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Monday, 16 December 2013

CHAN 2014 - Keshi to Replace Departed Eagles

Coach Stephen Keshi has expressed his happiness with former local-based Godfrey Oboabona, Gabriel Reuben and Juwon Oshaniwa who made progress to prove their respective talents abroad.

Mercurial skipper Evelyn Nwabuoku has insisted it will be ‘business as usual’ for Rivers Angels when they resume training for the 2014 Nigeria Women Football League calendar.

Rivers Angels team manager Matilda Otuene has praised the Nigeria U20 women side after they played ‘the complete game’ against Tunisia U20 women on Saturday.

Juventus director Pavel Nedved isn’t overly enthusiastic about a Europa League trip to Trabzonspor in the last 32.

Clemente Villaverde has reflected that Atletico Madrid have respect for a Milan side with ‘an incredible history’, but that they have their own potential.

Andoni Zubizarreta has welcomed Barcelona’s pairing with Manchester City in the Last 16 of the Champions League.

Portugal Coach Paulo Bento has claimed that it would be ‘unfair’ if Cristiano Ronaldo didn’t win the Ballon d’Or.

Diego Simeone mused on Atletico Madrid’s second-half improvement against Valencia and explained how it still wasn’t as satisfying as it could be.

Jerry Mbakogu finally ended his goal drought and did it in style, as he scored two goals for Carpi in the 2:2 draw against Bari in Italian Serie B.

Stanley Ohawuchi scored all three goals in Silema's 3-0 triumph over Balzan in Maltese Premier Division.

John Utaka's Sivasspor have grabbed all three points against Godfrey Oboabona's Rizespor after 3:1 victory in Turkish Super Lig match played today.

Nigerian midfielder Ogba Kalu Nnanna continued to impress in this season of Indian I-League, as he scored three goals for Soprting Goa in 5:1 victory over Lajong SC.

Super Eagles striker Emmanuel Emenike scored one of the goals in Fenerbahce's easy 4:0 victory over Akhisar Belediyespor.

The League Management Company is considering to split the Glo Premier League into two groups, to complete the season before the World Cup in Brazil.

Newcastle United loyal striker Shola Ameobi may celebrate an embarrassing anniversary this Sunday, as he has not scored a goal in Premier League since December 22, 2012.

Three Champions League clubs, who have Nigerian players in their squad have learnt their opponents in second round draw that took place in Nyon, Switzerland. In one of the interesting pairs, Chelsea will play against Galatasaray.

Italian side Lazio with Super Eagles ace Ogenyi Onazi in squad will travel to Bulgaria to play against Ludogorets, the just finished second round draw has revealed.

Nigerian duo John Ibeh and Chigozie Udoji are expected to leave Greek side Aris Thessaloniki over unpaid wages, according to local media.

Former Enugu Rangers star set for winter move

Nigerian striker Michael Uchebo, who plays for Belgian side Cercle Brugge may leave his club in January.

According to Israeli press Nigerian midfielder Stephen Sunday aka Onya is playing way below the expected level and his contract in Bnei Sakhnin might be terminated soon, as the club's officials are unsatisfied with his performance.

Emmanuel Emenike is a great player, but this time he is being compared to famous Frenchman Zinedine Zidane not because of his skills, but due to an headbutting incident in derby game against Besiktas.

Super Eagles second goalkeeper Austin Ejide kept a clean sheet for the third time in a row. He is now unbeaten in the Israeli Premier League for 306 minutes. On Saturday his Hapoel Beer Sheva smashed Maccabi Petah Tikva 3-0.

Former Nancy player and ex-international Simon Zenke is having a hard time in his Turkish second-tier club Istanbul BB.

Elkanemi Warriors miracle worker, Zachary Baraje has officially stepped down as the helsman of the Maiduguri side. The veteran gaffer left due to personal reasons best known to him.

Victor Moses is under some heavy critic in England after EPL game against Hull City. His Liverpool was beaten 3-1, while Moses was responsible for one of lost goals. Former Liverpool defender Jamie Carragher was very harsh on Super Eagles winger. Carragher is a true The Reds legend and represented the club for years. Now he works as an expert for SkySports.

Club Owners Association on Sunday informed that they will not be not accepting the resignation of Acting Secretary Alloy Chukwuemeka, who decided to leave on Friday.

Chijioke Ejiogu aka Arugo Monkey has taken his soccer boots from Sharks of Port Harcourt to Enyimba. The highly experienced custodian will try to help Aba-based side in their quest in the Globacom Nigeria Premier League, as the club prepares for the 2014 CAF Champions League.

Abdul Biffo targets continental slot

After successfully guiding Giwa FC of Jos to the Globacom Premier league, Coach Abdul Usman Biffo has stated that his focus is to win a continental ticket with the Jos-based club side at the end of the next football season.

Tough tackling centre-back, Ndubuisi Ukoha is aware that TEAP FC might be pitched with tougher customers in the latter stages of the 2013 Abuja Pre Season Tournament.

Donald Malomo-Paris insisted he was happy with his TEAP players despite being forced to a two-all draw by Alpha FC on Friday.

Osariemen Ebagua moved to Italian Serie B Spezia ahead of the season from Varese and is shining in his new club. On Saturday he was on target again as his team took a narrow 2-1 win against Reggina.

It was a tough game. Reggina were leading from the first minute, but Spezia were able to shake up and win the game.

Just after the break Migliore equaled the score, while in 59th minute Ebagua settled the result as 2-1 for Spezia. The Nigerian striker received great cross from the left side of penalty box and calmly finished from the far post giving no chance to Reggina's keeper Benassi.

It was the 7th goal this season for Ebagua who is top scorer in his team and one of the best in the league.

Last season he scored 17 goals for Varese and it looks like he can repeat this feat in the current campaign.

Spezia are on 9th place in Serie B with 21 points.

Little known Nigerian grabs the headline in Cyprus

Little-known Nigerian striker Marco Tagbajumi scored 3 goals on Saturday in Cypriot League. He saved his team Ermis from a defeat, as the game against Aris Limassol ended with a 3-3 draw.

Mohammed Baba Ganaru have officially resigned from his current position as Kano Pillars gaffer . Club's officials released a statement in which they explained Ganaru's resignation and informed that they are looking for a new coach.

Tavşanlı Linyitspor attacker Sani Gideon finally ended his goal drought after not being on the score-sheet in the last four matches in all competitions.

Yet to play a game for the Nigeria selection for more than three years due to fitness concerns, Rennes central defender Onyekachi Apam says his persistent injury problems are behind him and he is ready to play for Nigeria at the 2014 World Cup.

Fenerbahce hitman Emmanuel Emenike was praised for his performance in the Istanbul derby on Saturday against Besikats.

Nigeria midfielder Lukman Haruna will not require a knee surgery as earlier suggested by his club Dynamo Kiev.

Nigeria World Cup foes will determine the countries the Eagles will play against in build-up matches for Brazil 2014, officials said.

280 million Naira has been approved for the payment of outstanding salaries of national team coaches led by Stephen Keshi.

Raheem Lawal hopes to feature at the 2014 World Cup in Brazil with Nigeria.

Stephen Keshi has said Nigeria must be realistic about next year’s World Cup after top officials suggested a semi-final target for the team.

Emmanuel Emenike was on target for Fenerbahce in a thriling derby game against Besiktas. Match ended with a 3-3 draw, while both teams finished the game man dow. Michael Eneramo watched the game from the bench.

Michael Olaitan returned to Olympiakos squad after injury. Nigerian midfielder played for full 90 minutes and marked his appearance with a goal. Olympiakos have beaten Ergotelis 3-0 in Greek Super League match on Sunday.

Lionel Messi will ask for another pay rise at Barcelona, according to reports in the Spanish Press.

Standard Liege trashed Lierse 5-0 in an away game in Belgian league. Imoh Ezekiel played for full 90 minutes. His team is on top of the league.

Chelsea playmaker Kevin de Bruyne will decide his future later this month, AS have reported this morning.

Arsenal boss Arsene Wenger has hit out at the Ballon d’Or, claiming that he does not want anyone to win this year’s award.

Newcastle won their 4 last EPL games and promoted to the 5th place in the table. However Ameobi doesn't get carried away and knows that a lot of work is still ahead him and his teammates. In fact it might be even tougher for The Magpies, because before the season fans were not so optimistic, while now they slowly start to hope for a place that will guarantee continental ticket.

Real Madrid director Emilio Butragueno believes that Gareth Bale can get better and better at Los Blancos.