Efe Ambrose Named In Celtic Squad For Trip To Belfast
Published: July 16, 2013
After training with Scottish champions Glasgow Celtic for a day, Nigeria stopper Efe Ambrose is in contention to be named in the starting eleven for Wednesday's Champions League qualifier against Cliftonville.Ambrose, 24, was part of the contingent that arrived Northern Ireland on Tuesday. The versatile defender played...
Akeem Latifu Warns Aktobe To Prepare For Battle
Published: July 16, 2013
Former Nigeria youth - international Akeem Latifu has warned FK Aktobe to expect a fight when they meet Hodd, cup winners of Norway, in the Europa League on Thursday. Going into the tie at the Høddvoll Stadion (Ulsteinvik), the Norwegians are the underdogs being their first time playing in Europe.On the other ha...
Akeem Agbetu's Car Catches Fire On Expressway
Published: July 15, 2013
Former Nigeria Under 20 international Akeem Agbetu suffered personal misfortune on Monday afternoon in Turkey when his car overheated and got burnt on the expressway. Thankfully, the TKİ Tav�anlı Linyitspor attacker was not hurt in the incident.''I want to thank God for preserving my life. I appreciate the conc...
Peter Utaka Makes Debut For Beijing Guoan
Published: July 15, 2013
Beijing Guoan have climbed to third on the Chinese Super League table following their 3 - 1 victory over Wuhan Zall at the Workers Stadium on Sunday in the 17th round of matches.New recruit Peter Utaka started the game from the bench but was introduced by manager Stanojevi� in the 66th minute, replacing the Mali icon...
Chuba Akpom Scores In Rout Of Indonesia Dream Team
Published: July 15, 2013
Chuba Akpom was amongst the goalscorers as a strong second half performance saw Arsenal defeat the Indonesia Dream Team 7 - 0 on Sunday at the Gelora Bung Karno Stadium, Jakarta.Manager Arsene Wenger named the 17 - year - old Anglo - Nigerian forward in his starting eleven and the youngster repaid the faith shown in hi...
Moses Daddy - Ajala Simon Scores For Ajax In Pre - Season Friendly
Published: July 14, 2013
Dutch champions Ajax Amsterdam defeated De Graafschap 3 - 0 in a pre - season friendly on Saturday, July 13.Coach Frank de Boer handed a debut to Nigeria youth international Moses Daddy - Ajala Simon and the new acquisition repaid the faith shown in him by the gaffer, netting in the 66td minute of the encounter.After a...
Peter Utaka Starts On The Bench
Published: July 14, 2013
Nigeria international Peter Utaka will start from the bench against Wuhan Zall in the Chinese Super League on Sunday.He is now qualified to represent new club Beijing Guoan after he was cleared by the China Federation.'' I know that every game is super difficult, but this time we are at home.''I believe we will make go...
Peter Utaka Cleared To Make Debut
Published: July 13, 2013
Peter Utaka's registration has been resolved and he has clearance from the China Federation to make his debut for Beijing Guoan on Sunday against Chuks Akabueze's Wuhan Zall. Recall that the striker signed a two - and - a - half - year contract with the capital team on Tuesday, arriving from rivals Dalian Aerbin.But he...
Ikechukwu Uche Eyes National Team Recall
Published: July 13, 2013
Villarreal striker Ikechukwu Uche has targeted a return to the National Team, possibly in September when Nigeria hosts the Flames of Malawi in a World Cup qualifier.Since the Super Eagles triumph at the African Cup of Nations, the 29 - year - old has not been considered by manager Stephen Keshi.Despite experiencing a p...
Cedric Omoigui Training With Mallorca First Team
Published: July 12, 2013
Nigeria Under 20 National Team invitee Cedric Omoigui traveled with the Mallorca first team squad to Oosterbeek, Holland for a training camp on Thursday, July 11.The 18 - year - old, the youngest player in the roster, hopes to impress manager José Luis Oltra at the end of the exercise. And if the teenager succee...
Christian Obodo Clears The Air On Marijuana, Romanian Girls
Published: July 11, 2013
Nigeria international Christian Obodo was recently in the news for the wrong reasons, with reports suggesting that he absconded from his Belarusian club Dynamo Minsk.General Director of Dinamo Minsk, Sergei Pavlyukovich reported the midfielder missing, only for him to be cited in Udine by Italian Police, who discovered...
Keshi Names Four New Faces For Ivory Coast Clash
Published: July 11, 2013
Manager Stephen Keshi has named four fresh faces in his roster for the return leg CHAN qualifier against the Elephants of Cote d'Ivoire next weekend in Abidjan.Otherwise, he has kept faith with the majority of the squad that was assembled for the first leg clash in Kaduna, northern Nigeria, which Nigeria won 4 - 1.Colo...
Taribo West Wants Yobo Back In Super Eagles Team
Published: July 11, 2013
Retired Nigeria international Taribo West has pleaded with coach Stephen Keshi to consider his substantive skipper Joseph Yobo for selection when the Eagles host the Flames of Malawi in September.Since the conclusion of the African Cup of Nations, the experienced defender has been omitted from the rosters announced by ...
Ahmed Musa Ready For Super Cup
Published: July 10, 2013
Nigeria international Ahmed Musa returned to Russia last weekend to start pre-season training training with CSKA Moscow.Despite spending less than a week with his teammates, the 20 - year - old winger says he is ready for the Super Cup clash against Zenith St Petersburg.Musa's fitness is not questionable after all he p...
Michael Olaitan Not Guaranteed First Team Football At Olympiakos
Published: July 09, 2013
According to a report by Sports Day Greece, Nigeria youth international Michael Olaitan is not guaranteed a first team shirt at Olympiakos this coming season because the club has already established players that play the same position.Nonetheless, the 20 - year - old midfielder will have a final chance to convince mana...