Odemwingie Says He Was Played Out Of Position At Cardiff
Published: February 10, 2014
Peter Odemwingie , 32,  has opened the lid on his poor scoring form for Cardiff City .He has insisted that his former manager at the Bluebirds was playing him in the wrong position.The Nigeria international,  who opened his goal account for Stoke City on Saturday,  struck just once in 15 Premier League a...
Joseph Yobo Relishing Yaya Toure Contest
Published: February 08, 2014
Norwich City central defender Joseph Yobo is relishing the confrontation with African Footballer of the Year and Ivory Coast star Yaya Toure ahead of the meeting with Manchester City on Saturday in the English Premier League.Without question , the Nigeria international was one of the steals of the winter transfer marke...
Obi Mikel On Target As Chelsea Defeat Derby County
Published: January 05, 2014
Chelsea defeated Derby County 2 - 0 in the third preliminary round of the FA Cup on Sunday.Nigeria international Mikel Obi, making his 300th appearance for the Londoners, opened scoring in the 66th minute before Oscar added a second five minutes later. Speaking on Mikel’s third FA Cup since he joined Chelsea in 2...
Gabby Agbonlahor Relishes Match Winning Goal Against Sunderland
Published: January 03, 2014
Aston Villa striker Gabby Agbonlahor has expressed his delight after scoring the match winning goal against neighbors Sunderland on New Year’ Day.The 1 -  0 away victory was Villa’s first in the Premier League since the 3 - 2 away win over Southampton on December 4.Speaking to the official website, avf...
Obi Mikel : We Should Not Get Carried Away With Drogba
Published: December 17, 2013
Nigeria international John Obi Mikel has commented on the Champions League draw which sees Chelsea trading tackles with champions of Turkey, Galatasaray. The midfielder will come head to head with his friend and Ivory Coast superstar Didier Drogba, who plies his trade for Istanbul based Galatasary.Speaking to the offic...
Watford Striker Uche Ikpeazu Sad Over Resignation Of Gianfranco Zola
Published: December 16, 2013
Anglo - Nigerian striker Uche Ikpeazu has reacted to the decision of Gianfranco Zola to resign as Watford manager. The Italian announced his departure on Monday following a dismal run in which they have lost their last five home games.“Sad news to see such a good manager as well as a good person go. Thanks for wh...
Victor Moses Targets 20 Goals
Published: November 29, 2013
Despite just one goal in his last eight matches in the English Premier League,  Victor Moses has set himself an ambitious target of at least 20 goals this season. The Nigeria international is on loan at Liverpool from Londoners Chelsea.“I just want to score goals. I wanted to score around 20 goals this seaso...
Peter Odemwingie Confident Cardiff City Will Retain Premier League Status
Published: November 27, 2013
Nigeria international Peter Odemwingie has admitted that Cardiff City need to maintain their confidence just as the squad did against Manchester United in the last round of matches if they are to retain their Premier League status.Mackay’s side had won only one of their last five games in the EPL - which came aga...
Gabriel Agbonlahor Praises Teammate Libor Kozak
Published: November 17, 2013
Gabriel Agbonlahor has showered teammate Libor Kozak with praise for his contribution to Aston Villa since joining the club in the summer transfer market from Lazio.“It must have been difficult coming in knowing he has to compete with Christian - one of the best strikers in the world.“He has come in, scored...
Michael Olaitan Starts Individual Training
Published: November 13, 2013
Flying Eagles star Michael Olaitan is likely to return to action after the international break.The 20 - year - old attacking midfielder started individual training with Greece champions Olympiakos on Tuesday morning.He suffered a contusion to the right hamstring at the end of October which made him miss three big match...
Victor Moses Misses Sitter Against Crystal Palace
Published: October 05, 2013
Liverpool are back to the top of the Premier League summit after they defeated Crystal Palace 3 - 1 in the seventh round of matches.The Reds decided the match in their favour with three goals before the break through Luis Suarez, Daniel Sturridge and Steven Gerrard.Nigeria international Victor Moses could have given Li...
Peter Odemwingie Scores First Premier League Goal For Cardiff City
Published: October 05, 2013
Peter Odemwingie netted his first goal in the Premier League for Cardiff City in their 2 - 1 loss to Newcastle United on Saturday.Loic Remy scored in the 30th and 38th minute to give Newcastle United a two - goal cushion. But in the 58th minute, Odemwingie scored what turned out to be an honorable goal for the hosts.Fo...
Sone Aluko Scores First Premier League Goal
Published: September 21, 2013
Nigeria international Sone Aluko, 24, scored a vital winning goal for Hull City in their 3 - 2 away defeat of Newcastle United on Saturday afternoon in the English Premier League. The Tigers had to come back from behind on two occasions against the Magpies and Aluko’s strike after 76 minutes sealed a famous win f...
Victor Moses Believes Liverpool Can Win The Title
Published: September 21, 2013
Liverpool winger Victor Moses believes the Anfield outfit can challenge for the Premier League title this campaign.The 22 - year - old penned a season - long loan deal with Liverpool just before the close of the summer transfer window. He netted on his league debut in the 2 - 2 draw with Swansea City on Monday night.&l...
Obi Mikel Blames Chelsea Team For Loss To Everton And Basel
Published: September 20, 2013
Londoners Chelsea have lost in two consecutive matches to Everton (Premier League ) and the Champions League clash at home to Swiss opponents Basel.In an interview with British media, Super Eagles star John Mikel Obi has analyzed the matches and has publicly blamed his teammates for the two losses.“It’s a v...