Vincent Enyeama Tips Nigeria To Qualify For World Cup Semis
Published: May 22, 2014
Speaking to the official website of Fifa, Vincent Enyeama, the deputy Super Eagles skipper, has predicted that Nigeria will become the first African country in history to advance to the semifinals of the World Cup.Before the showpiece event in Brazil, African countries - Cameroon, Senegal and Ghana in that order - have...
Peter Utaka Breaks Seven - Month Goal Drought
Published: May 21, 2014
Out - of - favour Super Eagles attacker Peter Utaka broke his seven - month goal drought in the Chinese Super League in the 13th round of matches as Beijing Guoan thrashed Hangzhou 4 - 0 on Wednesday.The 30 - year - old came off the bench in the 63rd minute, and two minutes later netted his first goal of the season.His...
Segun Owobowale Stars For Holland, As England Win Euro Under 17s
Published: May 21, 2014
ADO Den Haag left winger Segun Owobowale lasted the entire duration as Holland surprisingly failed to win the UEFA Under 17 Championship on Wednesday after losing on penalties to England in the final .After regulation time ended 1 - 1, the game had to be decided by the lottery of penalty shootouts, and the Young Lions ...
Falcons Manager, Edwin Okon Includes Desire Oparanozie In Squad To Face Rwanda
Published: May 21, 2014
Falcons manager Edwin Okon overlooked Gloria Ofoegbu and Glory Iroka as he named a squad of 18 players for the upcoming African Women Championship qualifying fixture against Rwanda.Otherwise there were no major surprises in the squad made up of 2 goalkeepers, 5 defenders, 8 midfielders and 3 strikers unveiled to the pu...
Holidaying Michael Olaitan Loses Four Friends In Jos Bomb Blasts
Published: May 21, 2014
Former Mighty Jets starlet Michael Olaitan was back in Jos visiting family and friends when two bombs went off on Tuesday, and out of the 118 people that lost their lives in the unfortunate incident, four were his friends.The explosion occurred yesterday afternoon around the Jos Main Market, and no group has claimed re...
Maroof Yusuf Spoilt For Choice, Studying Proposals From Al Ahly And Zamalek
Published: May 21, 2014
According to information from the Nigerian edition of Africa’s top football magazine, Soccer Laduma,  Maroof Yusuf is on the brink of ending his stint with Egyptian club Police Union.The 21 - year - old, who is regarded as one of the top youngsters in the Egyptian championship has two proposals from Al Ahly ...
Vincent Enyeama : The Important Thing Is To Qualify
Published: May 21, 2014
There is a possibility that Nigeria could face either France or Switzerland in the second round at the World Cup which begins next month in Brazil. Whichever team the Super Eagles lock horns with, Lille goalkeeper Vincent Enyeama has stressed that the aim is to advance to the quarterfinals of the competition.“If ...
Shola Shodiya Tips Himself To Win Player Of The Year Award
Published: May 21, 2014
Nominated for the 2014 Best Premier League Player by the Malta Football Association alongside Paul Fenech and Denni Dos Santos, Birkirkara attacker Shola Shodiya has tipped himself to scoop the top honour.The Nigerian striker was recognized for an outstanding season, having netted 14 goals in 31 starts for the vice - c...
West Ham Target, Victor Obinna Wants To Remain At Chievo
Published: May 21, 2014
Nigeria international Victor Obinna has reiterated his decision to remain in the Serie A next season provided that Lokomotiv Moscow sanction the move. The attacker still has a contract with the Railwaymen until the end of next season, but he is hoping that his two goals on the final day of the season against Inter Mila...
Golden Eaglets To Abide By Code Of Conduct
Published: May 21, 2014
The Golden Eaglets will have to abide by a new Code of Conduct which outlines clear guidelines on how the players will comport themselves while in camp along with how they should deal with each other and the technical crew.Coach Emmanuel Amuneke issued the stern warning in a meeting between the backroom staff and the 3...
Rolo Zapata Tips Group F Winner For World Cup Semis
Published: May 20, 2014
Argentinian coach Rolo Zapata has opined that the winner of Group F - which pits Argentina, Nigeria, Bosnia and Iran - has been handed an easy route qualifying for the semifinals of the World Cup. The former Sunshine Stars and Black Aces gaffer reckons that the big match in the group will take place on June 25 when two...
Ironi Kiryat Shmona Leapfrog Maccabi Haifa, Hapoel Beer Sheva In Race For Tony Nwakaeme
Published: May 20, 2014
Ironi Kiryat Shmona have leapt ahead of Hapoel Beer Sheva and Maccabi Haifa in the three - way battle for Anthony Nwakame, writes Sports Walla. For several weeks, Ironi Kiryat Shmona have been locked in talks with the Hapoel Raanana ace over the signing of a contract.But the stumbling block, apart from the competition ...
Emmanuel Ekpo Relegated To Bench For Refusing To Extend Molde Contract
Published: May 20, 2014
One - cap Nigeria international Emmanuel Ekpo has suggested that his limited playing opportunities for Molde this season was due to his contract situation. Since the start of the Tippeligaen , the attacking midfielder has only featured in one game, lasting 46 minutes on the pitch in the home clash against IK Start at t...
AZAL In Talks With Victor Igbekoyi Over Contract Extension
Published: May 20, 2014
According to the official website of AZAL, the leadership of the club has started negotiations with Nigerian forward Victor Igbekoyi regarding a new deal. The contract of the 27 - year - old expires this summer and AZAL want to tie him down by offering him fresh terms.For the past five seasons, Victor Igbekoyi has been...
Enugu Rangers Stopper, Pabi Sane Out For Two Weeks
Published: May 20, 2014
Enugu Rangers center back Pabi Sane has targeted a return to action in the next two weeks after spending the last six days on the sidelines due to a hamstring complaint.The Senegalese defender, one of the first names on manager’s John Obuh team-sheet, picked up the injury in the away game against Heartland on May...