A complain has been made to the Merseyside Police against Super Eagles captain and Norwich City defender, Joseph Yobo, over an issue with the property rented in his name in England. The landlord, Ray Smith, complained over the poor state of a flat rented in the player’s name, but the police authorities have begun investigation…
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United Axes Moyes, Giggs Takes Over
David Moyes has finally been sacked as Head Coach of Manchester United. The Scot was axed on Tuesday after a stormy season at the Theatre of Dreams club. The red Manchester lost 2-0 to Everton on Sunday in a league match. Moyes took over from his fellow countryman, Sir Alex Ferguson, who retired from the…
Yobo Makes Eagles Comeback
Super Eagles captain, Joseph Yobo, has made a return to Stephen Keshi’s squad for the March Mexico friendly ahead of the World Cup in June. The experienced defender, who commanded a regular in the Nigerian squad since the 2002 FIFA World Cup in Korea/Japan, got an attention from the head coach after he was snubbed…
Uzoenyi Returns Without PSL Deal
Enugu Rangers and Nigeria winger Ejike Uzoenyi has returned to his country after he could not secure a contract at any club in the Premier Soccer League in South Africa. Uzoenyi has been linked with SuperSport United, Orlando Pirates and Mamelodi Sundowns after he emerged as the Most Valuable Player at the 2014 African Nations…
CHAN 2014: Libya Grabs Gold, Nigeria Picks Bronze
Libya defeated Ghana on Saturday at the African Nations Championship to win the competition. Both teams played a barren draw in game which stretched into extra time. After sweating it out for 120 minutes, the match was decided through the spot kicks. The two goalkeepers saved two penalties each in the shoot-out before Ghana’s Joshua…
Keita Joins Valencia
Former Barcelona midfielder, Seydou Keita, has joined Spanish club, Valencia, until the end of the season. The Malian footballer was signed by Valencia on Thursday. The club disclosed that after Keita’s ends in the summer, both parties will see if another season can be added. The 34-year-old player joined Valencia on a free transfer from…
BPL: City Thrash Spurs, Chelsea Held
Manchester City continued their fine form on Wednesday night as they defeated Tottenham at home by 5-1 in a Barclays Premium League match. The win also shot City to the top of the League table ahead of Arsenal, after playing a 2-2 draw against Southampton on Tuesday night. Spurs were reduced to 10 men when…
CHAN: Bring Trophy Home–Tambuwal Charges Eagles
Speaker of the House of Representatives, Aminu Tambuwal, has charged the Super Eagles to bring home the African Nations Championship, CHAN, trophy. The Eagles are making their debut at the competition, which is currently taking place in South Africa. On Saturday, Nigeria came from a three-goal deficit at the first half of the match to…
CHAN: Eagles Get N165m Boost To Beat Morroco
The home based Super Eagles presently playing at the CHAN competition in South Africa will be $100,000 (N165 million) richer if the defeat Morocco on Saturday to qualify for the semi-final of the tourney. The National Sports Commission, NSC, Sports Minister, Bolaji Abdullahi, disclosed this in a statement. Abdullahi expressed optimism that the cash reward…
Liverpool Held At Anfield By Villa
Christian Benteke doubled the Villians’ lead but goals from Daniel Sturridge and Steven Gerrard meant that the spoils were shared. Liverpool was looking uncomfortable defensively from the first whistle with Villa enjoying the better of the possession in the opening moments of the game. Daniel Sturridge found space on the edge of the box and…