MIKEL OBI Apologizes For Costly Error
Published: September 20, 2012
Chelsea defensive midfielder Mikel Obi has apologized for his costly blunder which led to Juventus leaving Stamford Bridge on Wednesday with a draw.With 10 minutes left, Juventus were trailing the European champions 1 - 2. Then a mistake by the Super Eagle led to the equalizer by the Italian champions scored by Fabio Q...
Double Joy For AKEEM LATIFU As Wife Gives Birth To Twins
Published: September 20, 2012
It was double celebration for IL Hødd's wing - back Akeem Latifu on Thursday. Only this past weekend, the 22 - year - old former Nigeria youth - teamer bagged his first goal of the season. This afternoon, Akeem's wife gave birth to a set of female twins.''I am so delighted to inform you that my wife gave birth t...
VICTOR ANICHEBE Ready To Learn From Teammates
Published: September 20, 2012
Nigerian international Victor Chinedu Anichebe has said that he is keen to make the most of his limited first-team chances by learning his trade from team-mates Nikica Jelavic and summer arrival Kevin Mirallas.The 24-year-old was almost the hero against Newcastle after replacing the injured Jelavic, scoring one goal an...
Editorial - OGENYI EDDY ONAZI: Lazio's Rising Star
Published: September 20, 2012
It is very probable that Nigerian teen Ogenyi Onazi will feature in some capacity in tonight’s hotly anticipated Europa League encounter between SS Lazio and Tottenham Hotspurs in London. The young Nigerian, whose rise from a poverty-stricken home in the war-torn city of Jos, Plateau State to a regular in Lazio&r...
IGIEBOR's Strange Behavior Criticized In Spain
Published: September 19, 2012
Nosa Igiebor made his much anticipated official debut for Real Betis on Monday night against Valladolid, not without some talking points by the highly critical but knowledgeable Press.Spanish website manquepierda.com berated the Nigeria international for his on and off the field antics. Introduced on the hour mark, it ...
UDO NWOKO Training With Hibernians
Published: September 19, 2012
Maltese former international midfielder Udo Nwaka is back in Malta and currently training with Hibernians with a view to agreeing a deal with the FA Trophy winners.The Nigerian born player was on the books of Welsh side Neath and was released at the end of last season.Sportinmalta.com made contact with Hibernians coach...
Official: ONYEKA GODWIN Arrives Pandurii Targu Jiu
Published: September 19, 2012
Joint table toppers in the Romania top division Pandurii Târgu Jiu on Wednesday completed the signing of 20 -year - old Nigerian Konyeha Onyeka Godwin on a one - year contract with an option to extend for an additional season, the official website of The Pandurs has reported.Onyeka impressed coach Petre GrigoraÅ...
Man City ALEX NIMELY Confirms Liberia Interest
Published: September 19, 2012
Manchester City fringe forward Alex Nimely says he has received a text message from Liberia Football Association (LFA) president Musa Bility, promising to speak to his father on the player coming over to play for Liberia and as well going through the process required by world football governing body FIFA."I am just fro...
NWFL, NFF Broker Truce
Published: September 19, 2012
After a crucial meeting involving the President of NFF, Alhaji Aminu Maigari, some members of NFF Executive, which included the General Secretary, Bar. Musa Amadu, Director of competitions, Dr. Sanusi and the representative of Women Football League led by its Chairperson, Chief (Mrs) Dili Onyedinma and  Debo Adeoy...
NBA Seeks To Take Over YEKINI's Case
Published: September 19, 2012
After a long wait without pleasing results, the Nigeria Bar Association, Oyo State branch has signified interest to wade into the investigations surrounding the death of late Super Eagles’ striker, Rashidi Yekini.The was revealed to news men in Ibadan yesterday by the Yekini’s Lawyer, Barrister Mohammed Ola...
BROWN IDEYE Admits Dynamo Kiev Played Badly
Published: September 19, 2012
Dynamo Kiev forward Brown Ideye has shared his thoughts and impressions to the official website of UEFA on the 1 - 4 loss suffered by the Ukrainian vice champions on Tuesday night in their first match of the group stage of the Champions League.''I don't think PSG were too strong for us. They're a good team, but we play...
SANI EMMANUEL Racing To Be Fit For Arzanese Game
Published: September 19, 2012
Sani Emmanuel, one of the revelations of the Fifa Under 17 World Cup hosted by Nigeria three years ago, has been sent on loan by Lazio to Lega Pro Seconda Divisione B club Salernatina.The 19 - year -old forward made his league debut for last season's Serie D champions on September 8 in the 1 - 4 loss to Chieti. A week ...
UWA ECHIEJILE Dropped For Champions League Tie
Published: September 18, 2012
Sporting Braga will certainly be without Nigeria left back Uwa Echiejile for the UEFA Champions League Group H clash with CFR Cluj on Wednesday.For technical reasons, coach José Peseiro has omitted Echiejile from the list of 18 players nominated to face the Romania champions.This summer, Braga were busy in the t...
UGO UKAH Returns On Saturday
Published: September 18, 2012
Club medics have given Ugochukwu Ukah  the green-light to return to action.On his debut for Polish club Jagiellonia Bialystok, the giant central defender fractured his arm, which unfortunately ruled him out of action for more than three weeks.Ukah had been undergoing individual training since last week. But on Mon...
EFE AMBROSE Finally Issued Work Permit
Published: September 18, 2012
Glasgow Celtic new boy Efe Ambrose on Monday was granted a work permit by the British authorities. Wednesday's Champions League game with Portuguese giants Benfica might be too early for the defender, though it must be said he is in good physical condition after training with the Super Eagles and past Israeli club MS A...