Chibuike, Ohawuchi On Target In Europa League
Published: July 05, 2013
Scandinavia powerhouse Rosenborg defeated Crusaders of Northern Ireland 2 - 1 in the first qualifying round of the Europa League played on Thursday.Owens scored the game's first goal in the 22nd minute only for Nigerian attacking midfielder John Chibuike to restore parity for the Norwegians two minutes into first half ...
Anthony Ujah Set To Pen Three - Year Contract With Cologne
Published: July 05, 2013
Despite speculation linking Nigeria international Anthony Ujah with a switch to Dinamo Zagreb in the ongoing transfer market, there are strong indications that he might continue plying his trade in Germany next season.Sportal.de says Mainz and Cologne, where Ujah played on loan last season, have reportedly reached an a...
Representatives Of Enyeama Meet With Lille This Weekend
Published: July 05, 2013
Representatives of Vincent Enyeama, who is holidaying in Nigeria, will meet with the leadership of Lille this weekend to reach an agreement on the release of the Super Eagles custodian, writes one.co.il.It would be recalled that Enyeama played last season on loan for Israeli champions Maccabi Tel Aviv but had to return...
Fifa Unveil Confederations Cup Dream Team
Published: July 04, 2013
Football's governing body, Fifa on Thursday released the ideal starting eleven, otherwise known as the Dream Team of the Confederations Cup which took place in Brazil from June 15 - 30. No Nigerian player was listed by the association. Seven Brazilians, three Spanish and one Italian were selected.The best eleven player...
Real Betis Rescind Decision To Fine Nosa Igiebor
Published: July 04, 2013
Much was said and written about the soap opera involving Nosa Igiebor last season when, after winning the African Cup with Nigeria, the Betis midfielder could not return to Seville until 23 days later because of some bureaucratic problems with his visa. The club later announced that the Nigeria international will be fi...
Christian Obodo: I Am In Italy For Treatment
Published: July 04, 2013
Nigeria international Christian Obodo, who was declared missing by his Belarusian club Dinamo Minsk, has commented on the reasons why he left the location of the team.In his statements to the press in Belarus, Obodo claimed officials of Dinamo Minsk are aware of his whereabouts.''I'm in Italy for treatment. The managem...
Dinamo Minsk: Christian Obodo Fled To Italy
Published: July 04, 2013
Sergey Pavlyukovich, Director General of Dinamo Minsk has shared his opinion on the absence of Christian Obodo from the club.It would be recalled that the central midfielder was declared missing only to found by a police patrol in Udine, Italy two days ago.Goals.by citing Komsomolsk truth  quoted Pavlyukovich as s...
AC Horsens Reject Offer For Jude Nworuh
Published: July 04, 2013
Relegated from the Superliga at the end of last season, Danish side AC Horsens have rejected an undisclosed bid from a top division team in Romania for striker Jude Nworuh.The 24 - year - old's loyalty is not in doubt as his priority is to assist the east Jutland club make an immediate return to the elite league.''I am...
Efe Ambrose: Don't Call These Players Home Based Eagles
Published: July 04, 2013
Glasgow Celtic stopper Efe Ambrose has called on the Nigerian football populace to desist from calling the domestic players currently preparing for the CHAN qualifier against Ivory Coast as home based Eagles.Ambrose was at the team's training on Thursday to cheer and motivate his colleagues ahead of the crucial encount...
Ex IK Start Midfielder Olufemi Oladapo Doubtful To Face Ivory Coast
Published: July 04, 2013
The Thursday training of the home based Eagles in preparation for their CHAN qualifier against the Ivory Coast was held at the Ahmadu Bello Stadium, with the emphasis more on techniques and tactics.The team who had their first feel of the lush green Ahmadu Bello Stadium,venue of the game trained for two hours under the...
Stephen Keshi Impressed By Ahmadu Bello Stadium
Published: July 04, 2013
Head coach of the Super Eagles, Stephen Keshi was left stunned by the lush green nature of the Ahmadu Bello Stadium when the team came to train at the pitch for the first time on Thursday.Keshi praised the stadium management for their maintenance of the facility and the quality of the playing surface,referring to the p...
Exclusive: Odion Ajayi Pens Two - Year Contract With Rijeka
Published: July 04, 2013
Having impressed manager Matjaz Kek at the start of pre - season training, 18 - year - old Nigerian striker Odion Ajayi has been promoted to the first team of HNK Rijeka, allnigeriasoccer.com can report.''I recently signed a two - year contract.My target for next season is to win trophies,'' Ajayi told allnigeriasoccer...
Super Eagles Decline In Fifa Ranking
Published: July 04, 2013
Nigeria National Football Team, the Super Eagles have dropped four places in the latest ranking released by football's governing body, Fifa on Thursday, July 4.With 723 points, the African champions have a global ranking of 35th, while they occupy the 5th place on the continent.Recall that last month, Nigeria were rank...
Peter Utaka On The Brink Of Joining Beijing Guoan
Published: July 04, 2013
Chinese Super League club Beijing Guoan are intensifying their push for Dalian Aerbin's Peter Utaka.Netease Sports says the Nigeria international is agitating for a move in order to link up with Aleksandar Stanojeviä†, who guided Aerbin last term.A line of communication has been opened between the leadershi...
Lille Distance Themselves From John Utaka
Published: July 04, 2013
Lille manager René Girard has distanced the club from reports at home and abroad linking them with striker John Utaka in the summer transfer window.Earlier, there were speculations that the former Montpellier gaffer was keen on his former pupil. Speaking at a press conference on Wednesday, Rene Gorard said: ''Jo...