Super Falcons Defender Ugo Njoku Fined =N=640,000 By Fifa For Violent Conduct
Published: June 15, 2015
Super Falcons defender Ugo Njoku has been banned for three matches by Fifa for an elbow jab against Australia’s Samantha Kerr during a Women’s World Cup clash last Friday.It means the Rivers Angels star will no longer be available for selection except Nigeria manages to advance to the semi - finals of the c...
Saint-Etienne To Hold Talks With Swansea City And Crystal Palace Target Okaka
Published: June 15, 2015
French club Saint-Etienne are planning a summer move for Italy international Stefano Okaka, 25.Sportitalia’s transfer market expert Alfredo Pedullà says the Sampdoria striker’s entourage will kick-start dialogue with Saint-Etienne on Monday over the possibility of the player joining the French team i...
Eddy Onazi Remorseful After Taking Walk Of Shame In AFCON Qualifier Vs Chad
Published: June 14, 2015
Eddy Onazi has shown signs of remorse over his red card against Chad in an African Cup of Nations qualifierin Kaduna on Saturday. Around the 80th minute mark, Eddy Onazi took the walk of shame for retaliating against the opponents after the referee had awarded the home team a spot kick for a foul on Odion Ighalo.In a s...
Torino Join Napoli In Race To Sign In - Demand Carpi Star Mbakogu
Published: June 14, 2015
According to reports in the Italian press, Torino have joined the race for the much - coveted striker Jerry Mbakogu.Tuttosport says the Turin - based outfit could use Italy youth international Vittorio Parigini as makeweight in the deal to bring the striker to the Stadio Olimpico in the summer.Mbakogu’s 15 goals ...
Kingsley Sokari Confirms Interest From Esperance and Al Ahly
Published: June 14, 2015
Enyimba midfielder Kingsley Sokari has confirmed that two North African teams are interested in his signature.The Nigeria Professional Football League vice - champions are thrashing out terms with Esperance (Tunisia ) and Al Ahly (Egypt) over the 20 - year - old.“I can confirm that Enyimba are in touch with Esper...
Exclusive : Agent Dismisses Rumors Linking Taiwo Awoniyi With Monaco And Stresses He Has Valid Contract With Kalmar
Published: June 14, 2015
Goke Oshatoba, the bonafide agent of Nigeria Under 20 international Taiwo Awoniyi, has rubbished reports in the local media that claimed his client is in talks with Monaco. The Nigeria Football Federation licensed intermediary has stressed that the 17 - year - old has a valid agreement with Kalmar and they are only wai...
Obafemi Martins Comes Off Bench To Score For Seattle Sounders
Published: June 14, 2015
Ex Super Eagles star Obafemi Martins returned to action in style by scoring in Seattle Sounders 3 - 0 defeat of FC Dallas in the MLS on Sunday. The 30 - year - old had been doubtful for the game after having nose surgery last week but coach Sigi Schmid took a gamble and it paid off.In the 73rd minute, Obafemi Martins r...
GTBank MASTERS CUP SEASON 4: Road To The Finals
Published: June 14, 2015
The Guaranty Trust Bank’s Master Cup season 4 semi-finals on Friday, June 12th and 13th 2015 respectively at the Onikan Stadium Lagos saw Queens College, Ansar-UD-Deen Girls, St Gregory Boys and the foremost secondary school in Lagos, St Finbarr’s as they got their tickets to the finals.The Masters Cup that...
Exclusive : Guangzhou R&F Striker Aaron Samuel To Spend At Least Ten Days On The Sidelines
Published: June 14, 2015
Guangzhou R&F striker Aaron Samuel has hinted that he will not be fit for his Chinese club’s next game in the Super League against  Chongqing Lifan. The 21 - year - old had to make way for Watford attacker Odion Ighalo in the second half of the African Cup of Nations qualifier against Chad on Saturday an...
Agent Debunks False Reports Of Obi Mikel Agreeing Personal Terms With Al Ain
Published: June 14, 2015
Jos - based agent Babawo Mohammed is not pleased with reports in the local media that claimed one of his proteges, Chelsea midfielder John Obi Mikel, has agreed personal terms with Al Ain. The Nigeria international traveled to Dubai with his Russian girlfriend after The Blues post - season friendly against Sydney FC, w...
Gbolahan Salami : I Just Had To Deliver When I Had The Opportunity
Published: June 14, 2015
Warri Wolves striker Gbolahan Salami was the only domestic - based professional that was named in the starting X1 against Chad and he repaid the faith of manager Stephen Keshi by opening scoring in the 2 - 0 defeat of the opponents.The former Red Star Belgrade target has confessed that the Super Eagles squandered sever...
Senglea Athletic Striker Augustine Obaje Nominated For Best Player Award
Published: June 14, 2015
The Malta Football Association, MFA, has announced the list of nominees for the 2015 MFA Awards.Only one Nigerian player is in the running to win an accolade at the awards ceremony on Friday in the shape of Augustine James Obaje.The Senglea Athletic FC striker will have to see off competition from Muda Fagbeja (Gharghu...
Kenneth Omeruo Thanks Fans For Support Against Chad
Published: June 13, 2015
Chelsea youngster Kenneth Omeruo was delighted with the victory over Chad and he took to social media to make his feelings known to the public. The central defender partnered  William Troost - Ekong at central defense and assisted the Super Eagles keep a clean - sheet against the opponents, who were a hard nut to ...
Eniola Aluko Unable To Break World Cup Duck As England Beat Mexico
Published: June 13, 2015
Eniola Aluko failed to get off the mark after making eight appearances for England at the Fifa Women’s World Cup which is taking place in Canada. Against Mexico tonight, the Chelsea striker was more lively in attack compared to The Three Lionesses opener with France.Before the interval the 28 - year - old would h...
Pahang Forward Dickson Nwakaeme Shocked Over Death Of Malaysian - Based Footballer David Oniya
Published: June 13, 2015
Pahang FA striker Dickson Nwakaeme has expressed shock over the passing away of Nigerian defender David Faramola Oniya. The 30 - year - old died in hospital after collapsing during Saturday’s friendly between his club T - Team and Kelantan.“It is very sad news for me and the whole Malaysian football followe...