Fifa Approves Nigeria Federation's Request
Published: April 04, 2013
Football's governing body, Fifa has approved the request by the Nigeria Federation for the fourth and fifth round World Cup qualifying fixtures involving Nigeria, Malawi, Namibia and Kenya to be played simultaneously.Consequently, the Super Eagles will now face Kenya on June 5th, the same date nearest challengers Malaw...
Taribo West Dismisses False Age Reports
Published: April 04, 2013
Former Derby County defender and retired Nigeria international Taribo West has dismissed reports in the foreign media that he was 40 years old when he played for Partizan Belgrade.On Tuesday, Croatian sports daily Sportske Novosti quoting ex Partizan Belgrade President, Zarko Zecevic said that West lied about his age w...
Efe Ambrose Targets Hibernian Scalp
Published: April 04, 2013
Ahead of Celtic's weekend clash with Hibernian, Nigeria stopper Efe Ambrose says the club should focus on the upcoming fixture instead of reminiscing on the drawn game with St Mirren .Speaking to the official website of Celtic, celticfc.net, Ambrose said: ''In football it doesn’t always go the way you planned. It...
Abiola Dauda Nets Debut Goal For Red Star Belgrade
Published: April 03, 2013
Red Star Belgrade winter signing Abiola Dauda could not hide his joy after scoring a brace against Hajduk Kula on Wednesday in the 21st round of matches in the Super Liga.Abiola Dauda netted in the 13th and 49th minute to give Red Star Belgrade a two - goal cushion. Darko Lazovic wrapped up a comfortable 3 - 0 victory ...
Dele Aiyenugba Could Be Suspended For Obscene Gesture
Published: April 03, 2013
Nigeria international Dele Aiyenugba was caught on camera making an obscene gesture to rival supporters just before Bnei Yehuda played against Hapoel Tel Aviv on Tuesday at the Bloomfield Stadium.Bnei Yehuda risk losing Aiyenugba for up to two games if the Israeli Federation takes disciplinary action against him based ...
Joseph Yobo Targets Home Win Against Lazio
Published: April 03, 2013
Ahead of Fenerbahçe's Europa League quarter - final clash against Italians Lazio, Nigeria skipper Joseph Yobo says they need to win the home leg in front of their fans to stand a chance of progressing to the last four of the competition.Speaking to Fenerbahçe TV, the central defender said: ''I really emph...
Calf Injury Rules Peter Utaka Out Of Trip To Wuhan Zall
Published: April 02, 2013
Peter Utaka is undergoing treatment with the Dalian Aerbin physiotherapists after he suffered a calf injury last Friday against Shanghai SIPG.The Nigeria international, who netted a brace in the third round of matches, will not recover on time for the next game in the championship against Chuks Akabueze's Wuhan Zall.Du...
Niyi Akande Clocks 71, Reflects On Plight Of Colleague
Published: April 02, 2013
The manager of  Crown FC, Niyi Akande has reflected on the plight of his colleagues as he clocked 71 years on 1st ofApril.While addressing the press from his Ogbomoso base, the former Shooting Stars coach gave thanks to God for keeping him safe and sound to attain the ripe age, but expressed anxiety over the healt...
Christian Obodo Out For Two Weeks
Published: April 01, 2013
Nigerian midfielder Christian Obodo will miss Dinamo Minsk's games in the championship against FC Minsk and Dnepr Mogilev after the medical team ruled him out of action for two weeks.He failed to make his league debut on Sunday in the 1 - 1 draw with BATE due to a strain, the official website of Dinamo Minsk reported.T...
Dimeji Lawal Set To Wed
Published: March 31, 2013
It can be authoritatively revealed that a member of Saudi 1989 'Daman Miracle' squad, Oladimeji Lawal has concluded all arrangements to get married to his heartthrob, Abimbola Ayoade.The low key marital event according to Lawal’s family source will hold in Ibadan on April 6, 2013.Though the former Super Eagles&rs...
Ahmed Musa's Wife Delivers Baby Boy
Published: March 30, 2013
The wife of Nigeria international Ahmed Musa delivered a bouncing baby boy on Saturday, informs the official website of CSKA Moscow.''We congratulate him on his new addition to the family and wish the parents and the baby health and happiness,'' CSKA Moscow stated on the official website.Ahmed Musa, 20, is having unarg...
Nigeria Federation Wants World Cup Qualifiers Rescheduled
Published: March 29, 2013
The Nigeria Football Federation has written to Football's governing body, Fifa to reschedule the World Cup qualifiers in June involving Nigeria, Malawi, Namibia and Kenya.At the half way stage of qualifiers in Group F, both Nigeria and Malawi lead the table with 5 points. Nigeria, champions of Africa, are represent...
Feliix Udoh Proving Worth At Partizani Tirana
Published: March 28, 2013
Nigeria youth - international Felix Udoh , who joined Albanian side Partizani Tirana in the winter transfer market, has won the hearts of supporters with his impressive displays in the championship.The 19 - year - old defender says he has settled into the team and the environment has been very conducive.''All are very ...
Warri Wolves Have Paid Rangers For Sunday Mba
Published: March 27, 2013
Warri Wolves have claimed they paid 3.5 million naira (more than $21,000) into a private account of a Rangers top official in respect of the transfer of AFCON star, Sunday Mba. Warri Wolves media officer Moses Etu said on a radio programme in Enugu on Monday that his club actually paid the sum of 3.5m naira to Rangers ...
Swedish - Nigerian Footballer, Jude Emeka Axelsson Threatened , Racially Abused
Published: March 26, 2013
Sweden based former 3SC of Ibadan midfielder Jude Emeka Axelsson has been racially abused in Nigeria.According to a press release by his lawyer Barrister Johnny Precious Ogbah of Activity Chambers, Mr Axelsson is of mixed race, as his father is Swedish and his mother is Nigerian.However, Mr. Axelsson is alleged to have...