England Based Trio To Lead Eagles Attack Against United States
Published: June 07, 2014
Lille custodian Vincent Enyeama will be in between the pipes, just as he did in the last friendly against Greece, for the Super Eagles last warm-up game against United States in Florida this evening.Providing cover for him at defense are skipper Joseph Yobo, Godfrey Oboabona, Juwon Oshaniwa and Efe Ambrose.John Obi Mik...
Chidi Omeje Happy To Score Against Sylvia
Published: June 07, 2014
Dalkurd’s pre - season credential as one of the candidates to be promoted to the Superettan was put to test on Saturday afternoon and they passed it with flying colours.At the  Norrköpings Idrottspark (Nya Parken, Norrköping), the Borlänge based side defeated Sylvia 2 - 0, with Nigerian strike...
Godfrey Oboabona : We Are Going To Make Nigerians Happy
Published: June 07, 2014
Rizespor central defender, Godfrey Oboabona, is playing safe and has refused to stick out his neck to predict the outcome of the meeting between Nigeria and Team USA in Florida on Saturday evening.Earlier opposition might have been a tough nut to crack, but Nigeria have now gone four matches without a win since that 2 ...
Red Star Belgrade Striker, Abiola Dauda In Shock Following UEFA Ban
Published: June 07, 2014
Red Star Belgrade striker Abiola Dauda, 26, is in shock following news that the Serbian champions have been banned from participating in the next edition of the Champions League.UEFA’s hammer fell on the 1991 European champions for breaching Financial Fair Play regulations.“I am aware of UEFA ruling and it ...
Marvin Ogunjimi Agrees Terms With Stromsgodset
Published: June 07, 2014
With a note on its official website, Norwegians Stromsgodset has announced the signing of Marvin Ogunjimi from Mallorca on a two - and - a - half year deal.And this puts an end to speculation surrounding his future, with reports linking him to teams in the United States, Greece and Israel.It should be noted that Ogunji...
Musa, Echiejile Certain To Miss USA Clash
Published: June 07, 2014
CSKA Moscow striker Ahmed Musa and Monaco fullback Elderson Echiejile will miss the friendly against United States in Florida later today. Both players picked up injuries in the test match against Greece on Tuesday, and have been undergoing treatment for the past four days.It is a foregone conclusion that they will not...
Beijing Guoan Set To Show Exit Door To Peter Utaka
Published: June 07, 2014
Beijing Guoan have been left frustrated with the lack of goals from Peter Utaka since the start of the season and his name has been put on the transfer market. The capital club signed the Nigeria international on a two - and - a - half year deal last summer from Dalian Aerbin.And in his first 12 matches for Beijing Guo...
Yobo, Onazi Say World Cup Is A Totally Different Ball Game
Published: June 06, 2014
Ahead of the start of the World Cup in Brazil next week, Joseph Yobo and Eddy Onazi have proclaimed that the results of the Super Eagles exhibition matches are not a true reflection of their preparation for the mundial.In case you were not aware, the Super Eagles have not won a game since that 2 - 0 defeat of Ethiopia ...
Official : AZAL Hero Victor Igbekoyi Departs The Club
Published: June 06, 2014
Nigerian forward Victor Igbekoyi will not be renewing his contract at Topaz Premier League side AZAL.The 27 - year - old was offered fresh terms by the capital outfit but he rebuffed their advances, ending his five - year stay at the AZAL Arena, Å�üvÉ�lan.During his stint with the Pilots, he recorded 21 goals in...
Kano Pillars - Dolphins Tie Postponed Following Death Of Emir Of Kano
Published: June 06, 2014
The League Management Committee (LMC) has postponed the Glo Premier League fixture between Kano Pillars and Dolphins of Part Harcourt scheduled to take place on Saturday in Kano.Ado Abdullahi Bayero, the Emir of Kano, passed away on Friday at the age of 83, and the authorities have decided that the game should take pla...
Sampdoria Sporting Director : I Have Not Received Any Request For Okaka
Published: June 06, 2014
Sampdoria sporting director Carlo Osti has, once again, commented on reports linking Stefano Okaka with a move away from the Genoa based outfit.Since the season ended, the likes of Galatasaray, Schalke 04 and Lyon are mulling over a bid for the former Italy youth - teamer. And Carlo Osti has now stated that those inter...
Official : Alfred Effiong Extends Qormi Contract
Published: June 06, 2014
Maltese Premier League outfit Qormi have extended the contract of their striker Alfred Effiong, 29.The new contract will see him remain at Qormi Ground through the 2014 - 2015 season.Alfred Effiong, a product of Command Secondary School Ipaja, has spent the last nine years in Malta, and becomes eligible for citizenship...
Done Deal : Zebbug Rangers Snap Up Obinna Obiefule From Hibernians
Published: June 06, 2014
Malta Premier League newcomers Zebbug Rangers have secured the signature of Obinna Obiefule from Hibernians.The financial terms and duration of contract the 26 - year - old signed have not been disclosed by the club.Despite Hibernians offering the Nigerian forward a fresh two - year deal, as exclusively reported by all...
Southend United Starlet, Jordan Alawode-Williams Pledges International Future To Nigeria
Published: June 05, 2014
Southend United starlet, Jordan Alawode-Williams, believes several Anglo- Nigerian youngsters have chosen to represent England youth teams instead of Nigeria because they were never contacted by the Nigeria Football Federation.For example, Mandela Egbo (Crystal Palace), Joshua Onomah (Tottenham Hotspur) and Dominic Sol...
Ogunjobi Commends Frenage Over Ogun International Tourney
Published: June 05, 2014
As participants from West African countries are warming up to storm Ijebu-Ode this weekend ahead of maiden Under 13/Under-16 International Soccer Tourney tagged ‘Ogun Unity Cup’, the former secretary general of Nigeria Football Association, Chief Taiwo Ogunjobi has described the tourney has a big boost for ...