Sone Aluko Faces Eight Weeks On Sidelines
Published: January 17, 2013
Fringe Super Eagles player Sone Aluko has been battling with injury since November. The Hull City forward visited a specialist during the week, and it has been confirmed that the 23 - year - old could face up to eight weeks on the sidelines.The news will come as a big blow to manager Steve Bruce as Aluko has been one o...
Nike pays tribute to Black History Month
Published: January 17, 2013
Black History Month represents many things: civic leadership, social stewardship, community activation and much more.Nike recognizes the importance of this meaningful month with not only a product collection, but a larger recognition of the power of sports to impact society.  The 2013 Nike Black History Month Coll...
Nasarawa United Face Peru Powerhouse Club Universitario de Deportes In Lima
Published: January 16, 2013
Newly promoted Nigeria Premier League side Nasarawa United will travel to South America next month to face Peru's most successful club Club Universitario de Deportes in a high profile exhibition match, writes depor.pe.The match has been scheduled for Saturday, February 2 at the 80, 000 capacity Estadio Monumental. ...
Adana Demirspor To Take Legal Action Against Raheem Lawal
Published: January 16, 2013
Turkish first division club Adana Demirspor has threatened to take legal action against Raheem Lawal after he refused to appear in training for the second successive day, according to reports in Turkey.The defensive midfielder had trained with the Super Eagles at their Faro base in Portugal. Unfortunately, he faile...
Justice John Erhenede Begins Test With Hobro
Published: January 16, 2013
After extending his contract with HB Koge last December for a calender year, former FC Ebedei talent Justice John Erhenede approached the club's management to terminate his contract citing the need to be closer to his immediate family.The offensive player found it difficult to commute between Herfølge and his re...
Harmony Ikande Impresses Hapoel Haifa, Set To Be Offered Contract
Published: January 16, 2013
Harmony Ikande's nine - month search for a new club after he was released by Beitar Jerusalem is nearing an end. Earlier this month, the former Nigeria youth - teamer was invited to train with Israeli Premier League club Hapoel Haifa. After two weeks of trials, Ikande impressed manager Nir Klinger and is set to be offe...
Efe Ambrose Urges Celtic To Sign International Teammate Juwon Oshaniwa
Published: January 16, 2013
Nigeria international center back Efe Ambrose has urged the Celtic hierarchy to sign international teammate Juwon Oshaniwa, who is being linked with a winter move to the Glasgow giants.24 - year - old Ambrose is one of the success stories of Celtic this season and has flourished especially in the UEFA Champions League....
Femi Orenuga Celebrates Leighton Baines Wonder Goal
Published: January 16, 2013
Former Everton midfielder Femi Orenuga has celebrated  Leighton Baines' wonder free-kick against Newcastle United in the penultimate round of matches in the Premier League. '' I have to say, I'm still buzzing over the free-kick scored by my former Everton teammate Leighton Baines at Newcastle United last week. It ...
Michael Odibe Confirms Interest From Italy
Published: January 16, 2013
One-cap Nigeria international Michael Odibe has returned toArsenal Kiev after a brief spell on loan at Ukrainian millionaire club Dnipro Dnipropetrovsk.''I am one of the six main players of Arsenal Kiev, I am still at the club. It is still unknown whether I will stay at Arsenal or move somewhere else,'' says Michael Od...
Christian Obodo: Keshi Should Build His Team Around Mikel
Published: January 16, 2013
It is a shame that the career of Italy based player Christian Obodo has nosedived. Touted as Nigeria's first true box-to-box midfielder, Obodo is now a free agent after he was released by Udinese this past summer. While the Super Eagles starting eleven against Burkina Faso in a few days time is shrouded in mystery, Obo...
Prince Ikpe Ekong Announces Retirement, Will Continue As Pastor
Published: January 15, 2013
Prince Ikpe Ekong has previously told of his plans to be involved in religious activities on a full-time basis.Now it is clear that he is leaving AFC United and quitting football. The former Nigeria international will continue as pastor of City Church in Stockholm.''I have a new life now with the church. God told me to...
No Brann Contract For Anthony Okpotu, Starts Training With Molde
Published: January 15, 2013
Lobi stars striker Anthony Okpotu has not been offered a contract by SK Brann after one week of trials. Instead of returning to Nigeria empty handed without a contract, agent Atta Aneke has arranged further tests for Okpotu in Norway, this time with Molde. Okpotu, 18, had his first training session with Molde on Tuesda...
Ikechukwu Uche: Nigeria, Ivory Coast And Ghana Are Well Positioned To Win Afcon
Published: January 15, 2013
Readers of celebrated Spanish sports daily Marca have questioned Nigeria international Ikechukwu Uche on his participation at the African Cup of Nations.The Villarreal forward , who bagged a hat-trick on Tuesday against Farense, dismissed suggestions by readers that Nigeria does not have a competitive team and will fin...
Eagles Thrash Farense
Published: January 15, 2013
Today, the Super Eagles defeated Portuguese second division club Farense 5 - 0 in the team's final warm up game before they depart for South Africa, venue of the African Cup of Nations which runs from January 19 - February 10.With only one goal scored through Chelsea midfielder John Mikel Obi from the penalty spot,&nbs...
Ex Golden Eaglet, John Nwankpa Moves To Sporting Clube de Goa
Published: January 15, 2013
After close to eight years playing in Europe, John Chibuzo Nwankpa will continue his career in Asia. The 28 - year - old striker, who last played for Proszowianka Proszowice in the basement division in Poland, has traveled to India to sign a one - year contract with I - League side Sporting Clube de Goa.''Nwankpa was o...