Imoh Ezekiel, Ramon Azeez Set To Make International Debut
Published: February 12, 2014
It has been officially announced that manager Stephen Keshi has invited Ramon Azeez, Michael Uchebo and Imoh Ezekiel for the exhibition match with Mexico on March 5.But the headline name on the 23 - man list unveiled on Wednesday evening must be new Norwich signing Joseph Yobo, who has been omitted from several rosters...
Victor Anichebe Salvages Draw For West Brom
Published: February 11, 2014
Chelsea lost the chance to move four points clear from rivals Arsenal after they were held to a 1 - 1 draw by West Brom at the Hawthorns on Tuesday. Ivanovic had put Chelsea’s noses in front in first half stoppage time while Nigeria international Victor Anichebe, a second half substitute,  netted the equaliz...
Give Keshi A Chance - Bewarang
Published: February 11, 2014
The National President of the Nigeria Football Coaches Association (NFCA) Coach Bitrus Bewarang has made a passionate appeal to the Nigeria Football Federation.He has called on the NFF to jettison the idea of recruiting a foreign technical assistant for the Super Eagles Head Coach Stephen Keshi.According the former Nat...
Bitter - Sweet Return For Juwon Oshaniwa, Ashdod Crash Out Of Cup
Published: February 11, 2014
True to the words of Dudu Dahan, respected Israeli agent of Juwon Oshaniwa, the wing-back was restored to the starting line-up for the Cup clash with Hapoel Ramat Hasharon on Tuesday evening.Oshaniwa had missed at least two days of training last week as he was processing his United States visa for the friendly ...
Ex Eagle Ndubuisi Egbo In Hot Water Over Match Fixing; UEFA Starts Investigations
Published: February 11, 2014
European Football governing body, UEFA has launched an inquiry after Yenicami Ağdelen striker Peter Olayinka revealed that match fixing exists in the Albanian championship.These are the facts of the case according to Albanian sports daily, Panorama Sport.In a no-holds-barred interview, Peter Olayinka bravely impli...
Michael Eneramo On Target As Karabukspor Beat Genclerbirligi
Published: February 11, 2014
Karabükspor are pushing for one of the Europa League spots and now trail fourth on the table Sivasspor by only two points.On Monday, they won their second game on the trot , defeating Gençlerbirliği  2  -  1 at the Ankara Ondokuz Mayis Stadium.Nigeria international Michael Eneramo contin...
Exclusive : Agent Plays Down Reports Oshaniwa Faces Fine, Traveled To Process USA Visa
Published: February 10, 2014
Dudu Dahan, Israeli agent of Nigeria international Juwon Oshaniwa, has played down suggestions that his client might be fined by MS Ashdod for not pulling his weight at training.Recall that the left back was omitted from the 18 - man squad for the home game with Maccabi Petah Tikva last weekend, fueling speculation tha...
Agent : Michael Olaitan Is Well Known To The Nigeria Federation
Published: February 10, 2014
Respected Greek agent Paschalis Tountouris, who represents Olympiakos striker Michael Olaitan, has shared his thoughts and impressions on reports that his client could be invited to the National Team in the nearest future.21 - year - old Olaitan has been brilliant so far this season especially in the Greece Super Leagu...
Dutch Federation Suspends Kenneth Otigba
Published: February 10, 2014
The Dutch Federation has suspended Heerenveen’s Kenneth Otigba for one game after he picked up a second half red card against Groningen last weekend. The  central defender was shown a straight red card in the 72nd minute of the tie at Eurobog, Groningen .He has decided not to appeal the verdict of referee Ba...
Juwon Oshaniwa Set To Be Slapped With Fine, To Face Disciplinary Committee
Published: February 09, 2014
Things have gone from bad to worse for Nigeria international Juwon Oshaniwa, few days after it was revealed that he was not taking his training sessions seriously. MS Ashdod defeated Maccabi Petah Tikva on Saturday , with the fullback watching the game from the podium after being axed from the roster.Juwon Oshaniwa, 23...
Uche Ikpeazu Nets First Professional Goals
Published: February 09, 2014
Anglo - Nigerian attacker Uche Ikpeazu was delighted to bag a brace, his first professional goals, for League One campaigners Crewe Alexandra as they battled to a 3 - 3 draw with Bradford City on Saturday.Home side Bradford found themselves two goals down after 54 minutes no thanks to a pair of goals from 18 - year - o...
Olympiakos Manager Showers Praise On Olaitan
Published: February 09, 2014
Michael Olaitan’s rich vein of scoring form continued on Saturday after he netted a brace as Olympiakos defeated Veria 5 - 0.The Nigeria international was on target in the 70th and 90th minute of the encounter at Stadio Verias to take his tally of goals to 10 in all competitions this season.Manager Michel has sho...
Bartholomew Ogbeche Out For Four Weeks
Published: February 07, 2014
SC Cambuur manager, Dwight Lodeweges will be without Bartholomew Ogbeche for the next four matches in the Dutch Eredivisie, and this is official.Against PSV on Wednesday, the experienced forward lasted only 19 minutes on the pitch before making way for Hemmen due to a hamstring injury.Further tests have been conducted ...
Deal Done : Gbolahan Salami Officially A Wolf
Published: February 07, 2014
Gbolahan Salami, a striker with national team experience, will move from Shooting Stars Sports Club to Warri Wolves, it was learned Friday. The 22-year-old, was included in the Super Eagles African Nations Championship roster which placed 3rd in South Africa. He also played an important role in the team, but his pres...
Juwon Oshaniwa Punished For Switching Off
Published: February 07, 2014
Juwon Oshaniwa , 23, is not pulling his weight at MS Ashdod training , reports in Israel suggest.Thus the fullback will not be named by manager Klinger in the starting lineup for the showdown with Maccabi Petah Tikva on Saturday. While Juwon Oshaniwa is being punished for switching off , the coach has kept faith with Y...