Nigeria And Burkina Faso Draw
Published: January 21, 2013
On Monday evening, Nigeria and Burkina Faso played a 1 - 1 draw in their opening Group C fixture at Mbombela stadium in Nelspruit. Spartak Moscow front-man Emmanuel Emenike dashed into the penalty area, shrugged off the challenge of two Burkina Faso defenders  to score the opening goal in the 23rd minute. It was a...
Spartak Moscow Coach Dismisses Emenike Rumors
Published: January 21, 2013
Spartak Moscow Head Coach Valery Karpin has dismissed reports that Emmanuel Emenike is leaving the Russian capital for Fenerbahce. Turkish media reported on Monday, January 21 that the Nigeria international has completed a loan switch to Fenerbahce.''That's crazy, I can not confirm that. No, he will not be leaving the ...
Joel Obi Happy To Be back
Published: January 21, 2013
Nigeria international Joel Obi played his second game in the Italian championship against Roma on Sunday.  The midfielder had been missing from the Inter Milan line-up due to a long term injury.''It went well and I’m very happy. The game went well for us considering how it began. How do I feel on the right? ...
Odemwingie To Remain With West Brom - Steve Clarke
Published: January 21, 2013
West Brom manager Steve Clarke has played down speculations linking Nigerian striker Peter Odemwingie with an exit away from the club in the winter transfer market.Odemwingie, 31, has been courted by Londoners Queens Park Rangers in the last few days. However, the Baggies hierarchy did not rubber-stamp his departure fr...
Team News: Dagano, Bance Start In Attack For Burkina Faso
Published: January 21, 2013
Burkina Faso are oozing with confidence ahead of the match against the Super Eagles. Led by Belgian coach Paul Put, The Stallions results in preparatory games have been encouraging.Paul Put is without one of his most important players, the defensive all-rounder Charles Kabore, who is suspended for the tie against Niger...
Joseph Yobo: Our Focus Is To Get Past The Group Stages
Published: January 21, 2013
Skipper Joseph Yobo could equal Nigeria legend Nwankwo Kanu's record of six appearances at Africa's premier soccer competition if he is considered for selection in the eagerly anticipated clash against Burkina Faso on Monday evening.The Fenerbahçe center back who could be playing in his last major tournament for...
Exclusive: Ekele Udojoh Inks $24,000 Deal With Malkiya FC
Published: January 21, 2013
Former Sharks player Ekele Udojoh has joined Bahrain top flight club Malkiya FC until the end of the season as both parties reached an agreement on a US$4,000 per month deal.The 23 - year - old attacker was on the wishlist of last season's CAF Confederation Cup campaigners Sunshine Stars. However, the club from Bahrain...
Pandurii Targu Jiu Test Sunshine Stars Midfielder, Medrano Tamen
Published: January 20, 2013
Sunshine Stars midfielder Medrano Tamen  has been invited to train with Romanian top division club Pandurii Târgu Jiu, writes Prosport.26 - year - old Medrano Tamen, who represented Cameroon at the 2006 Beach Soccer World Cup, will travel with the team to Turkey where a training camp has been scheduled from ...
Chipolopolo Players To Get US$90,000 Each If They Win Afcon
Published: January 20, 2013
The Zambia government has promised to give the Chipolopolo boys up to US$90,000.00 each if they retain the Africa cup of nations title this year.This was announced to the team today (Sunday) by sports minister Chishimba Kambwili soon after President Micheai SATA and first lady Christine Kaseba visited the team at their...
Russian Football Expert, Viktor Bondarenko Writes Off Zambia
Published: January 20, 2013
Russian football expert Viktor Bondarenko has commented on the likely teams to win the African Cup of Nations which began in South Africa on Saturday.''First of all, no doubt Ivory Coast. The team has experienced players that are very efficient led by Drogba.  However, I must say that in the test matches, which I ...
Molde Reject Anthony Okpotu
Published: January 20, 2013
Lobi Stars striker Anthony Okpotu did not impress the technical bench of Norwegian champions Molde, and will leave Scandinavia without a contract.On arrival in Norway, Okpotu underwent trials with SK Brann. However, the teenager was not offered a contract. Influential Norwegian - Nigerian agent Atta Aneke arranged furt...
Siena Ahead Of Fortuna Dusseldorf, St Gallen In Race For Emeghara
Published: January 20, 2013
Looking for an offensive reinforcement in the January transfer market, Siena have submitted an undisclosed bid to Lorient for the acquisition of Nigerian striker Innocent Emeghara, who plays with a Swiss Passport, writes calciomercato.com.Under contract with Lorient until June 2015, Emeghara has managed only one appear...
Done Deal: Esperance Sign 'New Victor Ikpeba' Emeka Emerum
Published: January 20, 2013
Tunisian giants have completed the signing of highly rated Nigerian youngster Emeka Emerum, hailed as the 'New Victor Ikpeba'.The precocious kid, who signed a four-and-a-half-year contract, was at the centre of transfer battle between the perennial champions Esperance and CA Bizerte.Emerum, who also was on the cards of...
Platanias May Terminate Chigozie Udoji's Contract
Published: January 20, 2013
The days of attacking midfielder Chigozie Udoji at Greek Super League club Platanias are numbered.Recall that last month he was expelled from training for not exercising properly. In Saturday's workout, Udoji verbally attacked the coach Angelos Anastasiadis . Consequently, he has been punished and excluded from the squ...
Seydou Doumbia : Difficult To Say Who Will Win The Cup
Published: January 20, 2013
CSKA Moscow attacker Seydou Doumbia has been out of action for most part of the season due to a back injury. Thus, he was not considered for selection when Ivory Coast manager Sabri Lamouchi named his 23-man African Cup of Nations squad.Speaking to Russian media, Doumbia has commented on the chances of The Elephants wi...