Eagles Off To Malawi, EHIOSUN, OGUDE Axed
Published: June 07, 2012
The Super Eagles were scheduled to depart Thursday evening for the Malawi capital, Blantyre, venue of Saturday's World Cup qualifier against the Flames. Omitted from the traveling party are four players - Fegor Ogude, Nnamdi Oduamadi, Ekigho Ehiosun and Izu Azuka. Vincent Enyeama, skipper of the side in the absence of ...
NFF Urges Nigerians To Support Eagles
Published: June 07, 2012
President of the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF), Alhaji Aminu Maigari, yesterday urged Nigerians to support Super Eagles coach Stephen Keshi and his players ahead of the remaining two competitive matches this month.Maigari, who gave this task in Abuja, said the national team was in the re-building process and its pe...
SONE ALUKO Thrilled To Be In The National Team
Published: June 07, 2012
Sone Aluko is thrilled his good form for Rangers last season earned him a call-up to the Nigeria selection. The winger was an unused substitute in last weekend's 1-0 win over Namibia in Calabar.''Being at Rangers has certainly helped me in my bid to win a place with my international team. The club has had a lot of big ...
Wigan Owner: VICTOR MOSES Will Be Staying With Us
Published: June 07, 2012
Nigeria winger Victor Moses claims he is attracting interest from two of the big teams in England, Liverpool and Chelsea.Wigan supremo, David Whelan wants the precocious talent to remain at the Lancashire club despite interest from a horde of clubs.''Victor Moses will be staying with us and I don’t think there is...
Malawi Supporters Plan To Intimidate Eagles
Published: June 07, 2012
Ahead of Saturday's World Cup qualifier against Nigeria, the Flames supporters have promised the Malawi National Team total support.This declaration was made by Head of the Supporters Club Raphael Nsimba, who watched the team's training session held on Wednesday at Kamuzu Stadium.''We do not want the stadium to be quie...
Espanyol Eager To Keep KALU UCHE
Published: June 07, 2012
The Spanish Media including the highly authoritative AS.com has predicted that Nigeria international Kalu Uche will remain at Barcelona based outfit Espanyol. In fact, Uche has been tipped to be the main striker next season following the imminent exit of Walter Pandiani, álvaro Vázquez, Rui Fonte and Ben ...
ODION IGHALO Holidaying In Lagos
Published: June 07, 2012
After a hectic season, former Nigerian youth international Odion Ighalo is holidaying in Lagos, the commercial capital of Nigeria. Before he arrived Nigeria, Ighalo was in Milan, where his family reside, to see his wife and two children. Throughout the season, Ighalo had been in contact with his family through communic...
Academica Favorite To Sign JOHN UGOCHUKWU OGU
Published: June 06, 2012
Highly rated Nigerian midfielder John Ugochukwu Ogu is attracting concrete interest from Portuguese club Académica.The Portuguese Edition of Record says Coach Pedro Emanuel has targeted Ogu as one of his priorities this summer. There is already a proposal from Académica which the former U.D Leiria player ...
Official: BENJAMIN ONWUACHI Pens One-Year Deal With Skoda Xanthi
Published: June 06, 2012
Benjamin Onwuachi has been officially unveiled by Skoda Xanthi after signing a contract with the Greek Super League club, the official website of the Queen of Thrace reported on Wednesday.Though the duration of the contract was not disclosed, there are suggestions the 28-year-old Nigerian striker signed a one-year deal...
Malawi Wing Wizard PETER PINDANI Delighted With First Call-Up
Published: June 06, 2012
On the recommendations of Malawi FA Chief Executive Officer, Suzgo Nyirenda, Silver Strikers midfielder Peter Pindani has been handed his first international call-up for this weekend's tie against the Super Eagles in Blantyre.Pindani is delighted to be given an opportunity by Coach Kinnah Phiri to represent the Flames....
Nigeria Make Progress In Fifa Ranking
Published: June 06, 2012
On Wednesday, Football's governing body, Fifa, released the latest ranking.of National Teams for the month of June.The Super Eagles of Nigeria, thanks to the hard fought 1-0 victory over Namibia, climbed three places up to 60th position(11th in Africa). Nigeria's group rivals in the CAF qualifiers to the Brazil 2014 Wo...
Five Turkish Clubs Court MICHAEL ENERAMO
Published: June 06, 2012
According to market speculations gathered by Turkish website kayseriehaber.com, the latest suitor for the hot-in-demand Nigerian forward is Kayserispor.The report from Turkey says the management of Kayserispor have started negotiations with Eneramo's agent with a view of signing the 26-year-old, who did not extend his ...
Official: LUCKY IDAHOR Extends Contract With FC Zorya
Published: June 05, 2012
Forward Lucky Idahor has extended his contract with Ukrainian Premier League club FC Zorya Luhansk, and will continue to defend the colors of the black and white reports football.ua citing the official website.The terms and financial details of the new contract have not been disclosed by FC Zorya Luhansk.Recall that Id...
QPR Give Up On TAYE TAIWO
Published: June 05, 2012
Source: Tribalfootball.comQPR have all but missed out on a permanent deal for AC Milan fullback Taye Taiwo.The Nigeria international impressed during his six months on-loan at the Rs last season.But Milan now intend to include Taiwo in their bid for Benfica midfielder Axel Witsel.Benfica need a new fullback after being...
Future Of NNAMDI ODUAMADI In Ternana
Published: June 05, 2012
Source: torinogranata.itNnamdi Oduamadi, who is out of the Super Eagles squad that plays Malawi on Saturday, is likely to remain in the Serie B next season, according to reports in Italy.Torino, where Oduamadi spent last season on loan, are unlikely to exercise the option of buying the Nigerian outright. From a technic...