Official : Seattle Sounders Show Onyekachi Apam The Exit Door
Published: December 05, 2014
Through official channels, MLS outfit Seattle Sounders have informed that they will not be renewing the contract of out - of - favour Nigeria international Onyekachi Apam.Reading between the lines, it means that Seattle Sounders offered him a short - term deal in September, which they have decided not to renew after fa...
Celtic Ponder Move For Olarenwaju Kayode
Published: December 05, 2014
Scottish Premier League champions Glasgow Celtic are weighing up a January move for Maccabi Netanya striker Olarenwaju Kayode,various reports in Scotland strongly suggest.The Israeli First Division champions are faced with liquidity problems, and must offload the former Flying Eagles star next month to balance their bo...
Fenerbahce Striker Emmanuel Emenike Passes Fitness Test
Published: December 05, 2014
Following a MRI scan conducted , Fenerbahce attacker Emmanuel Emenike has been declared fit for the Super Lig clash against Balıkesirspor.Indeed, the Nigeria international was named in the 19 - man squad list announced on Friday afternoon, but it remains to be seen if manager İsmail Kartal will name him in the fi...
St. Georges Defender Noah Ojuola Hoping To Arrive Under 23 Camp Next Week
Published: December 05, 2014
St. George’s central defender Noah Ojuola was pleasantly surprised to learn about his invitation to the Under 23 National Team. The 21 - year - old has caught the eye this season, and was named St. George’s  Player of the Month for October following his displays in the Maltese First Division and the FA...
Samuel Ayinoko Pleased With Under 23 Call - Up
Published: December 05, 2014
Sweden - based midfielder Samuel Monday Ayinoko has expressed his happiness following his invitation to the Under 23 National Team. Unlike last year that a last - minute groin injury ruled him out of the Flying Eagles training camp in Germany, the Kwara Football Academy product is as fit as a fiddle and is eager to sho...
TSG Member Darlington Omodiagbe To Open Talks With Hoffenheim Whizkid Kevin Akpoguma Over Under 23 Call - Up
Published: December 05, 2014
SV Wacker Burghausen youth team coach Darlington Omodiagbe, who is a member of the Technical Study Group of the Nigeria Football Federation, says he will open discussions with TSG Hoffenheim defender Kevin Akpoguma, with uncertainty over his international future.Dream Team Coach Samson Siasia is confident that the high...
Man Of The People Samson Siasia Invites Germany Based Trio Akpoguma, Okoroji, Bassey To Nigeria Under 23s
Published: December 05, 2014
Nigeria Under 23 Coach Samson Siasia has invited 47 foreign based professionals for a screening exercise.An analysis of the roster released revealed that several  players with dual nationality made the cut including Semi Ajayi (Arsenal), William Troost Ekong (DFC Dordrecht, Holland),  Kelvin Akpoguma (TSG Hof...
Hapoel Beer Sheva Slap One Million Euros Price Tag On John Ogu
Published: December 04, 2014
Nigeria international John Ogu has quickly settled into his new life at Hapoel Be’er Sheva, so much so that the club are thinking of extending his contract.The former Academica and Almeria man penned a 1 + 3 year deal with Hapoel Be’er Sheva this summer, but the club have retained the option of extending hi...
Emmanuel Emenike Faces Weeks On Sidelines With Groin Injury
Published: December 04, 2014
Nigeria striker Emmanuel Emenike, 27, faces a spell on the sidelines after picking up a groin injury on Thursday morning during practice.Until a MRI scan is conducted this afternoon, it is uncertain the number of weeks he will be absent for Fenerbahce.As a result of the injury, it is a forgone conclusion that Emmanuel ...
Stefano Okaka Left Out Of Squad To Face Brescia
Published: December 04, 2014
Italy international Stefano Okaka has been left out of the Sampdoria squad that will face Brescia in the fourth round of the Coppa Italia on Thursday evening.Manager Sinisa Mihajlovic recently released the list of nominated players for the game at Stadio Comunale Luigi Ferraris (Genova), and he has decided to rest the ...
Monaco Coach Refuses To Fret Over Echiejile Injury
Published: December 04, 2014
AS Monaco coach Leonardo Jardim has allayed fears over the severity of the injury suffered by Elderson Echiejile against Lens on Tuesday .The Nigeria international had to be substituted five minutes from time at the Stade Louis II by Lucas Ocampos after complaining of a hip problem. Lucas Ocampos on the lawn of the S...
Lukman Haruna In Line To Make First Appearance Of The Season
Published: December 04, 2014
Lukman Haruna has put his physical problems behind him, and he could play his first Premier League game of this season tomorrow when Dynamo Kiev trade tackles with Metalurh Donetsk .The Nigeria international underwent meniscus surgery at a hospital in Monaco in August, which had kept him on the sidelines.But the good n...
Hull City Manager Hails Sone Aluko After Draw Against Everton
Published: December 04, 2014
A goal from second - half substitute Sone Aluko saw Hull City draw their English Premier League tie away to Everton on Wednesday night. Romelu Lukaku had given Everton the lead in the 34th minute before the Nigeria international leveled matters in the 59th minute, barely six minutes after his introduction by Steve Bru...
Sports Minister Dr. Tammy Danagogo Condoles SWAN
Published: December 03, 2014
The Sports Minister/Chairman, National Sports Commission, Dr. Tammy Danagogo has received with shock the news of the demise of one of their members, Mr. Ramsey Ugele who passed on in the early hours ofWednesday, December 3, 2014. The Minister said that apart from being a vocal member of the Abuja SWAN, the late Ugele w...
Obafemi Martins Announces Retirement From Nigeria National Team
Published: December 03, 2014
Saettle Sounders marksman Obafemi Martins has announced his retirement from international football, a decade after making his debut against Republic of Ireland.The former Inter Milan and Newcastle United star has lifted the lid, saying he was forced to make this decision because he does not have a good relationship wit...