Joel Obi Out For The Season
Published: March 10, 2013
The 2012 - 2013 season has not gone well for Inter Milan midfielder Joel Obi. Not only did he miss the African Cup of Nations tournament in South Africa, his appearances in the Serie A have been limited due to fitness concerns.Celebrated Italian sports daily Corriere dello Sport reported on Sunday morning that Obi has ...
Profile of New Super Eagles Invitee, John Ugochukwu Ogu
Published: March 08, 2013
After U.D Leira's relegation last season from the Primeira Liga, it looked certain that John Ogu will remain with a team in the top flight. True to predictions, manager of Académica de Coimbra, Pedro Emmanuel pulled a major transfer coup last summer by convincing Ogu to join the club on a three - year contract.B...
Irabor Averts Referees Boycotting League Matches
Published: March 07, 2013
Angered by nonchalant attitude of Nigeria Professional Football League (NPFL) towards the welfare of Nigerian, Nigerian Referee Association (NRA) has ordered its member to boycott League matches that had been tentatively slated to commence this weekend but the Chairman of Interim Board of NPL Nduka IraborI waded in and...
Chuks Akabueze Denied Chinese Visa; Doubtful For Season-Opener
Published: March 05, 2013
Nigeria international Chuks Akabueze is a major doubt for Wuhan Zall's first game in the Chinese Super League this Friday against Jiangsu Sainty, writes sports.163.com with reference to Wuhan Evening News.Recall that Akabueze, otherwise known as Bentley, penned a two - year contract with Wuhan Zall last month. That dea...
Maarouf Yussuf Downs Al Ittihad In Egyptian League
Published: February 27, 2013
20 - year - old Nigerian midfielder Maarouf Yussuf netted after 76 minutes to hand El Shorta a 1 - 0 victory over Al Ittihad in the fifth round of matches in the Egyptian Premier League played on Wednesday.Despite the resumption of the championship early this month, Maarouf Yussuf's strike will be a strong candidate fo...
Nosa Returns To Spain On Wednesday
Published: February 22, 2013
Real Betis midfielder Nosa Igiebor has resolved his documentation problems with the Spanish Embassy in Lagos. If there are no last minute changes, the Super Eagle would land in Seville next Wednesday, writes estadiodeportivo.com.Nosa will have to explain to Real Betis the reason behind his delayed arrival. It is probab...
Done Deal: Obinna Obiefule Joins Chinese Club Harbin Yiteng
Published: February 22, 2013
Chinese First Division club Harbin Yiteng have bolstered their ranks with the signing of record goalscorer in the history of the Malta Premier League Obinna Obiefule, informs Times of Malta.The 25 - year - old will play on loan at Harbin Yiteng until the end of the season, specifically November, 2013.Obiefule signed an...
Exclusive: Metallurg Donetsk Chase Nigeria Stopper Godfrey Oboabona
Published: February 22, 2013
Sunshine Stars stopper and Nigeria international Godfrey Oboabona could be on his way to the Ukrainian championship before the close of the transfer window on March 1, allnigeriasoccer.com can exclusively report.The 23 - year - old central defender is attracting concrete interest from at least two clubs in the Ukrainia...
Exclusive: Oak Zeeel Sign Nigeria International Chibuzor Okonkwo
Published: February 21, 2013
In what is undoubtedly the biggest transfer in the Nigerian league in recent pass, non-league clubside Oak Zeel FC of Nsukka have, in an unprecedented move, signed Nigerian international defender Chibuzor Okonkwo on a four -deal.Chibuzor Okonkwo's last club was Heartland FC but he was released at the end of last season...
Two Norwegian Clubs Court Paul Obiefule
Published: February 16, 2013
Two Norwegian clubs would like to sign Paul Obiefule who is interested in finding a club in Denmark, where he also resides.Viborg has for a long time been visited by Paul Obiefule, who also played for the club for years. However, he was not offered a contract and has continued his club-hunting. Obiefule lives in Viborg...
Don't Blame Me For Juventus Loss - Efe Ambrose
Published: February 15, 2013
Efe Ambrose last night hit back at Kris Commons over Celtic’s Euro defeat to Juventus and blasted: Don’t blame me.The Nigerian was singled out for criticism after being at fault for two of Juve’s goals in the 3-0 Champions League loss.Commons questioned whether Ambrose was in the right condition to pl...
Oke Akpoveta Scores In Vain For Brondby
Published: February 15, 2013
Brondby played a test game on Friday afternoon against Pandurii, which is fourth on the log in the Romanian championship. The Danish Superliga team put in a strong performance.Pandurii took the lead after 37 minutes of play through midfielder Claudiu Voiculet.  Romanians led 1-0 at halftime. One time Warri Wolves ...
Adeola Runsewe On Target For Silkeborg In Practice Match
Published: February 15, 2013
Danish side Silkeborg played an exhibition game this afternoon against RAD Belgrade, which lies in fifth place in the Serbian top division.The confrontation ended with a 2-1-win for Viggo Jensen's troops.23 - year -old Nigerian midfielder Adeola Runsewe was on target and created the other goal for top scorer Marvin Pou...
The Super Eagles Have Landed
Published: February 13, 2013
Nigeria was crowned football champions of Africa after defeating the tournament’s surprise package, Burkina Faso, 1-0 in Sunday’s final. The Super Eagles, who were seen as too young and too inexperienced by many commentators prior to the tournament, thereby ended their 19-year wait and lifted their third Af...
Foster: We Need Odemwingie Back On The Pitch
Published: February 13, 2013
West Bromwich Albion striker Peter Odemwingie will be welcomed back into the squad when he returns.The 31 year old had a transfer request rejected and travelled to London in a bid to join QPR, despite the two clubs not having agreed a fee."It's fine. The lads realise that if Pete is on the pitch, playing well and scori...