Tag Archives: Taye Taiwo

Nigeria captain Joseph Yobo hits back at Odemwingie

December 28, 2012 by IndepthAfrica

Nigeria captain Joseph Yobo has lashed out at Peter Odemwingie for being disrespectful after the West Bromwich Albion striker said the country does not have a team leader. Odemwingie said via Twitter that recent Eagles captains have only looked out … read more »

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Odemwingie, Martins, Taiwo not needed at the moment, Says Keshi

December 22, 2012 by IndepthAfrica

Nigeria coach Stephen Keshi says he left out the senior trio of Osaze Odemwingie, Taye Taiwo and Obafemi Martins from his provisional squad because they are not needed at the moment. All three were left out of a provisional 32-man … read more »

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Nigeria defender Taye Taiwo joins Dynamo Kiev on loan

July 31, 2012 by IndepthAfrica

Ukrainian side Dynamo Kiev have taken Nigeria defender Taye Taiwo from AC Milan on a season-long loan. The 27-year-old joined Milan from Marseille last summer but struggled for a regular first-team place, spending the second half of the campaign on … read more »

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Taye Taiwo Dares Man United

April 6, 2012 by IndepthAfrica

Super Eagles and QPR left back, Taye Taiwo has declared that his side could beat Manchester United at Old Trafford in their quest to avoid the drop. Taiwo who joined QPR from AC Milan on loan said although Manchester United … read more »

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Tottenham, Benfica battle for Taiwo

January 20, 2011 by benim

Nigerian defender Taye Taiwo has yet again been linked with a move away from French side Olympique Marseille with reports emanating out of Europe suggesting that he could be on his way to the Portuguese league or the English Premier … read more »

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Champions League: Arsenal go through, Chelsea lost in Marseille but top Group F

December 8, 2010 by benim

Brandao shoots down Blues Marseille piled more pressure on Chelsea’s under-fire boss Carlo Ancelotti as a second-half goal from Brandao brought their unbeaten Champions League run to an end. Having already won Group F, the Blues were lethargic and passionless … read more »

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Taye Taiwo is tenth most popular footballer in France

December 1, 2010 by benim

The profile of the Nigeria left back, Taye Taiwo (25 years) is increasing on and off the field. Not only is he wanted by some of the glamour clubs in Europe, he’s also very famous with the fans. Top French … read more »

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