Harmony Ikande Impresses Hapoel Haifa, Set To Be Offered Contract
Published: January 16, 2013
Harmony Ikande's nine - month search for a new club after he was released by Beitar Jerusalem is nearing an end. Earlier this month, the former Nigeria youth - teamer was invited to train with Israeli Premier League club Hapoel Haifa. After two weeks of trials, Ikande impressed manager Nir Klinger and is set to be offe...
Efe Ambrose Urges Celtic To Sign International Teammate Juwon Oshaniwa
Published: January 16, 2013
Nigeria international center back Efe Ambrose has urged the Celtic hierarchy to sign international teammate Juwon Oshaniwa, who is being linked with a winter move to the Glasgow giants.24 - year - old Ambrose is one of the success stories of Celtic this season and has flourished especially in the UEFA Champions League....
Femi Orenuga Celebrates Leighton Baines Wonder Goal
Published: January 16, 2013
Former Everton midfielder Femi Orenuga has celebrated  Leighton Baines' wonder free-kick against Newcastle United in the penultimate round of matches in the Premier League. '' I have to say, I'm still buzzing over the free-kick scored by my former Everton teammate Leighton Baines at Newcastle United last week. It ...
Michael Odibe Confirms Interest From Italy
Published: January 16, 2013
One-cap Nigeria international Michael Odibe has returned toArsenal Kiev after a brief spell on loan at Ukrainian millionaire club Dnipro Dnipropetrovsk.''I am one of the six main players of Arsenal Kiev, I am still at the club. It is still unknown whether I will stay at Arsenal or move somewhere else,'' says Michael Od...
Christian Obodo: Keshi Should Build His Team Around Mikel
Published: January 16, 2013
It is a shame that the career of Italy based player Christian Obodo has nosedived. Touted as Nigeria's first true box-to-box midfielder, Obodo is now a free agent after he was released by Udinese this past summer. While the Super Eagles starting eleven against Burkina Faso in a few days time is shrouded in mystery, Obo...
Prince Ikpe Ekong Announces Retirement, Will Continue As Pastor
Published: January 15, 2013
Prince Ikpe Ekong has previously told of his plans to be involved in religious activities on a full-time basis.Now it is clear that he is leaving AFC United and quitting football. The former Nigeria international will continue as pastor of City Church in Stockholm.''I have a new life now with the church. God told me to...
No Brann Contract For Anthony Okpotu, Starts Training With Molde
Published: January 15, 2013
Lobi stars striker Anthony Okpotu has not been offered a contract by SK Brann after one week of trials. Instead of returning to Nigeria empty handed without a contract, agent Atta Aneke has arranged further tests for Okpotu in Norway, this time with Molde. Okpotu, 18, had his first training session with Molde on Tuesda...
Ikechukwu Uche: Nigeria, Ivory Coast And Ghana Are Well Positioned To Win Afcon
Published: January 15, 2013
Readers of celebrated Spanish sports daily Marca have questioned Nigeria international Ikechukwu Uche on his participation at the African Cup of Nations.The Villarreal forward , who bagged a hat-trick on Tuesday against Farense, dismissed suggestions by readers that Nigeria does not have a competitive team and will fin...
Eagles Thrash Farense
Published: January 15, 2013
Today, the Super Eagles defeated Portuguese second division club Farense 5 - 0 in the team's final warm up game before they depart for South Africa, venue of the African Cup of Nations which runs from January 19 - February 10.With only one goal scored through Chelsea midfielder John Mikel Obi from the penalty spot,&nbs...
Ex Golden Eaglet, John Nwankpa Moves To Sporting Clube de Goa
Published: January 15, 2013
After close to eight years playing in Europe, John Chibuzo Nwankpa will continue his career in Asia. The 28 - year - old striker, who last played for Proszowianka Proszowice in the basement division in Poland, has traveled to India to sign a one - year contract with I - League side Sporting Clube de Goa.''Nwankpa was o...
Enyeama Vows To Strip To His Undies If Eagles Win Afcon
Published: January 15, 2013
Vincent Enyeama has high expectations for the Super Eagles in this month's African Cup of Nations. The Maccabi Tel Aviv goalie hopes Nigeria go all the way to the final which will be played on February 10. And if the Eagles can repeat the feat of 1980 and 1994 by winning the trophy, he has vowed to strip to his undies....
Exclusive: Udo Fortune Set For Hapoel Nir Ramat Hasharon Debut
Published: January 15, 2013
Former top scorer in Liga Indonesia Premier Division, Udo Fortune impressed the management of Israeli Premier League club Hapoel Nir Ramat Hasharon after one week of trials. Fortune's representative Nelson Okoro has informed this portal that the player could make his official debut this weekend against Hapoel Haifa, a ...
Philip Chidi Onyemah Reaches Agreement In Principle With Platanias F.C
Published: January 15, 2013
28 - year - old Nigerian striker Philip Chidi Onyemah has reached an agreement in principle to join Greek Super League club Platanias F.C, according to matching press reports in Cyprus and Greece. He said goodbye to his teammates for the last time after training on Monday.Onyemah had a proposal from Kazakhstan, but did...
Official: Kennedy Nwanganga Joins Beerschot On Loan
Published: January 15, 2013
Jupiler League club Beerschot have completed the signing of Nigeria youth - teamer Kennedy Nwanganga. The youngster arrives De Mannekes on loan for the remainder of the season.Following a disappointing spell on the bench in the first half of this campaign, it was natural for Nwanganga to take his trade to another team ...
Official: Kim Ojo Inks Three - And - A - Half Year Deal With Racing Genk
Published: January 15, 2013
Nigerian striker Kim Ojo's five - year stay in Norway came to an end on Monday. Belgian club Racing Genk have officially announced the acquisition of Ojo on a three - and - a - half - year contract.Brann CEO,  Roald Bruun-Hanssen confirmed the departure of Kim Ojo to the press in Norway.''This is probably the best...