Kenny Otigba Unlucky Not To Be Credited With Fifth Goal Of The Season
Published: December 08, 2013
In the 16th round of matches in the Dutch top division, Heerenveen lost 2 - 1 at home to Feyenoord.Feyenoord raced into a two - goal lead courtesy of strikes from Boëtius and Immers before an own goal by Sven van Beekin in first half stoppage time reduced the deficit. Rajiv La Parra  inviting cross was headed...
Sammy Sodje Fingered In Match Fixing Scandal
Published: December 08, 2013
The National Crime Agency is investigating a report by British newspaper The Sun which claimed that Nigeria international Sam Sodje could influence the outcome of matches in return for a fee. The 34 - year - old defender claimed that he could arrange for a player to be booked in exchange for 30,000 pounds.In the same v...
African Football Expert, Malu Mpasinkatu: Nigeria Has A Young And Good Team
Published: December 08, 2013
Malu Mpasinkatu, regarded as Italy’s number one pundit on African Football matters, has tipped an African team to progress to the second round of Brazil 2014 World Cup. “The more balanced group is that of Ghana which has Germany, Portugal and USA.“But Ghana has always done well at the World Cup, even ...
Argentina To Be Based In Belo Horizonte, Bosnia Still Searching
Published: December 08, 2013
Elvedin Begic, president of the Bosnia Federation is still in Brazil searching for a base for the National Team.The 53 - year - old was accompanied to Friday’s draw by general secretary of the association Jasmin Bakovic as well as Elmir Pilaf, secretary of the coaching staff.Bosnian website sportsport.ba says the...
Michael Olaitan Scores Again For Olympiakos
Published: December 07, 2013
Michael Olaitan scored his second goal of the season and fourth in all competitions as Olympiakos beat Asteras Tripolis 2 - 0 in the 14th round of matches in the Super League.The Flying Eagles star was introduced in the 69th minute in place of Marko šÄ�epoviÄ� and shortly before the final whistle was on target...
Efe Ambrose Dedicates Goal To New Daughter
Published: December 07, 2013
Nigeria international Efe Ambrose celebrated the birth of his daughter in style by scoring his first goal of the season as champions of Scotland Glasgow Celtic defeated Motherwell 5 - 0 at Fir Park on Friday.The 25 - year - old was on the score-sheet in the 54th minute, his first goal in the championship since February...
Anthony Ujah Happy To End Goal Drought
Published: December 07, 2013
Cologne attacker Anthony Ujah was pleased to bring an end to his nine matches without a goal after netting in the 2 - 0 win over FSV Frankfurt on Saturday. The Nigeria international handed the Billy Goats the lead in the 54th minute before teammate Marcel Risse made certain the home team got all three points with a str...
Iran To Play Ghana In Pre - World Cup Friendly
Published: December 07, 2013
According to our colleagues at persianfootball.com, the Ghana Federation has approached their Iranian counterparts for a friendly ahead of next summer’s World Cup. The Asia powerhouse are in the same Group with Nigeria, Argentina and debutant Bosnia Herzegovina.Iran Federation had given their word that they would...
William Hill Rates Bosnia Ahead Of Nigeria
Published: December 07, 2013
Immediately after the conclusion of the World Cup draw, William Hill, one of the most famous bookmakers in the world, announced the odds for the participating countries to win the tournament. The most likely team to win the competition is Brazil with a decimal ratio of 4.00 followed by Argentina on 5.50.Bosnia Herzegov...
Retired Bosnia international Biscevic: We Are Better Than Nigeria And Iran
Published: December 07, 2013
Retired Bosnia international Bulend BišÄ�eviÄ� says he is satisfied with the World Cup draw and is confident Bosnia will qualify for the knock out round at the end of the group matches.Speaking to kilx.ba, the ex  FK ŽeljezniÄ�ar ace said : “With our group can not be dissatisfied. Argentina is t...
Man City Star, Eden Dzeko Tips Bosnia For Knock Out Round
Published: December 07, 2013
Undoubtedly the biggest star of Bosnian Football, Eden Dzeko has shared his thoughts and impressions on the World Cup draw which pitted his country in Group F alongside Argentina, Nigeria and Iran.The Manchester City striker is confident that Bosnia will qualify from the group with favorites Argentina, but has admitted...
Joel Obi, Stefano Okaka Left Out Of Parma Squad To Face Inter
Published: December 07, 2013
Parma manager Donadoni has announced the 23 - man squad for the showdown with Inter Milan at the Giuseppe Meazza Stadium, a game which corresponds to the 15th round of matches in the Serie A.There is no place in the team for Nigeria international Joel Obi as well as Italian - Nigerian striker Stefano Okaka.While Obi ha...
Stephen Keshi Admits Argentina Is A Big Team
Published: December 06, 2013
Stephen Keshi, 51,  has admitted that group rival Argentina has one of the best teams in the world.The Nigeria manager made the comment shortly after the World Cup draw held this evening in Bahia, Brazil.“Argentina is one of the strongest teams in the world, I know them well and we played several matches aga...
Stephen Keshi : We Do Not Fear Anyone
Published: December 06, 2013
Manager Stephen Keshi has commented on the World Cup draw which pitted the Super Eagles in the same group with Argentina, Iran and Bosnia.Speaking to reporters, Keshi said : “My boys told me they want to show the world what they are capable. We respect all teams but we do not fear anyone.Nigeria did not lose a si...
Super Eagles Face Argentina, Iran, Bosnia At World Cup
Published: December 06, 2013
For the fourth time in five tournaments, Nigeria will trade tackles with South America powerhouse Argentina in the group stage of the Fifa World Cup following the draw held on Friday evening in Costa do Sauipe, Bahia.Nigeria is in Group F alongside Argentina, Iran and debutant Bosnia Herzegovina. The Super Eagles will ...