Olarenwaju Kayode Happy With Player Of The Week Nomination
Published: January 28, 2015
Maccabi Netanya striker Olarenwaju Kayode was elated after he was recognized for his performance in the last game against Beitar Jerusalem. The Israeli Professional Football League has nominated him for the Player of the Week award for the second week in a row.“I feel great getting this recognition, hard work pay...
Ex New Nigeria Bank Goalie Wilfred Agbonavbare Loses Battle With Cancer
Published: January 27, 2015
Retired Nigeria international Wilfred Agbonavbare died on Tuesday morning at the age of 48 after suffering from cancer.The former Rayo Vallecano goalie was admitted at the Prince of Asturias Hospital in Alcalá de Henares, and his last wish before he died was to see his three children.And despite the efforts of R...
Nigeria Coaches Mourn Musa Abdullahi
Published: January 27, 2015
The Nigeria Football  Coaches Association has expressed deep sorrow at news of the death of Coach Musa Abdullahi, a former head coach of National  U-17.  In a release in Abuja, the President of the Association Coach Bitrus Bewarang described the demise of Coach Abdullahi, as a very unfortunate one, not o...
Michael Uchebo Scores Game - Winning Goal For Boavista
Published: January 26, 2015
In the 18th round of games in the Portuguese Primeira Liga, Boavista defeated Sporting Braga 1 - 0. For the third time since he arrived Boavista , Super Eagles forward Michael Uchebo was on target for the Panthers.The ex VVV Venlo player netted the match winner in the 82nd minute , before he was substituted one minute ...
Gil Vicente Star Simeon Tochukwu Nwankwo Happy To Score Seventh Goal Of The Season
Published: January 25, 2015
Gil Vicente forward Simeon Tochukwu Nwankwo, 22,  has expressed his delight at scoring his seventh goal in all competitions this season as his club played a 2 - 2 draw with Vitória Guimarães in the Portuguese Primeira Liga on Saturday.In his 11th start of the season, the ex Future Hope Academy, Nkpo...
Ikechukwu Uche Sends Get Well Wishes To Wilfred Agbonavbare
Published: January 25, 2015
Villarreal striker Ikechukwu Uche has sent get well wishes to retired Nigeria international Wilfred Agbonavbare.The former New Nigeria Bank glovesman is battling against cancer at a hospital bed in Spain after he was flown from the United States.“My prayer for Wilfred, former Nigerian legend goalkeeper. #FuerzaWi...
Ahmed Musa Reveals Reasons For Visiting Mecca
Published: January 24, 2015
Nigeria international Ahmed Musa has confirmed, himself, that he made a pilgrimage to Mecca last December.An indigene of Edo State , the CSKA Moscow forward has highlighted that he had to thank the Supreme Being following Nigeria’s victory at the penultimate African Cup of Nations.“ I long ago decided to do...
Ahead of State FA Elections: Oyo Inaugurates Electoral Committee
Published: January 23, 2015
In preparation for the State’s Football Association Elections as directed by Nigeria Football Federations (NFF), Oyo State Football Association on Friday morning inaugurated a five-man election committee, chaired by Dr. Abiodun Salami.Other members of the committee included Tunde Adedeji, Ibiwumi Ishola and Adewa...
I HAVE DONE NOTHING TO WARRANT MY PROSECUTION, LULU CRIES OUT
Published: January 22, 2015
Former NFF President Alhaji Sani Lulu Abdullahi has once again maintained his innocence in the corruption charges leveled against him by the Economic and Financial Crime Commission (EFCC) which has lingered for the past five years in a Federal High Court in Abuja. Lulu in an open letter to Nigerians is demanding for im...
Olympiakos Striker Michael Olaitan Makes Emotional Return
Published: January 22, 2015
Olympiakos midfielder Michael Olaitan could not hide his joy after returning into action for the first time in over ten months.On Tuesday evening, the 22 - year - old featured for the Reds in their Cup game against Tyrnavos, following his introduction in the 62nd minute.“By God, the impossible became possible ......
Ahmed Musa Resumes Training With CSKA Moscow After Extended Vacation
Published: January 20, 2015
Nigeria international Ahmed Musa has resumed practice with CSKA Moscow at their training camp in Campoamor, Spain.The forward arrived the training camp five days after the rest of his teammates, as the club had permitted him to extend his vacation due to past commitments with the Super Eagles.“I feel really relax...
Robin Udegbe Not Worried By Nigeria Snub
Published: January 20, 2015
KFC Uerdingen goalkeeper Robin Udegbe is not worried that he has not been invited to the Super Eagles despite making himself available for selection, having pledged his international future to Nigeria. The German - Nigerian resumed full training with KFC Uerdingen this past week, having spent two months on the sideline...
John Obi Mikel Finally Gets British Passport
Published: January 19, 2015
Super Eagles midfielder John Obi Mikel will no longer count as a foreigner on the Chelsea roster, as he was issued a British Passport last week. The defensive midfielder has played nonstop in the English Premier League in the last eight years. “Mikel was issued a British passport last week, and he is very hap...
Hope Akpan To Return To First Team Action In Coming Weeks
Published: January 19, 2015
Reading midfielder Hope Akpan is set to return to action at the end of this month, Nigeria Football Federation medics are hoping. The 23 - year - old dislocated his shoulder while on international duty with the Super Eagles in November, which made him sit out the last round of qualifiers against South Africa.Initial pr...
Osaguona Ighodaro Scores On Raja Casablanca Debut
Published: January 18, 2015
Nigeria international Osaguona Ighodaro rescued Raja Casablanca from the jaws of defeat in a friendly against Tunisians CS Sfax on Saturday.Recall that the 24 - year - old penned a four - year deal with the Morocco vice - champions few days before the transfer window closed for business on January 13.  And the for...