JOEL OBI In A Race Against Time To Be Fit For South Africa
Published: December 15, 2012
Inter Milan youngster Joel Obi is in a race against the clock to be fit for the African Cup of Nations. Ahead of The Nerazzurri clash with Lazio on Saturday, coach Andrea Stramaccioni addressed the media. According to  Stramaccioni, Obi is unavailable to face the capital side as he is undergoing rehabilitation fro...
Zambia To Play Swaziland In Friendly
Published: December 13, 2012
The Football Association of Zambia, FAZ has said the African Champions will play Swaziland in South Africa in an international friendly as one of the five build up matches for the next month’s African Cup of Nations.FAZ Communications Manager Erick Mwanza also said that the friendly match against Namibia has been...
ADEBAYOR Will Play For Togo At Afcon
Published: December 13, 2012
Tottenham Hotspur attacker Emmanuel Adebayor has resolved his differences with the Togo Federation and has made a U - turn on his decision not to play for the Hawks at the African Cup of Nations, the president of the FTF has said in an interview.''The Togolese Federation remains committed to him, and do not worry, he w...
Steaua Bucharest Chase DANIEL CHIMA
Published: December 13, 2012
Romania powerhouse Steaua Bucharest are interested in the acquisition of Molde striker Daniel Chima in the winter transfer market, according to reports in the Eastern European country.Sport.ro says the most successful team in Romania have beamed their searchlight on Chima following his impressive displays in the Europa...
KENNETH OMERUO Named In Nigeria's Preliminary Squad
Published: December 12, 2012
Super Eagles coach Stephen Keshi has included ADO Den Haag central defender Kenneth Omeruo in his preliminary squad for the 2013 African Cup of Nations in South Africa, reports Haaglandenvoetbal.nl.It is the teenager's first call up to the National Team, and he would be named in the final selection if he impresses at a...
Official: Poland Based Star, NAKOULMA Named In Burkina Faso Preliminary Squad
Published: December 11, 2012
Coach of Burkina Faso, Paul Put, has named Poland based striker Préjuce Nakoulma in his preliminary squad for the 2013 African Cup of Nations in South Africa holding January 19 - February 10, 2013.25 - year - old Préjuce Nakoulma plays for Górnik Zabrze in the Polish top flight. According to the of...
Wenger Lavishes Praise On Chuba Akpom
Published: December 10, 2012
Arsenal boss Arsene Wenger is impressed by teenage striker Chuba Akpom.Akpom has already scored three goals for Noel Blake’s England Under-19 side this season, and has forced himself into Terry Burton’s Arsenal Under-21 side. “He has personality [and] he has quality,” Wenger told Arsenal Player....
FC Midtjylland: No Bid From Besiktas For SYLVESTER IGBOUN
Published: December 10, 2012
FC Midtjylland would love to sell some of their players in the winter transfer market to help the beleaguered club, and today there were reports that Sylvester Igboun was on his way to Turkey.BT reported that FCM have accepted a bid of 3 million euros from Besiktas for Igboun, but the Jutland club has disputed that.''B...
KINGSLEY UDOH, AMODU Did Not Impress Penarol
Published: December 10, 2012
Former Under 17 world champions Kingsley Udoh and Usman Amodu will not be offered contracts by Uruguay giants Penarol, reports in the South American country have disclosed.Elobservador.com.uy says Kingsley Udoh failed to impress coach Jorge Goncalves after close to two weeks of trials.On the other hand, left back Usman...
STEPHEN KESHI: TAIWO Is Under Consideration
Published: December 08, 2012
Stephen Keshi has told Kick Off that the door of the National Team remains open to Dynamo Kiev wing - back Taye Taiwo. The ex Lobi Star has been ignored for selection following an indifferent display against Rwanda last February. In Taiwo's absence, the left full back position has been alternated between MS Ashdod's Ju...
Ethiopia Coach Targets Knock Out Round
Published: December 08, 2012
Ethiopia coach Seyum Kabedde is upbeat that the Antelopes can make a positive mark in the Africa Cup of Nations and he has set a goal of at least reaching the quarterfinals of the 16-nation tournament. ''We look like the underdogs in our group because all these teams are very experienced unlike us who have been out of ...
Zambia Star, Jacob Mulenga Suffers Slight Knock
Published: December 08, 2012
Zambian international Jacob Mulenga yesterday only lasted 34 minutesin FC Utretch’s 1 – 1 away draw against Heracles FC.Mulenga who has been instrumental in the Dutch side’s campaign this season since his return from injury started the game but sustained an injury on his calf which has been described ...
Official: EMMANUEL EMENIKE Named In Nations Cup Roster
Published: December 08, 2012
Russian Premier League club Spartak Moscow have confirmed via the official website  http://www.spartak.com that striker Emmanuel Emenike has been named by coach Stephen Keshi in the roster for the forthcoming African Cup of Nations billed to be staged in South Africa from January 19 - February 10 next year.Further...
TAIWO, HARUNA On Vacation
Published: December 07, 2012
Nigeria internationals at Dynamo Kiev - Taye Taiwo, Yussuf Ayila, Brown Ideye and Lukman Haruna - have proceeded on vacation, which will last until January 10, football.ua citing the official website of the Ukrainian vice - champions is reporting.Dynamo's first collection in preparation for the second part of the seaso...
Ethiopia Invite 26 Players To Camp
Published: December 06, 2012
Ahead of the 2013 African Cup of Nations in South Africa, the Ethiopia Football Federation has invited 26 local players to camp, writes ethiosports.comSt. George, the Premier League defending champions have contributed 10 players while Dedebit FC have 9 players on the roster. The Super Eagles are in Group C of the Nati...