I HAVE DONE NOTHING TO WARRANT MY PROSECUTION, LULU CRIES OUT
Published: January 22, 2015
Former NFF President Alhaji Sani Lulu Abdullahi has once again maintained his innocence in the corruption charges leveled against him by the Economic and Financial Crime Commission (EFCC) which has lingered for the past five years in a Federal High Court in Abuja. Lulu in an open letter to Nigerians is demanding for im...
Official : Esperance Unveil Sarpsborg Target Emem Eduok
Published: January 22, 2015
Esperance have announced the acquisition of Emem Eduok, subject to approval from the Nigeria Football Federation, who are investigating circumstances that led to the striker signing a deal with Sarpsborg in December.The 21 - year - old has penned a three - and - a - half - year deal with the Blood and Gold, which keeps...
Clifford Obinwanne On Target In FA Trophy
Published: January 22, 2015
Nigerian referee based in Malta Jude Amin Utulu officiated the Malta FA Trophy clash between Sirens and Gudja United on Wednesday. The encounter ended 6 - 0 in favour of Sirens, who play in the second division, with Clifford Obinwanne among the goalscorers.The defensive midfielder scored in the 87th minute after he w...
Olympiakos Striker Michael Olaitan Makes Emotional Return
Published: January 22, 2015
Olympiakos midfielder Michael Olaitan could not hide his joy after returning into action for the first time in over ten months.On Tuesday evening, the 22 - year - old featured for the Reds in their Cup game against Tyrnavos, following his introduction in the 62nd minute.“By God, the impossible became possible ......
Austin Ejide Expected To Sign Long Term Deal Soon
Published: January 21, 2015
Hapoel Be’er Sheva and the representatives of Austin Ejide are holding high level talks over the extension of the contract of the Super Eagles goalkeeper. Israeli website Sports Walla writes that there are no point of conflict in ongoing negotiations, with the glovesman expected to pen a fresh long - term deal wh...
Official : Nnamdi Oduamadi Arrives Lazio
Published: January 21, 2015
Through a press release, Serie B side US Latina Calcio have announced the hiring of Nnamdi Oduamadi from AC Milan.The Nigeria international will remain on the books of the Lazio - based club until the end of this season.Unlike most loan deals these days, Latina can not purchase his economic rights from The Red and Blac...
Chigozie Udoji Is The Fourth Highest Paid Player In Belarus
Published: January 21, 2015
Belarusian website Tribuna has published on its website the top ten highest paid players in the Premier League.Nigerian attacking midfielder Chigozie Udoji, who turns out for Dinamo Minsk, was named on the list along with two other Africans Adama Diomande and Umaru Bangura. The three players earn US$15,000 every month ...
Official : AC Renate Snap Up Raphael Odogwu From Real Vicenza
Published: January 21, 2015
Through a press release, Italian third - tier side AC Renate have announced that they have struck a deal with Real Vicenza as regards to the outright purchase of Raphael Odogwu.Both club and player have not revealed the financial details plus duration of the contract that was signed.Now 23, Odogwu started his career wi...
Official : Olympic National Team Invitee Samuel Owolabi Extends Contract With HB Koge
Published: January 21, 2015
With a statement on the official webpage, Danish First Division outfit HB Koge have announced that they have extended the contract of Olympic National Team invitee, Samuel Owolabi.The new agreement will keep the 19 - year - old at SEAS-NVE Park until 2018.But the leadership of The Swans has decided to ship him out on l...
Isah Eliakwu Hoping To Sign Contract With Hapoel Haifa
Published: January 21, 2015
Free agent Isah Eliakwu is hoping he can secure a contract with Israeli Premier League team Hapoel Haifa.Starting from tomorrow, the 29 - year - old will begin training with The Sharks, after undergoing a routine medical.“I come to give a great season in Haifa. I saw Sammy Ofer Stadium and I was very impressed. I...
Olarenwaju Kayode Scores Sixth Goal Of The Season
Published: January 20, 2015
Olarenwaju Kayode, 21,  scored his first goal in the Israeli Premier League since November as Maccabi Netanya defeated Bnei Sakhnin 2 - 0 on Monday night. After 10 games in all competitions without a goal, including nine in the topflight, the former Flying Eagles star netted in the 52nd minute at the Doha Stadium,...
Ahmed Musa Resumes Training With CSKA Moscow After Extended Vacation
Published: January 20, 2015
Nigeria international Ahmed Musa has resumed practice with CSKA Moscow at their training camp in Campoamor, Spain.The forward arrived the training camp five days after the rest of his teammates, as the club had permitted him to extend his vacation due to past commitments with the Super Eagles.“I feel really relax...
SWAN Partners Kogi FA For Credible Elections
Published: January 20, 2015
Sports Writers Association of Nigeria (SWAN), Kogi chapter on Monday pledged to partner the state Football Association (FA) in ensuring conduct of a free, fair and credible election into the executive board of the football body.Chairman of Kogi SWAN, Mr Paul Omale made the pledge at a meeting convened by the state secr...
Robin Udegbe Not Worried By Nigeria Snub
Published: January 20, 2015
KFC Uerdingen goalkeeper Robin Udegbe is not worried that he has not been invited to the Super Eagles despite making himself available for selection, having pledged his international future to Nigeria. The German - Nigerian resumed full training with KFC Uerdingen this past week, having spent two months on the sideline...
Babangida Joins Emenike At Mosta
Published: January 19, 2015
Haruna Babangida is off the unemployment market after agreeing terms with Maltese Premier League club Mosta.A product of the famous Barcelona academy, the 32 - year - old has been inactive since the winter of 2012.His last official game came in the colours of Kapfenberger SV on November 9, 2012 in their loss to Lustena...