Nsima Peter On The Brink Of Varbergs BoIS Deal
Published: February 01, 2013
Varbergs BoIS recently tested Nigerian striker Nsima Peter, whose contract with Kristianstads FF has expired. There is a possibility that he will be offered a deal by the Swedish second - tier club.''It is clear that he is an exciting player. He has the potential to become a good football player, '' says BoIS sports di...
Sunday Mba Impresses Coach Stephen Keshi
Published: February 01, 2013
Nigeria gaffer Stephen Keshi has been criticized by the Press and fans for taking an inexperienced squad to the African Nations Cup. 17 players are making their debut at Africa's premier soccer competition. The ex Togo coach has told the public to be patient with the team as he rebuilds for the future. One of his rooki...
Didier Drogba: Everybody Knows How Good Mikel Is
Published: February 01, 2013
In an interview with the official website of Fifa ahead of Sunday's quarter-final with Nigeria, Ivory Coast skipper Didier Drogba has admitted that it will be a difficult match against one of the traditional teams on the continent.''Against Nigeria, it will be a tough game, against a team that also intends to go far in...
Obi Mikel Tips Nigeria To Overcome Ivory Coast
Published: February 01, 2013
After initial doubts on his availability for Sunday's African Nations Cup cracker against the Elephants, Nigeria midfielder John Obi Mikel has shared his thoughts and impressions on the quarter-final tie.Mikel, who is playing in his fourth African Cup of Nations, has predicted that the Eagles will overcome Ivory Coast ...
Victor Moses: We Should Not Think Of Individual Awards
Published: February 01, 2013
Victor Moses is expecting a tough match between the Super Eagles and the Elephants of Cote d' Ivoire on Sunday in the quarter-finals of the African Nations Cup.It was Moses's brace late in the second half that handed Nigeria victory against Ethiopia. In two days time, the Super Eagle comes face to face with  Salom...
Peter Odemwingie Barred From Training
Published: February 01, 2013
Peter Odemwingie's future at West Brom hangs in the balance following his failed transfer to Queens Park Rangers on deadline day. Now, the outspoken Nigeria international has been told by the Baggies hierarchy not to return to training until next week.''I have been given a few days off and will be back in training next...
Official: Oldham Athletic Sign Iwelumo, Obita
Published: February 01, 2013
Through a statement on the official website, League One outfit Oldham Athletic have announced the capture of Anglo - Nigerian midfielder Jordan Obita, who arrives Boundary Park on loan for the next one month.19- year -old Obita, an England youth - teamer, has been handed the number 15 jersey and is eligible to play aga...
Nasarawa United Arrive Peru To Face Club Universitario de Deportes
Published: January 31, 2013
Ahead of the resumption of the Nigeria Premier League, which has been tentatively fixed for February 16, newly promoted Nasarawa United arrived Peru on Thursday morning for exhibition matches against some of the top clubs in the South American nation.The Alphonsus Dike tutored side will face Peru heavyweights Club Univ...
Official: Obiora Nwankwo Returns To Parma
Published: January 31, 2013
Through a statement on the official website, Serie B club Padova have announced that  Obiora Nwankwo has returned to parent club Parma, who own half of the economic rights of the Nigeria international.''The Calcio Padova announces that it has formalized a return to 'FC Parma midfielder Obiora Nwankwo born 1991 (14...
Official: Obinna Obiefule Pens One-And-A-Half-Year Contract With Hibernians
Published: January 31, 2013
Maltese club Hibernians have officially announced the acquisition of Obinna Obiefule on a one-and-a-half-year contract, writes timesofmalta.com.However, Obiefule is unlikely to make his debut for the FA Trophy winners on Friday when they face Floriana in the 21st round of matches in the Maltese top flight.Obiefule, who...
Done Deal:Justice John Erhenede Signs One - Year Contract With Hobro
Published: January 31, 2013
Former FC Ebedei talent Justice John Erhenede has signed a one - year contract with Danish first division club Hobro, where he played in the 2011 - 2012 season.''He has signed a one-year agreement with Hobro. He is looking forward to getting started in the club again,'' says agent Annfinn Gaard to bold.dk. Erhenede ha...
Lukman Haruna: Soon We Will Have Information On Bordeaux
Published: January 31, 2013
Dynamo Kiev midfielder Lukman Haruna has commented on the Ukrainian vice - champions winter preparations to the press in Ukraine. Football.ua with reference to the official website of Dynamo Kiev , fcdynamo.kiev.ua quoted Haruna as saying: ''The second training will no longer be so tough, more attention will be paid to...
Ex Flying Eagle Nurudeen Orelesi Testing With German Club
Published: January 31, 2013
With hours before the close of the January transfer window, former Nigeria youth international Nurudeen Orelesi could leave Albanian champions Skënderbeu Korçë , according to reports in Albania.Orelesi departed Skënderbeu Korçë's training camp in Portugal during the week to undergo tes...
Done Deal: Raheem Lawal Inks Three-And - A - Half - Year Contract With Mersin Idmanyurdu
Published: January 30, 2013
Raheem Lawal had previously reached an agreement-in-principle to join Super League club Istanbul Buyuksehir Belediyespor on a two - and - a - half - year contract, so we thought. There are new developments as the transfer did not materialize.Turkish website haberads.com reported on Wednesday that Raheem Lawal has signe...
Chievo Verona Chase Daniel Adejo
Published: January 30, 2013
According to Tuttomercatoweb, Chievo Verona are exploring the possibility of signing Nigerian defender Daniel Adejo, who was recently voted the best right back in the Serie B at the end of the first stanza .Chievo's first choice is the Genoa defender Francesco Acerbi. But Adejo would be considered if they fail to land ...