Teammate Heaps Praise On Rabiu Afolabi
Published: April 04, 2013
The 32-year-old Nigerian Rabiu Afolabi joined SønderjyskE last month and has delivered a solid impression in his first two matches in which he has partnered Icelandic Hallgrimur Jonasson in central defense.Hallgrimur Jonasson is glad he is not the head coach of SønderjyskE who now has several options in c...
Felix Udoh Claims Interest From Germany And Italy
Published: April 04, 2013
Former Nigeria Under 20 international Felix Udoh claims to be wanted by teams in Italy, Russia and Germany. The 19 -year - old penned a short - term contract with Albanian side Partizani Tirana in the January transfer window. Since then, the youngster has churned out brilliant displays, which has made him a darling of ...
Taribo West Dismisses False Age Reports
Published: April 04, 2013
Former Derby County defender and retired Nigeria international Taribo West has dismissed reports in the foreign media that he was 40 years old when he played for Partizan Belgrade.On Tuesday, Croatian sports daily Sportske Novosti quoting ex Partizan Belgrade President, Zarko Zecevic said that West lied about his age w...
Steaua Bucharest Cool Interest In Toto Tamuz
Published: April 04, 2013
According to Prosport.ro, Steaua Bucharest have cooled their interest in the Israel international Toto Tamuz, who was scouted this past weekend by manager Mihai Stoica.Gigi Becali, the owner of The Red and Blues, has strongly hinted that the club has given up their chase for Tamuz because injured striker Stefan Nikol...
Liverpool Line Up Bid For Dennis Aogo
Published: April 04, 2013
As reported by the British edition of The Sun, Liverpool are lining up an undisclosed bid for the Hamburg wing - back Dennis Aogo in the summer transfer market.The 26 - year - old Germany international of Nigerian origin was linked with Serie A side Inter Milan in the January transfer window.Under contract with Hamburg...
Efe Ambrose Targets Hibernian Scalp
Published: April 04, 2013
Ahead of Celtic's weekend clash with Hibernian, Nigeria stopper Efe Ambrose says the club should focus on the upcoming fixture instead of reminiscing on the drawn game with St Mirren .Speaking to the official website of Celtic, celticfc.net, Ambrose said: ''In football it doesn’t always go the way you planned. It...
Odion Ighalo Doubtful To Face Real Betis
Published: April 04, 2013
Nigerian striker Odion Ighalo is questionable for Granada's game on Friday against Real Betis at Estadio Nuevo Los Cármenes.The ex Flying Eagles skipper did not participate in full training with the rest of his teammates on Wednesday. Instead, he had an individual session with the physical trainers.Reports in Sp...
Done: Tobi Alabi Joins Swedish Club Ljungskile SK
Published: April 04, 2013
Swedish club Ljungskile SK had been desperately searching for offensive reinforcements before the close of the transfer market.Former top scorer in the Allsvenskan Peter Ijeh even tested with LSK but he failed to impress and was not offered a contract.19 - year - old Anglo - Nigerian striker Tobi Alabi has joined Ljung...
Akeem Latifu Eligible To Face Fredrikstad Despite Red Card
Published: April 04, 2013
It was feared former Flying Eagles wing back Akeem Latifu would miss Hodd's first game in the Norwegian first division following his red card in a pre - season friendly on Monday.When Hodd played Forde in their last practice match before the start of the championship, Latifu took the walk of shame after  65 minute...
Abiola Dauda Nets Debut Goal For Red Star Belgrade
Published: April 03, 2013
Red Star Belgrade winter signing Abiola Dauda could not hide his joy after scoring a brace against Hajduk Kula on Wednesday in the 21st round of matches in the Super Liga.Abiola Dauda netted in the 13th and 49th minute to give Red Star Belgrade a two - goal cushion. Darko Lazovic wrapped up a comfortable 3 - 0 victory ...
Bologna To Compete With Chievo For Okaka
Published: April 03, 2013
It was previously reported that former Italy youth - teamer Stefano Okaka could be on his way to Chievo Verona in the summer transfer market. Now, Tuttob.com says Chievo face competition from Bologna for the services of the 23 - year - old forward.Bologna want Stefano Okaka to replace Italy international Manolo Gabbiad...
Dele Aiyenugba Could Be Suspended For Obscene Gesture
Published: April 03, 2013
Nigeria international Dele Aiyenugba was caught on camera making an obscene gesture to rival supporters just before Bnei Yehuda played against Hapoel Tel Aviv on Tuesday at the Bloomfield Stadium.Bnei Yehuda risk losing Aiyenugba for up to two games if the Israeli Federation takes disciplinary action against him based ...
Joseph Yobo Targets Home Win Against Lazio
Published: April 03, 2013
Ahead of Fenerbahçe's Europa League quarter - final clash against Italians Lazio, Nigeria skipper Joseph Yobo says they need to win the home leg in front of their fans to stand a chance of progressing to the last four of the competition.Speaking to Fenerbahçe TV, the central defender said: ''I really emph...
Emmanuel Emenike Trains With Teammates
Published: April 02, 2013
According to the official website of Spartak Moscow, Nigeria international Emmanuel Emenike is gradually recovering from the thigh injury he picked up at the African Cup of Nations semi - final clash against Mali.On Tuesday, the red and white started preparing for the 23rd round of matches in the Russian Premier League...
David Alaba Scores Ninth Fastest Champions League Goal
Published: April 02, 2013
Bayern Munich's David Alaba, who has Nigerian blood flowing in his veins, scored after 26 seconds in the Champions League quarter - final first leg clash against Juventus played on Tuesday evening.Alaba's goal ,which is in ninth position, is amongst the top ten fastest goals scored in Europe's elite club competition. F...