Michael Babatunde Likely To Undergo Surgery After Dislocating Right Arm
Published: June 25, 2014
Nigeria qualified for the second round of the World Cup despite the 3 - 2 loss to Argentina on Wednesday afternoon.The squad might be depleted for Monday’s meeting with a yet to be determined opponent following the injury to Michael Babatunde.With the scoreline reading 3 - 2, the Super Eagles were desperately sea...
CSKA Moscow Striker, Ahmed Musa Net Brace In Loss To Argentina
Published: June 25, 2014
Barcelona striker Lionel Messi belatedly celebrated his 27th birthday by netting a brace, as Argentina defeated Nigeria 3 - 2 in their final Group F fixture on Wednesday afternoon. It was almost an even contest between the two continental powerhouses in terms of the number of goals scored.Nigeria striker Ahmed Musa not...
Hapoel Haifa Keen To Extend Bamidele Yampolsky Contract
Published: June 25, 2014
Hapoel Haifa are working on renewing the contract of Israeli - Nigerian attacking midfielder Bamidele Yampolsky, 25.Despite being on the radar of other teams in Israel, the former Israel youth international wishes to continue with his club of last season as long as they meet his financial demands. One.co.il says the ne...
Argentina Will Not Treat Nigeria With Kid Gloves - Coach
Published: June 25, 2014
Argentina coach, Alejandro Sabella, has admitted that his squad will have to raise their game when the confront Nigeria on Wednesday afternoon, as he believes that the African opponents are dangerous.The two - time champions have booked their passage to the next round of the World Cup, but hope to avoid France in the n...
Stephen Keshi Refuses To Write Off Argentina Based On Iran Match
Published: June 25, 2014
Thanks to a stoppage time goal from Lionel Messi, Argentina managed to defeat Iran 1 -0 in their penultimate Group F fixture before the meeting with the Super Eagles on Wednesday.Despite the South American opponents failing to shine on that day as well as struggling to beat Bosnia and Herzegovina in their opening game,...
Chester On Brink Of Deal For Soon - To - Be Free Agent Chris Iwelumo
Published: June 25, 2014
According to Sky Sports UK, former Scotland National Teamer Chris Iwelumo is attracting huge interest from basement side Chester FC.The experienced striker will soon be a free agent, with his St Johnstone contract officially set to run out within the next one weekPreviously, Chris Iwelumo wore the jerseys of Wolverhamp...
Godfrey Oboabona To Face Late Fitness Test
Published: June 24, 2014
Speaking at a press conference on Tuesday afternoon before the start of training, Nigeria coach Stephen Keshi has disclosed that he will wait until the last minute before making a decision on  the availability of Godfrey Oboabona for the showdown with Argentina.The Rizespor central defender did not feature in the ...
Exclusive: Viborg Trialist Oke Akpoveta Also Attracting Interest From Sweden, Turkey
Published: June 24, 2014
Free agent Oke Akpoveta, who is currently training with Viborg, has disclosed that his priority this summer is to return to the Danish championship. Just this January, the 22 - year - old shredded his contract with Brondby, and later penned a short term contract with Azerbaijani club Ravan Baku.But the capital side los...
Stephen Keshi Disappointed With Nigeria Fans
Published: June 24, 2014
Manager Stephen Keshi is not pleased that majority of Nigerian fans including journalists wrote off the chances of the National Team following their match day 1 draw with Team Melli. Slighted supporters took to social media to voice their displeasure over the Super Eagles faltering start to the World Cup, but started s...
Chelsea To Battle Zenith St Petersburg and Rubin Kazan For Emmanuel Emenike
Published: June 24, 2014
Emmanuel Emenike’s performance against Bosnia and Herzegovina last weekend did not go unnoticed by several scouts in Brazil who are monitoring players at the tournament. According to Turkey based sports daily, Fanatik, the 27 - year - old is not only attracting interest from the Russian championship. English Prem...
Official : Fanendo Adi Pens Multi - Year Contract With Portland Timbers
Published: June 24, 2014
Denmark powerhouse FC Copenhagen writes on its official website that the club has reached an agreement with Portland Timbers over the transfer of Fanendo Adi.In the first week of May, it was announced that Fanendo Adi will remain at the MLS outfit on loan until the end of July.But even before the expiration of the agre...
Keshi Eyeing Maximum Points Against Argentina
Published: June 24, 2014
Stephen Keshi has reiterated that he is eyeing maximum points when the Super Eagles clash with Argentina on Wednesday afternoon.Going into that fixture at Porto Alegre, the African champions, who are targeting qualification to the next round, are not in a tight corner, and even a draw against the illustrious opponents ...
Rizespor Stopper Godfrey Oboabona Resumes Full Training
Published: June 24, 2014
Super Eagles manager, Stephen Keshi, should be delighted with the latest update from team doctors regarding the injury to Rizespor central defender, Godfrey Oboabona.A foot injury had kept him on the sidelines for the past one week, but has now been cleared to resume full training with the National Team ahead of the sh...
Ejike Uzoenyi Revels In Making Debut Appearance At World Cup
Published: June 23, 2014
Mamelodi Sundowns bound Ejike Uzoenyi has expressed joy after making his debut appearance for the Super Eagles at the ongoing World Cup. The petite winger was a late substitute for Ukraine based Michael Babatunde, who could not complete the game against Bosnia after pulling his muscle.“It was like a dream but I t...
Oyo SWAN, Coaches Commiserate With Commissioner Over Passing Away Of Arisekola Alao
Published: June 23, 2014
The Executive of the Oyo State Chapter of Sports Writers Association of Nigeria (SWAN) has commiserated with the Oyo State Commissioner for Youth and Sports, Umar Farouk Alao over the sudden demise of his dad Alhaji AbdulAzeez Arisekola Alao who passed away in Switzerland hospital on Wednesday 18th 2014.The body accord...