Fulham, Crystal Palace And West Ham Among Clubs Battling For Kennedy Igboananike
Published: August 08, 2013
Last season, AIK's Kennedy Igboananike had limited playing time at rivals Djurgården following his much publicized row.But this year Kennedy Igboananike has notched up 9 Premier League goals in 18 matches.The interest from European clubs are growing constantly. Foreign scouts have been in place in Sweden to study...
No Panthrakikos Contract For Suleiman Omo
Published: August 08, 2013
Free agent Suleiman Omo's search for a new team will continue after he could not agree terms with Greece Super League club Panthrakikos, writes gazzetta.gr.Panthrakikos were in the market for a player who could play dual roles in midfield and defense, and had intended offering the 27 - year - old a contract.But negotia...
Bwari Council Boss To Flag Off FCT Coaches Vacation Coaching Clinic And Competition
Published: August 08, 2013
Over one thousand youths and 200 coaches are expected to attend the maiden edition of the FCT Grassroots Football Coaching Clinic and competition at Bwari town in Bwari Area Council in the Federal Capital Territory on Saturday, August 10, 2013.These events organized under the auspices of the Nigeria Football Coaches As...
OYO YSFON To Commence ALGON Cup After Ramadan
Published: August 08, 2013
In a bid to get the best out of youngsters and consideration of Islamic faithful, the ALGON Unity Cup organized by Oyo State Chapter of Youth Sports Federations of Nigeria (YSFON) has been rescheduled to commence by 15th August, a week after the completion of Ramadan across the four zones of the state.YSFON’s sta...
1000 Youths Storm Awolowo Stadium For Airtel Soccer Talent Hunt
Published: August 08, 2013
About 1,000 youngsters from 7 states which comprise Kwara, Ogun, Ondo, Osun, Ekiti, Kogi and host Oyo have converged at Obafemi Awolowo Stadium, Ibadan to vie for a place in a talent hunt programme organized by telecommunication giant, Airtel Nigeria, tagged ‘Airtel Rising Stars’ which commenced on Monday 5...
Emmanuel Emenike: I Feel Like I Came Home
Published: August 08, 2013
Fenerbahce new recruit Emmanuel Emenike has commented on his switch to the Turkish vice - champions .The 26 - year - old Nigeria international underwent a series of medical tests at an Istanbul hospital on Thursday, August 8.Championat.com quoted the African Cup of Nations top scorer as saying : '' I feel like I came h...
Fifa Ranking : Nigeria In The 35th Position
Published: August 08, 2013
On Thursday morning, Football's governing body, Fifa released its monthly ranking of national teams. The Super Eagles are now ranked in the 35th position.Compared to last month's ranking, Nigeria, who are the 5th best team in Africa, did not make any progress or decline.World Cup qualifying group opponents Malawi, Keny...
Obafemi Martins : The Competition In MLS Is Strong
Published: August 08, 2013
Interviewed by the official website of Fifa, Seattle Sounders striker Obafemi Martins, who previously had spells with Newcastle United and Birmingham City, has compared the English Premier League to the MLS.'' It’s a bit like England. The competition in MLS is strong and they’re physical as well. '' And the...
Dolphins To Pocket 100,000 Euros From Abdul Ajagun Panathinaikos Deal
Published: August 08, 2013
According to the online edition of Sport FM Greece, Dolphins of Port Harcourt and Panathinaikos have both reached an agreement on the transfer of Nigeria youth international Abdul Ajagun.Dolphins bank account will increase by 100, 000 euros being the transfer fee for the 20 - year - old attacking midfielder.However, it...
Russian - Nigerian Stopper Adesoye Oyewole Declared Surplus To Requirement By FC Ural
Published: August 08, 2013
Russian central defender of Nigerian descent Adesoye Oyewole has been declared surplus to requirement by the hierarchy at Russian Premier League newcomers FC Ural.And that means the 30 -year - old stopper has been placed on the transfer market due to his lack of playing opportunities in the ongoing season. '' FC Ural p...
Kennedy Eriban Ruled Out For Rest Of Season
Published: August 07, 2013
22 -year - old Nigerian midfielder Kennedy Eriban will spend the rest of the season on the sidelines following surgery he had on his foot yesterday, Tuesday.Team doctor Professor Olli J. Heinonen told the official website of TPS Turku : '' Kennedy recovers from an injury received from the lower leg, high-energy trauma....
EXCLUSIVE: Sani Emmanuel Confirms Panathinaikos Are Interested In Him
Published: August 07, 2013
Matching press reports in Greece and Italy are strongly linking Nigeria youth international and Lazio starlet Sani Emmanuel with a move to Panathinaikos in the summer transfer market.Sani Emmanuel is not a stranger to Panathinaikos as he and close pal Eddy Onazi previously trained with the Super League club in October ...
Cologne Bid For Stefano Okaka
Published: August 07, 2013
As reported by Gianluca Di Marzio, widely regarded as Italy's number one voice on the transfer market, Germans Cologne have made an official bid to Parma to bring Stefano Okaka to RheinEnergieStadion.Gianlucadimarzio.com says Parma are evaluating the offer before giving a definite answer to the 2 Bundesliga club.23 - y...
Monaco Lining Up Swoop For Tiago Ilori
Published: August 07, 2013
Newly promoted Ligue 1 club Monaco have joined Tottenham Hotspur and Liverpool in the race for Portugal youth - teamer Tiago Ilori.Portuguese sports daily A Bola says the French moneybags are lining up a swoop for the 20 - year - old Sporting Lisbon defender.At this point, it is unknown the transfer fee the leadership ...
Emmanuel Emenike : I Can Say That Karpin Was Like A Father To Me
Published: August 07, 2013
Speaking to the official website of Spartak Moscow, Nigeria international Emmanuel Emenike has thanked the club and manager Valery Karpin for believing in him and aiding his development.'' In Spartak, I spent two unforgettable years, was truly happy. '' I have developed a great relationship with the team, coaches, and...