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 ...
Official : AZAL Hero Victor Igbekoyi Departs The Club
Published: June 06, 2014
Nigerian forward Victor Igbekoyi will not be renewing his contract at Topaz Premier League side AZAL.The 27 - year - old was offered fresh terms by the capital outfit but he rebuffed their advances, ending his five - year stay at the AZAL Arena, Ã…žüvÉ™lan.During his stint with the Pilots, he recorded 21 goals in...
Kano Pillars - Dolphins Tie Postponed Following Death Of Emir Of Kano
Published: June 06, 2014
The League Management Committee (LMC) has postponed the Glo Premier League fixture between Kano Pillars and Dolphins of Part Harcourt scheduled to take place on Saturday in Kano.Ado Abdullahi Bayero, the Emir of Kano, passed away on Friday at the age of 83, and the authorities have decided that the game should take pla...
Sampdoria Sporting Director : I Have Not Received Any Request For Okaka
Published: June 06, 2014
Sampdoria sporting director Carlo Osti has, once again, commented on reports linking Stefano Okaka with a move away from the Genoa based outfit.Since the season ended, the likes of Galatasaray, Schalke 04 and Lyon are mulling over a bid for the former Italy youth - teamer. And Carlo Osti has now stated that those inter...
Official : Alfred Effiong Extends Qormi Contract
Published: June 06, 2014
Maltese Premier League outfit Qormi have extended the contract of their striker Alfred Effiong, 29.The new contract will see him remain at Qormi Ground through the 2014 - 2015 season.Alfred Effiong, a product of Command Secondary School Ipaja, has spent the last nine years in Malta, and becomes eligible for citizenship...
Done Deal : Zebbug Rangers Snap Up Obinna Obiefule From Hibernians
Published: June 06, 2014
Malta Premier League newcomers Zebbug Rangers have secured the signature of Obinna Obiefule from Hibernians.The financial terms and duration of contract the 26 - year - old signed have not been disclosed by the club.Despite Hibernians offering the Nigerian forward a fresh two - year deal, as exclusively reported by all...
Southend United Starlet, Jordan Alawode-Williams Pledges International Future To Nigeria
Published: June 05, 2014
Southend United starlet, Jordan Alawode-Williams, believes several Anglo- Nigerian youngsters have chosen to represent England youth teams instead of Nigeria because they were never contacted by the Nigeria Football Federation.For example, Mandela Egbo (Crystal Palace), Joshua Onomah (Tottenham Hotspur) and Dominic Sol...
Ogunjobi Commends Frenage Over Ogun International Tourney
Published: June 05, 2014
As participants from West African countries are warming up to storm Ijebu-Ode this weekend ahead of maiden Under 13/Under-16 International Soccer Tourney tagged ‘Ogun Unity Cup’, the former secretary general of Nigeria Football Association, Chief Taiwo Ogunjobi has described the tourney has a big boost for ...
Brown Ideye Maintaining Fitness During Summer Break
Published: June 05, 2014
Dynamo Kiev forward Brown Ideye wants to be in top shape before the start of pre - season training, which is scheduled to begin on June 17. The Nigeria international is practicing in the gym in order to maintain his fitness before traveling to Kiev to join his teammates in the around two weeks time.He posted several pi...
Segun Adeniyi Reveals Duration Of Contract He Signed With Laci
Published: June 05, 2014
Midfielder Segun James Adeniyi has revealed the duration of the contract he signed with Albanian Super Liga campaigners, KF Laci, in the January transfer window.In the just concluded season, the northwestern Albania side finished in third place, and will be participating in the next edition of the Europa League.“...
Exclusive : Elderson Echiejile Racing Against The Clock To Be Fit For United States Friendly
Published: June 05, 2014
26 - year - old Elderson Echiejile is racing against the clock to be for the Super Eagles last tune - up against United States at EverBank Field (Jacksonville, Florida) this coming Saturday. The Monaco fullback was replaced four minutes before the end of the first half against Greece after damaging his muscle.“He...
Super Eagles Maintain 44th Position In Fifa Ranking
Published: June 05, 2014
On Thursday, the official website of Fifa released the latest ranking of National Teams before the start of the World Cup in Brazil next week. Compared to their ranking last month, the Super Eagles still maintain the number 44 position globally while in the continental ranking , the African champions are sixth.Algeria,...