Ejike Uzoenyi : It Is Important We Win Our First Game
Published: January 05, 2014
Nigeria international Ejike Uzoenyi has said that it is important for the domestic Eagles to win their first game of the African Nations Championship which kicks off on Saturday. The Enugu Rangers winger is one of the three players named in the roster that featured in the African Nations Cup also staged in South Africa...
Obi Mikel On Target As Chelsea Defeat Derby County
Published: January 05, 2014
Chelsea defeated Derby County 2 - 0 in the third preliminary round of the FA Cup on Sunday.Nigeria international Mikel Obi, making his 300th appearance for the Londoners, opened scoring in the 66th minute before Oscar added a second five minutes later. Speaking on Mikel’s third FA Cup since he joined Chelsea in 2...
NFF Under 13 Football Championship Enters Semi Final Stage
Published: January 05, 2014
The national finals of the 2013 NFF U-13 Football Championship enter the semi final stage on Monday in Abuja.Team Lagos which has a 100% record so far will face team Katsina in the first semi final match by 2pm, while Team Niger also with a 100% record will engage team FCT by 4pm on the same day.  Out of the 13 St...
Flamingoes Resume Training For Costa Rica 2014
Published: January 05, 2014
The Nigeria U17 women team will resume training on Monday with Costa Rica 2014 Women’s World Cup on their horizon.Flamingoes handled by Bala Nkiyu and Anne Chijiene broke camp due to the Christmas and New Year holidays. They will regroup in Abuja to sharpen their skills and await the run out of the year.They are ...
Nigerian Breweries Thrilled By Oyo Sports Writers Association Award
Published: January 05, 2014
In a bid to show appreciation to a  continuous supporter of Nigerian Sports, Sports Writers Association of Nigeria (SWAN) Oyo State chapter during its 2013 end of the year week has bestowed an award of honour on the Nigerian Breweries Plc in an elaborate event held over the weekend in Ibadan. The Chairman of Oyo S...
ALAO CRAVES RENEWED 3SC,APPRECIATES OUSTED BOARD
Published: January 05, 2014
Following the recent sack of all board of parastatals by Oyo State Governor, Senator Abiola Ajimobi which affected the management board of Shooting Stars Sports Club, 3SC, the commissioner for Youths and Sports in the state, Farouk Alao has thanked the Tunde Anifowose-Kelani led board over their efforts to improve the ...
Besiktas Planning To Launch Bid For Ideye
Published: January 05, 2014
Istanbul powerhouse Besiktas have set the wheels in motion in their bid to sign Dynamo Kiev attacker Brown Ideye this month.In recent days, statements credited to the Nigeria international had suggested that he was unhappy with his bench role at the Kievites and is mulling over his future.Sporx.com says Besiktas are in...
Uche Ikpeazu Set To Leave Watford On Loan
Published: January 05, 2014
Watford attacker Uche Ikpeazu has hinted that he might depart the championship side in the January transfer window.Since his much-heralded move to the Hornets last summer from Reading, the highly rated teenager has failed to make a single appearance in the league and cup.“I am not sure at the moment, will have to...
Official : Olympique de Beja Complete Loan Signing Of Emeka Emerum
Published: January 05, 2014
Ligue 1 club Olympique de Béja have completed the loan signing of Nigerian starlet Emeka Emerum from Tunisia powerhouse Esperance. The 19 - year - old forward signed for struggling Olympique de Béja on an initial six - month loan deal immediately the winter transfer market opened.Emeka Emerum had been lin...
Dynamo Kiev Fail To Approve Brown Ideye Request
Published: January 05, 2014
Dynamo Kiev will turn down a request by Nigeria international Brown Ideye to leave the Ukrainian Premier League side, writes sport.uaThis past week, the 25 - year - old attacker voiced his frustration to local media at his lack of playing time under manager Oleg Blokhin. And those statements suggested that Brown Ideye ...
Chigozie Udoji Turns Back On Aris
Published: January 04, 2014
Nigerian midfielder Chigozie Udoji continues to turn his back on Aris three weeks after he unilaterally terminated his contract over unpaid wages. Gazzetta.gr says the leadership of Aris had mandated John  Chatzinikolaou, who has a good relationship with Udoji, to convince the Nigerian to return to the club but hi...
Ethiopia Beaten By Nigeria Again
Published: January 04, 2014
Nigeria defeated Ethiopia 2 - 1 in her last tune- up game before the squad departs for the CHAN tournament which starts in South Africa in a week’s time. The victory means Stephen Keshi has not lost or even drawn to Ethiopia in four matches since he took over the reins as Nigeria manager.Ifeanyi Ede and Ugonna Uz...
Done Deal : Fredrick Ogangan Signs Six - Month Contract With Delfines del Carmen
Published: January 04, 2014
Mexican second - tier side Delfines del Carmen has completed the signing of Fredrick Ogangan, touted as the new Nosa Igiebor. The 20 - year  - old midfielder, who last defended the colors of Inter Playa, will play for the Dolphins until June 30, 2014 He was offered a contract by Delfines del Carmen after impressin...
Asisat Oshoala Rescues Falconets With Last Gasp Penalty
Published: January 04, 2014
Nigerian U20 women team otherwise known by admirers as Falconets forced the Gombe U13 boys to an impressive one-all draw, in a tension soaked game played in Abuja earlier today.Gombe who were disqualified in the U13 competition going on in the nations capital drew the curtain raiser, and after that they were pegged bac...
Official : Charles Nwaogu Arrives Podbeskidzie Bielsko-Biala
Published: January 04, 2014
Few days after terminating his contract with Flot� �winouj�cie, Nigerian attacker Charles Uchenna Nwaogu has found a new team.The 23 - year - old put pen - to - paper on a six month contract with Polish top division side Podbeskidzie Bielsko-Biala on Friday, writes the official website.In the past , Charles Nwaog...