Statistically, Vincent Enyeama Is The Best Goalkeeper In Europe
Published: September 30, 2013
As reported by football365.fr, clubs have taken notice of Vincent Enyeama’s outstanding start to the 2013 - 2014 seasonIn eight matches played for Lille in the French championship, the Nigeria custodian has kept six clean-sheets against Lyon, Evian, Sochaux, Rennes, Saint-étienne and Lorient.Statistically,...
Panathinaikos Await Arrival Of Abdul Ajagun
Published: September 28, 2013
Flying Eagles skipper Abdul Ajagun is expected to arrive Athens on Saturday morning after attending the funeral of his father, according to reports in Greece. Panathinaikos are scheduled to train today ahead of the Super League showdown with Asteras Tripolis on Sunday, September 29.And if Ajagun proves his fitness duri...
Complete Sports: Nigeria Skipper Joseph Yobo Says He Was Not Fined By Fenerbahce
Published: September 27, 2013
It was earlier reported that substantive Nigeria skipper Joseph Yobo was fined US$10,000 for arriving late to training.Sports daily Complete Sports has been doing some digging and now writes on its website that those reports which emanated from the Turkish media are far from reality.“It was embarrassing for me to...
Emmanuel Emenike Needs A Goal
Published: September 26, 2013
With new club Fenerbahce, Nigeria international Emmanuel Emenike has yet to open his goalscoring account, something that bothers the technical bench and the player himself.The 26 - year - old attacker joined the Yellow Canaries in the summer transfer market from Spartak Moscow but has failed to deliver the goals after ...
Vincent Enyeama Expects Nothing But Victory Against Ethiopia
Published: September 26, 2013
Lille custodian Vincent Enyeama is looking forward to the eagerly anticipated World Cup showdown between the Super Eagles of Nigeria and Wayla Antelopes of Ethiopia on October 13.The 32 - year - old is aware of the opponent’s pedigree as he was between the sticks when Nigerian beat them 2 - 0 in one of the group ...
Ugochukwu Ukah Red Card Cancelled
Published: September 25, 2013
One - cap Nigeria international Ugichukwu Ukah was dismissed by referee Radkiewicz for a second bookable offense in the eighth round of matches in the Polish topflight .In the league tie between Jagiellonia Bialystok and Podbeskidzie on September 19, Ukah was yellow - carded in the 49th minute, before being cautioned a...
Stephen Keshi Waiting To Hear From Joel Obi
Published: September 25, 2013
The ball is in Joel Obi’s court if he is really interested in donning the National Team colors in future matches.While admitting that Joel Obi remains in his plans, manager Stephen Keshi said that he tried to communicate with the Parma midfielder but was unsuccessful.Speaking to the electronic edition of Brila FM...
Ethiopia Want Ghana, Cameroon Friendly In Build Up To Nigeria Game
Published: September 25, 2013
According to Ethiopian Radio and Television Agency (ERTA), the Walya Antelopes of Ethiopia have started preparations for the World Cup qualifying fixture against African champions Nigeria.24 domestic based players are presently in the team’s training camp in Addis Ababa while an additional 4 professional players ...
Bereaved Abdul Ajagun Travels To Nigeria To Bury His Father
Published: September 25, 2013
Panathinaikos attacking midfielder Abdul Ajagun has travelled to Nigeria to attend his father’s funeral which is scheduled for Friday, gazzetta.gr has reported.And that means the Flying Eagles skipper is rated 50 - 50 for the upcoming clash against Asteras Tripolis in the Super League.The 20 - year - old may arri...
EXCLUSIVE: Academica Manager Sergio Conceicao Fires Back At John Ogu
Published: September 25, 2013
Academica manager Sérgio Conceição has fired back at John Ogu after he was harshly criticized by the Nigeria international in an interview he granted to a South Africa based satellite television station.In the interview published on Tuesday, John Ogu directed most of his anger toward Conceiç...
Peter Odemwingie Nets Debut Goal For Cardiff City
Published: September 24, 2013
Cardiff City have crashed out of the Capital One Cup, losing 3 - 2 to West Ham United in the third round on Tuesday night.Manager Malky Mackay made 11 changes to the squad that lost to Spurs last weekend and handed Nigeria international Peter Odemwingie his full debut . West Ham raced into the lead thanks to goals from...
Former Greece International Karapialis Wants Regular Action For Olaitan
Published: September 24, 2013
Retired Olympiacos attacking midfielder and former Greece international Vassilis Karapialis is not pleased that manager Michel has failed to include Nigeria youth international Michael Olaitan in his starting lineup for most of the games in the Super League this campaign.In fact, Michael Olaitan’s solitary appear...
Chukwu Ndukwe Cautions Eagles Against Complacency
Published: September 23, 2013
Former Nigeria international Chukwu Ndukwe has shared his thoughts and impressions on the upcoming World Cup qualifier between Nigeria and Ethiopia in Addis Ababa on October 12th.In a chat with Brila FM, the ex Udoji striker said : “I don’t think we should regard Ethiopia as minnows as we don’t have ...
Alarm Bells - John Ogu Now Inactive For 35 Days
Published: September 23, 2013
For the fourth straight game, Sérgio Conceição, manager of Primeira Liga side Académica de Coimbra, did not consider for selection Nigeria international John Ogu. Against Nacional at the Estádio da Madeira on Sunday, the central midfielder, who spotted the number 30 jersey, was an unu...
Obi Mikel Nets First Premier League Goal
Published: September 21, 2013
Chelsea are on top of the Premier League table thanks to the 2 - 0 victory over Fulham in the fifth round of matches.After 52 minutes, Oscar opened scoring for the Stamford Bridge outfit and the outcome was decided in the 85th minute, with Nigeria international John Obi Mikel netting his first goal in the English champ...