Valencia Could Save The Season
Published: April 21, 2014
With five games remaining in the season, Valencia will fight to get the last ticket for the next edition of the Europa League to avoid being out of the European tournaments for the first time since the 1997-98 season.Unlike at La Liga, Valencia has had a great performance in the Europa League, where they will face Sevi...
Lukman Haruna Now A Proud Dad As Girlfriend Puts To Bed
Published: April 21, 2014
Acting Head Coach of Dynamo Kiev, Serhiy Rebrov has explained the reason why he omitted Lukman Haruna from the 18 - man squad announced for the fixture against FC Vorskla Poltava.Remember that the central midfielder had been complaining of his lack of game time under departed manager Oleg Blokhin.“Haruna asked fo...
Ahmed Musa Battling To Be Fit For Rubin Kazan Clash
Published: April 21, 2014
Nigeria National Teamer Ahmed Musa is a major injury worry ahead of the meeting with Rubin Kazan in the Russian Premier League this coming Sunday. The attacking all-rounder did not even make the bench against Kuban Krasnodar after picking up an injury in the Muscovites 1 - 0 loss to Krasnodar in the Cup on April 16.But...
Brown Ideye Enjoys Easter With Family After Scoring In Dynamo Win
Published: April 21, 2014
Dynamo Kiev won their first match under the tutelage of new manager Serhiy Rebrov, who took over from Oleg Blokhin.On Easter Sunday, in their 24th game in the Ukrainian Premier League, the Kievites defeated Vorskla 2 -1 , with two late goals coming from substitute Brown Ideye and Andriy Yarmolenko.Immediately after the...
Emmanuel Emenike Quarrels With Teammate During Istanbul Derby
Published: April 21, 2014
Ahead of the World Cup in Brazil, Nigeria international Emmanuel Emenike has to work on his temperament and improve on his relationship with teammates.During the Istanbul derby between Besiktas and Fenerbahce, Emenike was involved in a heated argument with Caner Erkin after the midfielder refused to pass to him.The dis...
Lawyer Tells Keshi: Nigeria Needs Ike Uche, Taiwo And Obasi
Published: April 21, 2014
Foremost Nigerian sports lawyer Barrister Johnny Precious Ogbah, has advised Super Eagles Coach Stephen Keshi to act like the father he is and bury whatever hatchet he has with Ike Uche in the best interest of the Super Eagles.Stephen Keshi is preparing to announce his provisional World Cup list any moment from now.&ld...
Gege Soriola Set To Dump Free State Stars For Israeli Club
Published: April 20, 2014
Israeli club Maccabi Netanya are on the brink of announcing the acquisition of Free State Stars stopper Gege Soriola, according to Sports Walla. The 25 - year - old, who has caps for the National Team of Nigeria, had been invited to train with the National League team but he rejected their overtures, insisting that he ...
Olarenwaju Kayode Agrees Two - Year Deal With Maccabi Netanya
Published: April 20, 2014
Former Flying Eagles star Olarenwaju Kayode has finalized discussions regarding a new contract after he impressed in his first season with Maccabi Netanya.Sports Walla says his agent traveled to Israel this past week to negotiate with the leadership of the newly crowned National League champions.And after the roundtabl...
Angelo Ogbonna Calls For Focus Ahead Of Benfica Tie
Published: April 20, 2014
Juventus need 5 more points from their remaining 4 games to be assured of retaining the Serie A title they have won 29 times in the past.The Old Lady were highly favored to do well in the Champions League but failed to advance to the knock out rounds and had to drop down to the Europa League after their elimination.Ahe...
William Oluremi John Happy With Team Performance Against Khazar Lankaran
Published: April 20, 2014
Azerbaijani Premier League outfit AZAL are still battling to avoid the drop with only five rounds before the end of this season.On Sunday, they could only manage a 1 - 1 draw against Khazar Lankaran, with in - form Nigerian attacking midfielder William Oluremi John scoring the equalizer in the 34th minute.“It was...
Emmanuel Emenike Back In Fenerbahce Starting Lineup
Published: April 20, 2014
Nigeria international Emmanuel Emenike has been reinstated in the Fenerbahce lineup for the showdown with Istanbul rivals Besiktas on Sunday afternoon, a game which corresponds to the 30th round of matches in the Super Lig.Recall that the 26 - year - old attacker did not feature in the Yellow Canaries last match agains...
Supreme Court Gaffer Believes Top Flight Target Not Over
Published: April 20, 2014
Despite failing to pick maximum points against perennial rivals TEAP FC of Abuja, Head Coach of Supreme Court FC Henry Haggai has declared that his target of leading his side to clinch top of the league summit at the end of the current season has not been dashed.Speaking moments after his team was shocked to 0-1 loss a...
Brown Ideye Approves Firing Of Oleg Blokhin
Published: April 20, 2014
Dynamo Kiev striker Brown Ideye has insisted that the club did the right thing by firing Oleg Blokhin after a dismal run of results culminating in the 2 - 0 home loss to Shakhtar Donetsk this past Wednesday.The fact is the Nigeria international saw his first team opportunities limited this season, with Blokhin starting...
Injured Austin Ejide REFUSES To Sit On The Bench
Published: April 20, 2014
After complaining of a back problem for most past of last week, Austin Ejide failed to make his 31st appearance in the Premier League as Hapoel Beer Sheva took on fifth on the table Maccabi Haifa.The Nigeria international was supposed to be included in the 18 - man roster but he strongly rejected the offer from manager...
Tony Nwakaeme Delighted With Win Over Bnei Yehuda
Published: April 19, 2014
Nigerian striker Tony Nwakaeme was overjoyed after netting his fifth goal in the Israeli Premier League as Hapoel Raanana defeated Bnei Yehuda featuring Dele Aiyenugba 3 - 1 on Saturday.With the scoreline reading 2 - 1, Bnei Yehuda were threatening a comeback until Nwakame extinguished their hopes with a goal in the 76...