Keshi Eyeing Maximum Points Against Argentina
Published: June 24, 2014
Stephen Keshi has reiterated that he is eyeing maximum points when the Super Eagles clash with Argentina on Wednesday afternoon.Going into that fixture at Porto Alegre, the African champions, who are targeting qualification to the next round, are not in a tight corner, and even a draw against the illustrious opponents ...
Rizespor Stopper Godfrey Oboabona Resumes Full Training
Published: June 24, 2014
Super Eagles manager, Stephen Keshi, should be delighted with the latest update from team doctors regarding the injury to Rizespor central defender, Godfrey Oboabona.A foot injury had kept him on the sidelines for the past one week, but has now been cleared to resume full training with the National Team ahead of the sh...
Ejike Uzoenyi Revels In Making Debut Appearance At World Cup
Published: June 23, 2014
Mamelodi Sundowns bound Ejike Uzoenyi has expressed joy after making his debut appearance for the Super Eagles at the ongoing World Cup. The petite winger was a late substitute for Ukraine based Michael Babatunde, who could not complete the game against Bosnia after pulling his muscle.“It was like a dream but I t...
Oyo SWAN, Coaches Commiserate With Commissioner Over Passing Away Of Arisekola Alao
Published: June 23, 2014
The Executive of the Oyo State Chapter of Sports Writers Association of Nigeria (SWAN) has commiserated with the Oyo State Commissioner for Youth and Sports, Umar Farouk Alao over the sudden demise of his dad Alhaji AbdulAzeez Arisekola Alao who passed away in Switzerland hospital on Wednesday 18th 2014.The body accord...
Official : Kenneth Obodo Completes Move To US Alessandria
Published: June 23, 2014
Through its official channel, US Alessandria has announced that the club has reached an agreement with Kenneth Obodo. The 29 - year - old has penned a one - season deal with the Lega Pro Seconda Divisione/A outfit, which ended his two - year association with Grosseto.Apart from his stint at the Stadio Olimpico Carlo Ze...
Super Eagles Depart For Porto Alegre
Published: June 23, 2014
The Nigeria delegation departed the team base camp, Vitoria Hotel Concept, at 1030 hours local time to catch a flight to Porto Alegre, the city that hosts the showdown with Argentina on Wednesday.Based on their itinerary, the plane taking them to Porto Alegre will depart the Guarulhos International Airport, Sao Paulo a...
West Brom, Everton And Newcastle Among Clubs Keen On Victor Moses - Report
Published: June 23, 2014
Liverpool will not acquire Nigeria international Victor Moses outright from Chelsea, The Sun is reporting.The 23 - year - old’s future is far from Stamford Bridge, with the Jose Mourinho led side set to farm him out on loan again this coming season.Despite failing to establish himself at Liverpool during his loan...
Stephen Keshi Not Pleased With Critics
Published: June 23, 2014
Nigeria manager Stephen Keshi has voiced his displeasure with some remarks made by former Nigeria internationals regarding the Super Eagles performance in their first game with Iran. The African champions got their World Cup campaign back on track following the 1 - 0 win over Bosnia on Saturday, thanks to a goal from S...
Charles Nwaogu Training With Gornik Zabrze
Published: June 23, 2014
Ahead of a contract offer, Nigerian striker Charles Nwaogu is trying his luck at Górnik Zabrze, who campaign in the Polish Ekstraklasa.The 23 - year - old spent a portion of last season at Podbeskidzie, for whom he made three appearances in the top - tier.And before then, he had two different spells at Flota Å�...
Agent : Obafemi Martins Is Not Linked With Any Turkish Club
Published: June 23, 2014
Tekin Birinci, one of the intermediaries representing Nigeria international Obafemi Martins, has denied reports at home and abroad linking his client with a shift to the Turkish championship.With reports claiming that Besiktas and Konyaspor are interested in his signature, the attacker has no intention of dumping Seatt...
Shola Shodiya Fails To Agree Terms With Boavista
Published: June 22, 2014
Boavista have failed in their bid to sign Shola Shodiya, who is now a free agent, after his representative rejected an offer for his services, according to SL10.ng.Only 23 , last season was the attacker’s breakthrough season since his arrival in Malta, scoring 14 goals in the Premier League for vice - champions B...
Glasgow Celtic Defender, Efe Ambrose : We Are Not Thinking About Messi
Published: June 22, 2014
Glasgow Celtic defender Efe Ambrose has spoken about the impending confrontation with Argentina superstar Lionel Messi during an interview with journalists after the Nigeria delegation arrived the Vitoria Hotel Concept on Sunday morning.“We’re not thinking about how to stop Messi. We are thinking about how...
Vincent Enyeama : We Have To Send Messi To Another Planet
Published: June 22, 2014
After seeing off Bosnia and Herzegovina, the Super Eagles will begin training later this evening for the decisive clash with Argentina. Most of the pre - match talk so far has centered around how the Nigeria team will stop Barcelona superstar Lionel Messi.“To beat them we have to send Leo Messi to another planet....
Victor Moses Reveals Mystery Injury
Published: June 22, 2014
Liverpool winger Victor Moses , 23, was an unused substitute against Bosnia and Herzegovina. The former England youth international has now informed the public that a minor injury sustained before the clash prevented him from being in contention for a starting shirt.The puzzle has finally been solved. Eyebrows were rai...
Zenith St Petersburg, Rubin Kazan Launch 14 Million Euros Bid For Emenike
Published: June 22, 2014
According to matching press reports in Turkey and Russia, two Russian clubs are interested in the acquisition of Emmanuel Emnike this summer. Zenith St Petersburg  and Rubin Kazan have both launched a bid in the region of 14 million Euros for the signature of the Nigeria international.It remains to be seen if Fene...