Golden Eaglet Alhassan Ibrahim Impresses Swedish Club Kalmar
Published: November 19, 2013
Alhassan Ibrahim Abdullahi failed to make the Golden Eaglets squad, which won the trophy at the Fifa Under 17 World Cup in the United Arab Emirates.The offensive midfielder has been training with Swedish club Kalmar FF for some weeks and he has impressed the leadership of the Premier League outfit.Fotbolltransfers.com ...
Austin Ejide Fit To Face Ironi Ramat Hasharon
Published: November 19, 2013
Hapoel Beer Sheva custodian Austin Ejide arrived Israel on Tuesday after defending the colors of Nigeria in the entertaining 2 - 2 draw with Italy on Monday.It would be recalled that Ejide had to be replaced in the 65th minute of the game played at Craven Cottage due to a leg injury.And there were fears he would spend ...
Nigerian Academy Grabs Ex Chelsea, Celtic Coach
Published: November 19, 2013
In a bid to achieve its desired results of giving the best of training to aspiring football professional in Nigeria, the Ibadan based soccer school; Frenage Soccer Academy has secured the services of a former Chelsea FC’s Youth Coach, Fennessey Harty Thomas, who is bound to arrive the country this week.The advent...
30 States Set For Korodo Under 18 Soccer Tourney
Published: November 19, 2013
About 30 states across the federations have signified intension to partake in the money spinning grassroots soccer tournament tagged ‘Korodo National Under-18 Unity Cup’ bankrolled by the Chairman of Nigeria Union of Petroleum & Natural Gas Workers(NUPENG) Lagos state zone, Comrade Tokunbo Najeemdeen Ko...
Agent Defends Innocent Emeghara
Published: November 19, 2013
Switzerland international Innocent Emeghara was a hit in his first season in the Serie A, netting 7 goals in 17 appearances for demoted Siena.Now defending the colours of Livorno, the 24 - year - old attacker has struggled in the current campaign with only 1 goal in his first 11 matches for the Amaranto.Gianluca Di Dom...
Lars Lagerback : We Have Nothing To Lose
Published: November 19, 2013
Former Nigeria manager Lars Lagerback , now the coach of the tiny European country Iceland, has commented on his team’s chances of qualifying for the 2014 World Cup. Going into Tuesday’s tie at Stadion Maksimir, Lagerback and his charges have nothing to lose, having played a goalless draw when both countrie...
Galatasaray Rival Everton, Tottenham Hotspur For Eddy Onazi
Published: November 19, 2013
The scramble for the signature of Nigeria international Eddy Onazi has intensified in Europe.Italian website calciomercato.com says Turkish champions Galatasaray have joined the likes of Fiorentina, Everton, Tottenham Hotspur, Wolfsburg and Hertha Berlin in the race to sign the 20 - year - old midfielder.Tottenham mana...
Hapoel Beer Sheva Concerned About Ejide Injury
Published: November 19, 2013
Hapoel Beer Sheva have expressed concern over the injury to goalkeeper Austin Ejide, according to reports in Israel.The Nigeria international was forced out of the Super Eagles exhibition match with Italy in the 65th minute after suffering what appears to be a muscle complaint. Austin Ejide is being expected in Israel ...
Nigeria, Italy Draw In London
Published: November 18, 2013
The Super Eagles, who started the game at Craven Cottage with a listless squad, settled for a 2 - 2 draw with four - time world champions Italy on Monday night. Sunderland attacking midfielder Emanuele Giaccherini equalized in the 47th minute to prevent the Italians from losing the match to the African champions.It was...
Stephen Keshi Makes Changes To Starting Eleven
Published: November 18, 2013
Nigeria gaffer Stephen Keshi has made blanket changes to his starting lineup for the exhibition match with Italy in London on Monday evening.Compared to the starting eleven which defeated Ethiopia on Saturday, there are personnel changes in all the departments - goalkeeper, defense, midfield and attack.Hapoel Beer Shev...
Chima Onyeike Delighted To Join PAOK
Published: November 18, 2013
Retired Dutch footballer Chima Onyeike, who has Nigeria bolld flowing in his veins, was appointed as the fitness coach of Super League PAOK in June 2013.Onyeike, a forward before he quit the game, has expressed his delight at securing a move to the Super League vice - champions. “Yes, I am very happy. Working wit...
Wolfsburg, Hertha Berlin Join Sprint For Eddy Onazi
Published: November 18, 2013
Lazio are not willing to give up their Nigerian international Eddy Onazi, who is being courted by clubs in Italy, Germany and England. In the same vein, the hierarchy of the capital club intends to meet with Kevin Fioranelli, the agent of Onazi and propose an increase in wages from 200,000 - 500,000 euros per season, T...
EXCLUSIVE: Chelsea, Udinese Make Last Ditch Attempt To Sign Kelechi Iheanacho
Published: November 18, 2013
The future of Kelechi Iheanacho remains unresolved as more teams are jostling to secure the signature of the Golden Ball winner of the Fifa Under 17 World Cup staged in UAE. It had earlier been revealed that Porto led the race for his signature but this is a marathon and it appears other clubs are determined to stop th...
EXCLUSIVE: Uche Agbo Set To Sign Four - Year Deal With Udinese
Published: November 18, 2013
Nigeria Under 20 international Henry Uche Agbo impressed the Udinese coaches during trials and is set to be offered a four - year contract by the Italian Serie A outfit. “The trial went well in my favour. Udinese took very care of me, lodged me in a hotel. “We played four test games , won three and drew one...
Hapoel Beer Sheva Congratulate Austin Ejide
Published: November 18, 2013
Hapoel Beer Sheva have commended goalkeeper Austin Ejide for being in the Super Eagles roster which qualified for the Brazil 2014 World Cup this past weekend. 29 - year - old Ejide would be the first player from Hapoel Beer Sheva to represent the club at the mundial if he makes Stephen Keshi’s roster to Brazil.Au...