Faith Friday Obilor : My Target Now Is To Play In A Top League
Published: August 17, 2013
RoPS central defender Faith Friday Obilor has shared his thoughts and impressions on the 4 - 0 win over IFK Mariehamn in the semi - finals of the Finnish Cup on Saturday.'' We had an excellent game. I think we were in a better position to win the match because we needed it badly, more than the opponents.'' My target no...
Nigerians Face Off In Finnish Cup Final
Published: August 17, 2013
RoPS defeated IFK Mariehamn 4 - 0 in the semi - finals of the Finnish Cup on Saturday.Three Nigerian players - Friday Obilor, Ndukaku Alison and Mbachu Emenike - were involved for 90 minutes in the most important match in RoPS history for the past six seasons.Defender Ndukaku Alison was on target in the 59th minute for...
Napoli Mulling Over Bid For Odemwingie
Published: August 17, 2013
According to the Daily Mirror, Napoli have joined the race for Nigeria international Peter Odemwingie, 32.Rafa Benitez' preferred candidate for the striking role is either Jackson Martinez(FC Porto ) or Alessandro Matri(Juventus). But the Napoli manager will shift focus to Peter Odemwingie should he fail to land any of...
Official : Fanendo Adi Inks Four - Year Deal With FC Copenhagen
Published: August 17, 2013
Scandinavia powerhouse FC Copenhagen have completed the signing of Nigerian striker Fanendo Adi on a four - year contract, writes the official website.The 22 - year - old, once touted as the 'Next Nwankwo Kanu' last played for Slovak club AC Trencin.Fanendo Adi has expressed joy that FC Copenhagen have offered him a co...
Basel Target Innocent Emeghara
Published: August 16, 2013
According to reporting by blick.ch, FC Basel have set the wheels in motion to capture the signature of Innocent Emeghara from Siena.Following to sale of Bobadilla to Augsburg, Basel are desperately in search of his replacement and have beamed their searchlight on Emeghara.But the 16 - time champions of Switzerland face...
Official: Al Khaleej FC Complete Signing Of Babatunde Wusu
Published: August 16, 2013
Finnish top division side JJK, with a statement on its official website, has announced that Nigerian striker Babatunde Wusu has departed the club for the United Arab Emirates. The 29 - year - old has signed a one - year contract with second - tier Al Khaleej FC.Babatunde Wusu joined JJK in 2007 and played a total of 10...
Godfrey Oboabona To Leave For Turkey Next Tuesday
Published: August 16, 2013
23 - year - old Nigeria international Godfrey Oboabona will depart the shores of Nigeria on Tuesday, August 20 to formalize his move to Turkish club Rizespor, allnigeriasoccer.com has been specially informed.The Super League newcomers, who have another Nigeria international Uche Kalu on their payroll, have agreed to te...
Elderson Echiejile Left Out Of Sporting Braga Europa League Squad
Published: August 15, 2013
Elderson Echiejile's future with Sporting Braga is now seriously in doubt after he was left out by the Portuguese club in their Europa League roster.According to UEFA's official website, the league Cup winners have sent the list of 24 players for the tie against Romania vice - champions Pandurii Târgu Jiu but Ech...
Gaziantepspor Fail In Loan Bid For Abiola Dauda
Published: August 15, 2013
Turkish club Gaziantepspor had been interested in Red Star Belgrade's Abiola Dauda in the summer transfer window.Despite Swedish agent Patrick Mork telling this portal that Red Star have no intention to sell his client, it is clear that the 25 - year - old is fed up with life in Serbia and would love to join a new team...
Official : Abraham Alechenwu Joins KS Kastrioti
Published: August 15, 2013
Albanian Super League outfit KS Kastrioti have completed the signing of Abraham Alechenwu from rivals KS Besa.The financial terms and length of contract were not disclosed by the club located in Krujë. KS Kastrioti is Abraham Alechenwu's tenth club in Albania. Among others, the 27 - year - old previously defended ...
Napoli Chase Chelsea Midfielder Obi Mikel
Published: August 15, 2013
As reported by Tuttomercatoweb.com, Nigeria international midfielder John Mikel Obi is wanted by his former boss Rafa Benitez.Benitez, the new gaffer of Napoli, is interested in the 26 - year - old Chelsea ace. But the stumbling block is the player's annual wage thought to be around 3 millions euros net.Obi Mikel is no...
Stephen Keshi Names Starting Eleven To Face South Africa
Published: August 14, 2013
Super Eagles gaffer Stephen Keshi has named his starting eleven for the eagerly anticipated friendly match against South Africa in Durban on Wednesday evening, August 14. In the absence of Lille custodian Vincent Enyeama, Hapoel Be'er Sheva numero uno Austin Ejide is preferred in goal ahead of Chigozie Agbim of Enugu...
WORLD EXCLUSIVE : Sunshine Stars To Pocket 450,000 Euros From Sale Of Godfrey Oboabona To Rizespor
Published: August 14, 2013
It is now public knowledge that Sunshine Stars central defender Godfrey Oboabona has agreed in principle to join Turkish Super League newcomers Rizespor.Not common in these parts, the Akure side set a release clause of 1 million euros in case any suitor is interested in their prized jewel.The transfer market is a funct...
Espanyol Thinking Of Parma Striker Stefano Okaka
Published: August 14, 2013
Barcelona based La Liga side Espanyol are interested in the acquisition of Parma striker Stefano Okaka.Transfer market website Tuttomercatoweb.com says Espanyol are going shopping in Italy and have targeted Okaka as well as the experienced Atalanta defender Matteo Contini.It won't be a stroll in the park for the Spania...
Edward Ofere Eyeing Up A Move To The United States
Published: August 14, 2013
New Trelleborg FF signing Edward Ofere, 27,  is eyeing up a move to the United States in future.The striker penned a four - month contract with the Swedish third - tier club towards the end of last month.Fotbolltransfers.com with reference to Sydsvenskan quoted Edward Ofere as saying : '' That is another continent...