Manager Michel Heaps Praise On Michael Olaitan
Published: December 02, 2013
Nigeria Under 20 international Michael Olaitan has been praised by Olympiakos manager Míchel for his performance on Sunday evening in the 3 - 0 win over Ergotelis.The Flying Eagles star was handed a starting shirt and he repaid the manager’s faith, netting in first half stoppage time.To think that Olaitan ...
Michael Olaitan Scores First Super League Goal Since April
Published: December 01, 2013
Michael Olaitan scored his first ever goal for Olympiakos in the championship on Sunday evening in the 3 - 0 win over Ergotelis.The Nigeria youth international, who joined the Reds on a four-year contract over the summer, gave his side a two - goal advantage in first half stoppage time. And that was the 20 - year - old...
Emmanuel Emenike Praised For His Performance Against Besiktas
Published: December 01, 2013
Fenerbahce hitman Emmanuel Emenike was praised for his performance in the Istanbul derby on Saturday against Besikats.The outcome of the tie at the Å�ükrü SaracoÄ�lu was 3 - 3, with Nigeria international Emenike scoring an equalizer for the Yellow Canaries in the 12 minute after Olcay Sahan had put Besiktas...
Whistle Blowing: BBC Journalist Oluwashina Okeleji Denied Plane Ticket Refund By Emenike
Published: December 01, 2013
BBC journalist Oluwashina Okeleji says he is unhappy with Emmanuel Emenike after he failed to get a refund for a plane ticket when he visited the Nigeria international in Turkey on an official assignment for the broadcaster.Born and bred in Ajegunle, Oluwashina Okeleji is not new to controversies and scandal.It is a hu...
Vincent Enyeama 4 Minutes Away From Surpassing Sirigu For Most Clean - sheets
Published: December 01, 2013
Lille goalkeeper Vincent Enyeama kept his tenth consecutive clean-sheet in the 1 - 0 defeat of Valenciennes on Saturday and is now 4 minutes away from surpassing the feat of PSG custodian Salvatore Sirigu. The 31 - year - old Nigeria international can even erase the all-time record held by Gaetan Huard , who did not co...
Lukman Haruna Skips Surgery, But Out Until 2014
Published: December 01, 2013
As reported by the official website of Dynamo Kiev, .fcdynamo.kiev.ua Nigerian international Lukman Haruna has seen a specialist in Germany to undergo checks on his knee complaint. After the medical examination, it was decided that Haruna will not need surgery to treat the ailment.However, Dynamo Kiev medics are worrie...
Raheem Lawal Delighted Goals Now Flowing
Published: December 01, 2013
Raheem Lawal’s stoppage time strike earned Mersin İdmanyurdu a hard fought 5 -  4 victory over Samsunspor in the 15th round of matches in the Turkish 1 Lig.The 23 - year - old midfielder, who has bagged 4 goals in his last 6 games for the Red Devils, has said that he was delighted with his impact at the...
Onyekachi Apam Declares Himself Fit For Eagles
Published: November 30, 2013
Yet to play a game for the Nigeria selection for more than three years due to fitness concerns, Rennes central defender Onyekachi Apam says his persistent injury problems are behind him and he is ready to play for Nigeria at the 2014 World Cup. Recall that the former Enugu Ranger made Lars Lagerback 30 - man pre - Worl...
Anthony Ujah Explains Goal Drought For Cologne
Published: November 30, 2013
Nigeria international Anthony Ujah has admitted that his lack of goals for Cologne is as a result of the manager playing him in a new position.Ujah, 23, has not netted in his last nine matches in the 2 Bundesliga, one of his longest runs without a goal since he joined Cologne from Mainz two summers ago.“I have be...
Echiejile To Reward Fans After Making 100th Braga Appearance
Published: November 30, 2013
Elderson Echiejile made a memorable 100th appearance for Sporting Braga on Friday night, lasting the entire duration in the 4 - 1 win over Olhanense at the AXA Stadium.After playing for French club Rennes, the 25 - year - old wing back moved to Braga to further his career, signing a four - year deal for a fee in the re...
OGUN FA Backs NUPENG Boss Soccer Tourney Which Gets New Date
Published: November 29, 2013
Ogun State Football Association has backed the grassroots soccer tournament initiated by the Chairman of Nigeria Union of Petroleum & Natural Gas Workers, (NUPENG) Lagos state zone, Comrade Tokunbo Najeemdeen Korodo tagged ‘Korodo National Under-18 Unity Soccer Tourney’ now scheduled to commence on 8th ...
Omofoyewa, IFA League Top Scorer Seeks CHAN Action
Published: November 29, 2013
Omofoyewa Teslim who emerged the top scorer in the recently concluded Ibadan Football Association (IFA) League, afternotching up 25 goals in 36 appearances to beat other point-men to the coveted prizes has begged for call-up to home based Eagles preparing under Coach Stephen Keshi ahead of the Orange African Nations Ch...
Sports Day : Stephen Keshi Should Expect Transaction Alert From His Bank
Published: November 29, 2013
Nigeria gaffer Stephen Keshi should be expecting a transaction alert from his bank next week, with the narration outstanding wages now paid’. The electronic edition of Sports Day is reporting that the NSC has dipped into its cash reserves to offset the overdue seven months liability being owed the Super Eagles ma...
Eddy Onazi Targets Europa League Knockout Phase
Published: November 28, 2013
Lazio midfielder Eddy Onazi is confident of the chances of the Italian club reaching the knock out round of the Europa League.The capital club are away to Polish club Legia Warszawa on Thursday night and the Nigeria international has been named in the 18 - man squad but will start from the bench.Lalaziosiamonoi.it quot...
Victor Moses Wants More Game Time At Liverpool
Published: November 28, 2013
Victor Moses has insisted that he needs more game time at Liverpool for him to flourish.The Nigeria international moved to Anfield in the summer transfer market on loan from rivals Chelsea but has managed only five starts in the Premier League.“The main thing is to be on the pitch and enjoy my football. That&rsqu...