Imoh Ezekiel Wants To Play For Belgium, Snubs John Obuh Advances
Published: April 16, 2013
Standard Liege's Imoh Ezekiel has told Belgian media that he will apply for Belgian citizenship to enable him play for the Red Devils.According to authoritative Belgian website dhnet.be , 19 - year - old Ezekiel received an invitation from coach John Obuh to participate at the African Youth Championship held in Algeria...
Nurudeen Orelesi Targets Cup Final
Published: April 16, 2013
Skënderbeu Korçë, Albania midfielder Nurudeen Orelesi is looking forward to the semi-final cup tie with Bylis Ballsh on Wednesday. Having lost in the finals of the Albanian Cup on two occasions, the former Nigeria youth - teamer has set his sights on qualifying for May's final against Laçi or Ku...
Nosa Igiebor Apologizes To Betis Fans
Published: April 16, 2013
Nigeria midfielder Nosa Igiebor has sensationally revealed that he was racially abused by supporters of Real Betis while warming up in Friday's tie with city rivals Sevilla. Nosa Igiebor, who was on target in the 3 - 3 draw, made an offensive gesture to the fans of Real Betis.He has realized his mistake and publicly ap...
Greek Club FC Aris Pay 6,000 Euros To Olubayo Adefemi's Family
Published: April 15, 2013
In a statement posted on the official website on Monday, FC Aris have apologized to Skoda Xanthi and the family of late Nigeria international Olubayo Adefemi over their failure to handover the proceeds of a friendly between Aris - Skoda Xanthi .It would be recalled that both Greek clubs played an exhibition game on May...
Modest Enyeama Plays Down Heroics Against Bnei Yehuda
Published: April 15, 2013
Vincent Enyeama is unarguably one of the best goalkeepers in the Israeli championship. Against Bnei Yehuda on Saturday, he proved his worth by making three point-blank saves to deny The Lions victory.In Enyeama's post match comments, he remained modest and attributed the drawn match to the collective effort of the team...
Golden Eaglets Successful In CAN Under 17 Opener
Published: April 15, 2013
Golden Eaglets striker Isaac Success announced his arrival on the world stage at Grande Stade Marrakech on Sunday after he scored a double brace as Nigeria defeated Ghana 6 - 1 at the CAF Under 17 championship. Bernard Bulbwa and Kelechi Iheanacho were also on target for the nailed on pre - tournament favorites. Ghana...
John Ogu Out For Two Weeks?
Published: April 14, 2013
After several days of denial and misleading the public, Académica de Coimbra midfielder John Ogu has finally admitted to being injured. The 24 - year - old Nigeria international claimed he had minor knee surgery on Thursday evening.His participation at the Fifa Confederations Cup in June is now hanging in the ba...
Efe Ambrose Breaks Silence On Late Arrival For Training
Published: April 14, 2013
Nigeria defender Efe Ambrose has broken his silence on the reason he arrived late for training on the day of the Champions League round of 16 clash against Juventus back in March.The Scottish Sun quoted Ambrose as saying: ''“It was just like the passport, something I never intended.''It wasn’t deliberate. I...
Dele Aiyenugba Disappointed With Draw
Published: April 14, 2013
Bnei Yehuda custodian Dele Aiyenugba has expressed his disappointment in the wake of his side's 2 - 2 draw with table - toppers Maccabi Tel Aviv on Saturday. Bnei Yehuda squandered a two goal cushion to draw with Maccabi Tel Aviv at Bloomfield Stadium, Tel Aviv.''It was a very difficult game. Maccabi Tel Aviv is probab...
Barcelona, Real Madrid Doctors Treat Christian Obodo
Published: April 14, 2013
Nigeria international Christian Obodo has been ruled out of action for the next two weeks, reports the official website of Dinamo Minsk . Last Friday, the 28 - year - old central midfielder tried to resume training but felt some pains. With the permission of the coaching staff and club management, Obodo flew to Barcelo...
Sporting Braga Win League Cup
Published: April 14, 2013
Sporting Braga have won the Portuguese League Cup after defeating Porto 1 - 0 on Saturday at Estádio EFAPEL  . The scorer of the match winning goal was Brazilian striker Alan, who netted from the penalty spot in first half injury time.Though, he was not selected the man of the match, Nigerian left back Uwa ...
Reading's Uche Ikpeazu Nets Fifth Hat - Trick Of The Season
Published: April 13, 2013
Reading Under 18s cruised past Chelsea with a 3 - 0 victory on Saturday, thanks to an impressive hat-trick from Nigerian striker Uche Ikpeazu.In - form Uche Ikpeazu, 18, has notched up five hat - tricks this season in games against Arsenal, Blackburn Rovers, Queens Park Rangers, Everton and Chelsea.''I am working hard ...
Three Golden Eaglets Players Fail MRI Test
Published: April 13, 2013
The Confederation of African Football, CAF has excluded three Nigerian players from participating at the Under 17 African Championship which begins in Morocco on Saturday.MRI test, which can accurately determine the ages of players, conducted on Friday showed that two defenders and a striker were above the age limit fo...
Tiago Ilori Voted Best Young Player In Portugal
Published: April 12, 2013
Sporting Lisbon youngster Tiago Ilori has been named best young player of the month of March by the Union of Professional Footballers (SJPF).The 20 - year - old Portugal youth - teamer started the season in the B Team but was quickly drafted into the main squad following a string of sterling displays.According to Union...
Update: Crocked John Ogu Absent From Thursday Training
Published: April 11, 2013
Nigeria international John Ogu was absent from training on Thursday morning. This is the fourth consecutive day John Ogu will miss training after failing to recover from a left knee injury.Allnigeriasoccer.com earlier reported that Academica de Coimbra doctors had recommended that John Ogu should undergo urgent surgery...