Ahmadu Bello Stadium Not Ready To Host CHAN Qualifier - National Sports Commission
Published: July 01, 2013
Ahead of the CHAN qualifier between Nigeria and Ivory Coast, the Zonal Director of the National Sports Commission Zone 1, in charge of the facility, Dr. Ademola Are has voiced his concern about the readiness of the Ahmadu Bello Stadium to host a match of such magnitude and importance.In a chat with allnigeriasoccer.com...
Super Teen Uche Ikpeazu Signs Three - Year Deal With Watford
Published: July 01, 2013
Championship side Watford have officially announced the arrival of Nigerian youngster Uche Ikpeazu.18 - year - old Ikpeazu, who is eligible to represent Nigeria despite being in possession of a British Passport, has penned a three - year deal with The Hornets.''Watford’s the best club for me,'' Ikpeazu told watfo...
Maccabi Tel Aviv Offer Enyeama Three - Year Contract
Published: July 01, 2013
Israeli champions Maccabi Tel Aviv have offered a three - year contract to Nigeria international Vincent Enyeama, informs one.co.il.Due to his lack of first team opportunities at French club Lille, the experienced goalkeeper spent last season on loan at Maccabi Tel Aviv, but had to return to his parent club when that a...
Official: Chimezie Mbah Signs Two - Year Deal With Waasland-Beveren
Published: July 01, 2013
Former Olympic National Team invitee Chimezie Mbah has completed his switch to Waasland-Beveren.The 20 - year - old defender has put pen - to - paper on a two - year - contract with the Belgian Pro League side.Last season, Mbah recorded 13 appearances in the championship for second - tier club Hakoah Ramat Gan, so it's...
British, Turkish Clubs Eye Carlton Cole
Published: June 30, 2013
British clubs will compete with foreigners for the signature of free agent Carlton Cole.The Mail on Sunday says Istanbul rivals  - Besiktas and Galatasaray - are among the suitors interested in the acquisition of the former West Ham attacker. Earlier this month, The Sun linked Cole with a move to West Brom and Cel...
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 -...