Michael Olaitan Is Now As Fit As A Fiddle
Published: November 20, 2013
Nigeria Under 20 international Michael Olaitan has resumed full training with Greece champions Olympiakos.The 20 - year - old offensive player was on the sidelines for about two weeks after he suffered a contusion to the right hamstring.But on Wednesday, Olaitan trained with the rest of his teammates without any discom...
Austrian Footballer Martin Pusic Absconds From Brann To Meet Pastor Chris Oyakhilome
Published: November 20, 2013
Former Austria youth - teamer Martin Pusic has gone into the bad books of the management of SK Brann after he absconded from the club this week to attend a Christian Conference in Nigeria.Martin Pusic, 26, had earlier sought permission from Brann to attend the conference being hosted by Pastor Chris Oyakhilome, founder...
John Ogu Resumes Training With Academica
Published: November 20, 2013
Académica continue their preparations for the upcoming meeting with Olhanense, a game which corresponds to the 10th round of matches in Portugal’s Primeira Liga.Fringe Nigeria international John Ogu, who has not trained with the Students for more than a week due to commitments with the Super Eagles, practi...
Stanley Ihugba :Ullensaker / Kisa Played The Real Football In The League
Published: November 20, 2013
Ullensaker / Kisa, who pay the wages of Nigerians Stanley Ihugba and Ahmed Suleiman, ensured their First Division safety after winning their last two matches.26 - year - old central midfielder Ihugba decided to join  Ullensaker / Kisa at the beginning of the 2013 campaign because he thought the Jessheim based outf...
Official : Femi Ajilore Set For FC Midtjylland Return
Published: November 20, 2013
Three weeks ago, arrived 28-year-old Ajilore Oluwafemi in ex-club FC Midtjylland, where he has been training and has played few reserve team matches.FCM director, Claus Steinlein sees spark in Femi’s eyes and has hinted that the Nigeria international would be offered a contract.“He does it really well, and ...
Golden Eaglet Alhassan Ibrahim Impresses Swedish Club Kalmar
Published: November 19, 2013
Alhassan Ibrahim Abdullahi failed to make the Golden Eaglets squad, which won the trophy at the Fifa Under 17 World Cup in the United Arab Emirates.The offensive midfielder has been training with Swedish club Kalmar FF for some weeks and he has impressed the leadership of the Premier League outfit.Fotbolltransfers.com ...
Austin Ejide Fit To Face Ironi Ramat Hasharon
Published: November 19, 2013
Hapoel Beer Sheva custodian Austin Ejide arrived Israel on Tuesday after defending the colors of Nigeria in the entertaining 2 - 2 draw with Italy on Monday.It would be recalled that Ejide had to be replaced in the 65th minute of the game played at Craven Cottage due to a leg injury.And there were fears he would spend ...
Nigerian Academy Grabs Ex Chelsea, Celtic Coach
Published: November 19, 2013
In a bid to achieve its desired results of giving the best of training to aspiring football professional in Nigeria, the Ibadan based soccer school; Frenage Soccer Academy has secured the services of a former Chelsea FC’s Youth Coach, Fennessey Harty Thomas, who is bound to arrive the country this week.The advent...
30 States Set For Korodo Under 18 Soccer Tourney
Published: November 19, 2013
About 30 states across the federations have signified intension to partake in the money spinning grassroots soccer tournament tagged ‘Korodo National Under-18 Unity Cup’ bankrolled by the Chairman of Nigeria Union of Petroleum & Natural Gas Workers(NUPENG) Lagos state zone, Comrade Tokunbo Najeemdeen Ko...
Agent Defends Innocent Emeghara
Published: November 19, 2013
Switzerland international Innocent Emeghara was a hit in his first season in the Serie A, netting 7 goals in 17 appearances for demoted Siena.Now defending the colours of Livorno, the 24 - year - old attacker has struggled in the current campaign with only 1 goal in his first 11 matches for the Amaranto.Gianluca Di Dom...
Lars Lagerback : We Have Nothing To Lose
Published: November 19, 2013
Former Nigeria manager Lars Lagerback , now the coach of the tiny European country Iceland, has commented on his team’s chances of qualifying for the 2014 World Cup. Going into Tuesday’s tie at Stadion Maksimir, Lagerback and his charges have nothing to lose, having played a goalless draw when both countrie...
Galatasaray Rival Everton, Tottenham Hotspur For Eddy Onazi
Published: November 19, 2013
The scramble for the signature of Nigeria international Eddy Onazi has intensified in Europe.Italian website calciomercato.com says Turkish champions Galatasaray have joined the likes of Fiorentina, Everton, Tottenham Hotspur, Wolfsburg and Hertha Berlin in the race to sign the 20 - year - old midfielder.Tottenham mana...
Hapoel Beer Sheva Concerned About Ejide Injury
Published: November 19, 2013
Hapoel Beer Sheva have expressed concern over the injury to goalkeeper Austin Ejide, according to reports in Israel.The Nigeria international was forced out of the Super Eagles exhibition match with Italy in the 65th minute after suffering what appears to be a muscle complaint. Austin Ejide is being expected in Israel ...
Nigeria, Italy Draw In London
Published: November 18, 2013
The Super Eagles, who started the game at Craven Cottage with a listless squad, settled for a 2 - 2 draw with four - time world champions Italy on Monday night. Sunderland attacking midfielder Emanuele Giaccherini equalized in the 47th minute to prevent the Italians from losing the match to the African champions.It was...
Stephen Keshi Makes Changes To Starting Eleven
Published: November 18, 2013
Nigeria gaffer Stephen Keshi has made blanket changes to his starting lineup for the exhibition match with Italy in London on Monday evening.Compared to the starting eleven which defeated Ethiopia on Saturday, there are personnel changes in all the departments - goalkeeper, defense, midfield and attack.Hapoel Beer Shev...