Failed Medical Stops Tony Nwakaeme's Steaua Bucharest Deal
Published: June 07, 2013
Anthony Nwakaeme has missed out on a dream move to Romania powerhouse Steaua Bucharest after medical tests revealed that he has problems with cartilage. Authoritative Romanian website prosport.ro says the 24 - year - old Universitatea Cluj striker traveled to the capital at the start of the week to undergo a routine me...
Ahmed Musa: Victory Came After Hard Work
Published: June 07, 2013
CSKA Moscow striker Ahmed Musa might have silenced his critics once and for all following his match winning performance in the World Cup qualifier against the Harambee Stars on Wednesday. The 20 - year - old talent has admitted that the 81st minute strike against Kenya was his best goal in his career with the Nigeria s...
Ex Nigeria Youth - Teamer Akeem Latifu Named Best Right Back In Norway
Published: June 07, 2013
Norway's biggest broadcaster TV 2 has selected Hodd right back and former Nigeria youth international Akeem Latifu in its Dream Team after the first ten matches in the Norwegian First Division, otherwise known as the Adeccoligaen.Akeem Latifu, a gentleman on and off the pitch, has been one of the shining lights for the...
Cardiff City Chase Nigeria Skipper Joseph Yobo?
Published: June 06, 2013
Substantive Super Eagles skipper Joseph Yobo could make a sensational return to the English Premier League.Turkish sports daily Fanatik says the ex Evertonian is being courted by newly promoted Cardiff City.Under contract with Fenerbahçe SK until June 2014 (one year's option inserted into contract), the 32 - yea...
Arsenal Gun For David Alaba
Published: June 06, 2013
According to The Sun, English Premier League club Arsenal have targeted Bayern Munich youngster David Alaba as a possible reinforcement in the summer transfer market. Arsenal are prepared to test European champions Bayern Munich resolve by tabling a bid of ten million pounds for the 20 - year - old Austria internationa...
Flying Eagles Coach: Losing Is Part Of The Game
Published: June 06, 2013
Under 20 National Team assistant coach, Yakubu Maigaji has shared his thoughts and impressions on the 2  - 1 loss to Portugal in the Flying Eagles final match of the Toulon Tournament.''Losing is part of the game, you play poorly and you win, sometimes you play well and you lose, that's what has happened to us tod...
Maccabi Haifa To Compete With Russian, Turkish Clubs For Kehinde Fatai
Published: June 06, 2013
Maccabi Haifa want to recruit a proven goalscorer in the summer transfer market and have beamed their searchlight on ex Nigeria youth - teamer Kehinde Fatai, says one.co.il. 23 - year - old Kehinde Fatai has contractual obligations with Astra Giurgiu until June 2014.He previously declared that he would love to leave th...
Newcastle United, Sunderland On Alert As Inter Milan Declare Joel Obi Surplus To Requirements
Published: June 06, 2013
Newcastle United will battle it out with Sunderland for the signature of Nigeria international Joel Obi, whose appearance for Inter Milan last season was few as a result of injury.FCInternews.it says the 22 - year - old ex NEPA Lagos youth - teamer is not in the plans of manager Walter Mazzarri this coming campaign. Th...
'New Nwankwo Kanu', Paul Onuachu Pens New Three - Year Contract With FC Midtjylland
Published: June 06, 2013
19 - year - old striker Paul Onuachu and 18 - year - old winger Musefiu Ashiru have both extended their contracts with Danish club FC Midtjylland, writes the official website.Next season, both Nigerians will become part of a newly created intermediate squad of players, who play for both the academy and first teams. Whi...
Fifa Ranking: Nigeria In The 31st Position
Published: June 06, 2013
On Thursday morning, Football's governing body, Fifa released its monthly ranking of national teams. The Super Eagles are now ranked in the 31st position. Note that Wednesday's 1-0 defeat of Kenya was not used in the permutations. And as a result, compared to last month's ranking, Nigeria, who are the 4th best team in ...
Enyeama Confesses He Was Happy With Oliech's Absense
Published: June 06, 2013
Vincent Enyeama, who skippered the Super Eagles against Kenya, has confessed that the absence of  Harambee Stars striker Dennis Oliech meant he had little or no work to do throughout the duration of Wednesday's game.Recall that the AC Ajaccio forward was ineligible for the tie due to accumulation of yellow cards.'...
Coach Stephen Keshi Delighted With Nigeria Win
Published: June 06, 2013
The Super Eagles of Nigeria stretched their lead at the top of Group J in the World Cup Qualifiers after their 1-0 win over Kenya’s Harambee Stars on Wednesday evening. However, Super Eagles Coach Stephen Keshi, known as the Big boss could not hide his admiration for Kenyan skipper Victor Mugubi after the match.K...
Abike Dabiri-Erewa Advises Super Eagles Not To Rest On Their Laurels
Published: June 06, 2013
Female honorable member of the House of Representatives, Abike Dabiri-Erewa , a staunch follower of football in the country, has advised the Super Eagles of Nigeria not to rest on their laurels following their triumph at the African Cup of Nations.In addition, she heaped praise on Stephen Keshi for the job done since h...
Nigeria Defeat Kenya To Top Group F
Published: June 05, 2013
African champions, Super Eagles are now top of African World Cup qualifying Group F after they secured a 1 -  0 win over the Harambee Stars of Kenya on Wednesday.CSKA Moscow striker Ahmed Musa netted the only goal of the encounter played at the Moi Sports Center, Kasarani with less than 15 minutes to go.Despite th...
Coach Stephen Keshi Names Starting Eleven
Published: June 05, 2013
Super Eagles gaffer Stephen Keshi has named his starting eleven for the eagerly anticipated World Cup qualifier against the Harambee Stars of Kenya.As expected Lille custodian and skipper of the squad Vincent Enyeama is preferred in goal ahead of Austin Ejide. Celtic utility defender Efe Ambrose will man the right full...