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  • Man in court over alleged theft of items worth N401,000

    A 24-year-old man, Kayode Olanrewaju, was on Wednesday arraigned in an Akure Magistrates’ Court for allegedly stealing items worth N401,000.

    The prosecutor, Sgt. Suleiman Adebayo, told the court that the defendant committed the offence on Jan. 27, between 1 a.m. and 4 a.m. at Ologede Street,Akure.

    “The accused broke ‎into the house of one Mrs Akinlalu Femifola and stole electric appliances worth N215,000; one Techno handset worth N22,000; 12 pieces of plates worth N15,000.

    “Other items stolen include baby wears worth N100,000; a wall hanger worth N5,000; vegetable oil worth N4,000 and N40,000 cash,’’ he said.

    The prosecutor said that the offences were contrary to and punishable under Sections 411, 412, 362 and 390(9) of the Criminal Laws of Ondo State of Nigeria, 2006.

    The accused pleaded not guilty to the charges levelled against him.

    Counsel to the accused, Yemi Salau, asked for bail of his client in liberal terms and assured of credible sureties.

    The Magistrate, Mr Oluseyi Akintoroye, granted bail to the accused in the sum of N80,000 and one surety in like sum.

    He adjourned the case till March 16 for hearing.

  • Kayode Olanrewaju worried over Eagles snub

    Kayode Olanrewaju worried over Eagles snub

    .Begs Rohr for chance

    Austria-based striker, Olanrewaju Kayode is unhappy over his non-invitation to the Nigeria national team for the upcoming international friendlies with Senegal and Burkina Faso in London later this month.

    Super Eagles Coach, Gernot Rohr, has listed Germany based forward Noah Joel Bazee and Tyronne Ebuehi among 25 players to take part in upcoming matches.

    23-year-old Kayode, who has played for the Under 17, U-20 and Olympic teams for Nigeria has scored 7 league goals, two in the cup and three in the UEFA Europa League so far this season for Austria Wien, is appealing to the national team selectors to consider him for future call ups.

    “For a long time now, I have not been invited to the national team. But I know very soon, Coach rohr would look in my direction because my position remains vacant. I am ready to score for Nigeria, I am ready to score for Rohr, but all that can come through only if I am invited.

    “Some people said I play in a far league, some said I play in the cold, some said I play in Austria and it is not English Premier League. But I will tell you football in La-Liga is the same in Austria. I played in the Europa League last season, so what experience do I need again. I have represented Nigeria at youth levels and my mates like Ogenyi  Onazi and Kenneth Omeruo are the ones playing currently for now,” Kayode said.

     

  • Kayode Olanrewaju says he’s not fit yet

    Kayode Olanrewaju says he’s not fit yet

    Kayode Olanrewaju has declared that he has not yet attained maximum fitness even though he was involved in the test game against Anthony Ujah’s Werder Bremen in Belek, Turkey on Friday.

    The former Flying Eagles star missed Austria Vienna’s last game before the winter break, having picked up an ankle injury against Wolfsberger AC in the Bundesliga.

    “I discussed with Anthony Ujah before and after the game, we just encouraged each other, ” said Kayode to allnigeriasoccer.com.

    “Concerning my fitness, I will say I am 80 per cent, I am getting stronger and better. ”

    With the January transfer window in full swing, Kayode Olanrewaju has pledged his future to Austria Vienna, stating he will not be jumping ship for now.

    The former Maccabi Netanya striker has scored eight goals ( seven assists) from 21 appearances in all competitions this season.

  • Ogu scores first goal in Israel

    Ogu scores first goal in Israel

    Super Eagles midfielder, John Ogu, scored his first goal for his Israeli premier league team Hapoel Be’er Sheva in a 4-0 thrashing of Olanrewaju Kayode’s Maccabi Netanya on Saturday, africanFootball.com reports.

    Ogu, who has been outstanding since joining Hapoel Be’er Sheva in the last summer transfer, scored his team’s third goal in the 58th minute.

    Hapoel Be’er Sheva now places second on the league table with 21 points from 10 games.

    Ogu has played for Drava Ptuj (Slovenia), Atletico Club de Portugal, Uniao de Leiria (Portugal), Almeria (Spain) and Academical De Coimbra (Portugal)

    Austin Ejide was in goal for Hapoel Be’er Sheva, while Olanrewaju Kayode featured for Maccabi Netanya.

     

  • Hadjuk Split wants Kayode

    Hadjuk Split wants Kayode

    Croatian club Hadjuk Split is willing to sign Nigeria U-20 striker Olanrewaju Kayode after his proposed move to Tunisia’s Esperance crashed.

    Kayode was set to join Esperance only for the move to be scuttled by a five million Euros release clause.

    Both the player and his Germany-based agent Emeka Ezeala therefore left Tunis without signing a contract.

    Hadjuk Split could well offer the former Asec Mimosas star striker a lifeline even though his handlers are demanding for an improved deal from the top Croatian club.

    “His agents want an improved Hadjuk offer, both in terms of transfer fee and the player’s salary,” a source informed MTNFootball.com

    Three players have so far signed for foreign clubs from the team to the 2013 FIFA U20 World Cup in Turkey.

    Chidi Osuchukwu has joined Sporting Braga in Portugal, Umar Aminu has signed for Turkish club Samsunspor and Alhaji Gero has linked up with Swedish side Osters IF.