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West Brom Rejects Revised Offer From QPR For Osaze.

By Arinze Ude. Queens Park Rangers have seen their second improved offer for Nigerian striker, Peter Osaze Odemwingie rejected by the Baggies. QPR’s initial £3m offer for the striker was turned down last week. This irked that the 31-year-old thus

AFCON 2013: Day 10 Highlights.

By Arinze Ude. MALI 1 – 1 DR CONGO Mali came from behind to draw with the Democratic Republic of Congo and book their place in the Quarter finals of AFCON. Anderlecht striker, Dieumerci Mbokani, opened the flood gates with

Nigerians Light Up The English FA Cup – Round 4

By Arinze Ude Tom Adeyemi came on as a 70th minute substitute in Brentford’s shocking 2-all draw with holders, Chelsea, who are still without Nigeria duo, Mikel Obi and Victor Moses, since they are currently strutting their stuff at the

AFCON 2013: DAY 9 Highlights

By Arinze Ude MOROCCO 2-2 SOUTH AFRICA The Moroccans needed a win to book a place in the quarter finals and they started well, Issam El Adoua headed his team to the front after just 10 minutes. South Africans rallied

AFCON 2013: DAY 8 Highlights

By Arinze Ude IVORY COAST 3-0 TUNISIA The Ivorians became the first nation to qualify for the quarter finals after a comprehensive 3-nil defeat of Tunisia on Saturday. The Elephants took the lead from in-form Arsenal striker, Gervinho, who dispatched

AFCON 2013: DAY 7 Highlights

By Arinze Ude Zambia 1-1 Nigeria The Chipolopolo of Zambia held Nigeria to a draw at the Mbombela Stadium in Nelspruit yesterday. Nigeria were awarded a penalty when winger, Ahmed Musa was hacked down by defender Davies Nkausu but Mikel

AFCON 2013: Day 6 Highlights

By Arinze Ude GHANA 1-0 MALI Ghana’s hope of qualifying for the Quarter-finals of African Cup of Nation was boosted by a 1-nil win over a Mali yesterday. After conceeding a penalty in their opening game against DR Congo, Ghana

AFCON 2013: Day 5 Highlights

By Arinze Ude. Host nation, South Africa played their second match of the tournament against Angola while the debutants, Cape Verde looked to cause an upset against the Moroccans.   SOUTH AFRICA 2 – 1 ANGOLA South Africa’s coach, Gordon

AFCON 2013: Tunisian Star Striker Issam Jemaa Injured

By Arinze Ude. Tunisia Football Federation has announced that striker, Issam Jemaa will miss the remainder of the competition after sustaining knee injury in their win over Algeria on Tuesday. The Kuwait-based striker picked up the injury in the 18th

AFCON 2013: Day 4 Highlights

By Arinze Ude. GROUP D: Ivory Coast Tunisia Togo Algeria   IVORY COAST 2 – 1 TOGO The Didier Drogba led Ivorians went into this game as favorites but almost went behind in the early stages when Kolo Toure miscued

AFCON 2013: Day 3 Highlights

By Arinze Ude.   GROUP C: Zambia Nigeria Ethiopia Burkina Faso     ZAMBIA 1 – 1 ETHIOPIA The defending champions, Zambia were forced to a 1-all draw by an impressive Ethiopian side, who were returning to the tournament after

AFCON 2013: Day 1 and Day 2 Highlights

By Arinze Ude. GROUP A: South Africa Cape Verde Angola Morocco   AFCON traditonally starts with a game between the host nation and another country in Group A and so it was when South Africa tackled AFCON debutants, Cape Verde

Congratulations! Osaze Odemwingie Is A Father!

By Arinze Ude. Peter Osaze Odemiwingie became a father in the early hours of Sunday after his wife, Sarah Fallon delivered a bouncing baby boy. This comes at the back of Osaze’s equaliser in the Midlands derby between his team,

AFCON 2013: Super Eagles to Play Burkina Faso Today.

By Arinze Ude. Stephen Keshi led Super Eagles will start their quest for a third continential trophy when they lock horns with Burkina Faso at the Mbombela Stadium, Nelspruit on Monday by 19:00 (Nigerian Time). Super Eagles captain and most

WEEKEND UPDATE: Nigerians In The English Premier League

By Arinze Ude.   ASTON VILLA 2-2 WEST BROM Nigerian International striker, Peter Osaze Odemiwigie played all 90 minutes, grabbing a goal in the process. The controversial striker who was dropped by Super Eagles coach, Stephen Keshi for AFCON, was

CAF Snubs Nigerian Referee For 2013 AFCON

By Arinze Ude. African football governing body, CAF has released a list of 18 referees for the football showpiece in South Africa. The list does not include any Nigerian. Peter Edibe is the only Nigerian in the list of 21

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