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  • Ideye, Haruna spotted in Spain

    Ideye, Haruna spotted in Spain

    Super Eagles duo of Lukman Haruna and Brown Ideye are currently in Spain for a training camp with Dynamo Kiev as the club begins preparations for the second half of the Ukraine Premier League season.

    A statement on the club’s official website confirmed that the club’s delegation which landed in Malaga on Saturday are billed to camp in Marbella, a city and municipality in southern Spain, belonging to the province of Malaga in the autonomous community of Andalusia with a population of about 136 thousand citizens.

    Ideye, Haruna and 26 other playing staff are expected to work under head coach Oleh Blokhin at the first winter training camp from January 18 till February 1.

    It took the Nigerian duo 45 minutes to get from Malaga airport to Melia La Quinta hotel, where the White-Blues delegation will spend two weeks.

  • Lukman Haruna wants World Cup spot

    Lukman Haruna wants World Cup spot

    Dynamo Kiev midfielder Lukman Haruna nurses the ambition of wearing the colours of the Nigerian national team, more than three years since he last represented the Super Eagles at the 2010 World Cup in South Africa.

    This season, he has been brilliant in the Ukrainian Premier League with three goals in his last 15 matches.

    “I really helped my team in the first half of the season. I scored key goals.

    “I am regularly out on the field. I hope and pray that I will be rewarded to again get the call to the national team of Nigeria.

    “I just want to continue playing for Dynamo to increase my authority,” says Lukman Haruna to tribuna.com.

    Meanwhile, there are suggestions that the 23 – year – old may leave the Kievites in the winter transfer market because of his frosty relationship with manager Oleg Blokhin.

  • Lukman Haruna resumes training

    Lukman Haruna resumes training

    Nigeria international Lukman Haruna has returned to training after a muscle injury.

    The Dynamo Kiev player said he is looking good and will be fully fit before the Ukrainian league resumes after the holiday break.

    “The injury was not as serious as first feared. It was just a tear, but I must give kudos to the doctors for a thorough job. I don’t have any surgery and I am very much better,” Haruna told MTNFootball.com

    “I returned to training on Wednesday and I hope to be better.

    “The break will enable to get more time to recover and return to my best, I wish to continue in my form when league resumes next year and I will be ready to give my best again.”

    He also expressed his readiness to fight for a place in Super Eagles squad for next year’s World Cup in Brazil.

    “I am ready to play for my country and I will gladly honour the invitation to fight for a shirt in the Eagles if I am called,” he said.

     

     

  • Haruna disappointed by ‘Eagles snub’

    Haruna disappointed by ‘Eagles snub’

    Lukman Haruna has said he was disappointed not to be picked by Nigeria for a World Cup playoff against Ethiopia.

    Dynamo Kiev midfielder Haruna has been on superlative form for his Ukrainian club and had hoped he would be recalled for a November 16 World Cup playoff return leg clash against Ethiopia in Calabar.

    Coach Stephen Keshi had even hinted on a possible recall for Haruna, Hull City winger Sone Aluko and Gabriel Reuben, but only Reuben made the list released on Sunday.

    The former U-17, U-20 and Olympic team star told MTNFootball.com: “I am sad but I am still positive that I will get my chance.

    “I was very happy when I heard the coach said he would consider me for the Italy game but now that I am not listed, it only means I should work extra hard and that is exactly what I will do. I will continue to work hard and keep my form

    “It’s been three years since I played for the Eagles and every day I put in my best in my club and my form and performance this season has been evidence of my hard work but I need to do more.”

    Haruna has scored four goals for Dynamo Kiev this season.

     

  • Haruna disappointed by Eagles snub

    Haruna disappointed by Eagles snub

    Lukman Haruna has expressed his disappointment at not being picked by the Super Eagles’ coaches for a World Cup playoff against Ethiopia.

    Dynamo Kiev midfielder Haruna has been on superlative form for his Ukrainian club and had hoped he would be recalled for a November 16 World Cup playoff return leg clash against Ethiopia in Calabar.

    Coach Stephen Keshi had even hinted on a possible recall for Haruna, Hull City winger Sone Aluko and Gabriel Rueben, but only Reuben made the list released yesterday.

    The former U-17, U-20 and Olympic team star told MTNFootball.com:

    “I am sad but I am still positive that I will get my chance.

    “I was very happy when I heard the coach said he would consider me for the Italy game but now that I am not listed, it only means I should work extra hard and that is exactly what am going to do. I will continue to work hard and keep my form.

    “It’s been three years since I played for the Eagles and every day I put in my best in my club and my form and performance this season has been evidence of my hard work but I need to do more.”

    Haruna netted four goals for Dynamo Kiev this season.

  • Haruna scores again in Ukraine

    Haruna scores again in Ukraine

    Lukman Haruna continued his rich vein of goalscoring form on Sunday as he netted yet again in Dynamo Kyiv’s 9-1 victory over Metalurh Donetsk on Sunday.

    The midfielder scored a brilliant goal after 67 minutes following an intelligent pass from teammate, Jeremain Jens as the competition entered match day 12.

    Haruna’s goal which was Dynamo Kyiv’s sixth of the day helped the club thrashed Metalurh Donetsk comprehensively at the NSK Olimpijs’kyj (Kyiv), supersport.com reports.

    The former AS Monaco man had barely been on the pitch for 15 minutes before his strike as he replaced the Portuguese midfielder, Miguel Veloso after 54 minutes.

    Haruna, who scored in last week’s 1-1 draw at Vorskla, has now netted three league goals in 11 appearances for the club this season.

    His compatriot, Brown Ideye did not play in Sunday’s game following the red card he picked up in last week’s draw at Vorksla.

    ’s 9-1 victory over Metalurh Donetsk on Sunday.

    The midfielder scored a brilliant goal after 67 minutes following an intelligent pass from teammate, Jeremain Jens as the competition entered match day 12.

    Haruna’s goal which was Dynamo Kyiv’s sixth of the day helped the club thrashed Metalurh Donetsk comprehensively at the NSK Olimpijs’kyj (Kyiv), supersport.com reports.

    The former AS Monaco man had barely been on the pitch for 15 minutes before his strike as he replaced the Portuguese midfielder, Miguel Veloso after 54 minutes.

    Haruna, who scored in last week’s 1-1 draw at Vorskla, has now netted three league goals in 11 appearances for the club this season.

    His compatriot, Brown Ideye did not play in the game on Sunday following the red card he picked up in last week’s draw at Vorksla.

     

  • No Champions League: Haruna devastated by Dynamo failure

    No Champions League: Haruna devastated by Dynamo failure

    Lukman Haruna has said he is gutted Dynamo Kiev missed out on a chance to feature in next season’s UEFA Champions League.

    Dynamo Kiev lost 3-2 to Tavriya meaning they will now have to compete in the second-tier Europa League next season after they failed to finish in the top two bracket.

    “I am sad we lost that important game and so missed out Champions League qualification but that is football for you. It’s full of surprises, you get some shock results when expectations are high but life continues and we will bounce back,” the Nigeria midfielder told MTNFootball.com.

    “It was a painful loss as we lost two targets at a time, losing to Tavriya means we are out of the Champions League, and it is very sad seeing ourselves in such situations. I think we are not destined to be there this time around but we will compensate the fans next time.”

    He added: “We did all we could to ensure the victory, but I think it was not just our day because we knew what it meant to lose the game. As it is now, we will do our best to make our fans smile as we play the Europa League and league next season.”

    This outgoing season, they reached the group stage of the Champions League.

    The former Nigeria U17 skipper, who is rumoured to quit Dynamo Kiev with clubs in Germany, Russia and England monitoring him, said he is not thinking about a transfer.

    “As I am speaking to you, I don’t know where my future lies. I am still relevant to Dynamo Kiev and I don’t want to be distracted about transfers. That would come at the best time for me but I am happy here,” he said.

  • Haruna, Macaulay, Nwofor shine in Europe

    Haruna, Macaulay, Nwofor shine in Europe

     

    Nigeria international Lukman Haruna scored a brace to give Dynamo Kiev a 2-0 win against Dnipro in the Ukrainian league on Sunday, MTNFootball.com reports.

    Dynamo remains in second place on the table with 56 points from 26 games, 14 points behind leaders Shakhtar Donetsk, who has a game in hand.

    Haruna opened scoring for Dynamo in the ninth minute and completed his brace at the end of first half.

    Compatriots Taye Taiwo and Brown Ideye also featured in the game.

    In Spain, former Nigeria youth international Macaulay Chrisantus scored his 10th goal in the Segunda Division as Las Palmas lost 5-1 to Cordoba.

    The ex- Golden Eaglets striker scored in the 56th minute to pull a goal back for his club.

    In Holland, Uche Nwofor salvaged a point for VVV Venlo in the Dutch Eredivise. The struggling Dutch side was forced to a 1-1 draw by hosts ADO den Haag.

    The former Enugu Rangers striker gave Venlo the lead in the 14th minute. He was substituted in the 88th minute.

    Super Eagles defender, Kenneth Omeruo, was on for the entire duration for ADO den Haag.

     

     

  • CAF U-17 tourney: Haruna, Turkish coach tip Eaglets for glory

    CAF U-17 tourney: Haruna, Turkish coach tip Eaglets for glory

    Former Golden Eaglets captain, Lukman Haruna, has tipped Nigeria to win a third African U-17 championship in Morocco.

    The 22-year-old Dynamo Kiev midfielder was the captain of victorious Golden Eaglets to the 2007 FIFA U-17 World Cup in South Korea.

    He also captained Nigeria at the 2009 FIFA U-20 World Cup in Egypt, before the featured at the 2010 World Cup with the Super Eagles and also led the Nigeria Olympic team.

    “Honestly, I have not seen them in action but I have heard and read about their potentials. And from what I have heard and read, they are on course to conquering Africa and ruling the world,” Haruna told MTNFootball.com

    “I could remember my playing days back then. The hunger and determination to be at the top pushed us. And I thank God for where I am today.

    “It was a great honour to represent Nigeria at all the age groups.”

    However, Haruna would warn the Eaglets Class of 2013 to stay grounded so as to fulfill their full potentials beginning with Wednesday’s semi-final against Tunisia.

    “My advice to them is to keep their focus and play their opponents with humility and confidence,” said the former Monaco ace, who also lauded the Nigeria Football Federation for motivating the team by doubling their match bonuses.

    Turkish coach Hasan Egilmez, who is in Morocco for the U-17 tourney, has equally backed the Eaglets to be crowned champions in Morocco.