Nigeria coach demands comprehensive victory
Chief coach of the Nigerian national team Berti Vogts has given a strict warning to his players that he wants an outright victory against Lesotho on September 6 in the Africa Nations Cup qualifiers in the city of Warri, Delta state.
“I want a very clear win, maybe two or three nothing. […]
Martins unhappy with Allardyce treatment
Despite his decision to commit his future to Newcastle, Nigeria’s Obafemi Martins is unsettled at St James’ Park.
Martins, who has been substituted in each of the team’s last three games, is unhappy with Newcastle manager Sam Allardyce’s treatment of him.
The striker refused to shake his manager’s hand when he was taken […]
Despite profiting £3m on the £11.25m sale of Yakubu to Everton – the club’s record transfer – Middlesbrough could claim a further £750,000 should the Nigerian play a certain number of games for his new club.
Yakubu’s career at Middlesbrough came to an end after the striker demonstrated a lack of endeavour in the 1-0 defeat […]
Aiyegbeni may debut for Everton on Saturday
After agreeing to a club record £11.25m move from Middlesbrough to Everton on Thursday, Nigeria’s Yakubu Aiyegbeni could make his debut against Blackburn on Saturday.
Aiyegbeni was issued Everton’s number nine jersey after agreeing personal terms and passing a medical. James Beattie last wore the prestigious number nine shirt. Aiyegbeni […]
Aiyegbeni skips Boro training, future in doubt
The future of Nigeria international Yakubu Aiyegbeni was on Monday put in doubt as he skipped training.
Aiyegbeni has been linked with three clubs, Manchester City, former club Portsmouth, and Everton who are thought to be leading the chase to secure his services.
Aiyegbeni’s non-appearance with his team-mates at training on […]