Stephen Keshi Waiting To Hear From Joel Obi
Published: September 25, 2013
The ball is in Joel Obi’s court if he is really interested in donning the National Team colors in future matches.While admitting that Joel Obi remains in his plans, manager Stephen Keshi said that he tried to communicate with the Parma midfielder but was unsuccessful.Speaking to the electronic edition of Brila FM...
Ethiopia Want Ghana, Cameroon Friendly In Build Up To Nigeria Game
Published: September 25, 2013
According to Ethiopian Radio and Television Agency (ERTA), the Walya Antelopes of Ethiopia have started preparations for the World Cup qualifying fixture against African champions Nigeria.24 domestic based players are presently in the team’s training camp in Addis Ababa while an additional 4 professional players ...
Bereaved Abdul Ajagun Travels To Nigeria To Bury His Father
Published: September 25, 2013
Panathinaikos attacking midfielder Abdul Ajagun has travelled to Nigeria to attend his father’s funeral which is scheduled for Friday, gazzetta.gr has reported.And that means the Flying Eagles skipper is rated 50 - 50 for the upcoming clash against Asteras Tripolis in the Super League.The 20 - year - old may arri...
EXCLUSIVE: Academica Manager Sergio Conceicao Fires Back At John Ogu
Published: September 25, 2013
Academica manager Sérgio Conceição has fired back at John Ogu after he was harshly criticized by the Nigeria international in an interview he granted to a South Africa based satellite television station.In the interview published on Tuesday, John Ogu directed most of his anger toward Conceiç...
Peter Odemwingie Nets Debut Goal For Cardiff City
Published: September 24, 2013
Cardiff City have crashed out of the Capital One Cup, losing 3 - 2 to West Ham United in the third round on Tuesday night.Manager Malky Mackay made 11 changes to the squad that lost to Spurs last weekend and handed Nigeria international Peter Odemwingie his full debut . West Ham raced into the lead thanks to goals from...
Former Greece International Karapialis Wants Regular Action For Olaitan
Published: September 24, 2013
Retired Olympiacos attacking midfielder and former Greece international Vassilis Karapialis is not pleased that manager Michel has failed to include Nigeria youth international Michael Olaitan in his starting lineup for most of the games in the Super League this campaign.In fact, Michael Olaitan’s solitary appear...
Brown Ideye Behind Idahor, Aghahowa In Ukrainian Premier League Stats
Published: September 24, 2013
Brown Ideye finally broke his goal drought in the current Ukrainian Premier League season after netting in Dynamo Kiev’s 1- 0 victory over Karpaty last weekend.Ideye is now the fourth Nigerian striker to reach the milestone of 30 goals in the top division. According to dynamomania.com, Lucky Idahor has netted 53 ...
EXCLUSIVE: El Shorta Reject Zamalek, Al Qanah Bids For Top Talent Maroof Yusuf
Published: September 24, 2013
El Shorta have turned down two undisclosed bids from Zamalek and Al Qanah for highly rated Nigerian attacking midfielder Maroof Yusuf, who is regarded as one of the top youngsters playing in the Egyptian Premier League.The 20 - year - old was one of the shining lights of El Shorta’s successful campaign last seaso...
John Oluremi Wins Premier League Goal Of The Month For August
Published: September 24, 2013
John Oluremi’s goal against Sumqayıt in the fourth round of matches in the Azeri Premier League caught the eye, and it has been officially chosen as the Goal of the Month for August.The 28 - year - old attacking midfielder netted in first half injury time in AZAL’s 1- 0 defeat of Sumqayıt on August 23...
Fenerbahce Worried About Form Of Emmanuel Emenike
Published: September 24, 2013
After four games played for Fenerbahçe in the Turkish Super League, Nigeria international Emmanuel Emenike has yet to open his goal account for the Istanbul giants.In his last Turkish adventure, the 26 - year - old attacker netted 30 goals in 50 matches for Karabükspor. If not for injury, that tally of goal...
Chukwu Ndukwe Cautions Eagles Against Complacency
Published: September 23, 2013
Former Nigeria international Chukwu Ndukwe has shared his thoughts and impressions on the upcoming World Cup qualifier between Nigeria and Ethiopia in Addis Ababa on October 12th.In a chat with Brila FM, the ex Udoji striker said : “I don’t think we should regard Ethiopia as minnows as we don’t have ...
Official : Arsenal Announce Arrival Of Semi Ajayi
Published: September 23, 2013
With a statement on its official website, English Premier League table toppers Arsenal has announced that it has completed the signing of Nigeria youth international Semi Ajayi. The financial terms and length of contract were not disclosed by the Gunners, though the player has told this portal that he penned a two - ye...
In - form Edward Ofere Good Enough For Premier League
Published: September 23, 2013
When Edward Ofere returned to Sweden last summer, it was a surprising that he signed a contract with Trelleborg FF, who play in the third tier of Swedish football. There have been five goals in six games for Eddie, and the club believes the striker can play in the Premier League again.Fotbolltransfers.com with referenc...
Brown Ideye: I Try To Help Mbokani Adapt
Published: September 23, 2013
Dynamo Kiev attacker Brown Ideye, who netted his first Premier League goal on Sunday after he was introduced as an 82nd minute substitute in the tie against Karpaty, says he has an excellent relationship with Mbokani, his main challenger for a spot in the starting eleven.Speaking to championat.com,  the Nigeria in...
Elegbeleye Is An Illiterate - Nigerian Referees Association
Published: September 23, 2013
The executive of Nigerian Referees Association (NRA) has taken the Director General of National Sports Commission (NSC), Hon. Gbenga Elegbeleye to the cleaners over his comment against Nigerian Referees which was recently published in some sports’ dailies.The Public Relation Officer of NRA, Sareh Jumoke Adebisi w...