Real Betis Rescind Decision To Fine Nosa Igiebor
Published: July 04, 2013
Much was said and written about the soap opera involving Nosa Igiebor last season when, after winning the African Cup with Nigeria, the Betis midfielder could not return to Seville until 23 days later because of some bureaucratic problems with his visa. The club later announced that the Nigeria international will be fi...
Christian Obodo: I Am In Italy For Treatment
Published: July 04, 2013
Nigeria international Christian Obodo, who was declared missing by his Belarusian club Dinamo Minsk, has commented on the reasons why he left the location of the team.In his statements to the press in Belarus, Obodo claimed officials of Dinamo Minsk are aware of his whereabouts.''I'm in Italy for treatment. The managem...
Dinamo Minsk: Christian Obodo Fled To Italy
Published: July 04, 2013
Sergey Pavlyukovich, Director General of Dinamo Minsk has shared his opinion on the absence of Christian Obodo from the club.It would be recalled that the central midfielder was declared missing only to found by a police patrol in Udine, Italy two days ago.Goals.by citing Komsomolsk truth  quoted Pavlyukovich as s...
AC Horsens Reject Offer For Jude Nworuh
Published: July 04, 2013
Relegated from the Superliga at the end of last season, Danish side AC Horsens have rejected an undisclosed bid from a top division team in Romania for striker Jude Nworuh.The 24 - year - old's loyalty is not in doubt as his priority is to assist the east Jutland club make an immediate return to the elite league.''I am...
Efe Ambrose: Don't Call These Players Home Based Eagles
Published: July 04, 2013
Glasgow Celtic stopper Efe Ambrose has called on the Nigerian football populace to desist from calling the domestic players currently preparing for the CHAN qualifier against Ivory Coast as home based Eagles.Ambrose was at the team's training on Thursday to cheer and motivate his colleagues ahead of the crucial encount...
Ex IK Start Midfielder Olufemi Oladapo Doubtful To Face Ivory Coast
Published: July 04, 2013
The Thursday training of the home based Eagles in preparation for their CHAN qualifier against the Ivory Coast was held at the Ahmadu Bello Stadium, with the emphasis more on techniques and tactics.The team who had their first feel of the lush green Ahmadu Bello Stadium,venue of the game trained for two hours under the...
Stephen Keshi Impressed By Ahmadu Bello Stadium
Published: July 04, 2013
Head coach of the Super Eagles, Stephen Keshi was left stunned by the lush green nature of the Ahmadu Bello Stadium when the team came to train at the pitch for the first time on Thursday.Keshi praised the stadium management for their maintenance of the facility and the quality of the playing surface,referring to the p...
Exclusive: Odion Ajayi Pens Two - Year Contract With Rijeka
Published: July 04, 2013
Having impressed manager Matjaz Kek at the start of pre - season training, 18 - year - old Nigerian striker Odion Ajayi has been promoted to the first team of HNK Rijeka, allnigeriasoccer.com can report.''I recently signed a two - year contract.My target for next season is to win trophies,'' Ajayi told allnigeriasoccer...
Super Eagles Decline In Fifa Ranking
Published: July 04, 2013
Nigeria National Football Team, the Super Eagles have dropped four places in the latest ranking released by football's governing body, Fifa on Thursday, July 4.With 723 points, the African champions have a global ranking of 35th, while they occupy the 5th place on the continent.Recall that last month, Nigeria were rank...
Peter Utaka On The Brink Of Joining Beijing Guoan
Published: July 04, 2013
Chinese Super League club Beijing Guoan are intensifying their push for Dalian Aerbin's Peter Utaka.Netease Sports says the Nigeria international is agitating for a move in order to link up with Aleksandar Stanojeviä†, who guided Aerbin last term.A line of communication has been opened between the leadershi...
Lille Distance Themselves From John Utaka
Published: July 04, 2013
Lille manager René Girard has distanced the club from reports at home and abroad linking them with striker John Utaka in the summer transfer window.Earlier, there were speculations that the former Montpellier gaffer was keen on his former pupil. Speaking at a press conference on Wednesday, Rene Gorard said: ''Jo...
Exclusive: CFR Cluj Set To Offer Obiora Nwankwo Permanent Contract
Published: July 04, 2013
Obiora Nwankwo will continue playing for Romanian Liga 1 outfit CFR Cluj next season, a representative of the defensive midfielder has exclusively told this portal.Earlier reports suggested that the Nigeria international could be heading for the exits after his loan agreement expired at the end of last season.CFR Cluj ...
Napoli Make Late Bid For Angelo Ogbonna
Published: July 03, 2013
Napoli have launched a last minute bid for Torino center back Angelo Ogbonna in an attempt to snatch him from under the noses of Juventus.According to Italian transfer market portal, Tuttomercatoweb.com, Napoli's offer of 15 million euros is above the sum offered by Juventus.Angelo Ogbonna's priority is to join the Ita...
NSC, Kaduna State FA Trade Blames
Published: July 03, 2013
A mild argument broke out between officials of the NSC zone 1 and staff of the Kaduna State FA over the Eagles use of the Kaduna Township Stadium for their exhibition game which they won 3-0 against a local selected team from Kaduna.The row broke out when the Zonal Director NSC Zone 1,Dr. Ademola Are asked why the game...
Mbah Dazzles As Eagles Defeat Kaduna Selected In Exhibition Match
Published: July 03, 2013
In an exhibition match played at the Kaduna Township stadium, in preparation for this weekend CHAN qualifier against the Ivory Coast, the home based Eagles defeated a Kaduna selected team by 3 goals to nil.The home based Eagles got off to a flying start from the kickoff when left full back Benjamin Francis whipped in a...