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 ...
Kenneth Otigba Wants To Be Like Jaap Stam
Published: November 25, 2013
Kenneth Otigba is not pleased with the number of goals conceded by  SC Heerenveen in the Dutch championship.Born in Kaduna 21 years ago, the central defender has established himself  as a first - team regular at Heerenveen in the current campaign.“We allow too many goals against us, that does not feel g...
Chinedu Obasi Named In Champions League Roster
Published: November 25, 2013
Schalke 04 landed in Bucharest on Monday for the showdown with Romania champions Steaua Bucharest in the Champions League.For the first time in more than eight months, manager Jens Keller has named Chinedu Obasi in his provisional squad.The Nigeria international was part of the 19 - man squad that traveled to the Roman...
Uche Nwofor Returns To Training
Published: November 25, 2013
Uche Nwofor has recovered from an ankle injury and could be named in the provisional squad which faces Go Ahead Eagles at home this coming Saturday, the official website of Heerenveen has reported.The Nigeria international attacker will start full training with the Super Frisians on Tuesday.He is struggling for match t...
Austin Ejide Fit To Start Against Ironi Ramat Hasharon
Published: November 25, 2013
There is good news for Hapoel Beer Sheva as well as the Nigeria National Team following confirmation that the injury picked up by Austin Ejide against Italy is not too serious.A scan has cleared the Nigeria international and he will be in goal on Monday night when the Camels entertain Ironi Ramat Hasharon at the Arthur...
Rasheed Alabi Speaks About New Deal With AC Omonia
Published: November 25, 2013
Despite offers from China, Turkey and Polish club Śląsk Wrocław, Nigerian defender Rasheed Alabi chose to extend his collaboration with Cyprus powerhouse AC Omonia over the summer.One of the longest tenured players on the roster of AC Omonia, Alabi had to agree to a wage cut before he committed his futur...
Crocked Victor Obinna Prepares Fish Pepper Soup For Lokomotiv Moscow Fans
Published: November 24, 2013
Lokomotiv Moscow manager Leonid Kuchuk has revealed his starting line up for the match with city rivals Dinamo Moscow.It is confirmed that Nigeria international Victor Obinna will not feature as he did not make the first eleven or the bench.The 26 - year - old attacker returned to the Russian capital injured, the same ...
Austin Ejide Not Bothered By Enyeama Rivalry
Published: November 23, 2013
Austin Ejide has expressed delight at the Super Eagles qualification for the Brazil 2014 World Cup.If Stephen Keshi names the 29 - year - old goalkeeper in his 23 - man roster to Brazil , he would be the first Hapoel Beer Sheva player to be selected for the showpiece event since the formation on the club.“It will...
Vincent Enyeama Wins October Player Of The Month Award
Published: November 22, 2013
Nigeria international Vincent Enyeama has been named the best player in Ligue 1 for the month of October.The 31 - year - old Lille numero uno , who is having an outstanding season, did not concede a single goal last month in matches against AC Ajaccio, Montpellier and Nantes. To clinch the award, Vince beat Sweden supe...