Swiss Club Lucerne Chase TOTO TAMUZ
Published: June 01, 2012
Swiss vice-champions Lucerne are looking for reinforcements in attack, and are focusing on the Israeli-Nigerian forward of Hapoel Tel Aviv, Toto Tamuz reports blick.ch.Tamuz has a market value of €1 .5 million which has not deterred the Swiss club from preparing a bid. Lucerne also have an excellent relationship w...
Namibia Technical Director Throws In Towel
Published: June 01, 2012
Ahead of Sunday's game against the Super Eagles, Klaus Starke, Technical Director of Namibia Football Association has thrown in the towel, predicting that Nigeria will defeat the Brave Warriors in Calabar.''Nigeria is a big country in African football. We are not on the pedestal with them. We are here with the hope to ...
Shanghai Shenhua Lure YAKUBU AIYEGBENI To China With Big Cash
Published: June 01, 2012
Chinese clubs Shanghai Shenhua and Beijing Guoan are the latest suitors for the want-away Nigeria international Yakubu Aiyegbeni, according to the Daily Mail.Following Blackburn Rovers' relegation to the championship, Yakubu is on the radar of most clubs. Earlier, the prolific forward had been linked with Premiership ...
Swedish, Danish Clubs Ready To Swoop For ABIOLA DAUDA
Published: June 01, 2012
Nigerian forward Abiola Dauda has confirmed to allnigeriasoccer.com that he has started talks with the management of Swedish club Kalmar FF on a new contract.When quizzed on his contract situation, Dauda said: ''We had a meeting last week in order to discuss my contract and we decided to sit and talk when we come back ...
Samsunspor, EKIGHO EHIOSUN Severe Ties
Published: June 01, 2012
Samsunspor have severed ties with the one time Warri Wolves striker Ekigho Ehiosun, the club officially disclosed on Thursday, May 31st, the same date the Super Eagle ran out of contract.Ehiosun is attracting interest from within Turkey. Bursaspor have approached Ehiosun whose nine goals in 23 starts could not save Sam...
Trabzonspor Tempt MAURICE EDU
Published: May 31, 2012
Free agent Michael Eneramo is not the only Nigerian player linked with a summer transfer to Trabzonspor. According to the Daily Record Scotland, USA international Maurice Edu, who is of Nigerian descent, is also being courted by the Turkish club.The lure of playing in the Europa League may convince Edu to join Trabzons...
No AEK Athens Move For BENJAMIN ONWUACHI
Published: May 31, 2012
Greek club Panetolikos F.C. have parted company with Benjamin Onwuachi. The ex Kavala forward joined Panetolikos F.C. in the winter transfer market from Cypriot side AEL Limassol on a five month deal, with the club having the option for an additional season if he impresses on expiration of the contract.Panetolikos have...
Ejide: No Hiding Place For Namibia On Sunday
Published: May 31, 2012
Austin Ejide has declared that the Brave Warriors of Namibia will be soundly beaten in Sunday’s Brazil 2014 FIFA World Cup qualifier against the Super Eagles at the U.J. Esuene Stadium, Calabar.“We are prepared for the great day which is Sunday when we will kick start our race for the 2014 World Cup in Braz...
Keshi Restricts Eagles Players Movement
Published: May 31, 2012
The Super Eagles’ Metropolitan Hotel camp in Calabar has been put under tight security as the coaching crew led by Stephen Keshi has told all visitors to stay away from the players in  a bid to ensure maximum concentration in the camp.It was also gathered that the former Togo national team handler has also r...
Eagles get royal blessings
Published: May 31, 2012
The paramount ruler of Qua people in Calabar Municipality, Ndidem (Dr) Ika Ika Qua 11, has assured the national team, that traditional institutions in Calabar, Cross River State and indeed Nigeria are  supporting  the team for victory in their World Cup qualifier against Namibia.Speaking when a delegation of ...
NFF: Keshi not under pressure
Published: May 31, 2012
The President of Nigeria Football Federation, Alhaji Aminu Maigari  has assured that the Federation nor  its officials are putting any pressure on Super Eagles’ Head Coach, Stephen Keshi. Maigari decried insinuations  of any interference,saying that the NFF can only support Keshi and the  team...
Utaka begs Keshi: Give me striker's role against Namibia
Published: May 31, 2012
Red-hot Montpellier goal poacher, John Utaka, has called on Coach Stephen Keshi to let him spearhead the Super Eagles hunt for goals when they file out on Sunday to kick-start the 2014 World Cup campaign against Namibia at the U J Esuene Stadium, Calabar. Utaka  was Montpellier hero when he netted seven goals, inc...
RAHEEM LAWAL Finally Arrives Spain, NFF Could Report Club To Fifa
Published: May 31, 2012
There is uncertainty surrounding the availability of CD Atletico Baleares player Raheem Lawal for the Brazil 2014 World Cup qualifying match against Namibia on Sunday, June 3.Lawal had been stuck in the Peruvian capital, Lima for about a week due to bureaucratic problems. Atletico Baleares had to send the player's docu...
JOSEPH YOBO: Fenerbahce Is My First Choice
Published: May 31, 2012
Linked with a summer transfer to championship side Leicester City, Nigeria skipper Joseph Yobo says his first choice is to return to Istanbul next season, and play for Fenerbahce.''I am very happy here. My family is also happy. At the moment, I can not say anything definite. I feel at home here, hopefully an agreement ...
DR RAFIU LADIPO Predicts Harvest Of Goals Against Namibia
Published: May 31, 2012
Supporters Club chief, Dr. Rafiu Ladipo says he expects the Eagles to win by a healthy scoreline against the Brave Warriors of Namibia. Though, he also opined that the game won't be a stroll in the park for Stephen Keshi and his charges.''We are not looking for one goal or expecting a two goals victory from the Eagles ...