Missing Christian Obodo Found In Italy; Companion Arrested For Being In Possession of Marijuana
Published: July 03, 2013
Nigeria international Christian Obodo, who was reported to be missing by Dinamo Minsk, was found hale and hearty in Udine, Italy on Tuesday.This past weekend, the Director General of Dinamo Minsk, Sergei Pavlyukovich interviewed by goals.by declared Obodo missing. It is not the first time that law enforcements agents h...
Frenage Soccer Academy Mourns Late Thompson Oliha
Published: July 03, 2013
Ibadan based soccer school Frenage Soccer Academy has commiserated with the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) and the family of the former Super Eagles midfielder Thompson Oliha who passed away at the early hours of Sunday in Ilorin.The late footballer who until his death was a member of the Kwara State Football Academ...
Flying Eagles Crash Out Of World Cup Despite Kayode's Wonder Goal
Published: July 02, 2013
For the second tournament in succession, the Flying Eagles led by John Obuh have failed to progress beyond the quarter - finals of the Fifa World Cup for players below the age of 20 after losing 2 - 1 to Uruguay in the round of 16 played in Istanbul on Tuesday evening.With the scoreline tied at 1 - 1 and extra time loo...
Official: Released Kevin Amuneke Returns To Portugal
Published: July 02, 2013
Nigeria international Kevin Amuneke has been released by Trelleborg FF, writes fotbolltransfers.com citing the official website of the Swedish third - tier club. ''Trelleborg FF has a reciprocal agreement with # 19 Martin Holm and # 22 Kevin Amuneke whereby both are leaving Trelleborg FF on July 1. ''We thank Martin an...
Frank Temile To Sign One - Year Deal With Birkirkara
Published: July 02, 2013
According to leaks gathered by sportinmalta.com, Frank Temile is likely to play Malta champions Birkirkara next season.The 23 - year - old striker will undergo a medical examination with the Stripes in the coming hours.  And if he passes it in flying colors, the ex Valletta attacker would be offered a one - year c...
Blame NPFL For Rangers Woes, Top Sports Lawyer Says Nigerian Players Are Treated Worse Than Slaves
Published: July 02, 2013
Foremost Nigerian sports lawyer, Barrister Johnny Precious Ogbah of Manchester based Activity Chambers has blasted football administrators in the country for the woes of Nigerian players, saying their neglect in the welfare of the home based player especially regarding respect for contractual stability is what culminat...
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...