Official : Nathan Delfouneso Bids Farewell To Aston Villa
Published: May 25, 2014
English Premier League campaigners, Aston Villa writes on its official website that the club has parted company with Nathan Delfouneso, once regarded as one of the wonderkids in the British game.The 23 - year - old forward failed to establish himself in the first team squad, having spent the last 3 years on loan at tea...
Falcons On Brink Of AWC Qualification After Thrashing Rwanda
Published: May 25, 2014
At the Umuganda Stadium on Saturday, Nigeria beat hosts Rwanda 4 - 1 to take a healthy lead into the return leg of their African Women’s Championship qualifying fixture.After several missed opportunities, Azizat Oshoala opened scoring in the 34th minute and added a second for the eight - time continental champion...
Flying Eagles Make Light Work Of Tanzania In AYC Qualifier
Published: May 25, 2014
Six - time winners, the Flying Eagles, thrashed Tanzania 4 - 1 to advance to the third qualifying round of the African Youth Championship billed to be staged in Senegal next March.Nigeria were almost certain to progress to the next stage of qualifiers after they defeated the East Africans 2 - 0 in the first leg held in...
Nedum Onuoha On Cloud Nine As Queens Park Rangers Seal Promotion To Premier League
Published: May 24, 2014
Queens Park Rangers are back in the English Premier League on the back of their 1 - 0 win over Derby County in the Championship Playoff final decided at Wembley this afternoon.For the last half an hour, the Londoners had to play with ten men following the sending off of Gary O Neil, but in second half stoppage time, Bo...
EXCLUSIVE: Nigeria Federation Match Agent,Jairo Pachon Rules Out Nigeria - Algeria Friendly
Published: May 24, 2014
Jairo Pachon, the match agent of the Nigeria Football Federation, has poured cold water on reports in the Algerian Press that the Super Eagles will trade tackles with the Algerian National Team in a tune up game prior to the World Cup.Coach of the Fennec Foxes,Vahid Halilhodži�, did state categorically in an inter...
Done Deal : Peter Ezemenyiba Pens Three - Year Contract With AS Mont Dole
Published: May 24, 2014
Republic of Congo side, AS Mont Dole have completed the signing of Nigerian forward Peter Ezemenyiba, otherwise known as Peter Santos on a three - year deal.Recall that he tested with Moroccan club, Wydad Casablanca two months back, but the trials did not lead to a contract offer.And instead of returning to his homelan...
Future Of David Abwo Covered In Mist Following Relegation Of Zaglebie Lubin
Published: May 24, 2014
David Abwo’s future at Polish club, ZagÅ�Ä�bie Lubin has been cast into doubt following their relegation to Poland’s second - tier with two rounds to spare. On Friday, ZagÅ�Ä�bie Lubin lost 2 - 0 to Piast Gliwice, a defeat which condemned the team to the I Liga.With the contract of the former Flying Eag...
Leon Balogun Parts Company With Fortuna Dusseldorf
Published: May 24, 2014
Nigeria international Leon Balogun is in need of a new club, with 2 Bundesliga campaigners Fortuna Dusseldorf stating through its official channel that it will not be renewing his stay at the Esprit Arena.After defending the colours of Hannover 96 and Werder Bremen, Leon Balogun penned a two - year contract with Fortun...
Sammy Showers Praise On Big Brother, Shola Ameobi
Published: May 23, 2014
Newcastle United forward Sammy Ameobi, 22, has showered praise on his own brother, Shola, for being the perfect role model to him.On Friday, it was confirmed that the Nigeria international will depart St James Park after 14 years at the club, with his contract set to officially expire this summer.“He’s all ...
Ghana, Togo, Cameroon, Ivory Coast Storm Ogun For Frenage International Tourney
Published: May 23, 2014
Ibadan based Frenage Soccer Academy, A Square Sports International and Ogun State Football Association have joined hands to organize maiden Under-13/Under-16 International Soccer Tourney tagged ‘Ogun Unity Cup’.Ghana, Togo, Cameroon and Cote d’voire will storm Ogun for the Frenage Intl Tourney in a ...
Chigozie Obasi Off To Spain For Deportivo La Coruna Test
Published: May 23, 2014
Nigeria youth - teamer Chigozie Obasi picked up his visa last Friday from the Spanish embassy, and will depart Lagos today with his agent, Oliver Noah to Spain, where he has been scheduled to test and have a medical with Deportivo La Coruna.Initially, the Segunda Division outfit had planned to run the rule over the soo...
Isaac Success To Miss Tanzania Game
Published: May 23, 2014
Granada forward Isaac Success will be conspicuously missing from the starting lineup when the Flying Eagles square off with Tanzania in the return leg of the African Youth Championship qualifiers.The Andalusian outfit has not sanctioned his departure from Spain, and thus, the 18 - year - old will miss the game at the A...
World Cup : Soon To Be 21 Years Old, Ross Barkley Handed No 21 Shirt
Published: May 23, 2014
The England Federation has confirmed the shirt numbers for the upcoming World Cup where the Three Lions are pitted in the same group as Italy, Uruguay and Costa Rica.Anglo - Nigerian midfielder Ross Barkley will sport the number 21 jersey while Wayne Rooney gets to keep his number 10 shirt. The highly rated Everton sta...
Abdulwaheed Afolabi Makes Cameo Appearance As Gabala Lose Cup Final
Published: May 23, 2014
Former Flying Eagles striker Abdulwaheed Afolabi waited until the second half of extra time before his introduction in the final of the Azerbaijan Cup between his team Gabala and Neftci.Normal and extra time failed to produce a winner, with the scoreline reading 1 - 1, thus, a penalty shootout had to decide the outcome...
Philadelphia Union Defender, Amobi Okugo Relishing Contest With Robbie Keane
Published: May 23, 2014
Philadelphia Union stand in skipper, Amobi Okugo is relishing the confrontation with Republic of Ireland international, Robbie Keane ahead of the meeting with LA Galaxy in the MLS on Sunday.The central defender cum defensive midfielder must redouble his efforts in the clash with the experienced forward, who has netted ...