Former Super Eagle Thompson Oliha Passes Away At 44
Published: June 30, 2013
Former Nigeria international Thompson Oliha died on Sunday, June 30 in Ilorin, Kwara State after a brief illness.Oliha, who lost his life at the age of 44, defended the colors of Nigeria at the USA 1994 World Cup and was part of the squad which won the African Cup of Nations in the same year.''Nothing was wrong with my...
Emmanuel Emenike To Start Against Shakhtar Donetsk
Published: June 30, 2013
Spartak Moscow attacker Emmanuel Emenike, who is yet to play an official game of football since he got injured last April, is likely to start for the red and white against Ukrainian champions Shakhtar Donetsk on Sunday evening.''Perhaps his appearance in the starting lineup,'' said head coach Valery Karpin to championa...
Peter Utaka Rediscovers Scoring Boot, Nets Four Against Hangzhou.
Published: June 30, 2013
Nigeria international Peter Utaka has been criticized in recent weeks for his lack of goals for Chinese Super League club Dalian Aerbin.But the 29 - year - old attacker  proved on Sunday that he has not lost his prowess in front of goal by netting a double brace in the 15th round of matches against Hangzhou.The ga...
Kilmarnock Terminate Papa Idris Contract
Published: June 30, 2013
Scottish Premier League club Kilmarnock have unilaterally terminated the contract of Nigeria international Papa Idris.Just before the close of the March registration deadline, the 23 - year - old stopper signed a three - year deal with Killie, but has failed to make his official debut for undisclosed reasons. Kilmarnoc...
AS Roma Striker, Uruguay Coach Wary Of Physical Nigerians
Published: June 30, 2013
AS Roma striker and Uruguay Under 20 National Team star Nicolas Lopez has commented on the second - round clash with the Flying Eagles.After the 4 - 0 hammering of Uzbekistan on Saturday, the South Americans finished second in Group F.''Now we will play Nigeria, they will be a tough opponent because they run a lot and ...
Official: Samson Siasia Discovery Moris Enete Pens Two - Year Deal With Videoton
Published: June 30, 2013
21 - year - old attacking midfielder Chukwuchebem Moris Enete has signed a two - year contract with Hungary vice champions Videoton.The ex Flying Eagles invitee began his professional career with domestic side Heartland of Owerri then moved to Puskás Akadémia FC in the 2012 - 2013 season.Moris Enete had t...
Michael Eneramo Agrees To Join Trabzonspor
Published: June 29, 2013
As reported by Turkish website fanatik.com.tr, Nigeria international Michael Eneramo has given his word that he will play for Trabzonspor in the 2013 - 2014 campaign.Eneramo, who has spent the last two seasons with Sivasspor, is now holidaying in Nigeria. The free agent is expected to arrive Turkey next week to put pen...
Philemon Daniel Reaches Agreement In Principle With Hapoel Raanana
Published: June 29, 2013
Defensive midfielder Philemon Daniel is on the brink of joining newly promoted Israeli Premier League side Hapoel Raanana, according to reports in Israel. One.co.il says the 20 - year - old Nigeria youth - teamer is being targeted to replace another African, Ivorian player Joël Damahou, who is likely to part compa...
Echiejile To Depart Sporting Braga
Published: June 29, 2013
From all indications, Uwa Echiejile will depart Sporting Braga in the summer transfer market, authoritative Portuguese sports daily A Bola is reporting. Though Nigeria failed to qualify for the semi - finals of the Fifa Confederations Cup, the 25 - year - old left back impressed European clubs with his offensive qualit...
Lucky Omeruo Tries His Luck At ADO Den Haag
Published: June 29, 2013
Lucky Omeruo, the younger brother of Super Eagles central defender Kenneth, started trials with Dutch club ADO Den Haag at the start of the week, according to reports in Holland.Should Lucky Omeruo impress manager Maurice Steijn at the end of tests, he would be offered a contract by the Eredivisie  outfit.The 19 -...
We All Need To Help Eagles Solve Striker Problem - Omowa
Published: June 29, 2013
Lack of potent striking power that was perceived to responsible for the lackluster outing of Nigeria at the on-going FIFA Confederations Cup where Super Eagles won one and lost two games to crash out at the first round stage can only be tackled by going back to the grassroots which required the help of all football sta...
Innocent Emeghara To Return To Lorient
Published: June 28, 2013
Swiss - Nigerian attacker Innocent Emeghara will return to parent club Lorient after the expiration of his loan spell with demoted Italian club Siena, Tuttomercatoweb.com with reference to French sports daily L'Equipe has reported.24 - year - old Emeghara spent the second half of last season at the Tuscany club, where ...
Kehinde Olanrewaju Arrives Maccabi Tel Aviv Training Camp After Visa Hitch
Published: June 28, 2013
Maccabi Tel Aviv youngster Kehinde Olanrewaju has joined the rest of his teammates at a training camp in Austria.The teenager could not fly with the squad on Thursday due to a visa hitch.''I just applied for an entry visa to Austria two days ago and I was issued an ordinary visa.''That is why I flew separately. I got t...
Olarenwaju Kayode In Advanced Talks With Beitar Jerusalem
Published: June 28, 2013
Israeli Premier League side Beitar Jerusalem are ready to break their piggy bank to secure the signature of Nigeria Under 20 National Team striker Olarenwaju Kayode, whose goal against South Korea on Thursday ensured the Flying Eagles passage to the second round of the Fifa Under 20's, informs one.co.il.Since Kayode en...
Juventus To Finalize Ogbonna Deal On Monday
Published: June 28, 2013
After the capture of Argentina international Carlos Tevez, Serie A champions Juventus are expected to make a formal announcement on the signing of Nigerian defender Angelo Ogbonna this coming Monday.La Stampa says the Torino center-back has agreed personal terms. What remains is for both Turin based clubs to reach a co...