Queen Urges Al Arabi Focus
Published: January 07, 2014
Al Arabi Ladies defender Queen Ejovwo has warned her team mates not to get complacent in their pursuit of victory in a Qatari Women League match against Al Rayyan Ladies on Wednesday.The Asian side depended on the work rate of Queen and the shot stopping abilities of Chioma Nwankwo to get a 2-2 draw against Al Khor, wh...
Police Machine Attacker Grateful To Okon For Call Up
Published: January 07, 2014
Born in Lagos, Abosede Toriola came through the ranks on the streets before she was snapped up by Police Machine. She is a key player alongside fellow invitee Ayomide Ojo in Police female side. She is one of 30 players invited for the crucial Namibia 2014 African Women Championship qualifiers against Sierra Leone in Ab...
Ikechukwu Uche Nets His First Hat trick For Villarreal
Published: January 07, 2014
In the last game of the 18th round of matches in the Spanish championship, Nigeria international Ikechukwu Uche bagged a hat - trick in Villarreal’s 5 - 2 defeat of Rayo Vallecano.The encounter at the Estadio del Rayo Vallecano witnessed a lot of goals. Within 12 minutes, the Yellow Submarines raced into a two - ...
Liverpool Chasing Bamidele Alli
Published: January 06, 2014
Liverpool are on the trail of Anglo - Nigerian midfielder Bamidele Alli, who is currently on the books of basement side MK Dons.The Daily Mirror says he was scouted by manager Brendan Rodgers when MK Dons played a thrilling 3 - 3 draw with Wigan Athletic last weekend in the third round of the FA Cup.Alli has also attra...
Sidney Sam Will Not Extend Bayer Leverkusen Contract
Published: January 06, 2014
Germany international Sidney Sam has cast doubt over his future after he rejected the new contract proposed by Bayer Leverkusen.The offensive player, who has contractual obligations with Bayer Leverkusen until June 2015, has a buy-out clause of around 2.45 million euros according to unofficial sources.“We made hi...
Lagos Battle FCT In 2013 NFF Under 13 Football Championship Final
Published: January 06, 2014
The stage is now set for a thrilling climax to the 2013 NFF U-13 Football Championship as tournament’s defending champions, FCT, clash with bookies favourites, Lagos, at the FIFA Goal Project Center of the Abuja National Stadium, by 4pm on Tuesday. In the semi-final matches played on Monday evening, team Lagos be...
Izuchukwu Solomon Vows Not To Return To Bylis Ballsh
Published: January 06, 2014
Izuchukwu Solomon, 25,  claims his past team Byllis owe him two months wages.The Albania based striker had a contract with Byllis which expired December 31, and has vowed not to return to the club unless he is paid the outstanding wages.Speaking to the online edition of Panorama Sport, Solomon said :  “...
Gabriel To Test With Albanian Club KF Laci
Published: January 06, 2014
Little known Nigerian Stephen Gabriel will begin trials with Albanian Superliga outfit KF Laçi next Monday, informs Panorama Sport.The 19 - year - old midfielder spent the first half of the season at First Division Burreli with whom he netted a brace for in the tie against Tërbuni Pukë last October.He ...
Former Nembe City Forward Arinze Happy With El Kanemi Move
Published: January 06, 2014
Elkanemi Warriors striker Obioma Arinze feels his decision to join the club will be vindicated by his consistent form this season.The 2012/2013 Globacom Nigeria Premier League 5-goal hero has signed a deal with the Maiduguri boys.Arinze, hopes to be a first team regular in the colours of the Northern side and feels his...
Emeka Predicts Tough Duel With DSS FC
Published: January 06, 2014
TEAP FC’s forward, Emeka Uzor, has said he expects a very tough and physical battle against DSS FC in the week 1 clash of the 2014 Nigeria National League (NNL), due to take on 25th January 2014 at DSS Arena, Kaduna.“DSS are very hard and physical and we expect them to show us no mercy,”said Emeka, wh...
Road Safety To Camp In Keffi Ahead Of National League
Published: January 06, 2014
Newly promoted outfit, Federal Road Safety FC will camp in Keffi for two weeks ahead of the 2013/2014 Nigeria National League. The team tactician Uche Okagbue revealed  on Monday that the boys have resumed and arrangements are in top gear for a perfect season.“We need to make these preparations early enough ...
Odunlade Paul Omoniyi Revels in Gateway Switch, Hope To Replicate Festival Form
Published: January 06, 2014
Odunlade Paul Omoniyi admits it was a surprise to be called up to Henry Nwosu’s Gateway squad for the 2014 Nigeria National League season.The 2012 National Sports Festival 2-goal hero was included in a 35-man team that will represent the Ogun State sponsored side in the Pool B of the second tier league in Nigeria...
Official : Brondby, Akpoveta Mutually Agree To Terminate Contract
Published: January 06, 2014
Per a statement on its official website, Danish Superliga side Brondby has announced that it has mutually terminated the contract binding the club with Nigerian attacker Oke Akpoveta.22 - year - old Oke Akpoveta has taken the decision of Brondby to part company with him in good faith, stressing that had it not been for...
CFR Cluj Midfielder Obiora Nwankwo Backs Nigeria To Beat Argentina
Published: January 06, 2014
CFR Cluj midfielder Obiora Nwankwo has backed Nigeria to beat Argentina when both sides clash at the World Cup on Wednesday, June 25. The South Americans are not unfamiliar opposition to the Super Eagles having met them three times in previous tournaments but the African champions lost by the odd goal  in 1994, 19...
Ejike Uzoenyi : It Is Important We Win Our First Game
Published: January 05, 2014
Nigeria international Ejike Uzoenyi has said that it is important for the domestic Eagles to win their first game of the African Nations Championship which kicks off on Saturday. The Enugu Rangers winger is one of the three players named in the roster that featured in the African Nations Cup also staged in South Africa...