Ogunsoto Departs Olympiakos Volos; Oliseh Remains
Published: July 02, 2013
Babatunde Ogunsoto has decided not to renew his contract with Olympiakos Volos. This means he can now leave the Greek club as a free agent. The experienced striker who has had spells in Belgium and Kazakhstan signed a short - term deal with The Reds in the winter transfer market, arriving from another lower division cl...
Official: Gzira United Announce Arrival Of Jojo Ogunnupe
Published: July 02, 2013
Maltese club Gzira United have completed the signing of Nigerian striker Joseph Ogunnupe, writes sportinmalta.com.The duration and financial details of the contract have not been disclosed by Gzira United.21 - year - old 'Jojo' Ogunnupe arrives the club from another Maltese club Valletta.In addition, he previously defe...
Five Defensor Players Named In Starting Eleven To Face Nigeria
Published: July 02, 2013
The Uruguay National Team will play with the same squad that defeated Uzbekistan last weekend in the final Group F game.Manager Juan Verzeri will start with Guillermo De Amores (Liverpool, Montevideo) in goal while the defense comprises Guillermo Varela (Penarol), José María Giménez (Danubio FC), G...
Tony Nwakaeme Joins Timisoara
Published: July 01, 2013
The agent of Anthony Nwakaeme claims that Romanian Liga 1 new boys Timisoara have reached an agreement with FC Universitatea Cluj for the transfer of his client.Prosport.ro with reference to DigiSport quoted Nwakaeme's agent as saying: ''Tony will come from U Cluj in Timisoara. We agreed financial terms, just do not h...
Innocent Emeghara Temporarily Remains At Siena
Published: July 01, 2013
Sporting Director of Siena, Stefano Antonelli has sensationally revealed to Italian media that Innocent Emeghara has been purchased from Lorient. ''Emeghara? Has already been bought. When we will place our position regarding registration, will be one of our players and we can sell,'' Antonelli told Tuttomercatoweb.com....
Liverpool Goalkeeper Targets Clean Sheet Against Nigeria
Published: July 01, 2013
Guillermo de Amores, goalkeeper of the Uruguay Under 20s, is targeting his third clean-sheet against the Flying Eagles on Tuesday.''We hope to continue good, clean sheets, but the work that matters is that of the group. A team depends on everyone.''We saw Nigeria games in the group stage . They have great players and w...
Uruguay Coach Picks Olaitan, Ajagun As Flying Eagles Danger Men
Published: July 01, 2013
Head coach of the Uruguay Under 20s, Juan Verzeri remains cautious ahead of the eagerly anticipated round of 16 clash with African bronze champions Nigeria on Tuesday in Istanbul. Nonetheless the South Americans are targeting qualification for the quarter-finals of the Fifa Under 20 World Cup as the gaffer has a joker ...
Ahmadu Bello Stadium Not Ready To Host CHAN Qualifier - National Sports Commission
Published: July 01, 2013
Ahead of the CHAN qualifier between Nigeria and Ivory Coast, the Zonal Director of the National Sports Commission Zone 1, in charge of the facility, Dr. Ademola Are has voiced his concern about the readiness of the Ahmadu Bello Stadium to host a match of such magnitude and importance.In a chat with allnigeriasoccer.com...
Super Teen Uche Ikpeazu Signs Three - Year Deal With Watford
Published: July 01, 2013
Championship side Watford have officially announced the arrival of Nigerian youngster Uche Ikpeazu.18 - year - old Ikpeazu, who is eligible to represent Nigeria despite being in possession of a British Passport, has penned a three - year deal with The Hornets.''Watford’s the best club for me,'' Ikpeazu told watfo...
Maccabi Tel Aviv Offer Enyeama Three - Year Contract
Published: July 01, 2013
Israeli champions Maccabi Tel Aviv have offered a three - year contract to Nigeria international Vincent Enyeama, informs one.co.il.Due to his lack of first team opportunities at French club Lille, the experienced goalkeeper spent last season on loan at Maccabi Tel Aviv, but had to return to his parent club when that a...
Official: Chimezie Mbah Signs Two - Year Deal With Waasland-Beveren
Published: July 01, 2013
Former Olympic National Team invitee Chimezie Mbah has completed his switch to Waasland-Beveren.The 20 - year - old defender has put pen - to - paper on a two - year - contract with the Belgian Pro League side.Last season, Mbah recorded 13 appearances in the championship for second - tier club Hakoah Ramat Gan, so it's...
British, Turkish Clubs Eye Carlton Cole
Published: June 30, 2013
British clubs will compete with foreigners for the signature of free agent Carlton Cole.The Mail on Sunday says Istanbul rivals  - Besiktas and Galatasaray - are among the suitors interested in the acquisition of the former West Ham attacker. Earlier this month, The Sun linked Cole with a move to West Brom and Cel...
Former Super Eagle Thompson Oliha Passes Away At 44
Published: June 30, 2013
Former Nigeria international Thompson Oliha died on Sunday, June 30 in Ilorin, Kwara State after a brief illness.Oliha, who lost his life at the age of 44, defended the colors of Nigeria at the USA 1994 World Cup and was part of the squad which won the African Cup of Nations in the same year.''Nothing was wrong with my...
Emmanuel Emenike To Start Against Shakhtar Donetsk
Published: June 30, 2013
Spartak Moscow attacker Emmanuel Emenike, who is yet to play an official game of football since he got injured last April, is likely to start for the red and white against Ukrainian champions Shakhtar Donetsk on Sunday evening.''Perhaps his appearance in the starting lineup,'' said head coach Valery Karpin to championa...
Peter Utaka Rediscovers Scoring Boot, Nets Four Against Hangzhou.
Published: June 30, 2013
Nigeria international Peter Utaka has been criticized in recent weeks for his lack of goals for Chinese Super League club Dalian Aerbin.But the 29 - year - old attacker  proved on Sunday that he has not lost his prowess in front of goal by netting a double brace in the 15th round of matches against Hangzhou.The ga...