Exclusive: Odion Ajayi Pens Two - Year Contract With Rijeka
Published: July 04, 2013
Having impressed manager Matjaz Kek at the start of pre - season training, 18 - year - old Nigerian striker Odion Ajayi has been promoted to the first team of HNK Rijeka, allnigeriasoccer.com can report.''I recently signed a two - year contract.My target for next season is to win trophies,'' Ajayi told allnigeriasoccer...
Super Eagles Decline In Fifa Ranking
Published: July 04, 2013
Nigeria National Football Team, the Super Eagles have dropped four places in the latest ranking released by football's governing body, Fifa on Thursday, July 4.With 723 points, the African champions have a global ranking of 35th, while they occupy the 5th place on the continent.Recall that last month, Nigeria were rank...
Peter Utaka On The Brink Of Joining Beijing Guoan
Published: July 04, 2013
Chinese Super League club Beijing Guoan are intensifying their push for Dalian Aerbin's Peter Utaka.Netease Sports says the Nigeria international is agitating for a move in order to link up with Aleksandar Stanojeviä†, who guided Aerbin last term.A line of communication has been opened between the leadershi...
Lille Distance Themselves From John Utaka
Published: July 04, 2013
Lille manager René Girard has distanced the club from reports at home and abroad linking them with striker John Utaka in the summer transfer window.Earlier, there were speculations that the former Montpellier gaffer was keen on his former pupil. Speaking at a press conference on Wednesday, Rene Gorard said: ''Jo...
Exclusive: CFR Cluj Set To Offer Obiora Nwankwo Permanent Contract
Published: July 04, 2013
Obiora Nwankwo will continue playing for Romanian Liga 1 outfit CFR Cluj next season, a representative of the defensive midfielder has exclusively told this portal.Earlier reports suggested that the Nigeria international could be heading for the exits after his loan agreement expired at the end of last season.CFR Cluj ...
Napoli Make Late Bid For Angelo Ogbonna
Published: July 03, 2013
Napoli have launched a last minute bid for Torino center back Angelo Ogbonna in an attempt to snatch him from under the noses of Juventus.According to Italian transfer market portal, Tuttomercatoweb.com, Napoli's offer of 15 million euros is above the sum offered by Juventus.Angelo Ogbonna's priority is to join the Ita...
NSC, Kaduna State FA Trade Blames
Published: July 03, 2013
A mild argument broke out between officials of the NSC zone 1 and staff of the Kaduna State FA over the Eagles use of the Kaduna Township Stadium for their exhibition game which they won 3-0 against a local selected team from Kaduna.The row broke out when the Zonal Director NSC Zone 1,Dr. Ademola Are asked why the game...
Mbah Dazzles As Eagles Defeat Kaduna Selected In Exhibition Match
Published: July 03, 2013
In an exhibition match played at the Kaduna Township stadium, in preparation for this weekend CHAN qualifier against the Ivory Coast, the home based Eagles defeated a Kaduna selected team by 3 goals to nil.The home based Eagles got off to a flying start from the kickoff when left full back Benjamin Francis whipped in a...
Vincent Enyeama Demands 470 Million Naira To Sign For Maccabi Tel Aviv
Published: July 03, 2013
Vincent Enyeama would return for a second spell with Maccabi Tel Aviv if they meet his financial demand.The Nigeria international was one of the shining lights of the Yellows last season as they won the Israeli championship. The leadership of the club is exploring ways to re - sign him.Even for a goalkeeper, age is not...
Missing Christian Obodo Found In Italy; Companion Arrested For Being In Possession of Marijuana
Published: July 03, 2013
Nigeria international Christian Obodo, who was reported to be missing by Dinamo Minsk, was found hale and hearty in Udine, Italy on Tuesday.This past weekend, the Director General of Dinamo Minsk, Sergei Pavlyukovich interviewed by goals.by declared Obodo missing. It is not the first time that law enforcements agents h...
Frenage Soccer Academy Mourns Late Thompson Oliha
Published: July 03, 2013
Ibadan based soccer school Frenage Soccer Academy has commiserated with the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) and the family of the former Super Eagles midfielder Thompson Oliha who passed away at the early hours of Sunday in Ilorin.The late footballer who until his death was a member of the Kwara State Football Academ...
Flying Eagles Crash Out Of World Cup Despite Kayode's Wonder Goal
Published: July 02, 2013
For the second tournament in succession, the Flying Eagles led by John Obuh have failed to progress beyond the quarter - finals of the Fifa World Cup for players below the age of 20 after losing 2 - 1 to Uruguay in the round of 16 played in Istanbul on Tuesday evening.With the scoreline tied at 1 - 1 and extra time loo...
Official: Released Kevin Amuneke Returns To Portugal
Published: July 02, 2013
Nigeria international Kevin Amuneke has been released by Trelleborg FF, writes fotbolltransfers.com citing the official website of the Swedish third - tier club. ''Trelleborg FF has a reciprocal agreement with # 19 Martin Holm and # 22 Kevin Amuneke whereby both are leaving Trelleborg FF on July 1. ''We thank Martin an...
Frank Temile To Sign One - Year Deal With Birkirkara
Published: July 02, 2013
According to leaks gathered by sportinmalta.com, Frank Temile is likely to play Malta champions Birkirkara next season.The 23 - year - old striker will undergo a medical examination with the Stripes in the coming hours.  And if he passes it in flying colors, the ex Valletta attacker would be offered a one - year c...
Blame NPFL For Rangers Woes, Top Sports Lawyer Says Nigerian Players Are Treated Worse Than Slaves
Published: July 02, 2013
Foremost Nigerian sports lawyer, Barrister Johnny Precious Ogbah of Manchester based Activity Chambers has blasted football administrators in the country for the woes of Nigerian players, saying their neglect in the welfare of the home based player especially regarding respect for contractual stability is what culminat...