Crystal Palace Ready To Pounce For Sone Aluko
Published: November 11, 2013
Nigeria international Sone Aluko has failed to prolong his stay at Hull City.The Tigers are resigned to the fact that the 24 - year - old attacker may depart the club in the coming months and this may even happen in the winter transfer market.British edition of Sky Sports is reporting that Crystal Palace are amongst th...
Peter Ijeh To Coach Swedish Club Assyriska BK
Published: November 11, 2013
36-year-old Peter Ijeh has for years taken the UEFA courses to become a coach.Today, it also became clear that he will take over the coaching job in Division 2 team Assyriska BK next season. Nigerian has just signed a one year contract.“It is an honor to be part of this and be able to contribute something. ABK is...
Parma Sweating On Fitness Of Joel Obi
Published: November 11, 2013
As reported by the official website of Parma, the injury woes of Nigeria international Joel Obi are far from over.Against Lazio on Sunday, the midfielder had to be substituted as early as the 26th minute due to a muscle injury.Club medics will conduct further checks on Joel Obi on Wednesday, the date Parma are schedule...
Swiss Court Orders FC Zurich To Pay Widow Of Lucky Isibor 255,000 Euros
Published: November 11, 2013
The Court of Appeal in Switzerland has ruled in favor of deceased Nigeria international Lucky Isibor, who last defended the colors of FC Zurich before he hung up his boots.In 2002, then aged 25, the contract of the ex Concord striker was unilaterally terminated after he tested positive for HIV during a routine medical....
Golden Eaglets Have Made Nigerian Youngsters Hot In Europe - Fennessy
Published: November 11, 2013
Expert in youth football coaching Fennessy Harty Thomas who has worked with Chelsea Soccer School and Celtic Football Club has described the victorious Nigerian Golden Eaglets as the hottest commodities on the radar of most top clubs in Europe now.Fennessy that is expected to resume in Nigeria in couple of days with a ...
Nosa Igiebor Out For Two Months
Published: November 11, 2013
Real Betis midfielder Nosa Igiebor is scheduled to undergo surgery in the coming days as a result of his groin injury problems.Estadiodeportivo.com says the Nigeria international could spend up to eight weeks on the sidelines, meaning he won’t return to action until middle of January next year.It is the same ailm...
Official : Mohammed Abdulrahman Pens Short Term Deal With Motala AIF
Published: November 11, 2013
Newly promoted Swedish Division One club Motala AIF have completed the signing of Nigerian striker Mohammed Abdulrahman.Both club and player have refused to disclose the financial terms and length of contract. However, it is understood that Momo signed a short - term deal.“The reason I joined them is because it h...
Nosa Igiebor Faces Late Fitness Test Ahead Barcelona Showdown
Published: November 10, 2013
Real Betis midfielder Nosa Igiebor is doubtful for the home game against log leaders Barcelona on Sunday evening.The Nigeria international, who clocked 23 yesterday, did not train with the first team squad on Saturday due to pains in his abdominal area.But club medics are doing all they can to make him available for th...
Freekick Expert Taye Taiwo Nets First Super Lig Goal For Bursaspor
Published: November 10, 2013
While Nigerian fans have refused to shed tears following the decision of manager Stephen Keshi not to invite Taye Taiwo to the National Team, the fullback is enjoying a new lease of life in Turkey.In the 11th round of matches in the Super League, the ex AC Milan, Queens Park Rangers and Marseille defender netted his fi...
Michael Eneramo Scores First Official Goal For Besiktas
Published: November 09, 2013
In the 11th round of matches in the Turkish Super League, Besiktas defeated Kayserispor 3 - 0.Olcay Sahan opened the scoring for the Eagles in the 21st minute and eight minutes before the end of the tie at Kadir Has �ehir Stadium, Brazilian defender Ramon Motta added a second.Nigeria international Michael Eneramo net...
NUPENG Boss Congratulates Eaglets, Floats Soccer Tourney For Nigerian Youths
Published: November 09, 2013
The Chairman of Nigeria Union of Petroleum & Natural Gas Workers, (NUPENG) Lagos state zone, Comrade Tokunbo Najeemdeen Adebola has joined other Nigerians in congratulating the victorious Golden Eaglets that have just made the country proud by winning the FIFA Under-17 World Cup hosted by United Arab Emirates while...
Esperance Starlet Emeka Emerum Tips Former Teammate Kelechi Iheanacho For Greatness
Published: November 09, 2013
Esperance starlet Emeka Emerum says he is not surprised that former teammate at Taye Academy, Kelechi Iheanacho was chosen as the best player of the just concluded Fifa Under 17 World Cup staged in United Arab Emirates.“We started playing together in 2005, but then I was his senior. Seeing Kelechi Iheanacho at th...
John Chibuike Depending On Divine Intervention To Win Tippeligaen
Published: November 09, 2013
John Chibuike is depending on divine intervention in Rosenborg’s bid to win the Norwegian Premier League for a 23rd time.With only one match before the end of the championship, RBK currently occupy the second position, just one point less than table-toppers Strømsgodset.“It is not going to be easy. B...
Official : Chuks Aneke Extends Crewe Alexandra Stay
Published: November 09, 2013
Through a statement on its official website, Crewe Alexandra has announced that it has extended the agreement with Arsenal to have Anglo - Nigerian midfielder Chuks Aneke play on loan until the end of the 2013 - 2014 season.Chuks Aneke, who can cover several roles in midfield and can be deployed as a false nine, initia...
Kenneth Otigba : My Dad Wants Me To Represent Nigeria
Published: November 09, 2013
Kenneth Otigba recently snubbed an invitation to represent the Hungary Under 21 National Team in order to concentrate on establishing himself with Dutch club Heerenveen.While that reason may be the official position of the highly rated 21 - year - old center back, he is understood to be in contact with officials of the...