Onazi Passed Fit For Parma Match
Published: November 09, 2013
Lazio midfielder Eddy Onazi has been given the all clear by club medics after a scan on his adductor, and will be included in the roster for the Serie A showdown with Parma on Sunday. “Onazi? We did a check for a nuisance adductor, but as expected the result was negative,”Lazio Doctor Roberto Bianchini told...