Anthony Ujah Breaks Goal Drought
Published: March 09, 2013
Finally, former Nigeria youth - teamer Anthony Ujah ended his three - month goal drought on Saturday after netting a brace in Cologne's 3 - 0 victory over Paderborn in the 25th round of games in the 2 Bundesliga.Before this afternoon's tie, the 22 - year - old ex Lillestrom ace had not scored in his last 7 games in all...
In - form Ahmed Musa Nets Ninth League Goal
Published: March 09, 2013
CSKA Moscow striker Ahmed Musa netted his 9th goal in the Russian Premier League in the 20th round of matches against Krylya Sovetov on Saturday.With the 72nd minute strike, the 20 - year - old Nigeria international is now the second highest goal scorer in the championship, only 1 goal behind Zenith St Petersburg's Ale...
Victor Obinna Wants To Play In Champions League
Published: March 08, 2013
Nigeria international Victor Obinna has reiterated his desire to play in next season's Champions League. ''The latest trainings are very long.  I played in different countries, but such long workouts never seen. ''This is very useful for the team to prepare for the championship. Bilic knows what he wants and he is...
Valerenga Hold Clear The Air Talks With Ogude
Published: March 08, 2013
Vålerenga have refused to comment on whether the Nigeria international Fegor Ogude was sanctioned for returning late to Norway after international duty with the Super Eagles.Ogude was supposed to join his teammates at a training camp in La Manga, Spain. Instead, the central midfielder diverted his flight to Oslo,...
Odemwingie Now Managed By Super Agent Rob Segal
Published: March 08, 2013
Nigeria international Peter Odemwingie has changed his agent, the Daily Mail reported on Friday morning.Recall that the West Brom striker attempted to force a move to Queens Park Rangers in the last hours of the winter transfer market without the authorization of the Baggies hierarchy.There are strong hints that Odemwi...
John Chibuike Undergoes Operation Again
Published: March 08, 2013
John Chibuike struggled for most part of the 2012 campaign with a groin complaint after he got injured in Rosenborg's pre-season training camp.Though the 24 - year - old underwent surgery in Germany last summer to repair the damage, he has suffered another relapse. And as a result, the midfielder had to undergo another...
Oyo Bankers Cup: Boamah Rues Final Loss
Published: March 08, 2013
Ayodele Boamah the second son of the former Shooting Stars Ghanaian player and Coach, Philip Boamah who captained Guaranty Trust Bank to win Silver at the recently concluded Oyo State Bankers' Invitational Soccer Tourney has commended the fighting spirit displayed by members of his team in the final match where they lo...
Profile of New Super Eagles Invitee, John Ugochukwu Ogu
Published: March 08, 2013
After U.D Leira's relegation last season from the Primeira Liga, it looked certain that John Ogu will remain with a team in the top flight. True to predictions, manager of Académica de Coimbra, Pedro Emmanuel pulled a major transfer coup last summer by convincing Ogu to join the club on a three - year contract.B...
Amrouche Holds First Training Session With Kenya Players
Published: March 08, 2013
Newly appointed Harambee Stars Coach Adel Amrouche had his first session of training with the national team players on Thursday evening. Amrouche had all the local based players, 29 in number report for the first session.''It was a very good session with the players meeting the coach and getting to interact and know ea...
Eddy Onazi Delighted With First Professional Goal For Lazio
Published: March 07, 2013
Lazio have one foot in the quarter-finals of the Europa League after Thursday night's 2 - 0 away win over Stuttgart.  Eddy Onazi's goal after 56 minutes only crowned an outstanding display. Rightly, he was chosen as the most outstanding player for Lazio in the post match ratings by Italian media.The Nigeria intern...
Keshi Unveils List Of Foreign Professionals For Kenya Clash
Published: March 07, 2013
Nigeria gaffer Stephen Keshi has released the list of foreign based professionals to face Kenya in a World Cup qualifier in Calabar on March 23rd.Levante striker Obafemi Martins is the headline name on the roster while there is no place in the team for injured Spartak Moscow ace Emmanuel Emenike, substantive skipper Jo...
Finally, Nosa Returns To Spain
Published: March 07, 2013
The soap opera involving the Nigeria international Nosa Igiebor has reached its conclusion.  Nosa will take a direct flight on Thursday evening from Lagos and arrive the Spanish capital Madrid at about 6:30 am on Friday morning, writes alfinaldelapalmera.com.Now that the issue has come to an end, the Real Betis mi...
Navina Omilade Announces Retirement
Published: March 07, 2013
Germany Female National Team player Navina Omilade, who has Nigerian blood flowing in her veins, has officially announced her retirement from football.Despite offers from home and abroad, the 31 - year - old Wolfsburg defender, who represented Germany 61 times, wants to focus on her studies and spend more time with her...
Fifa Queries Nigeria Federation Over Lesbian Ban
Published: March 07, 2013
Football's regulators, Fifa has made a request to the Nigeria Football Federation to clarify statements credited to Chairman of the Nigeria Women Football League, Dilichukwu Onyedinma, who has banned lesbians from representing the national teams.''Any player that we find is associated with it will be disqualified."We w...
Irabor Averts Referees Boycotting League Matches
Published: March 07, 2013
Angered by nonchalant attitude of Nigeria Professional Football League (NPFL) towards the welfare of Nigerian, Nigerian Referee Association (NRA) has ordered its member to boycott League matches that had been tentatively slated to commence this weekend but the Chairman of Interim Board of NPL Nduka IraborI waded in and...