Stefano Okaka Makes Sampdoria Debut
Published: February 09, 2014
New Sampdoria signing Stefano Okaka made his debut for the Genoa based side in their 1 - 0 win over Cagliari on Sunday afternoon.24 - year - old Okaka penned a two - and - a - half year contract with Sampdoria in the winter transfer market, in the process ending his romance with Parma.“I’m happy, I was expe...
Eddy Onazi Advices Lazio Teammates To Remain Calm
Published: December 15, 2013
Nigeria international Eddy Onazi was an unused substitute in Lazio’s 2 - 0 victory over Livorno on Sunday in the 16th round of games. It would have been his 14th Serie A game had he been fielded by manager Vladimir PetkoviĂ„‡.Ahead of the encounter at the Olympic Stadium, Eddy Onazi urged his teammates to remain ...
Agent Defends Innocent Emeghara
Published: November 19, 2013
Switzerland international Innocent Emeghara was a hit in his first season in the Serie A, netting 7 goals in 17 appearances for demoted Siena.Now defending the colours of Livorno, the 24 - year - old attacker has struggled in the current campaign with only 1 goal in his first 11 matches for the Amaranto.Gianluca Di Dom...
Parma Sweating On Fitness Of Joel Obi
Published: November 11, 2013
As reported by the official website of Parma, the injury woes of Nigeria international Joel Obi are far from over.Against Lazio on Sunday, the midfielder had to be substituted as early as the 26th minute due to a muscle injury.Club medics will conduct further checks on Joel Obi on Wednesday, the date Parma are schedule...
Stefano Okaka In Race To Be Fit For Juventus Clash
Published: November 01, 2013
Italian - Nigerian attacker Stefano Okaka is racing against the clock to get fit for the Serie A clash against Juventus on Saturday at Stadio Ennio Tardini.The 24  - year - old ex Italy youth - teamer had an individual session with the physiotherapists on Thursday.His last appearance for the Yellow and Blues was a...
Osarieman Ebagua Complains About Poor Pitch
Published: October 08, 2013
Italian - Nigerian striker Osarieman Ebagua says he is enjoying his career with Spezia even though the poor playing surface might affected his performance in home matches.Last season, the 27 - year - old netted 17 times in the championship for past team Varese and this feat made him highly sought after in the summer, w...
Eddy Onazi Handed Start By Vladimir Petkovic
Published: October 03, 2013
Nigeria international Eddy Onazi will start tonight’s Europa League tie between Italians Lazio and their Turkish counterparts Trabzonspor, according to estimations by Tuttomercatoweb.com.Manager of the Biancoceleste, Vladimir PetkoviĂ„‡ will deploy a 4 - 2 - 3 - 1 formation, with Onazi getting a role in defensive...
Juventus On Brink Of Deal For Angelo Ogbonna
Published: June 21, 2013
As first published by celebrated Italian sports daily La Gazzetta dello Sport, Nigerian defender Angelo Ogbonna is close to a move to back - to - back champions Juventus.The Bianconeri have reached an agreement with Torino for the transfer of the Italy international, who has spent the last seven seasons in Turin.In the...
Innocent Emeghara's Future To Be Decided At End Of The Season
Published: May 12, 2013
Sporting Director of Siena, Stefano Antonelli says the future of Swiss - Nigerian striker Innocent Emeghara will be clarified when the season comes to an end. Since joining Siena on loan from Lorient in the winter transfer market,  Emeghara has been a big hit. With one round to go before the end of the championshi...
Exclusive: Saddam Auta Michael Studying Proposal From Sampdoria
Published: April 26, 2013
18 - year - old El-Cruzero attacker Saddam Auta Michael returned to Nigeria on Wednesday from Italy, where he underwent series of trials with Italian clubs.It would be recalled that Inter Milan, his first port of call, did not offer Michael a contract. He later tried his luck with Genoa based side Sampdoria.Auta Michae...
Lazio's Eddy Onazi Wants To Improve
Published: April 23, 2013
Lazio midfielder Eddy Onazi has commented on his performance, which has improved since he returned from the African Cup of Nations two months ago.Tuttomercatoweb citing Lazio Style Radio quoted Onazi as saying: ''Surely I came back from South Africa changed, but now I'm starting to play more, things are getting better....
Innocent Emeghara Confident Siena Can Avoid Relegation
Published: April 05, 2013
Swiss international Innocent Emeghara is positive Siena can beat the drop at the end of the season. The Bianconeri occupy the 18th position in the standings and need eight more games to save their top flight status.''As soon as I arrived, I quickly realized that this team could do it. The road is steep, but salvation i...
Joel Obi In Squad To Face Pescara
Published: January 11, 2013
After recovering from injury, 21 - year - old Nigerian midfielder Joel Chukwuma Obi is available for selection for Inter Milan against Pescara on Saturday, a game which corresponds to the 20th round of matches in the Serie A.Coach of Inter Milan, Stramaccioni has included Obi in a preliminary 24 - man roster for the ho...
HENRY EZEKIEL Strikes Again For Milan In Tim Cup
Published: December 16, 2012
AC Milan rookie Ezekiel Henry was a super - sub for the Primavera squad as they defeated Roma 2- 0 in the first leg of the quarter-finals of the Tim Cup played on Saturday.Henry failed to make the starting line  up as he had just recovered from a muscular injury. With Milan leading 1 - 0, coach Aldo Dolcetti intro...
WILFRED OSUJI Rues Loss To Sassuolo
Published: December 08, 2012
Modena midfielder Wilfred Osuji is disappointed with the 0 - 2 loss to league leaders Sassuolo in the Serie B on Friday, the team's fifth loss this campaign.Speaking to tuttob.com, Osuji stated: ''I played very well but it does not mean anything because we are a team. We hope to recover next weekend. Game tonight (Frid...