Corruption, The Bane Of Nigerian Football - Afe Babalola
Published: July 15, 2013
Strong grassroots football backer in Nigeria and a respected legal icon, Aare Afe Babalola has identified corruption as major problem plaguing Nigerian football, but the constituted authorities often feign ignorance.The Oyo State Pillar of Sports made the call while addressing the crowd that came to watch the finals of...
Akeem Agbetu's Car Catches Fire On Expressway
Published: July 15, 2013
Former Nigeria Under 20 international Akeem Agbetu suffered personal misfortune on Monday afternoon in Turkey when his car overheated and got burnt on the expressway. Thankfully, the TKİ Tav�anlı Linyitspor attacker was not hurt in the incident.''I want to thank God for preserving my life. I appreciate the conc...
Official: Samuelson Odunka Has Signed For Pogon Siedlce
Published: July 15, 2013
Poland basement side MKP PogoÅ� Siedlce have officially announced the hiring of Nigerian striker Samuelson Odunka.The 26  - year - old who last defended the colors of Radomiak Radom has penned a one - year contract, according to the club's official website.Last season, Odunka scored 5 goals in 32 appearances for ...
EXCLUSIVE:Servette To Challenge Portuguese Club For Simeon Tochukwu Nwankwo
Published: July 15, 2013
The future of Nigerian striker Simeon Tochukwu Nwankwo is still covered in mist, with Gil Vicente claiming that he signed a three - year contract with the club on May 12.Allnigeriasoccer.com understands that Nwankwo is weighing the options available to him before making a final decision on his next destination. In the ...
Michael Eneramo Knows Fate Today
Published: July 15, 2013
It is now an open secret that Nigeria international Michael Eneramo failed a medical examination conducted by Besiktas last week.However, the signing of the 27 - year - old hit-man, who had also attracted interest from Trabzonspor, Bursaspor and Rizespor, has not been put in the drawer by the leadership of the Black Ea...
Osa Guobadia Starts Training With Beitar Jerusalem
Published: July 15, 2013
Osa Guobadia landed in Israel on Sunday to begin training with Beitar Jerusalem. He was accompanied to Rishon by his agent Avishai Reinman.The midfielder will be offered a contract if he impresses the coaching staff of Beitar Jeruslam led by Eli Cohen.''It feels good to be in Israel. You can call me Ice-Cream, in Austr...
Peter Utaka Makes Debut For Beijing Guoan
Published: July 15, 2013
Beijing Guoan have climbed to third on the Chinese Super League table following their 3 - 1 victory over Wuhan Zall at the Workers Stadium on Sunday in the 17th round of matches.New recruit Peter Utaka started the game from the bench but was introduced by manager Stanojevi� in the 66th minute, replacing the Mali icon...
Chuba Akpom Scores In Rout Of Indonesia Dream Team
Published: July 15, 2013
Chuba Akpom was amongst the goalscorers as a strong second half performance saw Arsenal defeat the Indonesia Dream Team 7 - 0 on Sunday at the Gelora Bung Karno Stadium, Jakarta.Manager Arsene Wenger named the 17 - year - old Anglo - Nigerian forward in his starting eleven and the youngster repaid the faith shown in hi...
Sporting Braga Reject Bids For Echiejile
Published: July 14, 2013
Uwa Echiejile will miss Sporting Braga's start of pre - season training which begins on Monday in Algarve.The Portuguese club has given him permission to extend his summer vacation after he represented Nigeria at the Fifa Confederations Cup which ended exactly two weeks ago. According to a statement from Braga, Echieji...
Patrick Ogunsoto Attracting Interest From Chania
Published: July 14, 2013
30 - year - old attacker Patrick Ogunsoto may continue his career in Greece as he is attracting interest from Chania F.C. Sport FM Greece says a line of communication has been opened between the club and player. If discussions are successful, Ogunsoto will play for the third time in his career for a club in the island,...
Moses Daddy - Ajala Simon Scores For Ajax In Pre - Season Friendly
Published: July 14, 2013
Dutch champions Ajax Amsterdam defeated De Graafschap 3 - 0 in a pre - season friendly on Saturday, July 13.Coach Frank de Boer handed a debut to Nigeria youth international Moses Daddy - Ajala Simon and the new acquisition repaid the faith shown in him by the gaffer, netting in the 66td minute of the encounter.After a...
Nurudeen Orelesi Confident Skenderbeu Korce Will Beat Neftci
Published: July 14, 2013
Former Flying Eagles wing back Nurudeen Orelesi has commented on kënderbeu Korçë's Champions League meeting with Neftçi on Wednesday.The 24 - year - old is excited to play in Europe's flagship club competition and acknowledges the difficulty of the game against the Azerbaijan champions. Speaking...
Peter Utaka Starts On The Bench
Published: July 14, 2013
Nigeria international Peter Utaka will start from the bench against Wuhan Zall in the Chinese Super League on Sunday.He is now qualified to represent new club Beijing Guoan after he was cleared by the China Federation.'' I know that every game is super difficult, but this time we are at home.''I believe we will make go...
Bursaspor Chasing Ex Portsmouth Striker John Utaka
Published: July 14, 2013
According to reporting by mercato365.com, experienced Nigeria international John Utaka could be on his way to the New El Dorado for Nigerian professional footballers, Turkey as he is being linked with a move to Super League outfit Bursaspor.The 31 - year - old's contract was not renewed by Montpellier, and that means h...
John Ibeh To Train With Beitar Jerusalem
Published: July 14, 2013
Ahead of a potential move in the summer transfer market, John Ibeh is expected to travel to Israel this week to begin training with Beitar Jerusalem, according to one.co.il.The 27 - year - old is now a free agent after choosing not to extend his contract with Pandurii Târgu Jiu, the vice - champions of Romania.De...