Eddy Onazi: Nigerians Do Not Want To Know If It Is A Friendly
Published: May 30, 2013
Lazio midfielder Eddy Onazi says the Super Eagles will be well motivated to defeat the Mexico National Team on Friday in Houston, Texas.''Nigerians do not want to know if it is friendly or what tournament, we just want to win because we believe we have the capacity,''Onazi was quoted as saying by msn.mediotiempo.com.Co...
John Ibeh Delighted With Europa League Qualification
Published: May 30, 2013
Nigerian midfielder John Ibeh was delighted that Pandurii Târgu Jiu qualified for next season's Europa League for the first time in the team's 51 year history.In a winner - take - all match, Pandurii Târgu Jiu played a 1-1 draw with Kehinde Fatai's Astra Giurgiu on Wednesday evening and finished the season ...
Flying Eagles Lose To Defending Champions Mexico In Toulon Tournament
Published: May 29, 2013
The Flying Eagles lost 2 - 0 to defending champions Mexico in their opening match of the prestigious Toulon tournament on Wednesday evening.Chivas USA forward Julio Morales opening scoring for the Mexican Under 20 National Team after 27 minutes, capitalizing on defender Okorie's mistake. The Flying Eagles, who are maki...
Two Foreign Based Players Join Kenya Camp
Published: May 29, 2013
Two foreign based players have added up to Adel Amrouche’s numbers in the Harambee Stars training camp as they prepare to face off with Nigeria in a crucial 2014 World Cup Qualifier at the Moi Kasarani Stadium on June 5th.Jamal Mohammed and Patrick Osiako are the latest foreign based players to join Adel Amrouche...
Christian Obodo: National Team Refused To Play When I Was Kidnapped
Published: May 29, 2013
Nigeria international Christian Obodo has sensationally revealed to the media in Belarus that he was courted to play for the Italian National Team by former manager Marcello Lippi.''I chose to play for Nigeria. When I played for Perugia in 2002, Marcello Lippi came to watch me and told me I have to play for Italy.''But...
FC Midtjylland's Noah Ojuola Eyeing National Team Call Up
Published: May 28, 2013
FC Midtjylland youngster Noah Ojuola wants to represent the Under 23 National Team if he's handed the opportunity by the selectors.The ex FC Ebedei talent thought he would be considered for the Flying Eagles but was snubbed by manager John Obuh when he named his provisional squad for next month's Fifa Under 20 World Cu...
Bayer Leverkusen's Sidney Sam Denies Nigeria!
Published: May 28, 2013
Bayer Leverkusen's Sidney Sam has sensationally denied reports that he wanted to play for the Super Eagles of Nigeria.Sam, 25,  has been named by Germany gaffer Joachim Loew in an experimental squad which travels to North America for exhibition matches against United States and Ecuador this summer.German newspape...
Peter Odemwingie Reveals Anatoliy Byshovets Introduced Him To Philosophy
Published: May 28, 2013
Nigeria international Peter Odemwingie has commented on his time spent with Lokomotiv Moscow under the leadership of Anatoliy Byshovets.Anatoliy Byshovets, an ex Russia international,  guided the Railway Men from 2006 to 2007. In his first season, Lokomotiv Moscow finished in third place while they occupied seve...
Sodje Brothers Hosted By Duchess Of London
Published: May 27, 2013
The Sodje brother Efe and Sam were recently guests on a popular London chat show Tea With The Duchess which is hosted by Nigerian born TV queen Duchess Nena Ubani, popularly known as Duchess of London in the UK Entertainment scene.  The brothers who are enjoying their summer holidays took time out from their stric...
Kenya Coach To Work With Foreign Players Monitored
Published: May 27, 2013
Harambee Stars head coach Adel Amrouche over the weekend said he is yet to officially release his list of foreign based players who will link up with the rest of the team in Nairobi ahead of the forthcoming FIFA World Cup qualifier matches.Amrouche says he will only work with the players he has been able to monitor thr...
Oyo Unveils Package For Governors Cup That Enters Final Rounds
Published: May 27, 2013
The helmsman at the Oyo State Ministry of Youth and Sports, Oyo State, Dapo Lam-Adesina has stated that the 2013 Oyo State Governors Cup which had commenced four week ago will be the best in the history of the State. He disclosed this in Ibadan while unveiling the set of branded jerseys and trophies for winners of the ...
Namibia Coach, Roger Palmgren Blasts Players Poor Fitness Levels
Published: May 23, 2013
Brave Warriors coach Roger Palmgren said Namibia’s players’ fitness levels were a disgrace when he announced the squad that will play Zambia in a friendly match at the Sam Nujoma Stadium on Saturday.Palmgren said the fitness levels of the players needed to improve drastically.“The players underwent a ...
Kenya Squad Hit By Injuries
Published: May 23, 2013
Harambee Stars Coach Adel Amrouche decided to rest the duo of AFC Leopards’ Patillah Omotto and Thika United’s Kennedy Otieno for Thursday morning’s training session after they picked up minor hamstring injuries on Wednesday evening. ''It is not a major concern. They are okay only that I wan...
Enyeama Misses Final Game Of The Season
Published: May 21, 2013
After winning the Israeli championship with four rounds of matches remaining, Maccabi Tel Aviv gaffer Oscar Garcia decided to give a break to Nigeria custodian Vincent Enyeama in the final game of the season which was played against Bnei Yehuda on Monday night.In Enyeama's absence, his replacement Tomer Chencinski conc...
Nosa Igiebor Undergoes Successful Laparoscopic Surgery
Published: May 21, 2013
Real Betis midfielder Nosa Igiebor was operated on successfully on Monday by Doctor Manuel Martin, informs estadiodeportivo.com. The Nigerian international had laparoscopic surgery for about 45 minutes, and may be discharged on Tuesday, according to the doctor.Nosa Igiebor played his last game for Real Betis this term ...