Bologna To Compete With Chievo For Okaka
Published: April 03, 2013
It was previously reported that former Italy youth - teamer Stefano Okaka could be on his way to Chievo Verona in the summer transfer market. Now, Tuttob.com says Chievo face competition from Bologna for the services of the 23 - year - old forward.Bologna want Stefano Okaka to replace Italy international Manolo Gabbiad...
Dele Aiyenugba Could Be Suspended For Obscene Gesture
Published: April 03, 2013
Nigeria international Dele Aiyenugba was caught on camera making an obscene gesture to rival supporters just before Bnei Yehuda played against Hapoel Tel Aviv on Tuesday at the Bloomfield Stadium.Bnei Yehuda risk losing Aiyenugba for up to two games if the Israeli Federation takes disciplinary action against him based ...
Joseph Yobo Targets Home Win Against Lazio
Published: April 03, 2013
Ahead of Fenerbahçe's Europa League quarter - final clash against Italians Lazio, Nigeria skipper Joseph Yobo says they need to win the home leg in front of their fans to stand a chance of progressing to the last four of the competition.Speaking to Fenerbahçe TV, the central defender said: ''I really emph...
Emmanuel Emenike Trains With Teammates
Published: April 02, 2013
According to the official website of Spartak Moscow, Nigeria international Emmanuel Emenike is gradually recovering from the thigh injury he picked up at the African Cup of Nations semi - final clash against Mali.On Tuesday, the red and white started preparing for the 23rd round of matches in the Russian Premier League...
David Alaba Scores Ninth Fastest Champions League Goal
Published: April 02, 2013
Bayern Munich's David Alaba, who has Nigerian blood flowing in his veins, scored after 26 seconds in the Champions League quarter - final first leg clash against Juventus played on Tuesday evening.Alaba's goal ,which is in ninth position, is amongst the top ten fastest goals scored in Europe's elite club competition. F...
Calf Injury Rules Peter Utaka Out Of Trip To Wuhan Zall
Published: April 02, 2013
Peter Utaka is undergoing treatment with the Dalian Aerbin physiotherapists after he suffered a calf injury last Friday against Shanghai SIPG.The Nigeria international, who netted a brace in the third round of matches, will not recover on time for the next game in the championship against Chuks Akabueze's Wuhan Zall.Du...
Official: Jordan Obita Returns To Reading
Published: April 02, 2013
Anglo - Nigerian winger Jordan Obita has returned to Reading after his two - month loan deal with Oldham Athletic. The 19 - year - old decided not to extend his collaboration with Oldham Athletic following a change of manager at Reading.Manager Lee Johnson told the official website: "I have spoken to Jordan and he has ...
Chievo Make Move For Stefano Okaka
Published: April 02, 2013
As reported by Tuttomercatoweb.com, the future of Italian - Nigerian striker Stefano Okaka is far from Spezia, where he is currently on loan until the end of the season from Parma.The Italian website says Okaka would not continue playing for Spezia next season. Parma are likely to send him on loan in the 2013 - 2014 ca...
Niyi Akande Clocks 71, Reflects On Plight Of Colleague
Published: April 02, 2013
The manager of  Crown FC, Niyi Akande has reflected on the plight of his colleagues as he clocked 71 years on 1st ofApril.While addressing the press from his Ogbomoso base, the former Shooting Stars coach gave thanks to God for keeping him safe and sound to attain the ripe age, but expressed anxiety over the healt...
Fegor Ogude Is A Hard Man- Teammate
Published: April 02, 2013
Vålerenga midfielder Christian Grindheim has praised Nigeria international Fegor Ogude for his combativeness and work rate.Against Sogndal on Sunday, Vif were losing control of the midfield until manager Kjetil Rekdal introduced hard-man Fegor Ogude.''It was better when we put on the 4-3-3, we got more behind the...
Rilwan Hassan Disappointed With Disallowed Goal
Published: April 02, 2013
FC Midtjylland winger Rilwan Hassan was upset that referee Jens Maae disallowed his goal in the defeat to FC Nordsjælland on Monday evening.Hassan headed in a cross which was annulled by the referee. But television replays suggested it was an incorrect decision as the Nigerian youngster was not offside.''I looked...
Agboebina Osi Lucky Bags Second Hat-trick Of The Season
Published: April 02, 2013
St Georges striker Agboebina Osi Lucky bagged a hat - trick against San Gwann on Monday in the Maltese Second Division and was delighted to claim the match ball for the second time this season. Despite the heroics of Agboebina, his team will have to settle for second place after Zebbug Rangers were crowned champions f...
Christian Obodo Out For Two Weeks
Published: April 01, 2013
Nigerian midfielder Christian Obodo will miss Dinamo Minsk's games in the championship against FC Minsk and Dnepr Mogilev after the medical team ruled him out of action for two weeks.He failed to make his league debut on Sunday in the 1 - 1 draw with BATE due to a strain, the official website of Dinamo Minsk reported.T...
Asec Mimosas Threaten To Report Olanrewaju Kayode To Fifa
Published: April 01, 2013
Ivorian powerhouse Asec Mimosas have threatened to report Flying Eagles attacker  Olanrewaju Kayode to world football governing body, Fifa for not honoring his contract, which expires next year, writes MTNFootball.com.Kayode has failed to rejoin Mimosas since his loan deal expired with Swiss Super League side FC L...
Rilwan Hassan Should Improve On Finishing
Published: April 01, 2013
FC Midtjylland  manager Glen Riddarholmen is very happy with 22-year-old Rilwan Hassan's development but has advised that the Nigerian winger should improve on his finishing if he is to live up to his full potential.'' In relation to the quality he has - and in terms of how much he employs opponents with his s...