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Friday, 3 January 2014

We Are Prepared For South Africa - Ugo Njoku

Bayelsa Queens wing-back, Ugo Njoku has declared that the Falconets are ready for South Africa U20 girls ahead of the final round of Canada 2014 U20 Women’s World Cup qualifiers.

Ugo credited the confidence on good preparations they have had so far with the side currently camping in Abuja for the mouth watering fixture.

“We will win against South Africa for we will do our best and ensure that we are not afraid of them.

“We won’t overlook them but have to know where to draw the line between respect and fear.

“We have had good preparations and train twice a day. In the morning we have tactical session and in the evening, it’s technical.

“That’s how we are doing it and we are coping,” she said

The Nigeria U20 female side under the tutelage of Peter Dedevbo accounted for the ouster of Sierra Leone and Tunisia, winning 16-0 and 8-0 respectively.

At the final round, Nigeria will face South Africa, while Ghana have a Jericho to climb in Equatorial Guinea.

Two teams will represent Africa at the 2014 FIFA U20 Women’s World Cup scheduled for 5th - 24th August in Canada.

Super Eagles defender to visit the Riverside, set for loan move

Kenneth Omeruo is expected to visit Middlesbrough this weekend with a view to going there on loan from Chelsea till season’s end.

Jeremy Menez has distanced himself from reports that he could be leaving Paris Saint-Germain for Juventus this month.

Serie A giants, Juventus are working behind the scenes to tie down Paul Pogba to a long-term contract, reports suggest.

Chelsea have made no attempt to sign Gonzalo Higuain from Napoli, boss Jose Mourinho has stated.

With a note on its official website, Danish Superliga surprise team of the season so far, FC Midtjylland has announced that it has extended the cooperation with talented Nigerian winger Musefiu Ashiru until the summer of 2017.

Victor Valdes has handed Barcelona a boost by being cleared to return to playing action by the club’s medical staff.

According to reporting by Tuttomercatoweb.com, English Premier League club Everton will make an audacious bid to try and capture the signature of Nigeria international Eddy Onazi.

Carles Puyol and Dani Alves was the notable absentees as Barcelona held an open training session this morning.

Nigeria international Sone Aluko has committed his future to Hull City after putting pen to paper on a fresh two - and - a - half year contract with the English Premier League side on Friday.

Diego Maradona has warned Argentina not to blame Lionel Messi, should they not win the World Cup this summer.

Mourinho's statements alert suitors on Mata's availability

Jose Mourinho has commented that he hopes to keep hold of Juan Mata, but that he can leave Chelsea this winter if he wants to.

Real Madrid will open 2014 with a friendly against Paris Saint-Germain in Doha, but there will be no Iker Casillas or Gareth Bale present.

Beitar Jerusalem have parted company with Nigerian midfielder Osa Ice-cream Guobadia.

Former Spain youth international Sunny Stephen aka Onya has mutually agreed to terminate his contract with Bnei Sakhnin, informs Sports Walla.

Nigerian striker Charles Nwaogu has mutually agreed to terminate his contract with Polish club Flotą Świnoujście.

Nigeria Under 17 international Zaharaddeen Bello is attracting interest from Europe.

Roma plot loan move for Patore

French newspapers claim Roma could take Javier Pastore on loan from Paris Saint-Germain in January.

Cesare Prandelli believes 2014 “will be Mario Balotelli’s World Cup,” and hailed “motivated” Giuseppe Rossi.

The Catalunyan national team defeated Cape Verde 4-1 on Monday evening thanks to goals from Oriol Riera, Sergio Garcia and Bojan Krkic.

Zlatan Ibrahimovic is sceptical about rumours Lionel Messi may leave Barcelona, but expects Paris Saint-Germain to ‘be there’ if he does come on to the market.

Lionel Messi has mused that his sporting ambition for 2014 is to not suffer any more injuries, as he outlines his return for Barcelona.

Vicente del Bosque has revealed who he has voted for in the FIFA Ballon d’Or.

Pep Guardiola has been revealed as the world’s highest paid Coach, with the Bayern Munich man earning €17m.

Granada striker Odion Ighalo will be out for several weeks after suffering a meniscus injury on Monday.

Spain’s match against Equatorial Guinea earlier this year has been discounted by FIFA, according to reports.

Andrea Cattoli, the agent of Italian - Nigerian forward Stefano Okaka, has reacted to speculations linking his client with a switch to Catania in the January transfer window which opens in the next 48 hours.

Nigerian striker Stephen Makinwa is going to stay with his Chinese club Beijing Baxy until the end of his contract which expires in December 2014.

Ghana’s U17 girls team are scheduled to play Nigeria in a two-legged international friendly before 2014 FIFA U17 Women’s World Cup finals in Costa Rica.

Emmanuel Ibok Edet, 24, took the walk of shame when his team Floriana lost at home to Rabat Ajax last weekend.

Queen Ejovwo completed a routine medical in time to make a memorable debut in the colours of Al Arabi Ladies against Al Khor Ladies in Doha on Monday.

An Open Letter To Super Eagles Gaffer Stephen Okechukwu Keshi .....Written By Barrister Amobi Ezeaku

Compliments of the season Sir and hope you enjoyed spending this awesome season in the national camp all in service of Nigeria (a Great Nation)?

Besnik Kapllanaj, president of Bylis Ballsh, has reacted to reports linking Izuchukwu Solomon with an exit from the Albanian Premier League outfit.

Cologne have been crowned winter champions of the German 2 Bundesliga following their 3 - 2 win over Fortuna Dusseldorf in the last round of matches.

Manager Peter Stoger has paid tribute to his forward line - Anthony Ujah and Patrick Helmes - after both strikers accounted for 5 of the last 6 goals netted by the Billy Goats in the championship.

“In modern footballer, there are few teams that play with two strikers.
“But I have great quality in Patrick Helmes and Anthony Ujah . Now they have formed a partnership and clicked,” says Peter Stoger to express.de.

23 - year - old Anthony Ujah, who is presently holidaying with his kinsmen in Benue State, has notched up 7 goals in 19 matches.

On the other hand, Germany international Patrick Helmes, has recorded 6 goals in 13 championship games.

Akinsola set for Cacereno switch

As reported by the online edition of authoritative Spanish newspaper, ideal.es, Nigeria youth international Kabiru Akinsola is set to depart basement side L’Hospitalet in the January transfer window.

Danish club SønderjyskE signed Nigerian midfielder Adigun Salami 18 months ago from FC Midtjylland.

With a statement on its official website, Acharnaikos has announced that Nigerian striker Patrick Ogunsoto has mutually agreed to terminate the contract binding him with the club.