Saturday 24 January 2015

Egwuekwe makes Israel switch


 Nigeria international defender Azubuike Egwuekwe has joined Israeli club Hapoel Tel Aviv.


Amoebi set to join Anichebe and Ideye at WestBrom


West Brom are ready to sign veteran striker Shola Ameobi to add extra power to Tony Pulis’ forward line.


Friday 23 January 2015

Liverpool sign Oshoala

African footballer of the year Asisat Oshoala has joined English side Liverpool. Oshoala won both the Golden Boot and Golden Ball - as Player of the Tournament - at last year's Under-20 World Cup Finals, and becomes the first player from Africa to compete in the Women's Super League.

New Liverpool signing Asisat Oshoala is "one of the best young players in the world", says Reds boss Matt Beard.

"We beat a number of top American and European clubs to Asisat's signature," said Beard as he welcomed the 20-year-old striker. "Asisat is one of the best young players in the world."
In addition to her star performances in the U20 World Cup, Oshoala also collected the Golden Ball award as the senior Nigeria team qualified for the 2015 World Cup by winning the African Women's Championship.

Beard added: "She's not the finished article yet but she's got pace, power and she certainly knows where the goal is.
"I watched her at the Under-20 World Cup, where she was sensational, and we had early dialogue with her about coming to Liverpool.
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There's been plenty of other interest in her in the last few months, but she chose to join us and I'm absolutely delighted."
Oshoala, nicknamed 'Seedorf' after Dutch legend Clarence, said: "To be able to join the reigning Super League champions is absolutely fantastic.

"Liverpool Ladies are a massive club with some fantastic players who I believe can help me to develop my game to the next level.
"It was also a big incentive to be able to play in the Women's Champions League, which is a huge competition that I'm confident we can do well in."

Chelsea to offer £40 million + Mikel for Pogba

According to the Express, London side Chelsea are preparing an offer a mammoth deal which will include £40m plus Nigerian midfielder Mikel Obi or the duo of Ramires and Andre Schurrle for the 21-year-old.

Reports earlier this week claims that Real Madrid, Paris Saint German, and former club Manchester United are willing to pay between 75m and 85m for the France International which will be a world record fee for a central midfielder.



Thursday 22 January 2015

Siasia names 21 troops for Tunisia duel

Head Coach of Nigeria’s U-23 men's football team, Dream Team VI Samson Siasia has selected 21 players for the double-header against their Tunisian counterpart in Tunis.  

The 21 players chosen and 15 others; including officials of the team are expected to depart from the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport on Thursday night via an Emirates Airline.

Record Store: The only occasion Nigeria played an international game on January 1st


January 1st is a day set aside to celebrate the new year with friends/family and generally declared as a public holiday all over the world.


Wednesday 21 January 2015

Give Amokachi a chance- Ekpo

Ex international Friday Ekpo has tasked the Nigeria Football Federation to look towards the direction of Super Eagles assistant coach as a possible replacement for Stephen Keshi as Eagles coach.


AFCON 2015 Opening Round Of Fixture Round-up

*Nsue Lopez of Equitorial Guinea scored the first goal of the tournament in the 16th minute of play against Congo.


Tuesday 20 January 2015

Match Thirsty Super Eagles, Request more friendlies from NFF

After successfully executing two friendly games against Cote d'voire and Yemen where they lost the former and won the latter, the super eagles (albeit the team B) have called on Football Federation to organize  more of such Friendlies for the team.

Team B skipper Chigozie Agbim while commending the NFF on behalf of his team for the already played Friendlies against Ivory coast and Yemen said he would love for the NFF to keep setting up such friendly games for the team.

"All the players were unanimous in saying that playing friendly games is a way of making the team jell and build the unity of the team, the coaching staff and the ensuring that the players are active throughout the year." said the AFCON winner.    

Untapped Resources: Meet Okocha's Nephew who plays For Arsenal

Alex Iwobi

Arsenal’s youngster and Dream Team VI new call up, Alex Iwobi, will get his first cap in Nigeria’s colours in next week’s international friendly match against Tunisia’s Olympic team.

Monday 19 January 2015

 Ex Nigeria goalkeeper down with cancer

Former Super Eagles goalkeeper, Wilfred Agbonavbare, is in critical condition after been diagnose of cancer.


Asisat needs to go back to school -Ogunjobi

Nigeria Football Federation secretary general Chief Taiwo Ogunjobi came out yesterday to give some fatherly advice to falcons hotshot Asisat Oshoala. 

While speaking with newsmen in Abuja the renowned sports administrator opined that Asisat should go back and finish her secondary school (high school) education and attain higher educational knowledge in order to secure her future.

Eagles Round up: Triple brace for Nigerians in Europe

ENGLAND

Victor Moses finally made his much awaited return to first team action for Stoke city as the Potters earned a 0-1 away victory over Leicester city. The Nigerian lasted for 86 minutes before being replaced by American Geoff Cameron.