Qormi Hero Alfred Effiong Tips Frank Temile To Be An Instant Hit
Published: August 16, 2014
Qormi icon Alfred Effiong has tipped new signing and compatriot Frank Temile to be an instant hit at the Maltese Premier League outfit. 24 - year - old Temile was amongst the six foreigners unveiled by Qormi on Thursday, which brought to an end his one - year association with Birkirkara F.C.“The players were unve...
Ikechukwu Uche Scores Third Pre - Season Goal As Villarreal Win Ceramic Cup
Published: August 15, 2014
30 - year - old Ikechukwu Uche continued his great form in pre - season after he netted in the first half as Villarreal defeated Sassuolo 4 - 2 in a tuneup game held on Thursday evening. The Nigeria international forward opened scoring for the Yellow Submarine in the 16th minute after an assist from Mexican Giovani Dos...
Obiora Nwankwo Cleared To Make Academica Debut
Published: August 14, 2014
Ahead of the start of the Portuguese championship, Obiora Nwankwo has shrugged off injury concerns and is in line to make his official debut for Academica when they tackle Sporting Lisbon on Saturday at City of Coimbra Stadium.The Nigeria international had been struggling with a groin complaint, but he is now fully fit...
Super Eagles Continue To Make Progress In Fifa Ranking
Published: August 14, 2014
Football governing body, Fifa, on Thursday morning published its latest ranking of National Teams.Compared to their position the previous month, the Super Eagles of Nigeria have climbed one place, and now occupy the 33rd position. In the continental ranking, the African champions retained their third position.Algeria, ...
Falconets Advance To Quarterfinals Of Under 20 World Cup
Published: August 14, 2014
The Falconets advanced to the last eight of the ongoing Fifa Women’s World Cup on the back of their 2 - 1 win over the England Ladies on Wednesday night.Loveth Ayila and Asisat Oshoala scored the goals either side of the half that guaranteed qualification for the Africa powerhouse while Parris gave the Europ...
Harmony Ikande Makes Official Debut For Hapoel Tel Aviv
Published: August 14, 2014
Former Nigeria youth - teamer Harmony Ikande made his official debut for Hapoel Tel Aviv as the capital team drew goalless with Hapoel Raanana in the Toto Cup on Wednesday evening.The midfielder, who was acquired as a free agent, was on parade at the Bloomfield Stadium for 90 minutes.Hapoel Raanana talisman in attack, ...
CAF Might Reschedule Eagles Clash With Rwanda Due To Ebola Virus
Published: August 13, 2014
Because of the Ebola virus, the Confederation of African Football has considered the possibility of rescheduling the African Cup of Nations qualifying fixture between Nigeria and Rwanda fixed for Saturday, September 6 in Calabar.According to respected France based sports daily L’Equipe, until September 15, footba...
Fifa To Clear Kehinde Fatai For Romania
Published: August 13, 2014
The Romanian Federation are still battling to have Kehinde Fatai play for their National Team ahead of the start of the European Championship qualifiers. In normal conditions, it takes at least eight years before the Astra Giurgiu ace is granted the citizenship of the Eastern European country.However, Fatai  does ...
Oshaniwa, Bello To Start Against Hapoel Beer Sheva
Published: August 12, 2014
Juwon Oshaniwa, 23, has been given a lifeline in his bid to earn a place in the starting lineup of MS Ashdod.The Israeli club have plans to sell the defender to an interested suitor before the end of the transfer market, but should he remain at the club, it is unlikely he will be the first pick at left back.Ahead of th...
Nosa Igiebor To Miss Maccabi Tel Aviv First Domestic Game Of The Season
Published: August 11, 2014
Maccabi Tel Aviv will play their first official match of the season on Tuesday against Maccabi Nentanya in the first round of the Toto Cup. It is confirmed that Nigeria international Nosa Igiebor will not take part in the game after he was granted permission to travel to Spain to attend to urgent personal issues.Follow...
Skenderbeu Korce Show Exit Door To Ovbokha Agboyi
Published: August 10, 2014
Albania champions Skënderbeu Korçë are set to show the exit door to Nigeria youth international Ovbokha Agboyi, two years before the end of his contract.Panorama Sport is reporting that the ex Flying Eagles midfielder has struggled to make an impression since he arrived Skënderbeu Korçë...
Falconents Coach,Peter Dedevbo Delighted With Win
Published: August 10, 2014
The Falconents defeated Korea Republic 2-1 in Moncton.on Saturday at the Fifa Under 20 World Cup to go top of Group C.Courtney Dike etched her name in the history books when she scored the fastest goal ever in the tournament, netting after 13 seconds against the Asians. Chinwendu Ihezuo then gave the Africa powerhouse ...
Joseph Dedicates Award To Late Dad, Ex Julius Berger Midfielder Essien Mbong
Published: August 09, 2014
Hibernians youngster Joseph Mbong scooped the award for the Best Under 17 Player in Malta for last season at a gala ceremony held on Friday in the Island Nation.Last summer, the attacker’s dad passed away at the age of 37, and the Malta youth - teamer has dedicated his prize to his late father, who was a football...
Juwon Oshaniwa Relishing Playing Against Messi In Brazil
Published: August 08, 2014
MS Ashdod are hoping to sell Juwon Oshaniwa at a premium before the transfer window slams its doors for business.The Nigeria international, who has resumed pre - season training with the Israeli club, would be relegated to the bench if he does not get a new employer on or before the next three weeks.The left back...
Ahmed Musa Reveals He Will Extend CSKA Moscow Contract If.....
Published: August 08, 2014
Nigeria international Ahmed Musa has commented about his future at CSKA Moscow, saying he will put pen to paper on a new contract if he receives a proposal from the powers that be at the capital club. If the Brazil 2014 World Cup star does not shred the agreement binding him with the Muscovites, his contract will expir...