Sports Writers Association of Nigeria, FCT Chapter Congratulates New Sports Minister
Published: March 05, 2014
The Sports Writers Association of Nigeria, SWAN, FCT chapter on Wednesday congratulated the newly appointed Minister of Sports and Chairman, National Sports Commission, Dr. Tamuno Danagogo. A former Rivers state Commissioner for Urban Development, Danagogo, replaced  Alhaji Bolaji Abdullahi as the head of the Spor...
Stephen Keshi To Run The Rule Over Uchebo, Balogun And Others
Published: March 05, 2014
Stephen Keshi has stated that he would use the friendly against Mexico on Wednesday to run the rule over some players expected to break into the World Cup squad if they show brilliance. While no names were mentioned, perhaps, the likes of Juwon Oshaniwa, Michael Uchebo, Ramon Azeez, Imoh Ezekiel and Leon Balogun have a...
Kenneth Omeruo Lavishes Praise On Chicharito
Published: March 05, 2014
The Nigeria squad led by manager Stephen Keshi had a feel of the turf of the Georgia Dome Stadium on Tuesday.The Super Eagles are drawn in the same World Cup group as Argentina, Bosnia Herzegovina and Iran.Middlesbrough defender Kenneth Omeruo believes the contest against Mexico is a good test for Nigeria before the sh...
Abdul Ajagun Visits Olaitan In Hospital
Published: March 04, 2014
Panathinaikos manager Yiannis Anastasiou  and midfielder Abdul Ajagun visited Michael Olaitan in hospital on Tuesday to wish him speedy recovery following the incident last weekend.In the first half of the Athens derby, the 21 - year - old striker collapsed without making contact with an opponent.And the Nigerian ...
Nigeria Vs Mexico Friendly To Set New Stadium Attendance Record
Published: March 04, 2014
60,000 tickets have been sold for the meeting between Nigeria and Mexico at the Georgia Dome, Atlanta , promotional company Soccer United Marketing has stated. And if all the fans that purchased the tickets attend the match, the number of spectators would surpass the viewers for the double header in the quarterfinals o...
Leon Balogun Replaces Joseph Yobo On Nigeria Roster
Published: March 04, 2014
Fortuna Düsseldorf defender Leon Balogun, 25, has finally gotten his wish to represent the National Team of Nigeria.Manager Stephen Keshi has handed him a late call-up for the tuneup game against Mexico on Thursday morning.Super Eagles media officer Ben Alaiya disclosed that Norwich center back Joseph Yobo had to ...
Imoh Ezekiel Suffers Knock Against Club Brugge
Published: March 03, 2014
Standard Liege striker Imoh Ezekiel is rated 50 - 50 for the upcoming fixture against Mexico at the Georgia Dome in Atlanta.He suffered a knock in the meeting with Club Brugge  (1 - 0) on Sunday and had to be substituted by manager Luzon 12 minutes before the final whistle. More information is expected today from ...
Michael Olaitan To Be Discharged From Hospital On Tuesday
Published: March 03, 2014
Moments after the 3 - 0 defeat to Panathinaikos, majority of Olympiakos players rushed to the hospital where Michael Olaitan is currently receiving treatment. Recall that during the first half of the clash at home to the Greens on Sunday, Olaitan suddenly collapsed and landed on his neck despite not being close to an o...
David Fuster: What Happened To Olaitan Affected Us
Published: March 02, 2014
Olympiakos attacking midfielder David Fuster has admitted that the injury to Michael Olaitan affected the team’s psyche and this contributed to the 3 - 0 loss to Panathinaikos on Sunday evening.“The team will be giving everything in every match. I do not want to say excuses. “Certainly what happened t...
Michael Olaitan Now In Stable Condition After Collapsing On Pitch
Published: March 02, 2014
Olympiakos’ ongoing Super League clash against Panathinaikos has been overshadowed by an episode involving Michael Olaitan.With less than 35 minutes into the match, the attacker inexplicably collapsed without being touched by an opponent.The medical staff of both teams had to work hand in hand to give the Nigeri...
Mexico Travels To United States A Man Short
Published: March 02, 2014
Mexico National Team fullback Miguel Layún has been dropped from the list of players summoned for the exhibition match against Nigeria later this week in the United States.The Club America defender has a shoulder injury which he picked up last weekend against UNAM Pumas.He has since left the training camp to sta...
Nnamdi Oduamadi Nets First Brace In Italy
Published: March 02, 2014
Varese winger Nnamdi Oduamadi ended his mini goal drought for club and country, dating back to August 2013, with a brace against Reggina (4 - 3 ) on Saturday, his first pair of goals since he arrived Italy from Flying Sport Academy.Former Nigeria youth international Daniel Adejo, regarded as one of the most technical d...
Chippa United Ace James Okwuosa Vows To Support Eagles Come Rain Or Shine
Published: February 28, 2014
Chippa United central defender James Okwuosa is hopeful of making the Super Eagles World Cup squad.The 23 - year - old is one of the first names on the Chippa United roster, having made 17 out of a possible 21 starts in the ongoing season. “My chances of going to the World Cup are 50 - 50. Just like every other N...
Kevin Amuneke Happy With FK Sloboda Uzice Move
Published: February 26, 2014
Two - cap Nigeria international Kevin Amuneke has signed a contract with Sloboda Užice until the end of this season.The former Porto and Benfica youth - teamer has expressed delight at joining the Serbian top division team.“Yes I have signed for Sloboda Užice. I have been training with the team for the past...
Michael Olaitan Calls For Fans Backing Ahead Of Manchester United Showdown
Published: February 25, 2014
Michael Olaitan has called on Olympiakos fans to support the team in their Champions League showdown with Manchester United on Tuesday evening.The form guide is not favourable to Olympiakos , having lost their last four matches in this same competition against their more illustrious English opponents.And the 21 - year ...