Jose Mourinho Will Have A Nigerian Boss
Published: May 03, 2013
Chelsea Sporting Director and former Nigeria international Mike Emenalo will boss Jose Mourinho when he arrives Stamford Bridge this summer, according to the Daily Mirror.Authoritative British newspaper The Sun says Mourinho has agreed to take up the managerial vacancy at the Europa League finalist.But the biggest obst...
Oyo Referee Academy Will Soon Give Us World Cup Referee - Imiere
Published: May 03, 2013
FIFA/CAF Referee instructor, Emmanuel Imiere has expressed optimism that we will soon see many Nigerian referees officiating at the CAF and FIFA organized matches.Imiere who was the last Nigerian referee to officiate at AFCON when he took charge of the Group C game between Zambia and Guinea at Alexandria in the 2006 ed...
Jude Nworuh Recommends Emmanuel Ibok Edet To AC Horsens
Published: May 03, 2013
Danish club AC Horsens have invited for trials Nigeria Under 23 international Emmanuel Ibok Edet, who also has caps for the Flying Eagles.23 - year - old Emmanuel Edet has been recommended to AC Horsens by another Nigerian player, Jude Nworuh, who is a striker of the Jutland club.Sports Director Jesper Hansen says Edet...
Emmanuel Emenike Undergoes Surgery, Could Play At Confederations Cup!
Published: May 03, 2013
On Thursday, Emmanuel Emenike successfully underwent surgery on the meniscus, which was held in an Italian hospital, the official website of Spartak Moscow, spartak.com has reported.According to Spartak's team doctor, Michael Vartapetova, the Nigeria international is expected to return to the pitch in the next one mont...
West Brom Coach: Peter Odemwingie Has Not Been Frozen Out
Published: May 03, 2013
Nigeria international Peter Odemwingie has not played for West Brom since March 30 when he came on as a substitute against West Ham.Since the attacker's failed move to Queens Park Rangers in the winter transfer market, his appearances in the Premier League have been limited. Manager of West Brom, Steve Clarke has told ...
CAF Appoints Gabonese Officials For Rangers - Recreativo do Libolo Clash
Published: May 02, 2013
The Confederation of African Football has appointed five officials for the Champions League third qualifying round clash between Enugu Rangers and Angolan club Recreativo do Libolo.Gabonese referee Otogo Castane will take charge of the game at the Estadio de Calulo.  Assisting him are two of his countrymen - Vinga...
John Ogu Starts Full Training With Academica
Published: May 02, 2013
After more than a month of inactivity, John Ogu is set to return to action this weekend against Vitória Setúbal.He had been on the sidelines due to a knee complaint since late March but trained without difficulty with the rest of the Academica squad on Wednesday. In Ogu's absence, Academica lost two games...
Yekini's One Year Remembrance: Siasia Berates Low Turnout
Published: May 02, 2013
Former Super Eagles Coach and teammate of the late Rashidi Yekini, Samson Siasia expressed his disappointment at the low turnout at the book launch and lecture to commence the first year anniversary of the demise of late goal king held in Ibadan yesterday as many expected guests were absent from the event.Speaking with...
Steaua Bucharest Join Battle For Osariemen Ebagua
Published: May 02, 2013
Romania giants Steaua Bucharest plan to acquire Nigerian striker Osariemen Ebagua in the summer transfer market, according to reporting by prosport.ro. 26 - year - old Ebagua has impressed this season in the Serie B for Varese, netting 16 goals in 32 appearances.Gigi Becali's team are understood to be desperately hunti...
Official:Elliot Omozusi Extends Contract With Leyton Orient
Published: May 02, 2013
24 - year - old Anglo - Nigerian defender Elliot Omozusi has extended his contract with Leyton Orient, the official website of the London club reported on Thursday.Manager Russell Slade is delighted the ex England youth - teamer put pen - to - paper on a new deal which keeps hims at the club until the end of the 2013 ...
Michael Olaitan Begins Training With Olympiakos
Published: May 02, 2013
New Olympiakos signing Michael Olaitan trained for the first time with his teammates on Wednesday, May 1.The 20 -year - old attacking midfielder completed his switch to the Greek champions two days ago.Michael Olaitan was present at the afternoon session, which basically consisted of exercises. Afterwards, all the play...
Derek Boateng: I Am Not Joining Fulham
Published: May 02, 2013
Ghana international Derek Boateng has denied reports linking him with a move to English Premier League side Fulham.Recall that the experienced midfielder has agreed in principle to play for Greek champions Olympiakos, and has been training with the club since February. The leadership of Olympiakos has asked Boateng to ...
Sam Sodje Wins Rave Reviews Despite Pompey's Relegation
Published: May 02, 2013
Nigerian international Sam Sodje returned from an operation which delayed the start to his campaign this season to dorn the Blue shirts of English sea side club Portsmouth FC in the English League One.Even though the adventure ended in relegation of Pompey, on a personal front it enhanced the profile of the hard as nai...
Offers Pour In For Chibuzor Okonkwo After Brilliant Start To Season
Published: May 02, 2013
After starting the 2013 league season like a man on a mission, offers have began to pour in for Super Eagles right full back Chibuzor Okonkwo. The on loan Rangers utility defender's eleectric start to the season has not gone un noticed by foreign clubs who want to lure him into their fold to fortify their defenses.Okon...
Harmony Ikande Arrested In Israel For Visa Violation
Published: May 02, 2013
Former Nigeria youth - teamer Harmony Ikande was arrested on Wednesday during training by Israeli Immigration for visa violations, writes one.co.il. The Immigration authority came to Hapoel Ashkelon's training complex yesterday to investigate if Ikande had been staying illegally in Israel without valid documents.Though...