Europa League - Akeem Latifu : It Was Not An Easy Match
Published: July 19, 2013
Hodd right back Akeem Latifu has commented on the 1 - 0 victory over Kazakhstani club FC Aktobe in the first leg of the Europa League second qualifying round. In front of an estimated 2,000 spectators, Espen Standaleidet netted the match winner after 28 minutes.''It was not an easy match but thank God we won the game ,...
Innocent Emeghara Fancies Lazio
Published: July 19, 2013
Siena striker Innocent Emeghara fancies a move to Lazio, amid reports linking him with a switch to the English Premier League.''Lazio I like, but there is still nothing certain.It is a great team in Italy and won the Coppa Italia. ''Then the city is beautiful. There are great players, it is a nice club.''My first goal ...
Besiktas Abandon Pursuit Of Michael Eneramo
Published: July 19, 2013
Be�ikta� have abandoned their pursuit of Nigeria international Michael Eneramo, according to reports in Turkey.The soap opera starring the 27 - year - old striker has come to a conclusion and the verdict is not favorable, as the Be�ikta� chiefs say attempts will be made to sign another forward in the ongoing su...
WORLD EXCLUSIVE: Sani Emmanuel: Lazio Want To Force Me To Join Partizani Tirana
Published: July 19, 2013
Sani Emmanuel was supposed to break into the first team squad of Lazio last season if he had imitated his friend and ex Golden Eaglets teammate Eddy Onazi.But the leadership of the Biancocelesti has continued to move the goalpost, sending the Nigeria youth - teamer on loan first to fourth - tier U.S. Salernitana follow...
Parma Like Daniel Adejo
Published: July 18, 2013
Italian topflight side Parma are on the trail of Daniel Adejo, defender who plays for Reggina, writes Tuttosport.23 - year - old Adejo is widely regarded as one of the best full backs in Italy's second - tier.He is very attractive to suitors as he can cover several roles in defense including center back and right full ...
UEFA Champions League: Nurudeen Orelesi Sure Of Qualification
Published: July 18, 2013
Skënderbeu Korçë midfielder Nurudeen Orelesi believes his team will play the second leg of the Champions League tie against Azerbaijani club Neftchi with peace of mind, following the goalless result in Wednesday's first leg clash.''We played in unison. Did a perfect job to qualify to the third round. '...
Kenneth Obodo Defends Brother, Christian
Published: July 18, 2013
Kenneth Obodo, younger brother of Dinamo Minsk midfielder Christian, says the Nigeria international is innocent, after reports emerged earlier this month he was found by a police patrol in Udine, Italy in the company of women of easy virtue.''Christian was injured and came to Italy to treat himself . ''He was not with ...
John Ogu Resumes Training With Academica
Published: July 18, 2013
Nigeria international John Ogu has returned to Portugal and was involved in Académica de Coimbra's training session on Thursday.The Primeira Liga outfit started preparations for the new season on July 8 without the 25 - year - old midfielder, whose holiday was extended after he represented the national team at t...
Besiktas Brass Meet To Discuss Eneramo's Nightlife, Financial Demand
Published: July 18, 2013
Despite passing a second round of medical examination, Michael Eneramo's Besiktas future is still covered in mist, with the Istanbul side omitting him from the 26 - man squad that traveled to Linz, Austria for a training camp.This is one of the soap operas of the summer transfer market and it involves a Super Eagles pl...
Ahmed Musa Not Pleased With Draw
Published: July 18, 2013
Nigeria international Ahmed Musa netted his first goal of the season as Russian Premier League defending champions CSKA Moscow played a 2 - 2 draw with Ural. Though Musa was relieved the Army Men did not lose the game, with the scoreline reading 2 - 1 just four minutes before the final whistle, he was not totally satis...
Rosenborg's John Chibuike Battle Ready For 'Physical' Scots
Published: July 18, 2013
Rosenborg attacking midfielder John Chibuike has shared his thoughts and impressions on Thursday's Europa League fixture against St. Johnstone. The Scandinavia giants will be aiming for a comfortable win at the Lerkendal Stadion (Trondheim).''This is Europe and no game is easy but we are condemned to win if we want to ...
Molde's Daniel Chima Happy To Score Match-Winning Goal
Published: July 17, 2013
Daniel Chima scored the match winner in Molde's hard fought 1 - 0 away victory over Sligo Rovers in the Champions League second qualifying round on Wednesday. Molde are now nailed on favorites to qualify for the next round of the qualifiers, with the second leg to be played in Norway next week.''My game was great tonig...
Michael Olaitan Working Hard To Impress Coach
Published: July 17, 2013
Flying Eagles star Michael Olaitan is not guaranteed a first team shirt this coming season , but is determined to impress Olympiakos manager Michel during pre - season training. After playing for the Nigeria Under 20s at the just concluded World Cup held in Turkey, the 20 - year - old attacking midfielder has now joine...
Stanley Okoro To Play In Bulgaria
Published: July 17, 2013
Stanley Okoro is on the verge of completing his switch to Cherno More, who play in the top division in Bulgaria. The 20 - year - old winger  has been training with the Black Sea club. Okoro, once regarded as Little Messi in his homeland,  has agreed terms with the leadership of the Black Sea club, and that wa...
Nigeria Name Squad For South Africa Friendly
Published: July 17, 2013
Nigeria's next fixture against South Africa will be more than a friendly as Super Eagles gaffer Stephen Keshi has named his strongest squad for the trip to Durban in honor of one of Africa's iconic figures, Nelson Mandela.The most eye-catching of the list of invited players must be Lokomotiv Moscow striker Victor Obinn...