NWPL: Confluence Queens Walk Over Doves In Lokoja
Published: September 02, 2015
Nigeria Women Premier League side, Confluence Queens FC on Wednesday in Lokoja got a three points free as they walked over their opponent Martin Whyte Doves of Edo who failed to honor the Week 13 encounter.The match officials led by Match Commissioner Adanna Nwaneri and Center Referee Hannah Elaigwu, all from FCT waite...
Fit - Again Joel Obi Pulls Out Of Nigeria Squad
Published: September 02, 2015
Torino’s Joel Obi has ruled himself out of Nigeria’s African Cup of Nations qualifying fixture against Tanzania this weekend despite resuming full training with his Italian club on Wednesday.The attacking midfielder sat out Torino’s first two fixtures in the Serie A due to a muscle complaint but is al...
Vincent Enyeama Withdraws From Super Eagles Squad
Published: September 02, 2015
Lille numero uno Vincent Enyeama will not be reporting to the Super Eagles camp for the African Cup of Nations qualifier against Tanzania and the international friendly with Niger in Port Harcourt.It is understood that the Nigeria skipper withdrew from the squad, citing personal reasons but all may not be well between ...
Golden Eaglets Share Spoils With Korea In Suwon Tournament
Published: September 02, 2015
Golden Eaglets coach, Emmanuel Amuneke, reckons that his side started the Suwon Continental Cup International Youth (U-17) Football Tournament on a good footing despite sharing the spoils with hosts South Korea in their opening fixture.Funsho Bamgboye restored parity for the world champions in the 26th minute after the...
Dominic Iorfa Training With England Senior Team
Published: September 02, 2015
Wolves defender Dominic Iorfa was called up to train with England senior team for the first time on Wednesday morning ahead of their European Championship qualifiers against San Marino and Switzerland.The Anglo - Nigerian had been training with the England Under 21s prior to his invitation to the senior side.The 20 - y...
Uche Ikpeazu Happy To Score Game - Winner Vs Carlisle United
Published: September 02, 2015
Uche Ikpeazu netted his third goal of the season in all competitions on Tuesday night as Port Vale beat Carlisle United 1 - 0 in the Football League Trophy. The Anglo - Nigerian, who is on loan at Port Vale from Watford until January, netted the match  - winner on the hour mark before he was replaced four minutes ...
Official : Nedum Onuoha Extends Queens Park Rangers Contract
Published: September 02, 2015
Queens Park Rangers have informed that defender Nedum Onuoha has extended his contract for two more years.With his former deal with the Championship club supposed to expire in the summer of 2016, it means the ex England youth - teamer is now tied to The Hoops until June 30, 2018.“The last three and a half years h...
Official : UE Cornella Snap Up Kenechukwu Uchenwa From Mallorca
Published: September 02, 2015
Kenechukwu Uchenwa ended his close to six - year collaboration with Mallorca before the close of the transfer window in Spain. With only one year left before the end of his contract at the Iberostar Stadium, the 24 - year - old mutually agreed to terminate his contract with the Segunda Division side.Kenechukwu Uchenwa ...
West Ham Hand Victor Moses Number 20 Kit
Published: September 02, 2015
English Premier League side West Ham have confirmed that new signing Victor Moses will wear the number 20 shirt for the remainder of this season.Before his transfer was confirmed by The Hammers on deadline day, the Nigeria international was handed the number 20 kit by Chelsea.Last season, Victor Moses suited up with th...
Official : Coventry City Bring In Ex Valleta Frontman Lateef Elford-Alliyu
Published: September 01, 2015
Coventry City have announced the signing of Anglo - Nigerian striker Lateef Elford-Alliyu, 23, on a four - month contract following a successful trial.The West Brom product impressed the Sky Blues coach Tony Mowbray during trials that lasted for two weeks, scoring for the Under 21s in their 2 - 1 win over Nottingham Fo...
Official : Liverpool Defender Tiago Ilori Joins Aston Villa On Loan
Published: September 01, 2015
Aston Villa have confirmed that Tiago Ilori has joined the club on a season - long loan from Liverpool, hours leading up to the close of the summer transfer market in England.The 22 - year - old has struggled to break into The Reds first team ever since he arrived Anfield from Sporting Lisbon in the summer of 2013.And ...
FSV Frankfurt Coach : Taiwo Awoniyi Is A Very Talented Player
Published: September 01, 2015
FSV Frankfurt coach Tomas Oral was pleased with the capture of the signature of the Nigeria youth international Taiwo Awoniyi on loan from Liverpool until the end of this season.Despite signing a preliminary contract with Kalmar in 2014, the Flying Eagles striker and his adviser, ex Super Eagles midfielder Seyi Olofinj...
Man City Coach Has Faith In Abilities Of Kelechi Iheanacho
Published: September 01, 2015
Manchester City coach, Manuel Pellegrini, has hinted that the club will not be signing a new striker before the close of the transfer window as he has faith in the abilities of Nigeria youth international Kelechi Iheanacho.This summer, The Citizens lost the services of Edin Dzeko and Stevan Jovetic but there’s no...
New Chelsea Deal For Victor Moses, Then Loaned To West Ham
Published: September 01, 2015
English Premier League champions Chelsea have announced that they have agreed a new deal with Victor Moses.The Nigeria international has put pen to a new deal that ties him to the Stamford Bridge outfit until June 30, 2019.For the remainder of this season, Victor Moses has been farmed out on loan to fellow Londoners We...
Women League Warns Rivers Angel Boss, Edwin Okon; Rewards Precious Edewor Of Osun Babes
Published: September 01, 2015
The Nigeria Women Football League has issued a strong warning to the Head Coach of Rivers Angels Football Club of Port Harcourt, Mr Edwin Okon over his unruly behaviour at match venues, especially in their last weekend’s match against Nasarawa Amazons in Lafia.In a letter signed by the League Secretary Emmanuel A...