Chipolopolo Players To Get US$90,000 Each If They Win Afcon
Published: January 20, 2013
The Zambia government has promised to give the Chipolopolo boys up to US$90,000.00 each if they retain the Africa cup of nations title this year.This was announced to the team today (Sunday) by sports minister Chishimba Kambwili soon after President Micheai SATA and first lady Christine Kaseba visited the team at their...
Russian Football Expert, Viktor Bondarenko Writes Off Zambia
Published: January 20, 2013
Russian football expert Viktor Bondarenko has commented on the likely teams to win the African Cup of Nations which began in South Africa on Saturday.''First of all, no doubt Ivory Coast. The team has experienced players that are very efficient led by Drogba.  However, I must say that in the test matches, which I ...
Molde Reject Anthony Okpotu
Published: January 20, 2013
Lobi Stars striker Anthony Okpotu did not impress the technical bench of Norwegian champions Molde, and will leave Scandinavia without a contract.On arrival in Norway, Okpotu underwent trials with SK Brann. However, the teenager was not offered a contract. Influential Norwegian - Nigerian agent Atta Aneke arranged furt...
Siena Ahead Of Fortuna Dusseldorf, St Gallen In Race For Emeghara
Published: January 20, 2013
Looking for an offensive reinforcement in the January transfer market, Siena have submitted an undisclosed bid to Lorient for the acquisition of Nigerian striker Innocent Emeghara, who plays with a Swiss Passport, writes calciomercato.com.Under contract with Lorient until June 2015, Emeghara has managed only one appear...
Done Deal: Esperance Sign 'New Victor Ikpeba' Emeka Emerum
Published: January 20, 2013
Tunisian giants have completed the signing of highly rated Nigerian youngster Emeka Emerum, hailed as the 'New Victor Ikpeba'.The precocious kid, who signed a four-and-a-half-year contract, was at the centre of transfer battle between the perennial champions Esperance and CA Bizerte.Emerum, who also was on the cards of...
Platanias May Terminate Chigozie Udoji's Contract
Published: January 20, 2013
The days of attacking midfielder Chigozie Udoji at Greek Super League club Platanias are numbered.Recall that last month he was expelled from training for not exercising properly. In Saturday's workout, Udoji verbally attacked the coach Angelos Anastasiadis . Consequently, he has been punished and excluded from the squ...
Seydou Doumbia : Difficult To Say Who Will Win The Cup
Published: January 20, 2013
CSKA Moscow attacker Seydou Doumbia has been out of action for most part of the season due to a back injury. Thus, he was not considered for selection when Ivory Coast manager Sabri Lamouchi named his 23-man African Cup of Nations squad.Speaking to Russian media, Doumbia has commented on the chances of The Elephants wi...
Ethiopia Star Targets Quarter Finals
Published: January 20, 2013
Ethiopia are returning to the African Cup of Nations after 31 years in the international wilderness.  Pitted in the same group with one of the traditional tournament favorites Nigeria, defending champions Zambia and Burkina Faso, striker Adane Girma has commented on the Antelopes chances of progressing to the knoc...
Cape Verde Coach Happy With Goalless Draw
Published: January 19, 2013
Cape Verde coach Lúcio Antunes has shared his thoughts and impressions on the encouraging goalless draw with hosts South Africa in the opening match of the African Cup of Nations.''I’m happy with our performance tonight. Today, after this match I think we can lift our heads up. We have done something we ca...
Gabby Agbonlahor Gives Credit To West Brom
Published: January 19, 2013
Anglo - Nigerian striker Gabby Agbonlahor, who was on target against West Brom on Saturday, has told his teammates to forget about the draw and be focused on the League Cup semi-final clash with Bradford City on Tuesday.ESPN quoted the England international as saying: ''Everyone's heads are down from going 2-0 up. But ...
Odemwingie Delighted With Baggies Comeback
Published: January 19, 2013
West Brom and Aston Villa played an entertaining 2 - 2 draw on Saturday in the 23rd round of matches in the English Premier League at The Hawthorns, with Peter Odemwingie's 84th minute strike rescuing a point for the home team.The Baggies had trailed Villa 0-2 at the end of the first half. It was an improved performanc...
Valery Nepomniachi Tips Musa, Emenike For Stardom
Published: January 19, 2013
Former coach of Cameroon National Team, Valery Nepomniachi , now an Advisor to the President of CSKA Moscow on sporting matters, has commented on his expectations of the Russian based players that will play at the African Cup of Nations.In the Nigeria squad are Ahmed Musa (CSKA Moscow) and Emmanuel Emenike (Spartak Mo...
Zambia To Play Ethiopia In Rainy Conditions
Published: January 19, 2013
Zambia will play her first game against Ethiopia in defense of her title in rainy conditions according to the South African meteorological department. The Mbombela stadium has been declared ready for the clash despite being drenched in rains today with the forecast showing that Monday will also be a rainy day.The Afric...
Raheem Lawal Goes AWOL, Club To 'Freeze' Contract
Published: January 19, 2013
The future of Raheem Lawal at Turkish club Adana Demirspor remains unresolved. Since failing to make the roster for the African Cup of Nations, the midfielder has not appeared in training.Officials of Adana Demirspor have threatened to take disciplinary action against the former Atlético Baleares ace, who is des...
Frank Temile Placed On Transfer List
Published: January 19, 2013
With only 12 days before the end of the transfer market, Dynamo Kiev have transfer-listed the Nigerian youngster Frank Temile, writes dynamomania.com.A return to Malta by Temile is being mooted, with the English coach of Valletta, Mark Miller said to be interested in his services. Frank Temile, 2008 Malta Player of the...