Onyekachi Apam Declares Himself Fit For Eagles
Published: November 30, 2013
Yet to play a game for the Nigeria selection for more than three years due to fitness concerns, Rennes central defender Onyekachi Apam says his persistent injury problems are behind him and he is ready to play for Nigeria at the 2014 World Cup. Recall that the former Enugu Ranger made Lars Lagerback 30 - man pre - Worl...
Anthony Ujah Explains Goal Drought For Cologne
Published: November 30, 2013
Nigeria international Anthony Ujah has admitted that his lack of goals for Cologne is as a result of the manager playing him in a new position.Ujah, 23, has not netted in his last nine matches in the 2 Bundesliga, one of his longest runs without a goal since he joined Cologne from Mainz two summers ago.“I have be...
Dennis Aogo Suffers Knee Ligament Injury
Published: November 30, 2013
Schalke 04 defender Dennis Aogo could spend the rest of the season on the sidelines after he got injured during training on Friday.The 26 - year - old Germany international has had a scan and it has revealed the worse, that he has suffered knee ligament damage. Dennis Aogo, who is on a season - long loan from Hamburg, ...
Echiejile To Reward Fans After Making 100th Braga Appearance
Published: November 30, 2013
Elderson Echiejile made a memorable 100th appearance for Sporting Braga on Friday night, lasting the entire duration in the 4 - 1 win over Olhanense at the AXA Stadium.After playing for French club Rennes, the 25 - year - old wing back moved to Braga to further his career, signing a four - year deal for a fee in the re...
OGUN FA Backs NUPENG Boss Soccer Tourney Which Gets New Date
Published: November 29, 2013
Ogun State Football Association has backed the grassroots soccer tournament initiated by the Chairman of Nigeria Union of Petroleum & Natural Gas Workers, (NUPENG) Lagos state zone, Comrade Tokunbo Najeemdeen Korodo tagged ‘Korodo National Under-18 Unity Soccer Tourney’ now scheduled to commence on 8th ...
Omofoyewa, IFA League Top Scorer Seeks CHAN Action
Published: November 29, 2013
Omofoyewa Teslim who emerged the top scorer in the recently concluded Ibadan Football Association (IFA) League, afternotching up 25 goals in 36 appearances to beat other point-men to the coveted prizes has begged for call-up to home based Eagles preparing under Coach Stephen Keshi ahead of the Orange African Nations Ch...
Victor Moses Targets 20 Goals
Published: November 29, 2013
Despite just one goal in his last eight matches in the English Premier League,  Victor Moses has set himself an ambitious target of at least 20 goals this season. The Nigeria international is on loan at Liverpool from Londoners Chelsea.“I just want to score goals. I wanted to score around 20 goals this seaso...
Ahmed Musa Worried About Russian Weather
Published: November 29, 2013
Nigeria international Ahmed Musa has confessed that he is worried about the bad weather in Russia at the moment and has spoken on how he is coping with the conditions.Recall that the UEFA Champions League meeting between CSKA Moscow and Bayern Munich held at Arena Khimki witnessed snowfall and subzero temperatures.Spea...
Sports Day : Stephen Keshi Should Expect Transaction Alert From His Bank
Published: November 29, 2013
Nigeria gaffer Stephen Keshi should be expecting a transaction alert from his bank next week, with the narration outstanding wages now paid’. The electronic edition of Sports Day is reporting that the NSC has dipped into its cash reserves to offset the overdue seven months liability being owed the Super Eagles ma...
Eddy Onazi Targets Europa League Knockout Phase
Published: November 28, 2013
Lazio midfielder Eddy Onazi is confident of the chances of the Italian club reaching the knock out round of the Europa League.The capital club are away to Polish club Legia Warszawa on Thursday night and the Nigeria international has been named in the 18 - man squad but will start from the bench.Lalaziosiamonoi.it quot...
Frenage Applauds New Oyo Sports Commissioner
Published: November 28, 2013
The Chairman, management of Ibadan based football school, Frenage Soccer Academy has congratulated the new helmsman at the Sports in Oyo State, Mr. Umar Farouk Alao who resumed fully for duty on Wednesday 27th November at the Ministry of Youth and Sports.Farouk, son of an Ibadan based business mogul and frontline relig...
Victor Moses Wants More Game Time At Liverpool
Published: November 28, 2013
Victor Moses has insisted that he needs more game time at Liverpool for him to flourish.The Nigeria international moved to Anfield in the summer transfer market on loan from rivals Chelsea but has managed only five starts in the Premier League.“The main thing is to be on the pitch and enjoy my football. That&rsqu...
Fifa Ranking : Nigeria In The 36th Position
Published: November 28, 2013
Football’s governing body, Fifa released its monthly ranking of national teams on Friday morning.Despite the 2 - 0 victory over Ethiopia in the World Cup play - offs and a credible 2 - 2 draw played with European powerhouse Italy in the month of November, the Super Eagles of Nigeria are now ranked in the number 3...
Jude Nworuh : Unstoppable At Our Best
Published: November 28, 2013
After a volatile period, AC Horsens closed the autumn in a beautiful way, winning three of their last matches in the First Division.Horsens are second in the standings, seven points behind leaders Hobro. “It is a very tough and close, how many teams have many young, talented players?“But we have a really go...
Raheem Lawal : Many Clubs Are Interested In Me
Published: November 28, 2013
Raheem Lawal has flourished this season in  the Turkish 1 Lig and has admitted that he might have to find another club in the January transfer window to improve his chances of making the Super Eagles roster to Brazil 2014 World Cup.The central midfielder has been on the score-sheet 4 times in his last 9 matches fo...