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...
Fifa Ranking : Nigeria In The 36th Position
Published: November 28, 2013
Football’s governing body, Fifa released its monthly ranking of national teams on Friday morning.Despite the 2 - 0 victory over Ethiopia in the World Cup play - offs and a credible 2 - 2 draw played with European powerhouse Italy in the month of November, the Super Eagles of Nigeria are now ranked in the number 3...
Consistent Elderson Echiejile Targets Milestone For Braga
Published: November 27, 2013
Sporting Braga fullback Elderson Echiejile is on the verge of a significant milestone in his career with Sporting Braga.Currently on 99 appearances for the Archbishops in all competitions, if the Nigeria international is fielded against Olhanense on Friday, he will join the list of players who have played 100 games for...
Chikeluba Ofoedu Delighted After Scoring Fifth Goal
Published: November 27, 2013
Karşıyaka  attacker Chikeluba Ofoedu has expressed his delight after scoring for the Turkish Lig 1 side  in the 1 - 1 draw played with Gaziantep BB. However, the former Enugu Rangers man says he is worried that Karşıyaka have just managed 3 out of a possible 12 points in their last four m...
Nurudeen Orelesi Confident Skenderbeu Korce Will Win The League
Published: November 26, 2013
Skënderbeu Korçë midfielder Nurudeen Orelesi has stated that there is no cause for concern despite the back to back Albania champions picking just one point from their last two matches in the Super League.The southeastern Albania side were defeated 1 - 0 by Bylis Ballsh in the penultimate round of matc...
Elderson Echiejile Targets World Cup Spot
Published: November 26, 2013
Nigeria international Elderson Echiejile says he is obligated to continue working hard and playing consistently for Sporting Braga to make the squad to Brazil. The former Bendel Insurance and Rennes man has been the first choice left full back since Stephen Keshi took over the reins of the National Team.“My plan...
Revealed: Ganiyu Ogungbe Signed Three - Year Deal With AC Omonia
Published: November 26, 2013
Nigeria youth international Ganiyu Ogungbe is inching closer to making his first team debut for AC Omonia in the First Division.The leadership of AC Omonia wanted the youngster to learn the basics of Cyprus football before handing him his debut.Thus, he has been involved in some games in the Youth League plus friendly ...
Vincent Enyeama 322 Minutes Away From Rewriting Ligue 1 Statistics
Published: November 26, 2013
Goalkeeper Vincent Enyeama was named the best player in Ligue 1 for the month of October.Before Lille traded tackles with Toulouse on Sunday, the Nigeria international was officially presented with the award.“As you could see, it was not a great match. But we have once again demonstrated defensive solidity and I ...