Ex Newcastle United hitman, Obafemi Martins, who moved to German Bundesliga champions, Wolfsburg, for £9 million last June, is being sued for £300,000 by his agent, Chris Nathaniel. Nathaniel, who was behind a somewhat dubious Nigerian bid for the Magpies in the latter part of 2008 is attempting to sue Martins for £284,000 plus interest [. Click to continue reading...

As esteemed colleague, Bowburnmag wrote yesterday, Fenham hitman, Shola Ameobi, wants to follow his dream in the African Nation's Cup, and possibly even the 2010 World Cup with Nigeria. As that story reported, Ameobi has already represented England at under 21 level no less than twenty times (with seven goals), though his chances of getting [. Click to continue reading...

And I'm not just talking about spending some hard-earned cash to go and cheer on The Three Lions. Shola's talking about actually playing in the World Cup 2010. I know, I know, this is a kid who could barely get in the Newcastle first eleven until this season and has repeatedly underacheived year on year. Click to continue reading...

This fairy tale story had to come to and end at some point and it did on Sunday night when Nigeria's golden eaglets were humbled 1-0 by Switzerland in� Abuja.

Nigeria who were looking to emulate their west African counterparts Ghana who won the U-20 World Cup in Egypt in October however had to taste the bitter pill of defeat in their own home stadium.

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I wish Arteta was fit so I could replace Lampard with an absolute on the ball genius
This international break has not been meaningless by any means- in fact, it's been quite exciting as Nic Anelka gave France a 1-0 lead over Ireland, and former Fantasy Premier League stars Obafemi Martins (Nigeria) and Amr Zaki (Egypt) got their countries one step closer to South Africa as well. Click to continue reading...

The four play-off games in the European qualification zone were all tight affairs with all left to play for in the second legs. France edged Ireland 1-0 at Croke Park in Dublin with a second half Nicolas Anelka goal.
In Lisbon, a Bruno Alves strike gives the Portuguese a slight advantage ahead of the return leg in Sarajevo. Click to continue reading...

Nigeria have just qualified for the World Cup after two dramatic matches in Nairobi and Maputo.In Nairobi, Kenya was playing Nigeria. Nigeria was forced to win, and at the same time hope that Mozambique take points from Tunisia in Maputo. The Nigerians, who had never lost to Kenya before, were 1-0 down at half-time, while the score in Maputo was 0-0. Click to continue reading...

VfL Wolfsburg vs Besiktas

Last year's Bundesliga champions have been disappointing this season. They have only shown glimpses of the wonderful attacking football that we were all spoiled with this past year.

Grafite is back from a club-enforced break following his red card against Besiktas a fortnight ago.

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At last, a way of proving Obafemi Martins is actually 47 years old! Players representing their country at the forthcoming Under-17 World Cup will have their wrists scanned to make sure they are not too old to compete. FIFA has introduced the MRI scans for the tournament, which begins on Saturday, to end accusations that some [. Click to continue reading...

Jogaram am Abuja, no Estádio Nacional, para um público de 13.000 pessoas, as seleções da Nigéria (32º no ranking da FIFA) e Moçambique (84º do ranking da FIFA).
Antes desse jogo, as 2 seleções jogaram:
29-03-2009 - Moçambique 0x0 Nigéria.
O quarteto de arbitragem dessse jogo, foi o seguinte:
Árbitro: Khalid ABDEL RAHAMN-SUD
Primeiro Assistente: Aarif ELTOM-SUD
Segundo Assistente: Awad BAKHEIT-SUD
Quarto Árbitro: El Fadil MOHAMED-SUD
Aos 32 minutos do primeiro tempo, a primeira alteração na Nigéria, entrou o camisa 6, Danny SHITTU no lugar do camisa 15, Mohammed YUSUF. Click to continue reading...

From Old Trafford, Attendance 74,037 , Referee Viktor Kassai Manchester United 2 1 Wolfsburg

Ryan Giggs (59)
Michael Carrick (78)

Edin Dzeko (55)

Manchester United Team Statistics Wolfsburg 2 Goals 1 8 Shots On Target 2 7 Shots Off Target 8 3 Shots Blocked 2 4 Corners 5 8 Offsides 0 10 Fouls 13 1 Yellow Cards 1 0 Red Cards 0 56. Click to continue reading...

Matchday Two of the Champions League is fast approaching� and one thing for sure is that VfL Wolfsburg should provide something of a tougher test than United's previous opponents in the competition. Yes while Besiktas were plucky and persistent, the German champions are a far more accomplished outfit and you've probably heard that they're not too bad up front either.

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Tomorrow Man United will play against former Newcastle striker (now Wolfsburg striker) Obafemi Martins. He has said something that I haven't heard any rival players say so far. Since loosing...
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Tomorrow Man United will play against former Newcastle striker (now Wolfsburg striker) Obafemi Martins. He has said something that I haven't heard any rival players say so far.
Since loosing Cristiano Ronaldo to Real Madrid, rival players have said that they are not scared of United anymore. Click to continue reading...

We never like to hear former players adversely criticize the Newcastle club or its players,� once they have left, for whatever reason. Oba Martins part of the relegated squad last season after all And unfortunately today Oba Martins is at it by accusing Newcastle players of� not trying last season. Click to continue reading...

Today is Matchday One of the world's biggest club football tournament, the UEFA Champions League.
Super clubs like England's Manchester United and holder FC Barcelona of Spain will battle it out with Europe's elite clubs for the right to call themselves the continent's best team.
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Tough decision?

Bolton boss Gary Megson has confirmed that the club has approached Newcastle in a bid to re-sign Kevin Nolan.

Nolan left the Reebok Stadium for £4million in January but was unable to help the Magpies avoid relegation from the Premier League last season, and his former employers are keen to bring him back to the top flight.

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Week 2 of the German Bundesliga was much like the opening week as the two big teams of the league nearly duplicated their results from the opening round.
Champions Wolfsburg continued to show that they are the best team in Germany with their 3-1 road win against FC Cologne. Edin Dzeko scored his 1st goal of the season and Nigerian Obafemi Martins added The Wolves 3rd goal in the 86th minute for the win. Click to continue reading...

Good grief, what's come over them? The stylish win at home to Liverpool was in keeping with the glory-glory Tottenham tradition, the demolition of Hull an all-action romp - but getting bogged down in a scrap and emerging victorious? I plan to catch this, pop it in a jar and charge a tenner for people to come marvel at it.

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Newcastle United's much coveted centre-back Steven Taylor has gained another potential suitor in Premier League runners-up Liverpool.
The Newcastle Evening Chronicle claims the Reds are keen on the former England Under-21 captain, but will join Aston Villa and Everton in the battle for his signature. Click to continue reading...

The Newcastle United clearout continues as Irish winger Damien Duff Duff joins Michael Owen, Mark Viduka, Obafemi Martins, Habib Beye and Sebastien Bassong in the exodus from the relegated club. Duff has signed a 3-year deal with English Premier League side Fulham. According to Fulham's website: Fulham Football Club is delighted to announce that Damien Duff becomes [. Click to continue reading...

Former Inter Milan and Newcastle United frontman Obafemi Martins has inked a 4-year deal with German Bundesliga champions� VfL Wolfsburg. Earlier today, the Nigerian international was officially presented to the press and public as a VfL Wolfsburg player. Here's your first look at Oba Martins in the VfL Wolfsburg 09/10 home kit. Click to continue reading...

The Newcastle club may have started the exodus out of Tyneside with the sale on Friday of Oba Martins, who went to German Champions Wolfsburg for a handy £8M. Habib Beye - next to leave Newcastle? Defenders Sebastien Bassong and Habib Beye have also been linked with moves away from Tyneside, and we wouldn't be at all [. Click to continue reading...

It was a decent performance from the lads yesterday, especially in the second half, and the next game is the real thing as we face WBA on Saturday in the first match of the Championship. Oba Martins 6th player out of the door this summer And it could be that we play that match without having [...] Click to continue reading...

I tend to get too excited about the young kids, when they move. I will often over-value the transfers of the the Zuculini, Sven Bender and Lewis Holtby's of the footballing world. I will see Ralf Fahrmann's move to Eintracht as the bargain of the century. But youth takes time to develop, so this year I am going to concentrate on the seven best transfers made so far this summer, in relation to how the players will aid their teams in the coming year.

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Obafemi Martins has sealed his move to Bundesliga Champions Wolfsburg according to the German club. Obafemi Martins-Will join exciting German side Martins was pulled out the Leeds game at the last minute amidst rumors of a possible deal to Wolfsburg. Today Wolfsburg have announced that Martins has signed a four year deal. Click to continue reading...

According to Sky Sports News, Wolfsburg have agreed to a fee with Newcastle for striker Obafemi Martins, who has been linked with Arsenal before.

The fee is said to be worth around £9million.

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Is it really time to hold our breath? Could the end really be nigh? Sky Sports News is reporting that Wolfsburg have agreed a £9m fee with us for Obafemi Martins. Though it's yet unconfirmed by Newcastle, Oba was left out of the squad for the friendly against Leeds, which has given credence to the claims. Click to continue reading...

Bundesliga champions Wolfsburg have agreed a fee for Newcastle striker Obafemi Martins. The Nigerian was left out of Newcastle's friendly tonight against Leeds, sparking a furore over his future.

The fee for Newcastle's remaining biggest star is rumored to be in the region of £9 million.

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Newcastle United has accepted a bid of a reported £9M for Nigerian striker Obafemi Martins. Obafemi Martins-It'll be sad to see him go Sky Sports is reporting that Martins will be Newcastle's first transfer this offseason joining reigning Bundesliga champions Wolfsburg. Martins was a very entertaining though frustrating player at Newcastle. Click to continue reading...

So far this summer, much has been made of Alonso's will he/won't he transfer to Real Madrid. It's rather like Dawson's Creek but for people who have already lost their virginity and moved past alcopops. However, I think what is just as important but is being somewhat overlooked is Liverpool's striking options.

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Some more done deals today:

• Barcelona unveiled Zlatan.
  
• Eto'o signs too with Inter.
  
• Spurs and Crouch are a done deal.
  
• Bendtner commits to Gunners.
  
• Marseilles gets Morientes.
  
• Totti signs essentially a lifetime Roma deal.
  
• Everton offer snubbed by Pienaar.

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1. As previously reported, the Ibramavic/Eto'o deal has been completed with Zlatan Ibrahimovic signing a five-year contract at Barcelona and Samuel Eto'o moving in the opposite direction as part of the deal plus £40million for Inter. Eto'o signed a 5-year contract with the Milan club.
Ibrahimovic issued a parting shot at Italian football, claiming he was leaving Inter Milan for Barcelona because he was "fed up" with life in Serie A. Click to continue reading...

There are quotes today attributed to Obafemi Martins welcoming a move to VfL Wolfsburg. The quotes are out of the daily newspaper of Wolfsburg. Obafemi Martins-Would love to play in Bundesliga The comments seem very unlike Martins. He has had countless links to clubs like Arsenal but has never expressed a wish to move away [. Click to continue reading...

Chris Hughton will give Obafemi Martins his first taste of pre-season action against Leyton Orient at Brisbane Road tomorrow. Oba Martins the thrill of scoring for Newcastle The Nigerian International striker returned to full training this week, and will taste action at Leyton Orient. But star defender Sebastien Bassong still remains a doubt with a [. Click to continue reading...