JAKOBSEN joins UCHE at Almeria
Published: July 01, 2010
There is a new team-mate for Nigeria international,Kalu Uche at his Spanish Club.Almeria have swooped for Danish wing-back Michael JakobsenJakobsen arrives from Aalborg and has signed a five-year contract with Almeria.Almeria announced the 24 year-old Dane's arrival last night.  ...
MAKINWA Update:Larissa talks deadlocked,Levski Sofia join queue for the striker
Published: June 30, 2010
Lazio held talks today with the entourage of 1988 Greek Champions,Larissa FC on the transfer of Ayodele Makinwa.For about three hours,both parties were ironing out a deal for the Nigerian.The figure quoted by Lazio for Makinwa's release is a burden to the Greek club.So a loan deal is being ironed out.Lazio are trying t...
Nigeria may miss Brazil 2014 World Cup - Report
Published: June 30, 2010
The news struck like a bomb in  the football world.The President of Nigeria,Goodluck Jonathan has decided to withdraw the Eagles from participating in international football events for two years after the Super Eagles failed to make it to the second round of the on-going World Cup.If the President rubber-stamps hi...
COMMUNIQUE OF THE MEETING OF THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE OF THE NFF IN ABUJA ON TUESDAY, 29th JUNE, 2010
Published: June 30, 2010
The Executive Committee of the Nigeria Football Federation met at the NFF Secretariat, Federal Capital Territory, Abuja on Tuesday, 29th June, 2010 to discuss salient issues around Nigeria football and resolved as follows:1) The Executive Committee tendered apology to the Federal Government and all football –lovi...
CHRISTIAN OBODO interesting Lecce
Published: June 30, 2010
Nigeria international,Christian Obodo is attracting interest from Serie B Champions, U.S Lecce.According to a report in Italy's Number one sports daily,La Gazetta Dello Sport,Udinese are willing to sell half of the player's ownership to Lecce,who will play in the Serie A next season.However,Lecce has expressed concern ...
Under 21 star,ODION IGHALO getting close to Udinese exit
Published: June 30, 2010
Former Under 21 star,Odion Ighalo is close,very close to leaving Udinese to Cesena next season according to impeccable media reports emanating from Italy.Cesena,newly promoted to the Serie A want to take the Nigerian who fired Granada to the second division in Spain last season,on loan.Ighalo is under contract with Udi...
Policemen Deployed to man NFF Gates
Published: June 30, 2010
Following the decision by the Federal Government of Nigeria to ban the Eagles from international competition for two years,policemen have been deployed to man the gates of the NFF Secretariat,Brila FM is reporting on its website.This is to forestall any breakdown in law and order following the decision(s) of the Presid...
FIFA investigating events in Nigeria
Published: June 30, 2010
FIFA will monitor reports emanating out of Nigeria that the country's president has banned the national squad from international competition for two years after their disappointing World Cup,the Daily Mirror reports.A presidential spokesman made the announcement in Lagos today after the Super Eagles bowed out of the to...
President GOODLUCK JONATHAN withdraws Super Eagles from Football for two years - Report
Published: June 30, 2010
Nigeria President Goodluck Jonathan has suspended the national soccer team from international competition for the next two years following their poor performance in the World Cup, a senior adviser said on Wednesday."Mr President has directed that Nigeria will withdraw from all international football competition for the...
Exclusive HARUNA UPDATE:Inter Milan bid 5Million Euros for the Nigerian wonder-kid
Published: June 30, 2010
Inter Milan have tabled a bid of five million euros to AS Monaco for the Nigeria World Cup star,Haruna Lukman.The Nigerian sparkled for the Super Eagles at the World Cup and FIFA rated him as Nigeria's best player at the tournament using the Castrol Index Rankings.The defensive midfielder played 23 league matches and s...
Ivorian Super-kid to rival AKPO SODJE next season
Published: June 30, 2010
The Ivory Coast Under 20 international striker,Serges Déblé is back in England, at Sammy and Akpo Sodje's club,Charlton.He previously played for ASEC Mimosas in Cote d'Ivoire, before moving to France side SCO Angers on loan from parent club Charlton Athletic, due to work permit reasons.He won the 2010 Tou...
Day of Decision for MAKINWA!
Published: June 30, 2010
Today is likely to be the day of decision for the Nigeria international,Ayodele Makinwa concerning his move from the Italian capital,Rome.We can report that Makinwa is almost one step away from leaving Lazio.The two clubs interested in the Nigerian are Larissa and Wisla Krakow.Our source contacted one of his agents,P...
Exclusive:Atletico Madrid set to beat Milan Giants,Man City for TAIWO
Published: June 30, 2010
According to new information we have,the Nigeria left back,Taye Taiwo looks set to join Europa League winners,Athletico Madrid for five million euros,our impeccable source has revealed.Five years after his arrival at the club,all is pointing at Taiwo's exit from Marseille.Despite the claims of Didier Deschamps in a Pre...
MARTINS' Coach,STEVE McClaren: Germany deserve to win
Published: June 30, 2010
Steve McClaren – there’s no other way of saying it – simply got it wrong! "I really had the feeling that this would be England’s year," commented the VfL coach prior to the World Cup second round clash between the 'Three Lions', who he once coached himself, and the German eleven. McClaren had se...
Getafe Snap IKECHUKWU UCHE's rival
Published: June 30, 2010
Getafe have snapped up Real Zaragoza striker Javier Arizmendi.The former Atletico Madrid and Valencia forward signed with Getafe yesterday.Arizmendi struck 14 goals in 69 appearances for Real Zaragoza. The new La Liga season starts on August 29 and is expected to reach a climax on May 22,2011....