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SWAN FCT Chapter Commiserates With Aisha Falode, Mourns Walter Oyatogun.
Published: February 19, 2014
The Sports Writers Association of Nigeria, SWAN, FCT chapter has commiserated with former NFF Media and Publicity Committee member Aisha Falode, on the loss of her son, Toba Falode.Chairman, SWAN, FCT chapter, Kayode Adeniyi expressed shock on hearing the news which he described as sad, unfortunate and unthinkable whil...
Chuks Akabueze, Wuhan Zall Continue Contract Talks
Published: February 19, 2014
Nigeria international Chuks Akabueze thought he had hit the goldmine when he penned a two - year contract with Chinese club Wuhan Zall exactly 12 months ago.Excluding performance related incentives, the former Odd Grenland hero will pocket 800,000 euros wages if he is not released from his contract prematurely.Wuhan Za...
Visa Woes Keep Stanley Okoro In Spain
Published: February 19, 2014
Cherno More midfielder Stanley Okoro will miss the topflight clash against Pirin Gotse Delchev scheduled to take place on Friday. Sportal.bg says the Nigeria youth - teamer is currently in Spain due to visa problems and will not be able to arrive Bulgaria in time for the meeting at Gradski Stadion.Stanley Okoro is on a...
Genoa Target Michael Olaitan
Published: February 19, 2014
Genoa have beamed their searchlight on Michael Olaitan as a possible reinforcement this summer, writes Tuttomercatoweb.com. The 21 - year - old has many suitors in Europe following his recent purple patch in which he has notched up six goals in his last six matches for Olympiakos in the championship of Greece.Valencia,...
Fenerbahce Await Arrival Of Emmanuel Emenike After Death Of Sister - In - Law
Published: February 19, 2014
If there is no last minute change to his travel plan, Nigeria striker Emmanuel Emenike will arrive Istanbul on Wednesday to begin training with his teammates ahead of the meeting with Elazı�spor.The 26 - year - old attacker had been authorized by the leadership of the Yellow Canaries to undertake the 4,350 mile jo...
Nigerian Football Coaches Commend FCT Minister
Published: February 19, 2014
The Nigeria Football Coaches Association (FCT Chapter) has commended the FCT administration for ordering the immediate reversal of the administrative structure and nomenclature of sports in the Federal Capital Territory. The FCT Minister of State Oloye Olajumoke Akinjide on Tuesday ordered that the Sports Department wh...
Javier Hernandez, Giovani dos Santos Invited For Nigeria Clash
Published: February 19, 2014
The Director General of the National Team of Mexico has announced a list of 8 players summoned for the exhibition match against Nigeria in the United States on March 5.Javier Hernandez (Manchester United), Giovani dos Santos (Villarreal), Diego Reyes (Porto) and Andres Guardado (Bayer Leverkusen) have all been called u...
Official : Metalist Kharkiv Snap Up Yussuf Ayila On Loan
Published: February 18, 2014
After days of negotiations , it is now confirmed that Yussuf Ayila will spend the rest of the season on loan at Metalist Kharkiv, announces Dynamo Kiev on its official website.The Nigeria international has seen his first team opportunities limited this season at Dynamo Kiev.In fact, he had previously been playing for t...
Solomon Kwambe Competing With South African Defender Ethen Sampson For Vancouver Whitecaps Roster Spot
Published: February 18, 2014
Nigeria international Solomon Kwambe, 20,  is battling to earn a contract with Vancouver Whitecaps.Since the conclusion of the African Nations Championship, the Sunshine Stars fullback has been in the United States testing with the MLS outfit.  American journalist, Seth Macomber of total- mls.com has provided...
Exclusive : Ejike Uzoenyi Rejects 600,000 Euros Offered By Romanian Club, FC Vaslui
Published: February 18, 2014
FC Vaslui, currently placed 6th in the Romanian Liga 1 standings,  made an offer of 600,000 euros to African Nations Championship best player, Ejike Uzoenyi.The Romanian club offered 300,000 euros to Ejike Uzoanyi for a two - and - a - half year contract, with 100,000 euros signing fee plus accommodation, car and ...
Dudu Omagbemi Scores On Salgaocar Debut
Published: February 18, 2014
Nigerian striker Dudu Omagbemi netted the match winner on his debut for I - League campaigners Salgaocar .The 28 - year - old was on target in the 1 - 0 win over Mohun Bagan on Sunday, scoring after the hour mark at the Tilak Maidan in Vasco.“Of course I am excited to score on my debut. It is very important we wo...
Lille Is New Suitor For Olympiakos Striker Michael Olaitan
Published: February 18, 2014
The last has not been heard of clubs intensifying their push for highly rated Nigerian starlet Michael Olaitan.In recent days, Greece powerhouse Olympiakos had stated that they will not allow their new kid on the block leave the club in the summer transfer window.Apparently, this was done to put off the teams circling ...
Okagbue Lambasts Match Referee
Published: February 18, 2014
Uche Okagbue was left to rue the performance of centre referee Markus Maaji in FRSC’s 1 - 1 Nigeria National League match against Adamawa United on Saturday.“My boys played a good match, but the referee was a disappointment. He just took laws to his hands. Anyway he is human,” the coach said in Abuja....
Malomo Expects TEAP Reaction
Published: February 18, 2014
Donald Malomo expects a reaction from his TEAP side when they face Mighty Jets on Saturday after the Nigeria National League week 1 match against DSS was postponed due to some technical issues on the part of the hosts.“I’m very disappointed. We went there with a game plan. I am looking forward to Monday&rsq...
Football Match Fixing Suspects Denied Access To Telephone Evidence That Could Prove Their Innocence
Published: February 17, 2014
Whitworth& Green Solicitors has been retained to represent Samuel and Akpo Sodje, who were arrested in December 2013 for alleged match-fixing, following an “undercover investigation” by the Sun on Sunday Newspaper’s Mazher Mahmood. No charges have yet been brought against the brothers but they rem...