SEGUN ODEGBAMI Lauds Oyo Govt As Academicals Football Ends In Ibadan
Published: June 18, 2012
Oyo State Under-17 team emerged over the weekend winner of the maiden edition of Nigeria Academicals Football Competition after defeating Bauchi State 1-0 in the final match played at the main-bowl of Lekan Salami Stadium, Adamasingba, Ibadan.The only goal that produced the pioneer champion came in the 70th minute of t...
SEYI ADELEKE Takes Time Off In Croatia
Published: June 18, 2012
Former Flying Eagles invitee, Seyifunmi Adeleke (Solari) has ended up in Croatia for his off-season holiday, despite initial talk of returning to Lagos to settle some family issues.On the contrary, the left-footed full-back-cum-winger, who shot to limelight in the first official match of late Yemi Tella as Golden Eagle...
BENJAMIN ONWUACHI Targets Youth Development
Published: June 18, 2012
Former Juventus of Italy youth prodigy, Benjamin Chukwuka Onwuachi (Investment) has restated his desire to float a youth football academy in the not too distant future.The fair-skinned petit attacker, who has also played for Salernitana of Italy, Standard Liege of Belgium, Paninios and Kavala of Greece as well as APOEL...
New Bidvest Wits Deal Excites AYODELE OLUWAFEMI
Published: June 18, 2012
South Africa-based left-wing-back, Ayodele Oluwafemi has stated delight with his recent move to emergent PSL side, Bidvest Wits, with a declaration that it is a welcome relief to several months of lying in hiatus.The former Jomo Cosmos and Pretoria University football clubs utility player had faced a long spell watchin...
Pescara,Juve Stabia Join Ternana Interest For NNAMDI ODUAMADI
Published: June 18, 2012
According to reports in Italy, Pescara, who are playing in next season's Serie A, are in the race to sign the Nigerian winger Nnamdi Oduamadi, who has returned to parent club AC Milan after his loan deal with Torino expired.Milannews.it says Giovanni Stroppa, Pescara's gaffer wants a reunion with Oduamadi, whom he coac...
Exclusive: TIMOTHY ANJEMBE Snubbed Offers From China To Extend Stay With Hanoi
Published: June 18, 2012
Vietnam based forward Timothy Anjembe in April extended his stay with Hanoi FC by putting pen to paper on a new two-year deal which keeps him at the capital club until August 19, 2015.Anjembe has revealed he snubbed offers from clubs in China and Vietnam to continue his collaboration with Hanoi FC, who top the V-League...
OROK AKARANDUT Speaks On Bahrain Experience
Published: June 18, 2012
Orok Akarandut etched his name in the annals of Nigerian soccer by equaling the 19-yearold record of Iwuanyanwu Nationale’s (now Heartland) Ishaya Jatau by winning the top scorer’s award with 17 goals in 2009 season.Now plying his trade in the Bahrain Premier League with Al-Najma, Orok Akarandut has shared ...
Offers Pouring In For MAGNUS OKUONGHAE
Published: June 17, 2012
Big and strong defender Magnus Okuonghae is on the wishlist of a plethora of clubs in the United Kingdom. The 26-year-old is stalling on renewing his contract with Colchester United which has alerted suitors who want him for next season.According to the Daily Record Scotland, Celtic are the biggest team linked with Mag...
EMMANUEL OKODUWA Signs Pre-Contract With Cypriot Club
Published: June 17, 2012
Emmanuel Okoduwa is on the brink of joining Cypriot First Division team Enosis Neon Paralimni. Already, the Nigerian forward has signed a preliminary agreement with the club based in South- East Cyprus.However, before the 28-year-old is offered a contract, his physical condition will be assessed by Coach Zouvanis Zouva...
MICHAEL ODIBE Nearing FC Dnipro Switch
Published: June 17, 2012
According to information from championat.com, Michael Odibe is close to joining Ukrainian Premier League club FC Dnipro Dnipropetrovsk as part of an exchange deal that would see midfielder Yevhen Shakhov move in the opposite direction.Michael Odibe played 17 matches for Arsenal Kiev in the Ukrainian championship ...
UANL Tigres Go For KALU UCHE
Published: June 17, 2012
Kalu Uche could continue his career in the Mexican Primera División if transfer speculation trailing him materializes. Mexican media says the 29-year-old forward is being sought by the Brazilian coach of UANL Tigres, Ricardo Ferreti as a summer reinforcement.The Tigers are desperately looking for a proven forwar...
Villarreal Yet To Make A Decision On IKECHUKWU UCHE
Published: June 17, 2012
Spanish side Villarreal CF have not made a decision on the future of the Nigerian forward Ikechukwu Uche, who was on target in Saturday's 2-0 Afcon qualifying match against the Wasps of Rwanda.Uche, who played on loan at Granada last season, is under contract with the Yellow Submarines until June 30, 2015. The agent of...
Rwanda Coach Admits Superiority Of Eagles
Published: June 17, 2012
Assistant coach of Rwanda, Jean Marie Ntagwabira has admitted the superiority of the Super Eagles of Nigeria in Saturday's African Cup of Nations qualifying tie in Calabar.Goals in each half by Ikechukwu Uche and Ahmed Musa saw Nigeria winning the tie 2-0 on aggregate, and progress to the third round of qualifiers, whe...
SIMON ZENKE Announces Interest From German, French Clubs
Published: June 16, 2012
In an interview with NTV Spor, Samsunspor forward Simon Zenke, who wants to leave the Turkish side after falling out with the club's management towards the end of last season, says he has offers from teams in Turkey and abroad.''For us, last season was a difficult season. And unfortunately, we were relegated at the end...
SAMSON GODWIN Speaks On FC Minsk Switch
Published: June 16, 2012
Former Gabros midfielder Samson Godwin has commented on his recent switch from FC Karpaty, Ukraine to Belarusian team FC Minsk.''The move to Minsk was possible because of my agent. I discussed the matter with my wife. She first told me: "Is it worth a try in Belarus,'' Godwin was quoted as saying by sportpanorama.by.Wh...