Mbakogu Admits Carpi Will Fight Tooth And Nail To Remain In Serie A
Published: April 30, 2015
Nigerian striker Jerry Mbakogu has admitted that Carpi will have to fight tooth and nail to maintain their Serie A status.The Biancorossi  have been promoted from the second - tier to the top division following their goalless draw with Bari on Tuesday, with Mbakogu in action for 89 minutes.Speaking to Tuttomercato...
Jerry Mbakogu Doubtful To Face Brescia
Published: April 14, 2015
Jerry Mbakogu is racing against the clock to be fit for Carpi’s next game in the Serie B against Brescia.The Nigerian forward, who has struggled with injuries in recent weeks, suffered a minor knee injury in last weekend’s clash with Cittadella. Now team medics are working round the clock to get him fit for...
Joel Obi Makes Squad To Face Parma
Published: April 03, 2015
Inter Milan midfielder Joel Obi is in line to make his 11th appearance of the season on Saturday in the clash with Parma.Prior to the game at the San Siro, manager Roberto Mancini had been sweating on his fitness, with the Nigeria international diagnosed with a minor hamstring complaint.But the ex NEPA Lagos youth - te...
Eddy Onazi Resumes Training With Lazio
Published: April 01, 2015
Nigeria international Eddy Onazi is back in Rome after international duty with the Super Eagles.The central midfielder had a recovery session with Lazio on Wednesday afternoon, beginning from 1500 hours.Everything indicates that the 22 - year - old did not suffer any injury while with the national team, having trained ...
Agent Protests Osariemen Ebagua Two - Game Ban
Published: April 01, 2015
Sergio Battistini, who represents Osariemen Ebagua, has cried foul over the two - match ban handed to the attacker following his sending off against Pro Vercelli in the Serie B last weekend. Referee Claudio Gavillucci first yellow carded the Nigerian in the eighth minute before he took the walk of shame 25 minutes late...
Parma Old Boy Joel Obi In Doubt To Face Ex Teammates
Published: March 31, 2015
Joel Obi is facing a race against time to be fit for The Nerazzurri in their clash with his former team, Parma, at the Stadio Giuseppe Meazza, Milan on Saturday, April 4. The Nigeria international did not take part in full training on Tuesday morning at Appiano Gentile ahead of the game against  The Crusaders.Inst...
Joel Obi Returns To Inter Milan Europa League Squad
Published: March 19, 2015
Joel Obi could make his sixth appearance in the Europa League, having made the provisional roster for the visit of Wolfsburg on Thursday evening.The Nigeria international sat out the 3 - 1 loss to the German opponents last week after failing to recover from injury.Obi took part in the The Nerazzurri final training sess...
Wilfred Osuji Continues Recovery From Groin Complaint
Published: March 04, 2015
Through a press release, Italian club AS Varese have announced that Wilfred Osuji has started his rehabilitation.The central midfielder is suffering from adductor - related groin pain, and is doubtful for this weekend’s game in the second - tier.This season, Osuji, a product of AC Milan, has suited up 16 times in...
Latina Winger Nnamdi Oduamadi Eyes Play - Off Spot
Published: March 04, 2015
Super Eagles winger Nnamdi Oduamadi is hopeful Latina, whom he joined in the winter transfer market, will beat the drop at the end of this season. After serving a three - game ban, the AC Milan loanee returned to action on Tuesday in the goalless draw with Bologna.“It was the right result, we did well. The first ...
Joel Obi Named In Inter Milan Squad To Face Celtic
Published: February 26, 2015
Inter Milan manager Roberto Mancini has summoned 20 players ahead of the Europa League meeting with Glasgow Celtic on Thursday night. Three goalkeepers, seven defenders, six midfielders and four attackers have been named on the roster for the round of 32 clash at the San Siro.Nigeria international Joel Obi is one of th...
Wilfred Osuji Backing Ex Milan Teammate Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang To Shine Against Juventus
Published: February 24, 2015
Modena midfielder Wilfred Osuji is not surprised that former teammate at AC Milan, Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang, developed into a fearsome striker after severing ties with  The Red and Blacks four years ago.Ahead of the Champions League clash between Borussia Dortmund and Juventus on Tuesday night, Osuji has cautione...
AC Milan Loanee Nnamdi Oduamadi Suspended For Three Matches
Published: February 10, 2015
Super Eagles winger Nnamdi Oduamdi has been suspended for three matches by the Italian authorities following his dismissal in the Sere B clash between Latina and Avellino. The AC Milan loanee was shown a straight red card in the 77th minute for insulting an opponent and intimidating the referee, Renzo Candussio.After t...
Stefano Okaka Left Out Of Squad To Face Brescia
Published: December 04, 2014
Italy international Stefano Okaka has been left out of the Sampdoria squad that will face Brescia in the fourth round of the Coppa Italia on Thursday evening.Manager Sinisa Mihajlovic recently released the list of nominated players for the game at Stadio Comunale Luigi Ferraris (Genova), and he has decided to rest the ...
Joel Obi Scores First - Ever Serie A Goal For Inter Milan
Published: November 23, 2014
In his 47th appearance for Inter Milan, Nigeria international Joel Obi netted his first - ever goal for the club in the Serie A as they shared the spoils with city rivals AC Milan on Sunday night.Jeremy Menez gave Milan a first half lead before Joel Obi restored parity for Inter Milan after 60 minutes.Italian website T...
Angelo Ogbonna Battling To Be Fit For Olympiakos Clash
Published: November 02, 2014
Ahead of the Bianconeri’s clash with Olympiakos in the Champions League, defender Angelo Ogbonna is battling to be fit for the tie at Juventus Stadium Torino. The Italy international started Saturday’s 2 - 0 win over Empoli but he had to make way for Stephan Lichtsteiner before the resumption of the second ...