Eddy Onazi Plays Down Heroics
Published: October 06, 2013
Lazio midfielder Eddy Onazi was dinning with his brother in Italy last week when he spotted a thief who had targeted tourists, and handed him over to the police. Now, the Nigeria international has modestly brushed aside the praises that he received from local and foreign media.“A few days ago, news broke abo...
Michael Olaitan Ready To Play In Any Position For Olympiakos
Published: October 05, 2013
Flying Eagles star Michael Olaitan has declared that he can adapt to any offensive position Olympiakos manager, Michel mandates him to play.The 20 - year - old is primarily an attacking midfielder but can also cover several roles in attack.“At Olympiakos and also in the national team of my country I have played i...
NFF Supremo, Aminu Maigari Fancies Eagles Chances Away To Ethiopia
Published: October 05, 2013
Ahead of the eagerly anticipated World Cup cracker between African champions Super Eagles and Wayla Antelopes of Ethiopia, Nigeria Federation supremo Aminu Maigari believes Nigeria will scale through to the tournament in Brazil if they get a good result in Addis Ababa next weekend.Speaking to Brila FM,  Maigari sa...
Eddy Onazi : We Showed Character
Published: October 04, 2013
Lazio midfielder Eddy Onazi, 20 , has commented on Thursday’s Europa League clash against Trabzonspor which finished 3 - 3.The highly rated starlet was on target in the 29th minute, his second goal in Europe for the Biancoceleste.“It was a very important game. We showed character in the final minutes and co...
Michael Olaitan May Start For Olympiakos
Published: October 02, 2013
Based on the last training session of Olympiakos before the clash against Anderlecht in the Champions League on Wednesday night, Nigeria starlet Michael Olaitan is a strong candidate to start in Brussels.Manager Mitchel may field the Flying Eagles star in attack, either he plays from the right side or behind the Argent...
Stanley Ohawuchi Scoops Player Of The Month
Published: October 02, 2013
Nigerian striker Stanly Ohawuchi has been named the best player in the Maltese Premier League for the month of September.Last month, the 23 - year - old was on the score-sheet four times in matches against Floriana, Tarxien Rainbows and Balzan.“I just want to use this time to say a big thank you to God who made i...
Eddy Onazi Foils Robbery In Italy
Published: October 01, 2013
Lazio midfielder Eddy Onazi put his speed to good use on Tuesday, foiling a robbery he stumbled upon as he was having dinner at a restaurant in the Termini area.The Nigeria international was with his brother when he saw a thief snatch the wallet of a tourist.Football-italia.net citing Lazio Style Radio quoted Onazi to ...
Godfrey Oboabona Makes Rizespor Debut
Published: October 01, 2013
Nigeria international Godfrey Oboabona has finally made his much awaited debut for Turkish club Rizespor.The 650,000 euros signing from Sunshine Stars, Akure was named in the starting eleven by manager Riza Calimbay for the Turkish Cup second round clash against Istanbulspor on Tuesday.Rizespor did not concede in the g...
Peter Utaka Wants More Goals
Published: October 01, 2013
Peter Utaka has scored 12 times this season, a tally which is 7 short of the 19 goals he bagged last season for Dalian Aerbin.In the 26th round of matches in the Chinese Super League, the Super Eagles forward netted a brace as Beijing Guoan defeated Shanghai Shenhua 2 - 0 at the Workers Stadium.“Every striker wan...
Efe Ambrose Reckons Barcelona Will Be A Tough Nut To Crack Without Messi
Published: October 01, 2013
Ahead of Glasgow Celtic’s showdown with Barcelona in the Champions League, Nigeria international Efe Ambrose reckons that the Spanish side will be a tough nut to crack even if they are without Lionel Messi.The Argentina superstar picked up a thigh injury this past weekend against Almeria, and thus will not be ava...
Statistically, Vincent Enyeama Is The Best Goalkeeper In Europe
Published: September 30, 2013
As reported by football365.fr, clubs have taken notice of Vincent Enyeama’s outstanding start to the 2013 - 2014 seasonIn eight matches played for Lille in the French championship, the Nigeria custodian has kept six clean-sheets against Lyon, Evian, Sochaux, Rennes, Saint-étienne and Lorient.Statistically,...
Panathinaikos Await Arrival Of Abdul Ajagun
Published: September 28, 2013
Flying Eagles skipper Abdul Ajagun is expected to arrive Athens on Saturday morning after attending the funeral of his father, according to reports in Greece. Panathinaikos are scheduled to train today ahead of the Super League showdown with Asteras Tripolis on Sunday, September 29.And if Ajagun proves his fitness duri...
Complete Sports: Nigeria Skipper Joseph Yobo Says He Was Not Fined By Fenerbahce
Published: September 27, 2013
It was earlier reported that substantive Nigeria skipper Joseph Yobo was fined US$10,000 for arriving late to training.Sports daily Complete Sports has been doing some digging and now writes on its website that those reports which emanated from the Turkish media are far from reality.“It was embarrassing for me to...
Emmanuel Emenike Needs A Goal
Published: September 26, 2013
With new club Fenerbahce, Nigeria international Emmanuel Emenike has yet to open his goalscoring account, something that bothers the technical bench and the player himself.The 26 - year - old attacker joined the Yellow Canaries in the summer transfer market from Spartak Moscow but has failed to deliver the goals after ...
Vincent Enyeama Expects Nothing But Victory Against Ethiopia
Published: September 26, 2013
Lille custodian Vincent Enyeama is looking forward to the eagerly anticipated World Cup showdown between the Super Eagles of Nigeria and Wayla Antelopes of Ethiopia on October 13.The 32 - year - old is aware of the opponent’s pedigree as he was between the sticks when Nigerian beat them 2 - 0 in one of the group ...