Aalesund Reject Bid From Russia For Leke James
Published: December 03, 2013
Norwegians Aalesund have rejected two undisclosed bids- a Russian club mentioned - for highly rated Nigerian striker Leke James , the electronic edition of Sunnmørsposten is reporting. The Norwegian newspaper has suggested that the two interested suitors must come back with bags of money in their bid to lure the...
David Alaba Pleased To Extend Bayern Contract
Published: December 03, 2013
Bayern Munich left back David Alaba says he is very pleased to prolong his stay with the Bundesliga champions after putting pen to paper on a new three - year deal on Monday. The 21 - year - old Austria international will now defend the colors of Bayern Munich for the next five years.“I’m very, very pleased...
Yaya Toure Beats Mikel, Moses To Clinch BBC Award
Published: December 02, 2013
Manchester City midfielder Yaya Toure has been named the best player in Africa for 2013, according to a poll conducted by United Kingdom based broadcaster BBC.To scoop the prestigious award, the Ivory Coast international was chosen ahead of Mikel Obi (Chelsea), Victor Moses (Liverpool), Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang (Borus...
Godfrey Oboabona Happy To Net Debut Goal For Rizespor
Published: December 02, 2013
Rizespor stopper Godfrey Oboabona has said that he was very delighted to net his first goal for the Turkish club in their 2 - 1 loss to Konyaspor on Monday evening.The Nigeria international was on target in the 72nd minute  but his joy did not last long after scoring an own goal eight minutes later.“I give t...
Manager Michel Heaps Praise On Michael Olaitan
Published: December 02, 2013
Nigeria Under 20 international Michael Olaitan has been praised by Olympiakos manager Míchel for his performance on Sunday evening in the 3 - 0 win over Ergotelis.The Flying Eagles star was handed a starting shirt and he repaid the manager’s faith, netting in first half stoppage time.To think that Olaitan ...
Schalke Still Want To Acquire Aogo
Published: December 02, 2013
Despite the injury to Dennis Aogo, Schalke 04 still want to exercise their option of acquiring him outright from Hamburg having impressed enough prior to his spell on the sidelines. The 26 - year - old Germany international could be out of action for up to six months after damaging knee ligaments during training.&ldquo...
Bnei Sakhnin Plan To Offload Sunday Stephen
Published: December 02, 2013
Bnei Sakhnin are not pleased with the performance of one - cap Nigeria international Sunday Stephen and there are strong suggestions in the Israeli press led by one.co.il that his contract might be terminated as early as January 2014.Sunday Stephen, a summer arrival, is contractually bound to Bnei Sakhnin until June 20...
Official : David Alaba Extends Bayern Contract Until 2018
Published: December 02, 2013
Bayern Munich has announced via its official website that the club has extended the contract of Austrian - Nigerian fullback David Alaba until the summer of 2018. His old contract was set to expire in June 2015 and with other teams jostling for his signature, the leadership of the European champions has rewarded him wi...
Agbetu, Olorundare Left Without Head Coach
Published: December 02, 2013
TKÄ° TavÅ�anlı Linyitspor, who have four Nigerians on their payroll, are left without a head coach  after Umit Ero Tok tendered his resignation following the recent poor run of results. After the home defeat to Denizlispor on Saturday, Tok decided not to continue his ten - month collaboration with the club b...
Michael Olaitan Scores First Super League Goal Since April
Published: December 01, 2013
Michael Olaitan scored his first ever goal for Olympiakos in the championship on Sunday evening in the 3 - 0 win over Ergotelis.The Nigeria youth international, who joined the Reds on a four-year contract over the summer, gave his side a two - goal advantage in first half stoppage time. And that was the 20 - year - old...
It Is A New Dawn For Oyo Sports - Ajimobi Aide
Published: December 01, 2013
The new helmsmen at the sport in Oyo State have reiterated the determination of the Senator Abiola Ajimobi led’ administration in the state in moving sports to very enviable position by prioritizing grassroots development as major area of focus.Revealing this was the new Commissioner for Youths and Sports Mr. Uma...
States Commence Play-Off for Oba Aromolaran Unity Cup
Published: December 01, 2013
State qualifiers has begun in the 36 States of the federation to determined the team that would qualify to play in the National Under-18 Soccer Championship instituted in the name of the paramount ruler of Ijesaland, Oba Gabriel Adekunle Aromolan.The finals of soccer tourney which would be played in Ilesa according to ...
Emmanuel Emenike Praised For His Performance Against Besiktas
Published: December 01, 2013
Fenerbahce hitman Emmanuel Emenike was praised for his performance in the Istanbul derby on Saturday against Besikats.The outcome of the tie at the Å�ükrü SaracoÄ�lu was 3 - 3, with Nigeria international Emenike scoring an equalizer for the Yellow Canaries in the 12 minute after Olcay Sahan had put Besiktas...
Whistle Blowing: BBC Journalist Oluwashina Okeleji Denied Plane Ticket Refund By Emenike
Published: December 01, 2013
BBC journalist Oluwashina Okeleji says he is unhappy with Emmanuel Emenike after he failed to get a refund for a plane ticket when he visited the Nigeria international in Turkey on an official assignment for the broadcaster.Born and bred in Ajegunle, Oluwashina Okeleji is not new to controversies and scandal.It is a hu...
Goalscorer Sani Gideon Unhappy With Tavsanli Linyitspor League Position
Published: December 01, 2013
Tavşanlı Linyitspor  attacker Sani Gideon finally ended his goal drought after not being on the score-sheet in the last four matches in all competitions.Gideon, who joined the Turkish second - tier club on a season long loan this past summer, netted after four minutes in the 2 - 1 loss to Denizlispor on ...