Shola Shodiya Tips Himself To Win Player Of The Year Award
Published: May 21, 2014
Nominated for the 2014 Best Premier League Player by the Malta Football Association alongside Paul Fenech and Denni Dos Santos, Birkirkara attacker Shola Shodiya has tipped himself to scoop the top honour.The Nigerian striker was recognized for an outstanding season, having netted 14 goals in 31 starts for the vice - c...
West Ham Target, Victor Obinna Wants To Remain At Chievo
Published: May 21, 2014
Nigeria international Victor Obinna has reiterated his decision to remain in the Serie A next season provided that Lokomotiv Moscow sanction the move. The attacker still has a contract with the Railwaymen until the end of next season, but he is hoping that his two goals on the final day of the season against Inter Mila...
Golden Eaglets To Abide By Code Of Conduct
Published: May 21, 2014
The Golden Eaglets will have to abide by a new Code of Conduct which outlines clear guidelines on how the players will comport themselves while in camp along with how they should deal with each other and the technical crew.Coach Emmanuel Amuneke issued the stern warning in a meeting between the backroom staff and the 3...
Rolo Zapata Tips Group F Winner For World Cup Semis
Published: May 20, 2014
Argentinian coach Rolo Zapata has opined that the winner of Group F - which pits Argentina, Nigeria, Bosnia and Iran - has been handed an easy route qualifying for the semifinals of the World Cup. The former Sunshine Stars and Black Aces gaffer reckons that the big match in the group will take place on June 25 when two...
Ironi Kiryat Shmona Leapfrog Maccabi Haifa, Hapoel Beer Sheva In Race For Tony Nwakaeme
Published: May 20, 2014
Ironi Kiryat Shmona have leapt ahead of Hapoel Beer Sheva and Maccabi Haifa in the three - way battle for Anthony Nwakame, writes Sports Walla. For several weeks, Ironi Kiryat Shmona have been locked in talks with the Hapoel Raanana ace over the signing of a contract.But the stumbling block, apart from the competition ...
Emmanuel Ekpo Relegated To Bench For Refusing To Extend Molde Contract
Published: May 20, 2014
One - cap Nigeria international Emmanuel Ekpo has suggested that his limited playing opportunities for Molde this season was due to his contract situation. Since the start of the Tippeligaen , the attacking midfielder has only featured in one game, lasting 46 minutes on the pitch in the home clash against IK Start at t...
AZAL In Talks With Victor Igbekoyi Over Contract Extension
Published: May 20, 2014
According to the official website of AZAL, the leadership of the club has started negotiations with Nigerian forward Victor Igbekoyi regarding a new deal. The contract of the 27 - year - old expires this summer and AZAL want to tie him down by offering him fresh terms.For the past five seasons, Victor Igbekoyi has been...
Enugu Rangers Stopper, Pabi Sane Out For Two Weeks
Published: May 20, 2014
Enugu Rangers center back Pabi Sane has targeted a return to action in the next two weeks after spending the last six days on the sidelines due to a hamstring complaint.The Senegalese defender, one of the first names on manager’s John Obuh team-sheet, picked up the injury in the away game against Heartland on May...
Stanley Okoro Reveals He Is Set To Return To Almeria
Published: May 20, 2014
Former Golden Eaglets midfielder Stanley Okoro, who netted his second goal in the Bulgarian championship on the final day of the season, is set to return to Almeria, the player, himself, has revealed.Cherno More snapped up the 21 - year - old on loan from the Spanish side just before the start of the season after he im...
Jude Nworuh Thinks AC Horsens Are Still In Promotion Race
Published: May 19, 2014
AC Horsens striker Jude Nworuh is still dreaming of playing in the Danish Superliga next season despite the Jutland side being 10 points off the pace from the two automatic promotion positions occupied by Hobro and Silkeborg.With only five rounds before the season comes to an end, AC Horsens have to acknowledge that ti...
Emmanuel Emenike Rubbishes Rumours Linking Him With Man City, Tottenham Hotspur
Published: May 19, 2014
Fenerbahce goal poacher Emmanuel Emenike has rubbished reports linking him with an imminent move to the English Premier League this summer. Local media had reported last week that Manchester City, Tottenham Hotspur and Everton were interested in his signature, but the Nigeria international has hinted  that no cont...
Iran Hold Belarus To 0 - 0 Draw In Tune Up Game
Published: May 19, 2014
Super Eagles Group F opponents Iran played a goalless draw with Belarus in Austria on Sunday in one of their tune - up matches ahead of the World Cup. The encounter between the Asia powerhouse and their European opponents took place at their training camp in Kapfenberg.Friendly matches have also been confirmed against ...
Victor Obinna Grabs Brace For Chievo Verona
Published: May 19, 2014
In their final Serie A fixture, Victor Obinna managed to score his first goals of the season for Chievo Verona as they defeated Inter Milan 2 - 1 .The Nigeria international joined the Flying Donkeys on a short term deal in the January transfer window after finding it difficult getting a first team shirt at Lokomotiv Mo...
Shola Shodiya, Joseph Okonkwo Shortlisted For MFA Award
Published: May 19, 2014
Two Nigerian players in Malta have been shortlisted for the 2013 - 2014 edition of the Malta Football Awards.For the best player in the Premier League, Birkirkara attacker Shola Shodiya will compete with teammate Paul Fenech and Denni Dos Santos of Valletta.Experienced Fgura United  striker Joseph Okonkwo is one o...
Dominic Solanke On Target As England Qualify For Euro Under 17 Final
Published: May 19, 2014
Highly rated Chelsea youth - teamer Dominic Solanke grabbed his third goal of the UEFA Under 17 Championship currently taking place in Malta as England defeated one of the tournament favorites Portugal 2 - 0 to book their place in the final on Wednesday. The 16 - year - old opened scoring for the Young Lions in the 51s...