Hodd Coach, Lars Arne Nilsen: Difficult Game Without Latifu And Sivert
Published: July 25, 2013
Lars Arne Nilsen, manager of cup winners Hodd, has confirmed that former Nigeria youth international Akeem Latifu will be unavailable for selection when the Norwegians confront FC Aktobe in the Europa League on Thursday.Nilsen's son, 21 - year - old midfielder Sivert Heltn , did not travel with the squad to Aktobe afte...
Europa League Shocker: Hodd's Akeem Latifu Denied Entry Visa To Kazakhstan
Published: July 24, 2013
Former Nigeria youth international Akeem Latifu has been denied an entry visa to Kazakhstan, and it is confirmed that he will miss Hodd's Europa League second round qualifying fixture against FC Aktobe on Thursday.The Norwegians who narrowly won the first leg 1 -  0 will also be without another key player, 21 - ye...
Europa League - Akeem Latifu : It Was Not An Easy Match
Published: July 19, 2013
Hodd right back Akeem Latifu has commented on the 1 - 0 victory over Kazakhstani club FC Aktobe in the first leg of the Europa League second qualifying round. In front of an estimated 2,000 spectators, Espen Standaleidet netted the match winner after 28 minutes.''It was not an easy match but thank God we won the game ,...
Rosenborg's John Chibuike Battle Ready For 'Physical' Scots
Published: July 18, 2013
Rosenborg attacking midfielder John Chibuike has shared his thoughts and impressions on Thursday's Europa League fixture against St. Johnstone. The Scandinavia giants will be aiming for a comfortable win at the Lerkendal Stadion (Trondheim).''This is Europe and no game is easy but we are condemned to win if we want to ...
Molde's Daniel Chima Happy To Score Match-Winning Goal
Published: July 17, 2013
Daniel Chima scored the match winner in Molde's hard fought 1 - 0 away victory over Sligo Rovers in the Champions League second qualifying round on Wednesday. Molde are now nailed on favorites to qualify for the next round of the qualifiers, with the second leg to be played in Norway next week.''My game was great tonig...
Rosenborg's John Chibuike Delighted With Europa League Progress
Published: July 12, 2013
Attacking midfielder John Chibuike is delighted that Rosenborg have qualified for the second round of the Europa League.The Scandinavia powerhouse easily defeated Northern Irish team Crusaders 7 - 2 on Thursday, with Chibuike on target in the 35th and 51st minute of the encounter. ''We showed our class tonight (Thursda...
Rosenborg's John Chibuike Plots Crusaders Downfall
Published: July 10, 2013
Rosenborg attacking midfielder John Chibuike is not bothered about speculations linking him with an exit from the Norwegian club in the summer transfer market. Rather he is looking forward to the Europa League clash with Northern Irish team Crusaders on Thursday.''Despite the first leg win, we are going to approac...
Chibuike, Ohawuchi On Target In Europa League
Published: July 05, 2013
Scandinavia powerhouse Rosenborg defeated Crusaders of Northern Ireland 2 - 1 in the first qualifying round of the Europa League played on Thursday.Owens scored the game's first goal in the 22nd minute only for Nigerian attacking midfielder John Chibuike to restore parity for the Norwegians two minutes into first half ...
Fegor Ogude Could Miss Two League Games
Published: June 10, 2013
After being named in Nigeria's Confederations Cup roster, Fegor Ogude could miss up to two league games for struggling Norwegian club Vålerenga. The central midfielder will be unavailable for selection when Vif entertain Daniel Chima's Molde on June 22, incidentally the date the Tippeligaen resumes after a short ...
Ex Nigeria Youth - Teamer Akeem Latifu Named Best Right Back In Norway
Published: June 07, 2013
Norway's biggest broadcaster TV 2 has selected Hodd right back and former Nigeria youth international Akeem Latifu in its Dream Team after the first ten matches in the Norwegian First Division, otherwise known as the Adeccoligaen.Akeem Latifu, a gentleman on and off the pitch, has been one of the shining lights for the...
UPDATED - Stanley Ihugba Unhappy With League Position
Published: May 30, 2013
25  - year - old Stanley Ihugba is unhappy with the league position of Ullensaker / Kisa in the Norwegian championship. Sunday's 1 -  1 draw with Kongsvinger left Ullensaker / Kisa 14th on the 16 -team table with ten rounds of matches played in the second - tier.''During pre - season, we hardly lost any of th...
Rosenborg's John Chibuike To Make First Start Of The Season
Published: May 07, 2013
According to a report by adressa.no, Nigerian midfielder John Chibuike could make his first start of the 2013 season when Rosenborg entertain Tromso in the eighth round of matches on Wednesday, May 8.''We've got a situation where more people have signed up in the race to get started. Chibuike is definitely one of them,...
John Chibuike Is Back In The Good Books Of Rosenborg
Published: May 05, 2013
Last month, Rosenborg midfielder John Chibuike was in the news for the wrong reason after he refused to warm up in the Premier League match against Solomon Owello's IK Start. Though the club queried him for his behavior, this has not affected his performances for the Scandinavia powerhouse. The 24 - year - old  wa...
Daniel Chima: We Have Been Unlucky
Published: April 29, 2013
Molde has had their worst start to a season in more than 100 years of existence following their 2 - 1 loss to Strømsgodset on Sunday.The defeat left the back - to - back Norwegian champions last in the standings with only 1 point from 6 matches.Nigerian striker Daniel Chima, who scored his first goal of the seas...
Hodd's Akeem Latifu Delighted With Brace
Published: April 24, 2013
Hodd right back Akeem Latifu is excited after scoring a brace in Wednesday's evening fixture against Ham Kam in the third round of matches in the Norwegian First Division.The former Nigeria youth - teamer scored 52 seconds into the second half and netted from the penalty spot 13 minutes later as Hodd defeated Ham Kam 2...