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Saturday, 28 December 2013

Iniesta: Manchester City shouldn't be our phobia

Andres Iniesta has claimed that Barcelona ‘cannot be scared of Manchester City’ as the two meet in the Champions League.

Xabi Alonso has made a dramatic u-turn regarding his Real Madrid, future, and will now sign a new contract according to Marca.

Iheanacho's transfer saga still in the air

Is U17 World Cup MVP Kelechi Iheanacho doomed even before his promising career has begun as his father is all about cashing in on his son?

Chelsea and Liverpool will both be fighting to end the year in the top four when they meet at Stamford Bridge on Sunday.

South Africa-based James Okwuosa has tipped Nigeria to shine at the CHAN because they will play on good football pitches at the tournament.

Kabiru Akinsola has said his top target is to help CE L'Hospitalet feature in the Spanish Segunda division.

Angel di Maria has reportedly informed Real Madrid of his commitment to the club until the end of the season.

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FIFA Women's U-20 African qualifiers

Tunisia, Zambia and Tanzania have been eliminated from the African qualifiers for the FIFA Women's Under-20 tournament, to be hosted by Canada from 5 to 24 August, 2014.

Also out of the qualifiers is Uganda which withdrew from its match against Ghana.

In their second-round, second leg match, Nigeria battered Tunisia 4-0 and qualified for the next stage on 8-0 goals aggregate.

The Nigerian girls had beaten Tunisia by the same number of goals (4-0) when they hosted the first leg on 14 December.

On Saturday, South Africa defeated Tanzania 5-0 on Saturday and won 9-1 on aggregate having won the first leg 4-1 away 7 December.

Equatorial Guinea defeated Zambia 4-0 Sunday to win 6-0 on aggregate after winning the first leg 2-0 away on 7 December.

The African qualifiers for Canada 2014 are being played on a home-and-away basis between September 2013 and 24 January, 2014.

African will present two teams at Canada 2014.

Cameroon midfielder on the verge of Serie A loan

Reports in the Italian Press on Tuesday have claimed that Barcelona midfielder Alex Song could be off to Napoli in January.

Angel di Maria has made clear that his focus is on fighting for continued playing time at Real Madrid, amid rumours of a move away.

Jose Mourinho has reportedly asked Diego Lopez to consider joining him at Chelsea in the summer, on from their time together at Real Madrid.

The goalkeeper was signed by the Portuguese Coach in the January 2013 transfer window initially as cover for Iker Casillas, who had fractured his hand that month.

Thiago Alcantara has mused once more on his summer move from Barcelona to Bayern Munich, saying that whilst he misses ‘the good times’, he has no regrets.

The Special One stopped Kenneth Omeruo from playing the reserves league

Kenneth Omeruo received a massive boost to his Chelsea future after manager Jose Mourinho ordered he stop training with the reserves.

Adeboye: Shooting Stars too big for NNL

Shooting Stars will stage a prompt return to the Nigeria top flight, according to the club’s midfielder Sola Adeboye.

NNL will be tough says Sylvanus Ebiaku

Experienced defender Sylvanus Ebiaku warned it will be tough going in the lower league.

Nigeria midfielder Ramon Azeez has set a personal target of 10 goals in La Liga this season as his club Almeria battle to stay up.

Former Rangers striker on the move

Edward Ofere on Monday signed a contract with Danish club FC Vestsjalland.

Super Eagles Send Brazilian Team, Guarani Packing

The Nigeria Federation after holding consultations with manager Stephen Keshi has selected Vitoria Hotel Concept Campinas as the Team Base Camp Hotel of the Super Eagles during the mundial.

Chelsea Superkid Dominic Solanke Nets Second Consecutive Hat trick

Anglo - Nigerian striker Dominic Solanke notched up his second consecutive hat - trick for the Chelsea Under 18s in their 6 - 0 humiliation of Reading on Saturday.

Ayo'oluwa Adetola: TEAP FC set to take Nigeria National League by storm

Ayo'oluwa Adetola skipper of TEAP FC is sure of better days in the camp of the Redeemers and has warned NNL rivals in Group A that they will take the league by storm in the January 25th kickoff of the new campaign, with the club scheduled to travel on the road to be the guests of DSS FC in Kaduna.

Globacom has unveiled a unique partnership with league clubs in Nigeria, beginning with Kano Pillars Football Club, champions of the Nigeria Premier League in the 2012/2013 season.

As the Super Eagles technical crew continue to juggle with players in camp ahead of the 2014 African Nations Championships (CHAN) tournament in South Africa, newly recruited Taraba United goalkeeper, Ibrahim Pius, has earned himself a call up to battle for a shirt alongside the three goalkeepers still in camp.

Segun Odegbami has advised Super Eagles Coach, Stephen Keshi, to ensure the team's attacking-midfield was strengthened before the 2014 World Cup.

Barcelona were also made to work for their victory as goals from Sergio Escudero and Lisandro Lopez had given Getafe a 2-0 lead inside 14 minutes.

Real Madrid shrugged off the loss of the injured Gareth Bale as they beat Valencia 3-2 on Sunday to move back to within five points of Barcelona and Atletico Madrid at the top of La Liga.

2007 FIFA U-17 World Cup top scorer Macauley Chrisantus scored one of the goals in Las Palmas' 3-1 away victory against Recreativo Huelva.

Antalyaspor forward Isaac Promise scored one of the goals in the 2-3 home loss to Genclerbirligi in Turkish Super Lig.

Chippa United centre back James Okwuosa walked away with the Man of the Match award for his performance in the 1 - 0 win over Milano United on Saturday afternoon.

Cologne defeated Fortuna Düsseldorf 3 - 2 on Sunday to cement their position at the top of the 2 Bundesliga standings.

Not only PAOK, Olympiakos and Antalyaspor are courting Victor Obinna in the January transfer window.

Istanbul powerhouse Fenerbahce lost for the second time in the Turkish Super League this season after they fell 2 - 1 to Karabükspor in the 17th round of matches.

Costa Rica 2014 FIFA U17 Women’s World Cup has been viewed as the best chance for the Nigerian team otherwise known as Flamingoes to create history by becoming the first African team to lift the Cadet shield .

Super Falcons head coach, Edwin Okon has reportedly submitted a 30-player list to the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) technical committee for the two-legged African Women Championship qualifying match against Sierra Leone.

I'm not a bad boy says Gbolahan Salami

Shooting Stars striker Gbolahan Salami said that he is not a bad boy as media try to picture him. According to him his actions are often misinterpreted.

Gareth Bale has reflected on his first few months in Madrid, admitting that he is settling in to life in the capital.

Shooting Stars thrashed Westerlo Football Club of Lagos 4-1 as part of their pre-season training on Thursday.

Shooting Stars SC goalkeeper Dele Ajiboye has taken his God given talents to Nasarawa United.

Plateau United star midfielder Eric Kwame has been called up by coach Stephen Keshi after he shone in a practise match against the Super Eagles Saturday.

Nigeria National League campainers, Plateau United of Jos put up a sterling display against the Super Eagles on Saturday morning but eventually fell 2-0, to the matured play of the national team in a game played at the mainbowl of the Abuja National Stadium.

Enugu Rangers star defender Chibuzor Madu and Sharks goalkeeper Danladi Isa have been dropped by coach Stephen Keshi ahead of next month’s CHAN.

Ibeh terminates Aris deal, Udoji set to follow

John Ibeh has mutually agreed to terminate his contract with Greek club Aris Thessaloniki over unpaid wages.

Reacting to the World Cup draw, Rennes defender Onyekachi Apam has advised the Nigeria Football Federation to organize quality exhibition games if the Super Eagles are to do well in Brazil.

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.

Saturday, 28 December 2013

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Tuesday, 24 December 2013

Monday, 23 December 2013

2007 FIFA U-17 World Cup top scorer Macauley Chrisantus scored one of the goals in Las Palmas' 3-1 away victory against Recreativo Huelva.

Antalyaspor forward Isaac Promise scored one of the goals in the 2-3 home loss to Genclerbirligi in Turkish Super Lig.

Saturday, 21 December 2013

Shooting Stars striker Gbolahan Salami said that he is not a bad boy as media try to picture him. According to him his actions are often misinterpreted.

Tuesday, 17 December 2013

Monday, 16 December 2013

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.

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