Victor Moses Eyes Rubin Kazan Scalp In Europa League
Published: April 11, 2013
Ahead of Chelsea's Europa League quarter-finals second leg clash with Rubin Kazan, Victor Moses has warned that the Londoners are gunning for an away victory at Luzhniki Stadium.Chelsea are installed as the bookies favorites to progress to the last four of the Europa League following their 3 - 1 win in the first leg pl...
Keshi Invites 30 Players For Summer Games
Published: April 04, 2013
Nigeria gaffer Stephen Keshi has unveiled a list of 30 players to prosecute the Super Eagles summer fixtures.The National Team play Mexico in a high profile exhibition game at the end of May in the United States, then lock horns with Kenya (June 5th) and Namibia (June 12th) in the World Cup qualifiers.The African champ...
John Obuh Rues Missed Chances Against Egypt
Published: March 26, 2013
The Flying Eagles lost 0 - 2 to the Young Pharaohs of Egypt in Tuesday's semi - final of the African Youth Championship.  Mahmoud Kahraba netted a second half brace for Egypt who will now contest Saturday's final with the Satellites of Ghana.For the second time in the competition, the Flying Eagles failed to score...
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....
Kenya Federation Absolves Itself Of Poor Planning
Published: March 21, 2013
Football Kenya Federation through Secretary General Michael Esakwa has come out to give its version of events in Nigeria after Kenyans expressed shock on the horrific conditions in which the national team Harambee Stars had to camp and train in after arrival in Nigeria just before a crucial World Cup match against the ...
Official: Tiago Ilori Extends Contract With Sporting Lisbon
Published: March 21, 2013
Defender Tiago Ilori has signed a contract extension that will keep him at Sporting Lisbon until 2015, the club announced on Thursday.The capital club also disclosed that they are negotiating with the agent of the 20 - year - old Portugal youth - teamer to further extend that agreement by an additional season.''Tiago I...
Jossy Lad Moves To UCH, Now On Life Support Machine
Published: March 19, 2013
The case of ailing former Super Falcons, Joseph Oladipo fondly called 'Jossy lad' has worsened since yesterday when he beganto gasp for breath and was rushed from his private hospital where had been taking treatment to the emergency ward of University College Hospital Ibadan.His first son Wale Ladipo who accompanied hi...
NFF To Charter Plane To Fly Kenya To Calabar
Published: March 18, 2013
According to michezoafrika.com, Kenya’s national soccer team Harambee Stars departs Nairobi on Wednesday morning for Nigeria ahead of their weekend FIFA 2014 world Cup qualifier against the African Champions.Newly appointed coach Adel Amrouche remains optimistic that the Stars will put up a strong fight against t...
Martins Heaps Praise On Sounders Fans
Published: March 17, 2013
Though Obafemi Martins was frustrated that his debut for Seattle Sounders ended in a 1 - 1 draw, the Nigeria striker has heaped praise on the fans for their unrivaled support against Portland Timbers on Saturday.MLSsoccer.com quoted Martins as saying: ''I’m going to choose them as one of the best fans. I’ve...
Official: Rennes Announce Capture Of Ejike Uzoenyi
Published: March 15, 2013
French club Stade Rennes through a statement on the official website have announced the arrival of Nigeria international Ejike Uzoenyi.Uzoenyi, a member of the Super Eagles squad at the 2013 African Cup of Nations, has joined Rennes on  loan for six months, with option to purchase inserted into the deal. ''I am ve...
Oke Akpoveta Convinced Brondby Will Survive
Published: March 14, 2013
Oke Akpoveta may be searching for his first Brondby goal in the Danish Superliga after 19 matches played. His performance against Esbjerg brings hope that he could soon end his barren spell in front of goal.Introduced by manager Skarbalius with 35 minutes remaining and Brondby trailing Esbjerg by the odd goal, Akpoveta...
Kenya Coach: Work Begins After Nigeria Game
Published: March 13, 2013
Newly appointed Harambee Stars Coach Adel Amrouche has lined up youth development as his biggest area of concern as he rolls up his sleeves for his new job as Kenya's head Coach. Amrouche says he is currently working on a short term plan ahead of the Nigeria World Cup qualifier but the ‘real job’ according ...
Raheem Lawal Delighted With One Point
Published: March 12, 2013
Raheem Lawal has never played for teams battling with relegation. The Nigeria international joined Mersin ä°dmanyurdu in the January transfer window after failing to agree personal terms with Istanbul BB.Against Kasimpasa on Monday night, the 22 - year - old central midfielder made his first start for The Red ...
Enyeama Would Love To Remain With Maccabi Tel Aviv
Published: March 11, 2013
On loan at Maccabi Tel Aviv until the end of the season, Nigeria custodian Vincent Enyeama says he would love to remain with The Yellows if the move is authorized by his parent club Lille.Just before the arrival of Enyeama from Lille in the past summer transfer market, Maccabi Tel Aviv loaned goalkeeper Guy Haimov to A...
3SC, CRIN Clash In Champions League
Published: March 10, 2013
The ancient Olubadan Stadium will be agog again when the 3SC team ‘B’ now known as 3SC Starlet confront CRIN FC in the opening match of this year’s edition of Afe Babalola Champions League Tourney slated for Tuesday, March 12th.Both teams are among the 16 teams that qualified to play the glamour-laden...