Updated: Ahmed Musa Creates Record In Russia, Scores In Fourth Consecutive Match
Published: June 01, 2013
Ahmed Musa's CSKA Moscow won the Russian Cup final on Saturday, defeating Anzhi 4 - 3 on penalties after regulation and extra time ended in a stalemate.The Nigeria international gave the Russian Premier League champions an early lead, thanks to his 8th minute strike. It is worthy to note that that goal was Musa's fourt...
Hilarious: Faith Friday Obilor Gets Help From The Stands
Published: June 01, 2013
Last weekend,  Rovaniemen Palloseura (RoPS) played an away match against  the mighty HJK Helsinki, the biggest club in Finland. Faith Friday Obilor is probably the most talented young central defender  currently playing in Finnish Premier League called Veikkausliiga. His  team RoPS secured promotion...
Scunthorpe United On Brink Of Deal For Free Agent Chris Iwelumo
Published: June 01, 2013
The United Kingdom edition of Sky Sports says Chris Iwelumo has not renewed his contract with Watford and could be joining Scunthorpe United on a free transfer in a matter of days. Chris Iwelumo, whom you can rightly call an ex Scotland international, is one of the top targets of manager Brian Laws in the summer transf...
Chicharito Show Rescues Draw For Mexico Against Nigeria
Published: June 01, 2013
In front of 62,000 spectators, the Nigeria National Team drew 2 - 2 with their Mexican counterparts in a very explosive exhibition match played at the Reliant Stadium Houston, Texas on Friday night.Manchester United's Javier Hernandez had given the Tri Color the lead in the 21st minute when he finished off a cross in t...
Rizespor In Talks With Michael Eneramo
Published: May 31, 2013
Turkish Super League new boys Rizespor are in contact with Nigerian striker Michael Eneramo. Leading sports daily Fanatik says Rizespor are attempting to sign Michael Eneramo in the summer transfer window.Two days ago, Rizespor appointed  ex Sivasspor gaffer Riza çalımbay as the coach to lead the team ne...
Kenya President, Sonko Promise =N=7.4 Million For Harambee Stars Win
Published: May 31, 2013
Kenya’s president Uhuru Kenyatta has pledged to give the national soccer team Harambee Stars maximum support in the forthcoming FIFA World Cup qualifier match against Nigeria and subsequent matches, informs michezoafrika.com.In a message delivered on behalf of the president by Nairobi Senator Gideon Mbuvi Sonko d...
Siena To Purchase Innocent Emeghara
Published: May 31, 2013
According to reporting by celebrated Italian sports daily La Gazzetta dello Sport, Siena are working on the acquisition of Swiss - Nigerian striker Innocent Emeghara from Lorient. Following the relegation of the Tuscany based outfit, the outright purchase of Emeghara from Lorient had earlier been in doubt as the club's...
Lille Willing To Sell Enyeama For $1.5 Million
Published: May 31, 2013
Ligue 1 side Lille have not guaranteed Nigeria international goalkeeper Vincent Enyeama a starting shirt next season, and are willing to sell him to Israeli champions Maccabi Tel Aviv for a fee of  $1.5 million, writes one.co.il.After limited playing opportunities in his first season in France, Vincent Enyeama joi...
Hot Prospect Bernie Ibini-Isei Joins Shanghai East Asia
Published: May 31, 2013
Shanghai East Asia have completed the signing of Nigerian born striker Bernie Ibini-Isei. The duration of the contract has not been disclosed. The 20 - year - old Australia youth - teamer arrives the Chinese Super League club from A - League champions Central Coast Mariners FC.Bernie Ibini-Isei, who is widely regarded ...
Reliant Stadium Pitch In Poor Condition
Published: May 31, 2013
The exhibition match between Nigeria and Mexico will go ahead even though the Reliant Stadium pitch is in very poor condition. Ahead of crucial World Cup qualifiers against Kenya and Namibia, the Super Eagles players must be cautious to avoid injuries due to the quality of the pitch.The pitch, which has just been relay...
Dynamo Kiev's Brown Ideye Expects Interesting Clash
Published: May 31, 2013
The Super Eagles of Nigeria, African champions, have completed their training for tonight's eagerly anticipated clash against Tri Color of Mexico at the Reliant Stadium Houston, Texas. It should be noted that this game is more than a friendly as both teams are using the encounter to fine-tune strategies ahead of vital ...
David Alaba Wants Central Midfield Role
Published: May 31, 2013
Bayern Munich left back David Alaba sees himself as a central midfielder and wants to play that role in future for the new European champions. The 20 - year - old Austria international told Kurier: ''With regard to this issue have to say that I try to stay calm. ''However long I do not want to play at left-back. I want...
Emmanuel Emenike: No Offer From Fenerbahce
Published: May 30, 2013
Emmanuel Emenike has distanced himself from reports linking him with a switch to Turkey vice champions Fenerbahçe in the summer transfer market.''I am a professional footballer and I respect the club. I have a professional contract with Spartak Moscow until 2016. ''To date I have not received a formal offer. I c...
UPDATED - Stanley Ihugba Unhappy With League Position
Published: May 30, 2013
25  - year - old Stanley Ihugba is unhappy with the league position of Ullensaker / Kisa in the Norwegian championship. Sunday's 1 -  1 draw with Kongsvinger left Ullensaker / Kisa 14th on the 16 -team table with ten rounds of matches played in the second - tier.''During pre - season, we hardly lost any of th...
John Obuh Promises To Make Changes
Published: May 30, 2013
Flying Eagles gaffer John Obuh has commented on the 0 - 2 loss to defending Champions Mexico in the 41st edition of the Toulon Tournament. In his remarks, Obuh said he will make several changes for the clash against Belgium on Sunday.''We expected such opposition because we played a lot of South American team lately.''...