Kanu rates Nigeria Football low in 2014

Ex Super Eagles captain, Kanu Nwankwo, has scored the country's football low in the outgoing year with regard to the senior national team failing to qualify for the AFCON to be held in Equatorial Guinea this month.

I want to return to eagles -Taiwo

Out of favour Super eagles defender Taye Taiwo who plays for Bursaspor of Turkey has shown his interest in returning to the national team setup.

Taiwo who has played 53 times for the Super Eagles is yet to play for his country since current coach took over the helm of affairs. 

Am constantly being watched by Milan -Oduamadi

Nigeria Super Eagles attacker Nnamdi Oduamadi, who now plays for Serie B club side Crotone of Italy, came out yesterday to tell us that his parent club still keep in touch and that they are very much concerned about his progress.

We recall that the Rossoneri loaned out the 24year old Nigerian attacker prior to the start of the season to Crotone. 

Odemwingie in line for new Stoke Deal

Nigerian striker Peter Odemwingie is set to be offered a new contract by Stoke City despite being sidelined due to injury.

Odemwingie has been on the sidelines since August owing to a cruciate knee ligament injury, but the former West Bromwich Albion and Cardiff City man will be out of contract at the Britannia Stadium at the end of this season.

Emenike critical of himself for goal drought- Agent

The agent of Nigeria striker Emmanuel Emenike, Erdem Konyar has revealed that the player is frustrated with himself for not finding the back of the net regularly. 

He explained that contrary to media speculation, the 27 year old has no problem with the coach Ismail Kartal, rather vents his anger on himself.  

Nigeria Hotshots across Europe

With the first half of the football season across Europe coming to a close, we select the most impressive and outstanding Nigerians so far. 

1. German Bundesliga: Anthony Ujah(Fc Cologne)

The German bundesliga hasn't been a safe haven for Nigerians in time past, it took Ujah 20 matches and 875 minutes of game time to be able to gain recognition in the league.  

Untapped Resources: Meet Aminu Umar, Nigeria's new Attacking Sensation

Born on 6 March , 1995 in Abuja, Nigeria is a striker who currently plies his trade with Turkish side, Samunspor 

The Nigerian has so far been consistent and has established himself as a first team regular.

Aaron Samuel a replacement for England bound Musa?

Tottenham Hotspur and West Ham United are both interested in signing CSKA Moscow star Ahmed Musa, according to sources. 

The rapid winger has been in sparkling form for CSKA so far this season and it seems that it has not gone unnoticed to the Premier League pair.

Ideye to get new coach as West Brom fires Alan Irvine

Ideye

West Brom has sacked manager Alan Irvine after six months in charge at the Hawthorns. 
The Midlands club say they expect to be able to name Irvine's successor by the weekend.

West Brom travel to West Ham on New Year's Day with Rob Kelly, assisted by fellow assistant head coach Keith Downing, in caretaker charge.

Yakubu on QPR's Radar

QPR boss Harry Redknapp is preparing a surprise move for Nigerian veteran Yakubu according to the Daily Mirror.

The 32 year old has worked under Redknapp previously at Portsmouth and is a proven Premier League finisher though has spent the past couple of years playing in China and Qatar so one would have to wonder if the powerful forward still has the ability to make an impact at the highest level.

Photos: Super Eagles star Ejike Uzoenyi Weds

Enugu, the coal city was turned upside down yesterday, when Nigeria international, Ejike Uzoenyi took to the altar his heartthrob Chioma at the popular St. Brigid's Catholic Church, Asata Enugu, in a mass service jointly celebrated by Monsignor Anthony Okafor and Rev. Fr Daniel Iloka.

NFF warns Against late camp arrival from eagles players

All home based eagles invited for the double friendly scheduled for the super eagles against Cote D'Ivoire and Sudan on January 12 and 17 respectively have been told that they must report to the Bolton white apartment, wuse zone 7, Abuja, tomorrow, as late arrival will be frowned at.

We gather that super eagles Assistant coach Daniel Amokachi will be in charge of both friendly games.

Off Day for Nigerians In England

Majority of Nigerian players in England had bad outings with their respective clubs, with only Sammy Amoebi though injured and Odion Ighalo the only Nigerians who recorded victory with their clubs. 

Southampton 1-1 Chelsea

John Obi Mikel returnd to the Chelsea starting eleven after he made his first substitute appearance in five games in Chelsea's 2-0 win over Westham on boxing day. The Nigerian lasted for 74 minutes as Eden Hazard cancelled Sadio Mane early strike for the host. Chelsea remained top of the English premier league going to the new year.  The 27 year old has now made 16 appearances for the blues this term, scoring once. 

Liverpool to swap Borini with Onazi

Reports emanating from Italian media claim Lazio could receive Fabio Borini in exchange for Nigerian midfielder Eddy Onazi to Liverpool.

It would be a return to Rome for the striker, but on the other side, as he previously played for Lazio’s arch rivals Roma.

LMC gets new boss, Nduka Irabor steps down

A restructuring of the local league board ahead of the 2015 Nigeria Professional Football 

League season, resulted in the appointment of
Shehu Dikko as the new boss of the League Management Company.