Newcastle Eye Peter Odemwingie - Report
Published: January 02, 2013
Newcastle United boss Alan Pardew is chasing West Bromwich Albion attacker Peter Odemwingie. The Sun says Pardew is lining up Odemwingie as Demba Ba’s replacement.Ba plays for Newcastle tonight for the first time since trying to seal his dream move to Chelsea. Talks were on-going last night and Toon boss Pardew i...
Done Deal: Rabiu Ibrahim Inks Two - Year Deal With Kilmarnock
Published: January 02, 2013
Kilmarnock have completed the signing of Rabiu Ibrahim, once heralded as 'The New Jay Jay Okocha'. The Under 17 World Cup winner joined The Killie on a two - year contract from Scotland powerhouse Glasgow Celtic.Ibrahim, who has been named in Nigeria's provisional African Cup of Nations roster, had limited opportunitie...
Nigeria Federation Insists Enyeama Must Be In Camp January 5
Published: January 01, 2013
The Nigeria Football Federation has rejected the pleas of Israeli club Maccabi Tel Aviv to keep Super Eagles custodian Vincent Enyeama for two extra days, writes one.co.il.Next Monday, on January 7th, the log leaders travel to face current champions Ironi Kiryat Shmona in an important league match. The decision by the ...
Taye Taiwo Speaks On Future With Dynamo Kiev
Published: January 01, 2013
Defender Taye Taiwo spent half a season at Dynamo Kiev on loan. Having the experience of playing in the championships of France, Britain and Italy, the player thinks the move to Ukraine is a new stage in his career.Football.ua with reference to the official website of Dynamo Kiev quoted Taiwo as saying: ''It is a great...
Ikechukwu Uche Wants Things To Change In The New Year
Published: December 31, 2012
Villarreal striker Ikechukwu Uche says it is important for the club to win the next league game against Barcelona B to enable the team climb the table. After 19 rounds in the Segunda Division, The Yellow Submarine are 5th on the table, but trail log leaders Elche by 14 points.Uche told the official website, villarrealc...
Spartak Moscow Fail To Sanction Emenike's Move To Fenerbahce
Published: December 31, 2012
It is becoming more and more likely that Emmanuel Emenike will remain at Spartak Moscow at least until the end of the season in June.In recent weeks, the Nigeria international had been linked with a return to Fenerbahce. According to Emenike's representative, Rezan Epözdemir, his client agreed in principle to join...
Obafemi Martins Won't Get Late Recall
Published: December 31, 2012
Contrary to trending reports in the local media (not allnigeriasoccer) , Levante attacker Obafemi Martins won't be handed a late recall to the Super Eagles, who are in a training camp in Faro, Portugal preparing for the African Cup of Nations.Super Eagles spokesman Ben Alaiya was quoted as saying by MTNFootball.com: St...
Ethiopia Beat Niger In Warm Up
Published: December 31, 2012
Ethiopia beat fellow 2013 AFCON finalists Niger 1-0 in a warm-up game on Sunday in Addis Ababa.Ethiopia match winner was Getaneh Kebede, who hit target on 37 minutes. The 20-year-old striker from Ethiopian club Dedebit enhanced his growing reputation in front of goal against a Niger side, who were without several top s...
Nigeria To Play Cape Verde On January 9 At St Louis Stadium, Faro
Published: December 30, 2012
The Super Eagles will trade tackles with Nations Cup debutants Cape Verde in an exhibition match at the St Louis Stadium in Faro, Portugal. The game is scheduled for January 9th and will kick off at 8 pm local time.The friendly match is one of the tune up games that has been lined up by the Cape Verdean Football Federa...
Act Fast - UK Based Sports Lawyer Advices NFF On Shittu, Ameobi
Published: December 29, 2012
A Manchester based Nigerian sports lawyer, Johnny Precious Ogbah of Activity Chambers has adviced the Nigeria Football Federation to act fast to force English clubs Millwall FC and Newcastle FC to comply with laid down FIFA guidelines and release Danny Shittu and Shola Ameobi for the Super Eagles pre-AFCON training cam...
Taye Taiwo Back In Fashion, Galatasaray Join Scramble For Defender
Published: December 28, 2012
Istanbul giants Galatasaray are looking for reinforcement at left back in the January market, and have targeted Nigeria international Taye Taiwo for that position , according to reports in the Turkish media.Haber365.com says Galatasaray want to sub lease Taiwo from Dynamo Kiev for a rental fee of 500,000 euros. This is...
Nigeria Federation Strikes Deal With Villarreal
Published: December 28, 2012
The Nigeria Football Federation and Spanish club Villarreal have reached an agreement for striker Ikechukwu Uche to feature for The Yellow Submarine against Barcelona B on Saturday, January 5.Uche has been named in Nigeria's provisional African Cup of Nations squad and Fifa regulations stipulate that he must link up wi...
Joseph Yobo Replies Odemwingie
Published: December 28, 2012
Nigeria skipper Joseph Yobo has responded to Peter Odemwingie's Twitter rant. It would be recalled that Odemwingie criticized the Fenerbahçe central defender, saying that the Super Eagles do not have a team leader.''Osaze has been reckless, disrespectful to most people, He's not a kid, he should grow. We cannot ...
Nigeria Federation Threatens Newcastle United, Millwall
Published: December 27, 2012
Nigeria Football Federation has threatened to report Newcastle United and Millwall to football's governing body Fifa if they fail to release Shola Ameobi and Danny Shittu for the African Cup of Nations holding January 19 - February 10.Newcastle manager Alan Pardew has insisted that there is a clause in Ameobi's contrac...
Zambia Begin Final Preparation In South Africa
Published: December 27, 2012
The Zambian national team players regrouped on Wednesday in Johannesburg as they beginning the final phase of preparation ahead of their had earned title.The first in camp was team coach and African coach of the year Herve Renard who left two days ago to ensure that the teams base for the next three weeks is ready for ...