Taiwo In Frame For Volyn Clash
Published: March 07, 2013
Dynamo Kiev defender Taye Taiwo is available for selection in Sunday's away clash with Volyn. It is being speculated in the local media that the Nigeria international has been ruled out of the clash after he missed training on Tuesday.The Head of Dynamo Kiev official website, Oleg Zadernovsky has thrown more light on t...
Nosa Could Remain In Nigeria For A Month
Published: March 06, 2013
The soap opera starring Nosa Igiebor, if there are no last minute twists, is about to enter its final stretch, informs estadiodeportivo.comAfter more than two weeks delay, visits to embassies and consulates, the translated documents will be presented to the Spanish embassy latest Thursday morning. Once the documents ar...
Nigeria To Play Mexico In Friendly
Published: March 06, 2013
Recently crowned African champions, the Super Eagles of Nigeria will trade tackles with the Mexico National Team in a friendly match on Friday, May 31st in the United States.Both countries will use the exhibition game to test-run their strategies ahead of the Fifa Confederations Cup holding in Brazil from June 15 - 30,...
Sam Obuh Names Final Squad For AYC
Published: March 06, 2013
Coach Sam Obuh has named his final 21 - man roster for the African Youth Championship billed to be staged in Algeria from March 16 - 30.Three goalkeepers, seven defenders, six midfielders and five attackers have been selected to defend the cup the Flying Eagles won in South Africa two years ago.Nigeria are in Group B o...
Olarenwaju Kayode Leaves Dinamo Minsk Training Camp
Published: March 06, 2013
Former Flying Eagles striker Olarenwaju Kayode has left the training camp of Dinamo Minsk in Turkey to participate in the African Youth Championship holding in Algeria from March 16 - 30, according to the official website of the Belarusian club.The 19 - year - old had tested with Dinamo for about a week, featuring in p...
Official: Emeka Opara Joins Qarabag
Published: March 06, 2013
Former Etoile du Sahel striker Emeka Opara has joined Azerbaijani club Qarabağ. The terms and financial details of his contract were not disclosed.The 28 - year - old has experience playing in the Azeri League. He previously defended the colors of FK Khazar Lenkoran from 2009 - 2011, scoring 10 goals in 41 matches...
Sporting Lisbon Working On Renewal Of Ilori's Contract
Published: March 06, 2013
According to Portuguese sports daily A Bola, negotiations are ongoing between the leadership of Sporting Lisbon and Tiago Ilori on the renewal of his contract.The hypothesis is that the 20 - year - old defender, widely regarded as one of the exciting prospects in the Portuguese championship, will extend his stay at the...
Martins Warns Teammates To Be Wary Of Eremenko, Rondon
Published: March 06, 2013
Ahead of Levante's Europa League clash with Rubin Kazan, Obafemi Martins has warned his teammates against complacency, and they should be wary of Eremenko and Rondon.AS.com quoted Martins as saying: ''The merits of Rubin Kazan were seen in their confrontation with Atletico Madrid. It is physically very strong team, ope...
Agent: Bentley On His Way To China
Published: March 05, 2013
Former Nigeria youth - teamer Chukwuma 'Bentley' Akabueze on Tuesday night departed the shores of the country to join his new club in China, Wuhan Zall.Earlier reports from the Chinese media had claimed the ex SK Brann winger was refused a visa by the Chinese embassy in Lagos. Atta Aneke, the Norwegian agent of Bentley...
Ekene Obi Urges Teammates To Put Loss Behind Them
Published: March 05, 2013
Remo Stars defender Ekene Obi has reacted to the loss against Akwa Starlet on Sunday in Uyo and has urged his teammates to show character in their next game.The Sky Blue Stars were looking like earning a point until the 73rd minute. An error from goalkeeper Ibukun Araromi providedArahibong Utube the chance to pounce on...
Official: Jordan Obita Remains At Oldham Athletic
Published: March 05, 2013
Anglo - Nigerian winger Jordan Obita has impressed while on loan at League One side Oldham Athletic. Hence, the Latics have decided to keep him for an additional month.The new agreement between Reading, Obita's parent club and Oldham Athletic will see the youngster remain at Boundary Park until April 1, 2013.The Englan...
Chuks Akabueze Denied Chinese Visa; Doubtful For Season-Opener
Published: March 05, 2013
Nigeria international Chuks Akabueze is a major doubt for Wuhan Zall's first game in the Chinese Super League this Friday against Jiangsu Sainty, writes sports.163.com with reference to Wuhan Evening News.Recall that Akabueze, otherwise known as Bentley, penned a two - year contract with Wuhan Zall last month. That dea...
British Law Firm Takes Over Case Of Nosa Igiebor
Published: March 05, 2013
According to estadiodeportivo.com, representatives of Nosa Igiebor have hired a British law firm that specializes in immigration matters to handle the case involving the Nigeria international, who has not returned to Spain more than three weeks after the conclusion of the African Cup of Nations.The law firm has been ma...
Keshi Unveils List Of Domestic Players To Face Kenya
Published: March 05, 2013
Ahead of Nigeria's World Cup qualifier against Kenya, coach Stephen Keshi has unveiled a list of 24 players from the domestic championship that will start preparations in Abuja this weekend.Dele Ajiboye, Taofeek Adepoju, Zubairu Mohammed and Jiya Mohammed are the new players summoned by Stephen Keshi.CAF Champions Leag...
ADO Den Haag Want Omeruo For Extra Season
Published: March 05, 2013
ADO Den Haag want to retain the services of Nigeria stopper Kenneth Omeruo next season, informs Voetbal International. The teenager is on loan at the Dutch club from European champions Chelsea. However, the temporary agreement between both clubs expires at the end of the current season. A return to Chelsea is on the ag...