Exclusive: Onyekachi Okonkwo Could Sign Two - Year Deal With Black Aces
Published: July 05, 2013
Days after he was released by Orlando Pirates, former Nigeria international Onyekachi Okonkwo is on the wish list of PSL rivals Mpumalanga Black Aces. ''Onyekachi is talking with Black Aces at the moment but nothing is finalized.''The club is offering him a two - year contract,'' a source close to the midfielder told a...
Valenciennes Bid For Izunna Uzochukwu
Published: July 05, 2013
Danish club FC FC Midtjylland have rejected an undisclosed bid from Valenciennes for defensive midfielder Izunna Uzochukwu, according to bold.dk.But the club, which finished 11th in Ligue 1 last term, has not abandoned its pursuit of the former FC Ebedei talent and are currently negotiating with the Wolves.''They have ...
Exclusive: Zulte Waregem Offer Moses Adams Three - Year Deal
Published: July 05, 2013
Following knee ligament surgery about a year ago, former Nigeria youth international Moses Adams was inactive throughout last season.The central midfielder's rehabilitation went according to plan and he will continue his career with Belgian Pro League outfit Zulte Waregem, subject to a traditional medical.''It was frus...
Tavsanli Linyitspor Unveil Agbetu, Gideon
Published: July 05, 2013
Turkish second - tier club Tavsanli Linyitspor have officially unveiled their two Nigerian strikers, ex youth international Akeem Agbetu and Sani Gideon.Both players were introduced to the fans and media on Thursday, July 4.Agbetu is not new to Tavsanli Linyitspor as he played there last season, but was offered a new c...
Chibuike, Ohawuchi On Target In Europa League
Published: July 05, 2013
Scandinavia powerhouse Rosenborg defeated Crusaders of Northern Ireland 2 - 1 in the first qualifying round of the Europa League played on Thursday.Owens scored the game's first goal in the 22nd minute only for Nigerian attacking midfielder John Chibuike to restore parity for the Norwegians two minutes into first half ...
Anthony Ujah Set To Pen Three - Year Contract With Cologne
Published: July 05, 2013
Despite speculation linking Nigeria international Anthony Ujah with a switch to Dinamo Zagreb in the ongoing transfer market, there are strong indications that he might continue plying his trade in Germany next season.Sportal.de says Mainz and Cologne, where Ujah played on loan last season, have reportedly reached an a...
Representatives Of Enyeama Meet With Lille This Weekend
Published: July 05, 2013
Representatives of Vincent Enyeama, who is holidaying in Nigeria, will meet with the leadership of Lille this weekend to reach an agreement on the release of the Super Eagles custodian, writes one.co.il.It would be recalled that Enyeama played last season on loan for Israeli champions Maccabi Tel Aviv but had to return...
Fifa Unveil Confederations Cup Dream Team
Published: July 04, 2013
Football's governing body, Fifa on Thursday released the ideal starting eleven, otherwise known as the Dream Team of the Confederations Cup which took place in Brazil from June 15 - 30. No Nigerian player was listed by the association. Seven Brazilians, three Spanish and one Italian were selected.The best eleven player...
Real Betis Rescind Decision To Fine Nosa Igiebor
Published: July 04, 2013
Much was said and written about the soap opera involving Nosa Igiebor last season when, after winning the African Cup with Nigeria, the Betis midfielder could not return to Seville until 23 days later because of some bureaucratic problems with his visa. The club later announced that the Nigeria international will be fi...
Christian Obodo: I Am In Italy For Treatment
Published: July 04, 2013
Nigeria international Christian Obodo, who was declared missing by his Belarusian club Dinamo Minsk, has commented on the reasons why he left the location of the team.In his statements to the press in Belarus, Obodo claimed officials of Dinamo Minsk are aware of his whereabouts.''I'm in Italy for treatment. The managem...
Dinamo Minsk: Christian Obodo Fled To Italy
Published: July 04, 2013
Sergey Pavlyukovich, Director General of Dinamo Minsk has shared his opinion on the absence of Christian Obodo from the club.It would be recalled that the central midfielder was declared missing only to found by a police patrol in Udine, Italy two days ago.Goals.by citing Komsomolsk truth  quoted Pavlyukovich as s...
AC Horsens Reject Offer For Jude Nworuh
Published: July 04, 2013
Relegated from the Superliga at the end of last season, Danish side AC Horsens have rejected an undisclosed bid from a top division team in Romania for striker Jude Nworuh.The 24 - year - old's loyalty is not in doubt as his priority is to assist the east Jutland club make an immediate return to the elite league.''I am...
Efe Ambrose: Don't Call These Players Home Based Eagles
Published: July 04, 2013
Glasgow Celtic stopper Efe Ambrose has called on the Nigerian football populace to desist from calling the domestic players currently preparing for the CHAN qualifier against Ivory Coast as home based Eagles.Ambrose was at the team's training on Thursday to cheer and motivate his colleagues ahead of the crucial encount...
Ex IK Start Midfielder Olufemi Oladapo Doubtful To Face Ivory Coast
Published: July 04, 2013
The Thursday training of the home based Eagles in preparation for their CHAN qualifier against the Ivory Coast was held at the Ahmadu Bello Stadium, with the emphasis more on techniques and tactics.The team who had their first feel of the lush green Ahmadu Bello Stadium,venue of the game trained for two hours under the...
Stephen Keshi Impressed By Ahmadu Bello Stadium
Published: July 04, 2013
Head coach of the Super Eagles, Stephen Keshi was left stunned by the lush green nature of the Ahmadu Bello Stadium when the team came to train at the pitch for the first time on Thursday.Keshi praised the stadium management for their maintenance of the facility and the quality of the playing surface,referring to the p...