Moses, Bale others in
Transfer Deadline moves
Liverpool on monday completed the signing of Victor Moses on a season-long loan deal from Chelsea.
The Nigeria international forward passed a medical at Melwood on after Jose Mourinho decided he was surplus to requirements at Stamford Bridge.
Moses told the Anfield club’s website: “First and foremost, I’m delighted to have made the loan from Chelsea to a big club like Liverpool.
“The most important thing is for me to be professional about it and I’m here to do a job for the club.
“The target is to get into the top four and for the club to compete in the Champions League – and I’m delighted to be here.
“There are a lot of quality players here – they’re winning games and creating chances. It’s a massive thing for me to be here.”
Moses began his career at Crystal Palace before spending two years with Wigan. He joined Chelsea in January 2012 and went on to make 42 appearances for the club, scoring 10 goals.
The 22-year-old is the third deal to be concluded by Liverpool in the last 24 hours following the earlier announcements of defenders Tiago Ilori and Mamadou Sakho.
The 23-year-old Sakho, already a France international, arrives from Ligue 1 champions Paris St Germain while 20-year-old Ilori joins from Sporting Lisbon.
Eight players have now been brought in by Reds boss Brendan Rodgers this summer, with Monday’s arrivals following those of Kolo Toure, Iago Aspas, Luis Alberto, Simon Mignolet and Aly Cissokho.
Meanwhile Gareth Bale was introduced to thousands of Real Madrid supporters at the Bernabeu after sealing his world-record move.
The Wales international signed a six-year contract at the stadium hours after a successful medical examination in the Spanish capital.
And Bale, whose £85.3m transfer from Tottenham makes him the world’s most expensive player, addressed fans in both English and Spanish after an introduction from Real president Florentino Perez.
Bale then thanked supporters, in Spanish, for their warm welcome and left the stage to a huge ovation before reappearing on the pitch in full kit for the obligatory ball-juggling.
An earlier statement from Bale read: “I have had six very happy years at Tottenham but it’s the right time to say goodbye.
“I am well aware that I would not be at the level I am today were it not for, firstly Southampton, and then Spurs, standing by me during some of the tougher times and affording me the environment and support they have.
Some of the completed transfers:
Kaka from R/Madrid to AC Milan
Bale from Tottenham to R/Madrid
Moses from Chelsea to Liverpool
Erricson from Ajax to Tottenham
Ozil from R/Madrid to Arsenal
Sakoh from PSG to Liverpool, and many more
Okigwe-South Agog Over Ikeoha’s Unity Cup
..Plans to Float Obowo fc soon
History was created on Sunday September 1, at the playing field of Okenanlowo Secondary School as the maiden edition of Chief Emma Okewuluonu’s Unity Football Competition kicked-off among 31 communities in Okigwe-South Federal Constituency comprising Ehime-Mbano, Ihitte-Uboma and Obowo LGA’s.
The opening ceremony which started around 4pm witnessed a large turn out as Citizens of Okigwe-South young and old were on hand to celebrate their illustrious and philanthropic son, the Ikeoha of Obowo who has decided to empower the Youths in that area in other to create a better tomorrow.
In his opening speech Ikeoha who was highly elated described the atmosphere in the arena as inspiring and appreciative noting that it has marked the beginning of more good things to come.
He however charged the players and their team leaders to always exhibit good habits and play according to rules of the game adding that they must fail to imbibe discipline in every aspect of their life as it will help them to achieve success.
Barr Arinze, who witnessed the opening ceremony in a chart with Trumpeta described Chief Okewuluonu as a God sent of our time who has sworn to ensure that Okigwe-South indigenes especially the youths have a good platform ahead of their future.
Also speaking, Barr Mike Nduleche, praised the efforts of Ikeoha for always coming to the aid of his people in time of need. He continued by saying that if giving the chance Ikeoha will take Okigwe-South to the promise land
In the only match of the day, Amuzi defeated Okenanlowo 2 0 to record the first victory of the competition as Okenanlowo lost two penalties that should have brought them back to the game.
The event finally came to its crescendo when sports wears worth 1.1 million naira was distributed to the 31 teams from the three LGA’s that make up Okigwe-South. Ikeoha then promised to work football agents from around the World in helping to secure professional deals for the outstanding players that will be picked randomly.
Good Times Back In Heartland FC
…Players Rake in another N1million
Heartland football club on Sunday gave their NPFL campaign a huge lift with a surprise away victory in Bauchi were they defeated Wikki Tourist one nil carting away the three points at stake.
The victory by the Naze-millionaires comes immediately after being rewarded to the tune of N1.35 million for beating League leaders Kano Pillars in Owerri last Wednesday. Chief Fan Ndubuoke, chairman of the club gave N500, 000 + N250, 000 for scoring within first five minutes and the second goal respectively, while the Deputy Gov Prince Eze Madumere gave N600, 000 for the victory.
Trumpet, however gathered that the chairman promised to give N1million to the players for any away win and with the victory in Bauchi, the players will be richer to the tune of N1million.
Team Manger Promise Nwachukwu who returned from his LMC 6 match ban to celebrate the Pillars victory expressed his joy over the quick turnaround of fortune promising that the management is working round the clock to see Heartland finish on a high note.
Speaking to Trumpeta on phone, the back-to-back Fed cup wining TM, said that the chairman and Deputy Gov’s largess has indeed spurred the players to action adding that with such incentives and motivation from other well weaning citizens of the State, the sky will be the limit of the team.
He further stated that the away victory will help to stir the team’s ship towards the right direction adding that the mood in the team at the moment will enable them not just stay away from religation but finish in a comfortable position.
Heartland is expected to take on Bayelsa United in week 30 of the NPFL games on Sunday September 7 at Dan Anyiam Stadium.
RECTOR’S CUP 2013 RESULTS
(FED POLY NEKEDE)
30/8/13
Mech Eng 1 0 L/Sc
31/8/13
Agric Eng. 0 2 Comp Sc
OTM 1 0 SUG
Pub Admin 4 pen 5 Food Tech
B/Finance 1 pen 4 MKT
P/S 1 0 ACC
BAM 2 0 Math/Stat
ARCHI 0 2 Chem Engr
Q/S 3 pen 5 CEM
E/E 2 0 Fish Tech
URP 6 pens 4 SLT
B/T 4 PEN 2 F/Arts
Mass Com 2 1 Comp Engr
Civil Eng 5 pen 3 Est Mgt
FIXTURES (3/9/13)
CEM — URP
E/E — B/T
Mass Com — Pub Admin
Civil Eng — SLT
CHIEF EMMA OKEWULUONU’S UNITY CUP
Amuzi 2 0 Okenanlowo
NPFL WEEK 29 RESULTS
Wikki 0 1 Heartland
Akwa Utd 4 0 Sunshine
Bayels Utd 1 0 Sharks fc
Kano Pillars 2 1 Rangers
Lobi Stars 1 0 Nasarawa Utd
Dolphins 0 0 Enyimba
Gombe Utd 1 0 Nembe City
Kwara Utd abd Wolves
El Kanemi 1 0 Kaduna Utd
3SC 1 1 ABS fc
OWERRI MOCK-CHAMPIONS LEAGUE
1/9/13
Man City 3 1 Barcelona
