MACAULEY CHRISANTUS Mocked And Criticized In Spain
Published: October 30, 2012
Supporters of Segunda Division outfit UD Las Palmas are very upset with the TV Progam Futboleros broadcast on Saturday, reports tintaamarilla.es. 2007 Under 17 World Cup Golden Boot winner Macauley Chrisantus, despite his brace in a space of eight minutes against Guadalajara, was heavily mocked and criticized by footba...
Golden Boy Nominee JOEL CAMPBELL Hails IGIEBOR
Published: October 30, 2012
One of the nominees for the prestigious Golden Boy award, Real Betis and Costa Rica international Joel Campbell has commented on his teammate, Nigeria international Nosa Igiebor, to the Press in Spain.''Nosa is a spectacular player. We must have patience ( with him) because the Spanish League is a different league.''It...
Official: Accrington Stanley Get OSAWE For A Month
Published: October 29, 2012
Blackburn Rovers youth - teamer Osayamen Osawe has joined Accrington Stanley on an initial one - month deal, the official website of the League Two club is reporting.The Anglo - Nigerian forward has netted twice in six appearances this season for the Blackburn U21s. To enable him continue his development, Blackburn hav...
Exclusive: Dalkurd Propose Fresh Two - Year Deal To MICHAEL OMOH
Published: October 29, 2012
Emergent Nigerian midfielder Michael Omoh, whose contract expires November 2013, is stalling on extending his stay with Swedish third - tier club Dalkurd. There are hints that the 21 - year -old ex Mowoe Babes, Warri player is weighting the options available to him ahead of the resumption of the winter transfer market....
AHMED MUSA Nominated For Golden Boy Award
Published: October 29, 2012
Authoritative Italian Football website, Tuttosport has announced the nominees of its eagerly anticipated 2012 Edition of the European Golden Boy, an award for the most talented footballer aged below 21 years.The winner of the award will be revealed in December at a ceremony in Turin. 30 respected journalists from Marca...
Teenage Sensation BRIGHT OSAGIE Makes Debut For Red Bull Salzburg
Published: October 29, 2012
18 - year -old teenage sensation Bright Osagie Edomwonyi made his long awaited league debut for Austria powerhouse Red Bull Salzburg on Sunday in the Austrian El Clasico, coming on a second half substitute in place of Andreas Ulmer in the 80th minute.Delighted with the progress of his client, Belgian - Nigerian agent K...
MIKEL Update: MARK CLATTENBURG May Be Banned For Life
Published: October 29, 2012
Former English Premiership referee Jeff Winter has shared his thoughts and impressions on racist allegations against Mark Clattenburg. The referee of Sunday's EPL clash between Chelsea and Manchester United it is being alleged racially abused Nigeria international John Obi Mikel.''If a match official has used racial in...
Lokomotive Astana, Aktobe FK Lead Sprint For NAVEY RICHMORE; Eyes Eagles Invitation
Published: October 29, 2012
As the countdown continues towards Nigeria’s return to the Africa Cup of Nations next year, more of the country’s foreign-based players are clamouring for attention from Super Eagles coach, Stephen Keshi, and Kazakstan-based Navey Weinidimie Richmore (Dimie) does not want to miss out on the spiraling effect...
Friends Wade Into OKOCHA, KUJAH Feud
Published: October 29, 2012
Some Lagos-based socialites have come together to marshal out a peacemaking strategy that will nip in the bud a recent feud brewing between former Super Eagles skipper, Austin Jay Jay Okocha and his mentor, Friday Nwankwo-Kujah (Soccer Ambassador).The feud between both friends had been on in the background since the st...
Aftermath Of Loss To Levante, IGHALO Rallies Teammates
Published: October 29, 2012
Odion Ighalo has commented on the team's 1 - 3 away loss to Levante in the 9th round of games in La Liga.The ex Nigeria youth - teamer, on loan to Granada for a fourth successive season from Udinese, played his first match of the season, coming on in the 56th minute to replace Gabriel Torje.''The team had a very bad ga...
GABRIEL Wins LBA Player of the Year
Published: October 29, 2012
Kano Pillars' midfielder, Reuben Gabriel, emerged winner of the Player of the Year category at the 2012 League Bloggers Awards (LBA) in Lagos on Sunday.The Nigerian midfielder edged three others, Godfrey Oboabona (Sunshine Stars), Sibi Gwar (Niger Tornadoes) and David Tyavkase (Lobi Stars) to the prestigious award in t...
MARTINS Celebrates National Team Recall, Birthday With Brace
Published: October 28, 2012
Obafemi Martins celebrated his 28th birthday and invitation for the friendly against Venezuela by netting a brace for Levante against Granada (3-1) on Sunday evening.Today's pair of goals now means the former Inter Milan whiz - kid has scored four goals since he joined the Valencia based club in September.The Nigeria i...
Venezuela Coach, CESAR FARIAS Picks Squad For Nigeria Friendly
Published: October 28, 2012
National Coach of Venezuela Cesar Farias has unveiled a list of 22 players invited for the friendly against the Super Eagles on November 14 in Miami, USA, reports Venezuelan football website lavinotinto.com.Farias, 39, has some new additions in the squad announced. For the first time,  Trujillanos FC pair Francisc...
ONYEDINMA Lauds NFF Over Fifa Women Coaching Seminar
Published: October 28, 2012
The Chairman of Nigeria Women League Board (NWLB) Dili Onyedinma has expressed happiness over the recently held first-ever FIFA Women Coaching Seminar organized by Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) and financed by FIFA for women football coaches in the country, saying the development is an indication of a better future...
JOSSY LAD Commends Local Government Over Ibadan Festival Soccer Tourney
Published: October 28, 2012
Former Super Falcons Coach Joseph Ladipo popularly know as Jossy Lad has heaped praises on the 11 local government councils areas within Ibadan metropolis taking part in the on-going football competition designed as part of activities marking the 2012 Ibadan Week Festival.The former 3SC board Chairman who is also membe...