Stephen Keshi Heaps Praise On New Super Eagles Hero Bright Dike
Published: January 03, 2013
Nigeria gaffer Stephen Keshi has shared his thoughts and impressions on Portland Timbers attacker Bright Dike, who scored in only his second appearances for the Super Eagles against a Catalonian select side on Wednesday.''He is a great kid, a fighter; he is hungry and wants to play. He is very committed and that is wha...
Femi Orenuga Wants To Relaunch Career In Sweden
Published: January 03, 2013
Former Everton trainee Femi Orenuga wants to use his move to Swedish club AFC United as a springboard to re-launch his football career.It would be recalled that the 19 -year - old put pen-to-paper on a two - year deal with the Stockholm based club in November.AFC United are getting ready for the start of the season whi...
Bright Dike Announces Arrival On World Stage As Nigeria And Catalonia Draw
Published: January 02, 2013
In front of 27, 234 spectators, the Super Eagles of Nigeria on Wednesday evening held the Catalonia National Team to a 1 - 1 draw at Cornella-El Prat, the home-ground of La Liga side Espanyol.As early as the 3rd minute, a  Sergio Gonzalez penalty had given Johan Cruyff's charges the lead. And the scoreline did not...
Hapoel Haifa To Test Ikande, Eliakwu
Published: January 02, 2013
Hapoel Haifa have invited two Nigerian players - Harmony Ikande and Isah Eliakwu - for tests with the intention of offering them contracts if they impress coach Nir Klinger at the end of trials.Sports Walla has hinted that Hapoel Haifa are not pleased with the foreigners on their payroll and great efforts are being mad...
Victor Valdes Ruled Out Of Nigeria Clash
Published: January 02, 2013
According to mundodeportivo.com, Barcelona and Catalonia goalkeeper Victor Valdes has been ruled out of tonight's clash against the Super Eagles of Nigeria after failing to recover from injury.Nevertheless, coach Johan Cruyff has nine other Barcelona players in the squad including  Pique, Puyol, Xavi, Busquets...
Imoh Ezekiel Nominated For Player Of The Month
Published: January 02, 2013
Top Belgian newspaper DHNet has nominated Standard Liege striker Imoh Ezekiel for the Player of the Month in December.To clinch the award, Ezekiel has to see off competition from Mbokani Dieumerci, the Congolese striker of Anderlecht and midfielder Maxime Lestienne, who plays for Club Brugge.This is the second time Eze...
Sivasspor Will Compete With Bursaspor For Tamuz
Published: January 02, 2013
According to reports in Turkey, Sivasspor will compete with Bursaspor for the signature of Israeli - Nigerian striker Toto Tamuz.A press conference was held by Sivasspor on Tuesday night and the club stated its intention of signing five players in the winter transfer market. One of the candidates that has been tipped t...
Newcastle Eye Peter Odemwingie - Report
Published: January 02, 2013
Newcastle United boss Alan Pardew is chasing West Bromwich Albion attacker Peter Odemwingie. The Sun says Pardew is lining up Odemwingie as Demba Ba’s replacement.Ba plays for Newcastle tonight for the first time since trying to seal his dream move to Chelsea. Talks were on-going last night and Toon boss Pardew i...
Done Deal: Rabiu Ibrahim Inks Two - Year Deal With Kilmarnock
Published: January 02, 2013
Kilmarnock have completed the signing of Rabiu Ibrahim, once heralded as 'The New Jay Jay Okocha'. The Under 17 World Cup winner joined The Killie on a two - year contract from Scotland powerhouse Glasgow Celtic.Ibrahim, who has been named in Nigeria's provisional African Cup of Nations roster, had limited opportunitie...
Agent: Fenerbahce Did Not Approach Spartak Moscow For Emenike
Published: January 02, 2013
Emmanuel Emenike's agent, Erdem Konyar, has denied reports at home and abroad that his client is on the brink of a transfer to Fenerbahce in the January window.It had earlier been reported that Spartak Moscow were willing to do business with the Turkish club if they could meet the 15 million euros valuation of the Nige...
CSKA Moscow Coach Backs Musa For Strike Role
Published: January 02, 2013
Nigeria international Ahmed Musa will continue to lead CSKA Moscow's attack when the Russian Premier League resumes in March, supersport.com with reference to Russian media is reporting.Following the injury to Ivorian star Seydou  Doumbia, coach of the Army Men Leonid Slutsky played Musa, who is primarily a winger...
Real Betis Stop Nosa Igiebor From Catalonia Friendly
Published: January 02, 2013
Spanish club Real Betis have stopped Nosa Igiebor from playing Wednesday evening's exhibition game against the Catalonia National Team, the spokesman of the Nigeria selection has informed Brila FM.The midfielder had been expected to link up with the Eagles at their training camp in Faro, Portugal but failed to show up....
Odion Ighalo To Play As Lone Striker
Published: January 01, 2013
Granada will play their next league games starting from this weekend's clash against Valencia with Odion Ighalo as the only striker available for selection, says as.com.After a disappointing half season, Italian forward Antonio Floro Flores has left the Andalusian club to sign for Genoa. Youssef El Arabi (Morocco) and ...
Michael Olaitan Heading To Olympiakos - Veria Coach
Published: January 01, 2013
Dimitrios Kalaitzidis, manager of Greece Super League club Veria FC, has admitted that Nigerian midfielder Michael Olaitan is on the brink of joining Olympiakos.''I know the player is very close to Olympiakos and eventually he'll go there. I can say this:  I think that PAOK missed a golden opportunity to broaden t...
Nigeria Federation Insists Enyeama Must Be In Camp January 5
Published: January 01, 2013
The Nigeria Football Federation has rejected the pleas of Israeli club Maccabi Tel Aviv to keep Super Eagles custodian Vincent Enyeama for two extra days, writes one.co.il.Next Monday, on January 7th, the log leaders travel to face current champions Ironi Kiryat Shmona in an important league match. The decision by the ...