'Super' Eaglets Book Final Place In Style
Published: April 24, 2013
On Wednesday evening, nailed on pre-tournament favorites, the Golden Eaglets of Nigeria booked their place in the final of the  CAF Under 17 championship after their 4 -2 victory in the second semi - final at the expense of Tunisia.Goals from Kelechi Iheanacho (2nd minute), Yahaya Umar (11th min) Isaac Success (21...
Emmanuel Emenike Trains With Squad
Published: April 24, 2013
Ahead of the match of the 26th round of matches in the Russian Premier League against Anzhi on Sunday, Nigeria international Emmanuel Emenike trained with the Spartak Moscow squad on Wednesday, writes the official website of the red and white.Emmanuel Emenike, 25, trained without discomfort in the training session whic...
Nigerian Soccer Talents Are Best In Africa
Published: April 24, 2013
FIFA player’s licensed agent and ex-Benfica Player, Sergio Daniel has described Nigeria as the most endowed nation when talking of soccer talents in the continent of Africa. The soccer expert who led team scouts under the auspices of D`Elite sports investment which includes John Tersoo, Friday Christopher to Ibad...
Babayaro Disassociates Self From Punch Reports
Published: April 24, 2013
Chairman of Kaduna United and vice Chairman of the League Management Commitee ( LMC), Hon. Sabo Babayaro has dissociated himself from a report carried by The Punch newspaper dated 24th of April 2013 where he was quoted as saying :''The LMC has good intentions and we started on the right lane but along the line we veere...
David Alaba: Teamwork Was Our Greatest Quality
Published: April 24, 2013
Austria international of Nigerian descent David Alaba has commented on Tuesday's 4 - 0 hammering of Barcelona in the first leg semi - final match of the Champions League.Speaking to the official website of UEFA, David Alaba said: ''As a young player, it was obviously a great experience. ''I try to enjoy games like this...
Official: Tokelo Rantie Pens Four - Year Deal With Malmo FF
Published: April 24, 2013
Sweden giants Malmo FF have officially announced the acquisition of South Africa international striker Tokelo Rantie, who has penned a four - year deal.''We are very pleased that we can now tie Tokelo Rantie to us in a longer contract. He has unique qualities as a player and is a great person to have in the group,'' s...
Agent: Lille Want Saleh Gomaa
Published: April 24, 2013
Houssem Mido Ahmed, Egyptian agent who represents Rami Rabi and Saleh Gomaa, claims he is negotiating the transfers of the two players to clubs in French Ligue 1.''LOSC Lille is very interested in the recruitment of two recent African champions Rami Rabi and Saleh Gomaa. ''I currently have in my possession a formal off...
Mbakogu's Injury Scares Suitors - Agent
Published: April 24, 2013
According to transfer market website Tuttomercatoweb.com, the injury crisis recently being experienced by Juve Stabia attacker Jerry Mbakogu has put off clubs that were interested in his acquisition.''Absolutely there are senseless rumors of his non attachment to Juve Stabia. For the future, nothing yet is certain.''He...
Ahmed Tijani Training With FK Baku
Published: April 23, 2013
25 - year - old Nigerian striker Ahmed Tijani has returned to Azerbaijan, where he is training with Premier League side FK Baku, informs azerisport.com.It will be Tijani's second spell with the capital club if he impresses manager Božidar Bandovi� at the end of trials. Three years ago, the attacker attracted inter...
Lazio's Eddy Onazi Wants To Improve
Published: April 23, 2013
Lazio midfielder Eddy Onazi has commented on his performance, which has improved since he returned from the African Cup of Nations two months ago.Tuttomercatoweb citing Lazio Style Radio quoted Onazi as saying: ''Surely I came back from South Africa changed, but now I'm starting to play more, things are getting better....
Egyptian Iniesta, Saleh Gomaa To Test With Anderlecht
Published: April 23, 2013
Saleh Gomaa, who is being hailed as the Egyptian Andrés Iniesta , has been invited to train with Belgium powerhouse Anderlecht , according to rtbf.be.Gooma's club ENPPI have authorized the player's trip to Belgium, where he is scheduled to start trials in the coming days.The midfielder is regarded as one of the ...
Kenya Coach Names Local Players For Nigeria Clash
Published: April 23, 2013
According to reporting by michezoafrika.com, Harambee Stars head Coach Adel Amrouche has named a 25 member squad of locally based players that will commence training on the 27th of April in Nairobi. Notably, coach Amrouche has dropped defender Edwin Wafula on disciplinary grounds after the player elbowed a Chemelil FC ...
Vincent Enyeama Is Champion Of Israel
Published: April 23, 2013
Four rounds before the end of the championship, Maccabi Tel Aviv have won the Israeli Premier League after they defeated Ironi Ramat Hasharon 2 - 0 on Monday night. With 73 points from 32 matches, Maccabi Tel Aviv are 13 points ahead of Maccabi Haifa, who have 60 points.Nigeria custodian Vincent Enyeama could not hide ...
Kennedy Igboananike Happy With Debut Goal For AIK
Published: April 23, 2013
On Monday, Kennedy Igboananike scored his first Premier League goal for new club AIK in the tie against  IF Elfsborg. The Nigerian striker after his documented problems with Djurgården says he is enjoying football again.''It was very important. That meant not just three points for us, but also a lot to me pe...
Rubin Kazan Among Clubs Interested In Taye Taiwo
Published: April 23, 2013
Russian Premier League outfit Rubin Kazan will challenge Dynamo Kiev as well as clubs in Portugal, Turkey and England for the signature of experienced Nigerian defender Taye Taiwo, says the online edition of Russian newspaper Izvestia.Rubin Kazan have started preparing for the likely departure of Argentina internationa...