Dudu lift team in Europa league

Nigeria bron forward, Mcphelin Dudu Omagbemi aided his team, FC Honka to a 2-0 away victory in the Estonian over JK Nõmme Kaljusta.

Dudu Omagbei scored his team’s second goal to take the game beyond host, JK Nomme.

Dudu have scored 6 goals in the league for Honka.

Hamburg extend marculey’s contract

The Contract of Ex-Nigeria youth international, Macaulay Christantus has been extended by his Germany team, Hamburg.
The 2007 FIFA U-17 World cup hotshot who has been on loan with Karlsruher SC will now stay on at the top division team till summer of 2013, his initial contract end 2012.

Marculay whose international future has suffered a lot will be loaned out to a second division outfit, FSV Frankfurt  at least for next season, this was reported on Hamburg website.

Dutch eredivisie play off: Musa power Venlo to safety

Super eagles whizkid, Ahmed Musa have helped his team, VVV Venlo retain its eredivisie status in Holland after he scored the equalizer in the 2-2 home draw with FC Zwolle in the final game of the play off.

The Former JUTH FC and Kano Pillars player scored the goal that powered his team to safety in 87th minutes.

Online with National LIFE sport form his base after the match, the elated Musa said he thank God that made it possible for him to do well and make his team remain in the top flight, he however promise to hit eagles camp tomorrow.

He said "I am happy with myself and my teammates, we really deserve to remain in top level here, we left it so late but now I thank God we were able to retain our position in the top league. I will be in Nigeria tomorrow ahead of our game with Argentina"

Ahmed Musa have scored 7 goals this term for VVV Venlo.

MUSA GIVES VENLO WIN IN PLAY OFF

The hope of VVV Venlo to remain in the top flight of Dutch football was brightened when its Nigeria import, Ahmed Musa score the winner for them in a play off match against Volendam.

The Former JUTH FC and Kano pillars winger score the winner in 90th minute of the encounter after his previous efforts were saved by goalie.
He is looking forward to score goals that will see his team retain its position as eredivisie team.

He said "I thank God for given me the goal today as well as given us victory, we want to remain in top flight, I will do my best t score more goals in remaining matches in the play off"

Dudu goes on top in Finland

Former U-23 international, McPhelin Dudud Omagbemi has scored his third goal in the 5 weeks old Finland Veikkauliga 2011.
Dudu scored 10 goals last term and his joint top scorer in the league now with three goals.
He scored the 3rd goal whne he struck in 13th minutes in 2-2 away draw with Haka Valkeakoski.

Another Nigerian, Dickson Nwakaeme scored is 2nd goal of the season in his team, KuPS kuopio2-1 win over IFK Marienhamm.

Why I dumped premier league teams – Taiwo

Taye Ismail Taiwo, Nigeria International defender who just sign a contract with Italian Gant, AC Milan has disclosed the rationale behind his decision to join the roseneris.

The Olympique Marseille defender known as Tornado said he always wanted to play for big team but decide to shun offers from England teams because he believe his style of play suit Italy more than  England.

The Former Gabros and Lobi stars of Makurdi player said “I decide to pick AC Milan ahead of the teams that want my services in England, though I always wanted to play for big team and AC Milan is in the class of Manchester United and Chelsea, I always dream to play for team with the caliber of players at Milan and above all my style of play will fit Italy better than England”

Adefemi’s fiancée laud Xanthi

Folashade Adeshina, the Fiancée of Late Nigeria International, Adefemi Olubayo has applaud his Greek club, Skoda Xanthi for according his late Fiancé respect even in death.

She said she appreciate all that they have done for him and this make her more happy that he meant a lot to them and she believe Olubayo will be happy in death.

In a chat with Kasaloy sport, Folashade Adesina reacting to the friendly match organized in his honour by Greek club to raise money to help his family and as well erect a monument in his remembrance and above al retire the jersey number 13 he wore while playing for the team before he met his death in auto crash.

She said “I am indeed very grateful to the club for the honour they gave to him. I am overwhelmed by their actions, it means they appreciate his job over there to have done al these for himand I am very sure Olu (bayo) will be happy where he is now. I thank them for this gesture accord him. May God bless them”

Kelechi Okoye backs in India premier league

Former Heartland FC and JUTH FC midfielder, kelechi Okoye and his team mates at Shillong Lajong in Indian second division league has return to the India I league for the second time running after going down last season.

After making it to the I-League for the second time, Shillong Lajong were on Cloud 9, a happening nightclub in a posh hotel in Shillong all to unwind.

Okoye said “This is a good time for us here, we have gotten promotion back to the elite division, we want to be at the top and we are back for good, we went to club to celebrate and ease out the tension. It was not easy but having gone this far we have to thank God, I a looking forward to new season in I League”

XANTHI RETIRED ADEFEMI'S JERSEY

Skoda Xanthi of Greece have retired the number 13 jersey wore by Late Nigeria International, Adefemi Olubayo (Oloumpagio Antefemi) as a mark of honour for the slain star.

The Bolougne of France players died in an auto crash on Monday, April 18th on his way to airport in Greece to visit Nigeria to conclude preparation for his wedding.

The club which valued his deceased player played a friendly match against Aris FC in memory of Adefemi Olubayo, the final score was 2-1 in favour of Xanthi.

Ten euros was the gate-fee collected from spectators that attended the game, all the proceeds will be given to Adefemi's family.

Ukah return to Lodz first team

New Super Eagles on the block, Ugochukwu Ukah is back to the first team of Widzew Lodz, Poland after he was sent to reserve team by the board of the club for been convicted for drink driving.

The Former Parma FC of Italy center back rejoins his teammates ahead of the weekend match and the Italian born Nigeria could not hide his joy.

Speaking on phone from his base in Poland, Ukah said he is very happy to back in the team and will continue to do his best to better the team’s lot.

He said ''I returned to training with the main team yesterday (Thursday), I am very happy with this development. It was not a nice experience for me not to be with the main team, but the younger ones have learnt from me while I was there, some of them told me but I want to play with the main team and that will be the case now as I am back. I want to do well for the team as I was doing before the incident”

AKINSOLA BRACE GIVE TEAM AWAY VICTORY IN SPAIN

Former Nigeria Youth International, Kabiru Akinsola was the hero of his segunda division B when he scored a brace for Zamora CF in 2-1 away win over Barakaldo CF.

Akinsola who has scored 5 goals before the midweek fixture increase his tally to 7 goals with the brace, he however promised to score more goals for the team.

The Korea 2007 U-17 world cup winner said "I am happy to have scored both goals, it help my team get away win and increase my goal tally, I am hoping to score more so I will get bigger offer. I am also looking forward to get U-23 National team call up".

GANI OSENI PROMISES EQUATORIAL GUINEA HELL

Dream team invitee, Ganiyu Bolaji Oseni has promised to do his best when Nigeria U-23 team face Equitorial Guinea on 26th of this month in Benin city.

The Nguyen Hoang Kien Giang of Vietnam goal poacher said he is delighted by his return to National team after his exploit with Golden Eaglets in 2007 where he won the Gold.

He said "I am happy to back in the National team fold after the U-17 experience in 2007 and I will do my best to see that we beat Equatorial guinea, there are no minnows in football again but they will be beaten"

KELECHI OKOYE EYES SECOND TROPHY IN INDIA

Former Heartland FC and JUTH FC of Jos left wing wizard, Kelechi Okoye has set his eyes on winning a second trophy since he joinedShillong Lajong in India league has he and his mates will step out against Pune FC on March 26^th, 2011 which is the quarter final of IFA Shield.

IFA league is a big competition in India that I-league was put on hold for it to take place.

He said “We have played 3 games, won 1 against Chirag United, and drew 2 against Mohun Bagan and Aria. We need not to lose our game with Pune FC Saturday. I will try to score my first goal in the competition. I am dreaming of winning the trophy to add to theMeghalaya Champions league that I won early this year”.

KEHINDE FATAI BACK IN ACTION IN ROMANIA

Astra Ploiesti of Romania and Nigeria Ex-Youth International, Kehinde Fatai has return to training with his team after been sideline since November 2010.

The Former JUTH FC of Jos striker who is still his team's leading scorer in Romania Premier league said he is happy that he is training with the team after a long lay off and cannot wait to return.

He said "I am happy that I am back with the entire team now, I have been training on my own for sometimes but I am training with the team now, I am getting back to full fitness, I hope to feature in our game in two weeks time. It was not easy while the injury lasted. I thank God for his mercies over me"

EZEKIEL BALA JOINS RANDABERG

Former Nigeria youth International, Ezekiel Bala has joined another Norwegian team, Randaberg FK after his contract at former team, Bryne FK was terminated.

The Canada 2007 player who has been in search of the team since summer told SoccerStar correspondent exclusively from Norway that he has joined Randaberg FK.

He said “I have joined a new team here, Randaberg FK. It is a first division team. I will do my best for the team. I am happy and I will concentrate on doing well for the team. I signed a 2 years deal”

He was relived of his contract by his ex team, Bryne FK at the end of last season

GANI OSENI EYES PROMOTION IN VIETNAM, WANT U-23 CALL UP

Former Nigeria Cadet International, Ganiyu Bolaji Oseni has set his eyes on winning promotion with his team, Nguyen Hoang Kien Giang, a division 1 side in Vietnam.

The Former CSKA Moscow of Russia striker said he joined the team for a mission which is to win the promotion to the premier league division for the Vietnam team which gains promotion form division 2 last season

The Korea 2007 U-17 Gold medalist joined the team on 8 months loan deals which terminate at the end of the season said his mission is to help the team do well in division 1 and advance to premier league, he also want the Vietnam team to be a stepping stone to his return to European football.

He said “I am in Vietnam for a mission and that is to help my team gain promotion to the premier league, I had offers but it is not about money everytime, I signed 8 month loan deal here and after which I hope to move to the Europe"

He also hope to get U-23 team call up.

He said "I have played for National team before, I still want to wear the green and white jersey, I will be glad if I get U-23 team call up"

AKEEM LATIFU EYES DREAM TEAM SHIRT

Former Nigeria U-20 International, Akeem Latifu has declare his intention to return to National team action after he relish his day as Flying eagles player. The 2010 Norway FA Cup winner said he would love to play for National U-23 team and go ahead to play for Eagles. The Stromsgodset IF right back, said Coach Austin Eguavoen should extend invitation to him to battle for shirt in the Dream team preparing for All African game qualifier. He said "I have played for Nigeria National team, the U-20 at the Canada 2007 World cup, it was a great experience. I want to return to National team setting, U-23 team will be good avenue for me to return before I now go to eagles. I know I have all what it takes to win a place ion the team"  He was in action yestarday night for hsi team in 2-2 draw with Cartagena in a pre season game played in Spain"

EAGLES RETURN EXCITE OLUBAYO, PROMISE ETHIOPIA HELL

Super Eagles returnee, Adefemi Olubayo has express his joy and happiness over his return to the National team.

He said he is very happy to return, though he always see himself as part of the team despite not getting call up. He however said he is back for good and to stay.

He said "I am happy to be back in the team, I always see myself as part of the team even when I was not call, I am always in touch with my mates and wish them ell in games. I am sure I will get a call up since I am doing well with my team. I am back to stay"

The Xanthi defender said Eagles will beat Ethiopia to take over the leadership of the group.

He said "The game against Ethiopia is a crucial one, we need to win that match to go a top. It is a must win game and that is what we will play for, that game mean a lot to us in our quest to be at next nations cup"

ELOH EYES VIETNAM LEAGUE SHIELD

Nigeria Born Da nang Central defence ace, Emmanuel Eloh has expressed his desire to win the Vietnam V league this season having start the season on a sound footing.
Da Nang is currently placed second in three weeks old league.
The towering defender said he and his colleagues are set to reclaim the title won by the club in 2009, he said they have all it takes to win it.

He said "My target this season to win the league title, the club won it in 2009 and we are set to get it back and become champions, though the season is so young but I believe we have to start pursuing our ambition form the on set. If we get the league cup, we will garb it but that is my own priority here"

He is always hopeful of getting Nigeria U-23 invitation.

PHILIP AJAO JOINS AUSTRALIA PREMIER TEAM

Former Knox City FC of Australia goal getter, Phillip Taye Ajao popularly called Phil Ajao by football fans in Australia has pitch his tent with a bigger team in Australia.

Phil join Oakleigh Cannon, a  Victoria premier league side on the last day of transfer in Australia.

The 19 years old Nigeria free scoring player said he is hoping do better in his goal scoring for the team while he await U-23 team call up from Nigeria.

He said "I am happy to join a bigger team like Oakleigh Cannon, it is  a good move. I will do my best to score many goals for the team to justify my inclusion in the team, the team is a big squad and my first priority will be to earn a first team starting shirt. I will do my best so that I will be called by U-23 team coach, I want to play for Nigeria National team"

He scored 14 goals last season for Knox city

FALCONS INVITATION EXCITES HOPE ORIEKA

Super Falcons newcomer, Hope Orieka is of the opinion that Nigeria women national team have all the qualities to advance to the next stage of FIFA Women World cup, Germany 2011 form a group which comprises of host, Germany, Canada and France

The Nigeria born striker who have played professional football in Finland for four years playing for KPV, ONS and VISA PALLO said the opponent may have name on paper but the Nigeria team is full of great talented players with Coaching crew that worth its onions.

She said “If the teams are looked at on paper, we have no chance of advancing but this is football, we have all it take to beat all the three teams that are in our group, we have players that are talented and playing in Europe as well, the technical crew are experience hands, I am sure with God on our side we will qualify from the group”

The Former FCT Queens Football club of Abuja goal getter who won the SUOMEN CUP in Finland in 2008 said her parent were in full support of her choosing career despite football been regard as a game for male.

The Turkey bound player said “I am happy that my parent give me full backing to be a footballer, I started playing football from childhood and my parents have never for one day ask me not to play, so they encourage me”

She also express are happiness for the invitation extended to her by Coach Uche Euchjaria and promise not to let her down.

“This is an opportunity that I have been waiting for, I was happy when I got the invitation. I am ready to represent my country, I will do my best to get into the final list and go ahead to do Nigeria proud at the world cup. I will not disappoint the coach for having believed in me to gives me a call to Super falcons” Hope said.

She score 14 goals last season VISAPALLO.

AHMED MUSA SCORE FIRST GOAL FOR VENLO

Super eagles and VVV Venlo of Holland striker, Ahmed Musa has ended his goal drought at his Eredevisie team when he struck in the 37th minutes in VVV Venlo 1-6 lost to AZ Alkmaar.

Ahmed Musa who has featured for his team regularly since joining the team from kano Pillars. has find it difficult to find the back of the net but broke that jinx weekend with a spectacular goal, he express his happiness for scoring but felt sad the team lost the game scandalously.

The Former JUTH FC of Jos player said "I am happy that I finally got my first goal for Venlo after a long wait. It is a great thing when striker score goals, but I would have been happier had it been we won the game because we were 3 goals down when I scored that gal, I taught we will fight back but that was not the case, I will keep striving hard to get more goals especially those that will win games for us"

YAKUBU SCORES ON DEBUT

Out of favour Super eagles striker, Yakubu Aiyegbeni has open his goal scoring account in his debut game for Leicester City on Saturday in the 1-1 away draw with Preston North end.

Yakubu Aiyegbeni who has been relegated to the bench at Everton was loaned to the championship side and has taken the bull by the horn scoring in 60th minutes to give Leicester the lead before Iain Hume spoilt the show with a 90th minute equaliser.

Yak's goal was a classical one, with a tremendous dummy, leaving the home defence stunned and Lonergan unable to move. Yakubu's body swerve moved the whole Preston defence in unison before he powered in the shot.

He was given loudest ovation Foxes faithful when he was substituted in 86th minutes.

Speaking after the encounter, Leicester boss, Sven-Goran Eriksson commend Yakubu and his team mates for a good job and now focusing on shocking Manchester city out of FA Cup in the repaly game.

He said  "I commend the players for great display. Yakubu is a good addition to the team and I am happy he did not disappoint in his first game. We came very close to another away win, but we now move on to the FA Cup and our replay against Manchester City on Tuesday. Our supporters were magnificent again today and they will be there again on Tuesday. We will do all we can to achieve a result and send them home happy.

"I know we are getting closer to what we want. It will happen very soon, we will keep improving and I believe we can still achieve our aims."

EDET IBOK: I AM IN EAGLES TO STAY

Former Nigeria Junior International and Athletico Beleares defence ace, Edet Ibok who was called by Coach Samson Siasia to Super eagles for the friendly against Guatemala on February 9th has express his happiness over the invitation and believe he is in eagles to stay as he is ready to battle other players for the shirt in Eagles central defence.

Edet said he is not afraid of any opposition has he will give his best to claim one of the shirt in eagles central for long provided he got chance to feature in the game.

He said "I am happy for the eagles invitation, It is great. That has been my dream after playing at the U-20m world cup. I am going to give my best to see that I will be invited for subsequent game and be a regular in the team. I know I have all it takes to challenge anay player in the role, I will do my best if given chance to play in the game I am invited for. I am here to claim one of the central defence shirt for myself permanently'