Futball Galore Media: January 2014

Friday, 31 January 2014

TEAP send warming bell to DSS

TEAP FC took a huge step to the new Nigeria National League season with a 8-1 demolition of Future Stars on Friday at Area 3, Abuja.

French youngster Zouma has signed for Chelsea today, but will spend the rest of the season on-loan at St Etienne.

Adel Taarabt has joined Italian giants AC Milan.

A new twist has emerged as regards the playing future of Gbenga Arokoyo, with some websites reporting that the former Kwara United is destined to leave Mjallby.

Papa Idris has commented on the upcoming fixture between Nigeria and Zimbabwe, the third place play - off in the ongoing African Nations Championship which comes to a conclusion on Saturday.

Experienced midfielder Cletus Itodo has dumped Sunshine Stars for a stint with Heartland in the new Globacom Nigeria Premier League which is expected to kickoff by 24th February, 2014.

Danish club, FC Midtjylland have rejected a tempting bid for Sylvester Igboun.

Emordi admitted that taking coaching position at Kano Pillars is a challenging task with a lot of pressure, but also stated that he has got what it takes to lead the club to glory.

Serie A club, Sampdoria are close to signing Stefano Okaka.

Ejike Uzoenyi, a candidate for 2014 African Nations Championship MVP award has been ruled out of the third place match against Zimbabwe due to suspension.

Former Enugu Rangers midfielder John Chibuike scored 2 goals for Rosenborg in a 5-2 friendly match win against AIK Stockholm.

Stephen Keshi: My boys did well

Nigeria's head coach Stephen Keshi has hailed the country's home-based senior national team, the Super Eagles, despite its loss to the Black Stars of Ghana in Wednesday's semi-final of the ongoing 2014 African Nations Championship (CHAN) in South Africa.

The Black Stars of Ghana reached their second African Nations Championship (CHAN) final after a 4-1 penalty shoot-out win over fellow West Africans, Nigeria, during an absorbing semi-final match played on Wednesday at Free State Stadium in Bloemfontein.

Bosso: No cause for alarm

Isah Ladan Bosso the head coach of Bayelsa United has called for supporters of the club not to loose sleep of the club's showing in the recently concluded Super Four tournament.

Olympiakos Volou lost four nil to Panathinaikos in the quarter-final of the Greek Cup on Wednesday, with former Dolphins attacking midfielder Abdul Ajagun scoring one of the goals.

Golden Eaglets striker, Taiwo Awoniyi , 16, is reported to have arrived in Sweden to inspect the facilities of Kalmar FF.

Ergotelis has announced the signing of Nigeria international Dele Adeleye from Russian Premier League team Anzhi Makhachkala.

Parma held another round of training session on Wednesday morning and afternoon to fine tune their preparation for the Serie A clash against Roma.

Chief Coach of FC Robo Emmanuel Osahon wants his wards to perform better in the 2014 Nigeria Women Premier League.

Liadi Bashiru has praised Osun Babes after a clean sheet in the friendly win over FC Robo on Wednesday.

Nigeria U17 women side forced hosts Delta Queens to a 1-1 draw in Oleh on Wednesday.

West Africa Derby: Determined Black Stars eliminate unlucky Eagles

10-man Ghana stretched Super Eagles to win 4-1 via penalties on Wednesday night in the second semi finals of the on-going African Nations Championship.

Enugu Rangers vs Nembe City

Giwa FC vs Kano Pillars

As reported earlier in the day by futbalgalore.blogspot.com, Dayo Adeyoriju sealed his three-month loan deal to Mjees SC on Tuesday.

Dayo Adeyoriju has moved to Oman, where he signed a three-month deal with the country’s top division club, Mjees SC.

Nigeria’s Flying Eagles have been drawn bye to the second round of the 2015 African Youth Championship to be hosted by Senegal.

Six-time champions Enyimba on Tuesday won the Super 4 after they pipped Kano Pillars 1-0 in a final match of the pre-season competition.

Super Eagles midfielder Raheem Lawal has joined Spanish La Liga side Real Betis after he terminated his contract in Turkey over unpaid wages.

Gbolahan Salami is one of three Nigeria players who will not be available for Wednesday’s CHAN semi-final against arch-rivals Ghana.

Ghana and Nigeria will represent Africa at the 2014 FIFA Under-20 Women's World Cup in Canada in August. It will be the third consecutive time that both nations will represent Africa at the two-yearly tournament.

The draws for the qualifiers of the 2015 Orange Africa Cup of Nations finals will be held on 27 April, 2014, in Cairo, Egypt, the African football governing body (CAF) has said.

Arsene Wenger has confirmed that attacking midfielder Aaron Ramsey has suffered a further setback in his recovery from a thigh injury.

Stefano Okaka, currently on the payroll of Parma has rejected an approach from England Championship team Sheffield Wednesday.

Manchester United attacker Juan Mata hailed an "unbelievable" debut and believes the club can still qualify for the UEFA Champions League.

Ole Gunnar Solskjaer, the manager of Cardiff City has confirmed that the capture of Manchester United defender Fabio, who will join the club on a permanent basis.

The management of Real Madrid looks set to allow one of their senior goalkeepers to leave World Cup.

FT Sunshine Queens 2-1 Under 13 Selected Boys

Portugal Primeira Liga club Olhanense has announced that it has secured the signing of former Plateau United star Christian Obodo.

Chelsea are in the market for a classy midfielder and Manchester United target, Toni Kroos, who plays for Bayern Munich fits the bill for them.

Fenerbahçe marksman Emmanuel Emenike will spend the next three weeks on the sidelines.

Turkish Super League outfit Eskisehispor are in pole position for the signature of John Chibuike.

The officials of Israeli Premier League side Maacabi Petah Tikva has traveled to Malta on January 19 to scout Obinna Obiefule when Hibernians lost to Stanley Ohawuchi’s Sliema Wanderers.

Nigerian midfielder Raheem Lawal could be back in Spain soon.

Brown Ideye has dismissed reports linking him with a move to AS Monaco.

Super Four Tournament

FT Kano Pillars 0-1 Enyimba International Sibi Gwar 76'

Enyimba team list for the clash against Kogi United

Danlami Umaru (1), Nonso Okonkwo (40), Ezekiel Bassey (37), Abdulrazak Aliyu (8), Ojobo Markson (46), Uche John (48), Amanfor Chimezie (33), Nzube Anazemba, Bishop Onyeudo (50), Kamal Sikiru (14), Etor Daniel (25), Uwadiegwu Ugwu (60), Paul Godwin (30), Saviour Stephen (23), Junior Momoh (39), Maxwell Effiom (49), Yahaya Bala (16).

Super Four Tournament

FT Bayelsa United 1-2 Warri Walves
Ebitimi Agogu 22' (1-0)
Omofoman Freedom 36' (1-1)
Etebo Oghenekaro 50' (1-2)

Bolaji Abdullahi motivates Super Eagles with cash incentive

Ahead of Wednesday's semi-final clash of old football rivals Nigeria and Ghana at the ongoing 2014 African Nations Championship (CHAN) in South Africa, Nigerian sports authorities have dangled a US$100,000 incentive before the Super Eagles to beat the Black Stars. Nigeria's Sports Minister Bolaji Abdullahi announced the offer after the Eagles came from behind to beat Morocco 4-3 in their quarter-final clash in Cape Town on Saturday.