Minister Of Sports, Bolaji Abdullahi Visits Jossy Lad At UCH
Published: March 24, 2013
Minister of Sports and Chairman National Sports Commission, Hon. Bolaji Abdullahi on Sunday morning visited the ailing former Falcons Coach Joseph Oladipo fondly called 'Jossy Lad' who has been receiving treatment since a week at the University Teaching Hospital, Ibadan.The Minister who felt bad over condition he met t...
Exclusive: Fanendo Adi To Leave AS Trencin
Published: March 24, 2013
Fanendo Adi is enjoying football again in Slovakia. Following his lack of first team opportunities at Tavriya, the 22 - year - old striker was shipped out on a season - long loan to AS Trencin.Since Adi made his debut for AS Trencin in November 2012, he has featured in every game played by the club in the Super League....
Verona Ahead Of Sampdoria For Osariemen Ebagua
Published: March 24, 2013
Italian transfer market expert Alfredo Pedulla has reported on his blog alfredopedulla.globalist.it that Osarimen Ebagua could be departing Varese in the summer transfer market, with a return to the Serie A being mooted.Osarimen Ebagua has shelved plans to extend his contract with The Leopards until the end of the seas...
Vincent Enyeama Disappointed With Draw
Published: March 24, 2013
Maccabi Tel Aviv goalkeeper Vincent Enyeama has expressed his disappointment following the 1 - draw with the Harambee Stars of Kenya on Saturday in Calabar.The Super Eagles lost the plot after Francis Kahata's 36th minute strike had given the Harambee Stars a shock lead.But a late,late goal from Varese winger Nnamdi Od...
Flying Eagles Qualify For Fifa Under 20 World Cup
Published: March 24, 2013
The Flying Eagles beat Democratic Republic of Congo 3- 1 on Saturday to advance to the semi - finals of the African Youth Championship, which is being staged in Algeria.Skipper Abduljeleel Ajagun scored after 32 minutes from the penalty spot to put the defending champions in the lead. Six minutes later, Wikki Tourists ...
Nnamdi Oduamadi Saves Super Eagles Blushes
Published: March 23, 2013
African champions Nigeria were two minutes away from losing at the U. J. Esuene Stadium, Calabar until they were saved by substitute Nnamdi Odumadi, whose volley from a throw in beat goalkeeper Arnold Origi.Francis Kahata had fired the Harambee Stars into a shock lead after 36 minutes. The Super Eagles had their own op...
Eddy Onazi Vows Not To Disappoint Fans
Published: March 23, 2013
Lazio youngster Eddy Onazi has been named in the starting line - up for the World Cup qualifying fixture against  Kenya. The central midfielder says the Super Eagles performance will put smiles on the faces of supporters,who will be rooting for the home team to extend their 45 - year unbeaten run against the East ...
Coach Keshi Names Obafemi Martins In Starting Eleven
Published: March 23, 2013
Nigeria gaffer Stephen Keshi has unveiled his starting eleven for the World Cup qualifier against the Harambee Stars at the U. J. Esuene Stadium, Calabar on Saturday afternoon.As expected Maccabi Tel Aviv custodian and skipper of the squad Vincent Enyeama is preferred in goal ahead of Austin Ejide. Sunshine Stars Solom...
Enyeama Predicts Difficult Game
Published: March 23, 2013
Goalkeeper Vincent Enyeama has predicted a difficult game against the Harambee Stars of Kenya in Saturday's eagerly anticipated World Cup qualifier.The Harambee Stars have one point from their first two matches and will be looking to garner points to keep their hopes of qualification for the next round alive.''The Keny...
Coach Amrouche Releases Starting Eleven
Published: March 23, 2013
Harambee Stars coach Adel Amrouche has released his starting line-up for the crucial 2014 World cup qualifier against hosts Nigeria at AJ Esseune Stadium in Calabar on Saturday evening.The coach has adopted a 4-4-2 formation.Norway based keeper Arnord Origi retains the gloves. Belgium based Johanna Omolo  has earn...
Adejo's Transfer Depends On Reggina
Published: March 22, 2013
Former Nigeria youth international Daniel Adejo is widely regarded as one of the best defenders in the Serie B. In the January transfer window, the 23 - year - old was courted by teams in the top division. The window shut on January 31 and he remained a player of Reggina.Simone Cavoni, the agent of Adejo, has told the ...
Owomoyela Nearing Full Fitness
Published: March 22, 2013
Patrick Owomoyela has not played for Borussia Dortmund this season due to injury problems. In fact,  his last game in Germany's top flight was against Kaiserslautern on April 28, 2012. The 33 - year - old defender in an interview with German media had disclosed that he is close to full fitness and could be availab...
Ebagua's Contract Renewal On Hold
Published: March 22, 2013
Few days ago, it was reported that the Italian - Nigerian attacker Osarimen Ebagua had agreed to prolong his stay at Varese for an additional three seasons. There are new developments, the official website of The Leopards reported on Friday.''The club and Julius Ebagua announce that they have agreed to meet again in re...
Kenya Skipper, Dennis Oliech: One Of The Important Games In Kenya History
Published: March 22, 2013
Dennis Oliech, skipper of the Harambee Stars, has shared his thoughts and impressions on the upcoming World Cup qualifier between Nigeria and Kenya.Oliech, who made his name with Ligue 1 club Auxerre, is eagerly looking forward to the clash. Recall that he made his international debut 11 years ago in a 0 - 3 loss to th...
Exclusive - Agent : Daniel Chima NOT Interested In Steaua Bucharest
Published: March 22, 2013
There are strong speculations in the Romania media linking Molde's Daniel Chima with a move to Steaua Bucharest in the summer transfer market. This is not the first time the 21 - year - old attacker is being courted by the Romania powerhouse. Only last December, Gigi Becali, president of Steaua, openly expressed an int...