Much Ado About Nurudeen Orelesi
Published: February 04, 2013
Former Nigeria youth - teamer Nurudeen Orelesi tested with Jahn Regensburg just before the close of the transfer window.Though he impressed the management of the relegation threatened 2 Bundesliga club at the end of trials, Skënderbeu Korçë failed to reach an agreement with the German club on a transfe...
Exclusive: Rizespor Terminate Uche Kalu's Contract
Published: February 04, 2013
Rizespor have mutually parted company with the Nigeria internationalist Uche Kalu, five months after he joined the Turkish club from Nigeria heavyweights Enyimba of Aba.It would be recalled that 25 - year - old Kalu was one of the candidates to make the Super Eagles 23 - man African Nations Cup roster. But the striker ...
Salamon Kalou Redeems Pledge To Mikel
Published: February 04, 2013
Lille striker Salomon Kalou has redeemed the sum of US$5,000 wager to Mikel Obi after the Eagles 2-1 victory over the Ivory Coast on Sunday in the quarter-finals of the African Nations Cup.The ex Chelsea player had placed a bet with Mikel pledging to score one of the goals that will knock Nigeria out of the ongoing tou...
Popov Apologizes To West Brom Fans Through Odemwingie
Published: February 03, 2013
West Brom defender Goran Popov has apologized to the fans following his dismissal in Sunday's 0-1 home loss to Tottenham Hotspur. The Macedonia international, who was sent off in the 48th minute, has no Twitter account so he had to pass the message through striker Peter Odemwingie. ''Just had Popov the Albion man on ph...
Nasarawa United Disappoint Peruvians
Published: February 03, 2013
In front of 20,000 spectators at the Estadio Monumental on Saturday, Nigeria Premier League new-boys Nasarawa United fell 0-2 to Peru powerhouse Club Universitario de Deportes.In his post match comments, Club Universitario de Deportes gaffer Angel Comizzo voiced his displeasure with the poor performance of the Nigerian...
Stephen Keshi : We Were Tactically Disciplined
Published: February 03, 2013
Nigeria coach Stephen Keshi has commented on the Super Eagles 2-1 win over Ivory Coast. The ex New Nigeria Bank libero has praised the fighting spirit of his charges against the bookies favorites.''I know the mentality of my players, their level of concentration, and I knew they could do it. My players were disciplined...
Sunday Express Delivery Sends Nigeria To Afcon Semi-Finals
Published: February 03, 2013
The Super Eagles of Nigeria have confirmed their status as favorites to win next weekend's African Cup of Nations final after a 2-1 win over Ivory Coast in the quarter-finals of the tourney.Emmanuel Emenike's scorcher off a pass from Mikel Obi gave Nigeria the lead in the 43rd minute. And the 1- 0 scoreline remained&nb...
Ezekiel Henry Scores Brilliant Goal For AC Milan
Published: February 03, 2013
Nigerian youngster Ezekiel Henry posted a man-of-the-match display for AC Milan as the Primavera won 3-1 away to Varese on Saturday.The young Rossoneri had gone ahead two minutes into the game through a spot kick converted by Adrea Ganz. Henry however increased the lead in the 7th minute when he took the ball in their ...
Michael Chidi Alozie Begins Test With Polonia Warsaw
Published: February 03, 2013
Nigerian striker Michael Chidi Alozie is in Turkey undergoing trials with Polonia Warsaw, the official website of the Polish Premier League side reported on Sunday.Currently on the payroll of Ukrainian club PFC Sevastopol, Alozie has a chance to impress coach of Polonia, Piotr Stokowiec beginning from today's exhibitio...
Lukman Haruna Defends Red Card Incident
Published: February 03, 2013
 Nigerian midfielder Lukman Haruna has commented on his altercation with Lassana Diarra in the exhibition game between Dynamo Kiev and Anzhi  Makhachkala (2-2).In Saturday's training match held in Spain, both players - Haruna and Lass - were dismissed by the referee after 45 minutes.''Sometimes we get on the ...
Africa's Best Referee, Djamel Haimoudi To Handle Nigeria - Ivory Coast
Published: February 03, 2013
Algerian referee Djamel Haimoudi has been nominated by African football governing body CAF to officiate the African Nations Cup quarter-final clash between the Ivory Coast and Nigeria.Without any doubt, Sunday's clash at Rustenburg will be the pick of the games so far in this tournament between two of the strongest sid...
Didier Ya Konan: We Will Get Through This
Published: February 03, 2013
Hannover 96 star Didier Ya Konan is targeting a starting shirt against Nigeria this afternoon at Royal Bafokeng Stadium in the quarter-finals of the African Nations Cup.The former Asec Mimosas striker got off the mark in the group stage, coming on as a substitute to score against Tunisia.''We are sharpened for the matc...
Nigerian-Born Abdul Razak: I Am ready To Give My Life For Ivory Coast
Published: February 03, 2013
Lille forward  Salomon Kalou was silent throughout the group matches at the African Nations Cup. Now, he is looking forward to scoring his first goal against the Super Eagles in Sunday's mouth watering clash in  Rustenberg.''I know I have not scored yet. This is not the right thing for an attacker. But I'm no...
Flying Eagle Felix Udoh Training With Partizani Tirana
Published: February 01, 2013
Nigeria youth international Felix Okon Udoh is presently in Albania undergoing tests with second division side Partizani Tirana., according to Panorama Sport.One of the priorities of coach Shpetim Duro before the start of the second stanza of the league is the recruitment of a left sided player. On Thursday, Udoh, who ...
Peter Ijeh On The Wishlist Of Ljungskile SK
Published: February 01, 2013
The former top scorer in the Swedish championship Peter Ijeh is on the wishlist of Ljungskile SK, who campaign in the Superettan.Ijeh, 35, left GAIS two months before his contract officially expired just before the end of the 2012 season. Now, the free agent is close to a move to LSK, fotbolltransfers.com has exclusive...