Michael Olaitan : I Expect To Have A Great Season
Published: August 18, 2013
Olympiakos Piraeus attacking midfielder Michael Olaitan has commented on the new Super League season which kicked off this weekend. This summer, the highly rated starlet joined the Greece champions from modest club Veria on a four - year contract.'' Yes, usually it happens in football. Today you are in a place and the ...
Ahmed Musa Admits Jet Lag Affected Performance Against Kuban
Published: August 18, 2013
Ahmed Musa, who netted the only goal as CSKA Moscow defeated Kuban' Krasnodar 1 - 0, has confessed that he was not totally in good physical condition before the start of the encounter at Arena Khimki. Recall that the Nigeria international attacker was involved in Wednesday's exhibition game against South Africa. After ...
Distraction Hits Golden Eaglets Camp As Agents, Power Brokers Impose Players On Coaches
Published: August 18, 2013
Allnigeriasoccer.com understands that Coach Manu Garba has dropped four players from the Golden Eaglets squad preparing for the Under 17 World Cup in Calabar after Saturday's exhibition game against Tempbol Soccer Academy.The affected players did not measure up to standard in the practice game won 1 - 0 by the Under 17...
Chikeluba Ofoedu Dedicates Debut Goal To Sweet Mother
Published: August 18, 2013
Chikeluba Ofoedu has revealed his delight at scoring on his debut for Turkish First League outfit Kar�ıyaka in their 2 - 2 draw away to �anlıurfaspor on Saturday. The 20 - year - old attacker netted after 15 minutes to put Kar�ıyaka ahead but goals from Odaba�ı and Sankoh looked to have given the ho...
Joseph Yobo Disappointed With Loss To Konyaspor
Published: August 18, 2013
Nigeria skipper Joseph Yobo, who was on target in Fenerbahce's 3 - 2 loss to Konyaspor, has shared his thoughts and impressions on the game. Speaking to reporters, the experienced center back said : '' I wish my goal had given us the three points today. It is a difficult situation but we need to fix this problem.'' 2 -...
Brondby, OB Odense Approach FCM For Sylvester Igboun
Published: August 18, 2013
According to BT.dk, Brondby and OB Odense have approached FC Midtjylland over the availability of Sylvester Igboun this summer.Including his strike against Brondby on Friday, the 22 - year - old attacker has netted 3 goals in 5 matches.Clubs in Denmark have taken notice of Igboun's blistering start to the Super liga, b...
Emmanuel Emenike Fails To Score On Fenerbahce Debut
Published: August 18, 2013
Emmanuel Emenike failed to find the back of the net on his league debut for Super League vice - champions Fenerbahce, who surprisingly lost 3 - 2 to Konyaspor at Konya Atatürk Spor Kompleksi Nigeria skipper Joseph Yobo (16th min) and Emre (27th) gave the Yellow Canaries a comfortable 2 - goal cushion by half time....
Anglo - Nigerian Midfielder Ross Barkley Showered In Praise By Manager Roberto Martinez
Published: August 18, 2013
Everton manager Roberto Martinez has lavished praise on Anglo - Nigerian midfielder Ross Barkley following his imperious display in the Toffees 2 - 2 draw with Norwich City on Saturday in the Premier League.19 - year - old Barkley equalized for Everton in the 61st minute after Steven Whittaker had given Norwich the lea...
Faith Friday Obilor : My Target Now Is To Play In A Top League
Published: August 17, 2013
RoPS central defender Faith Friday Obilor has shared his thoughts and impressions on the 4 - 0 win over IFK Mariehamn in the semi - finals of the Finnish Cup on Saturday.'' We had an excellent game. I think we were in a better position to win the match because we needed it badly, more than the opponents.'' My target no...
Nigerians Face Off In Finnish Cup Final
Published: August 17, 2013
RoPS defeated IFK Mariehamn 4 - 0 in the semi - finals of the Finnish Cup on Saturday.Three Nigerian players - Friday Obilor, Ndukaku Alison and Mbachu Emenike - were involved for 90 minutes in the most important match in RoPS history for the past six seasons.Defender Ndukaku Alison was on target in the 59th minute for...
Ahmed Musa Sets 15 - Goal Target
Published: August 17, 2013
CSKA Moscow attacker Ahmed Musa has set himself a 15 - goal target in the Russian Premier League this season, four more than he scored in the 2012 - 2013 campaign.Last season, Musa was transformed from a winger to a striker and it paid off in a big way for manager Leonid Slutsky.Speaking to the official website of the ...
Super Eagle John Ogu Resumes Training With Academica
Published: August 17, 2013
After representing Nigeria in Wednesday's 2 - 0 defeat of South Africa, central midfielder John Ogu has returned to Portugal to start training with Academica.For the first time in recent days, John Ogu trained with the squad on Saturday morning.And that means he will be available for selection when Academica travel to ...
Napoli Mulling Over Bid For Odemwingie
Published: August 17, 2013
According to the Daily Mirror, Napoli have joined the race for Nigeria international Peter Odemwingie, 32.Rafa Benitez' preferred candidate for the striking role is either Jackson Martinez(FC Porto ) or Alessandro Matri(Juventus). But the Napoli manager will shift focus to Peter Odemwingie should he fail to land any of...
Official : Fanendo Adi Inks Four - Year Deal With FC Copenhagen
Published: August 17, 2013
Scandinavia powerhouse FC Copenhagen have completed the signing of Nigerian striker Fanendo Adi on a four - year contract, writes the official website.The 22 - year - old, once touted as the 'Next Nwankwo Kanu' last played for Slovak club AC Trencin.Fanendo Adi has expressed joy that FC Copenhagen have offered him a co...
Dame N'Doye: Emenike's Move To Fenerbahce Is A Step Forward
Published: August 17, 2013
Interviewed by the Russian press, Lokomotiv Moscow attacker Dame N'Doye has named his best three forwards in the Premier League.Even though Emmanuel Emenike has departed the championship for Turkish club Fenerbahce, the Senegal international still included the 26 - year - old Nigeria international as well as CSKA Mosco...