Fit - Again Ike Uche In Villarreal Squad To Face Monchengladbach
Published: September 17, 2014
Ikechukwu Uche has recovered from injury and is in line to make his second appearance in the Europa League after he was included in the squad to face Borussia Mönchengladbach on Thursday. The out - of - favour Nigeria international had previously been on the sidelines for more than two weeks as a result of a sore ...
Official : Manchester United Target Ogo Obi Signs Scholarship Terms With Watford
Published: September 17, 2014
English Championship side Watford have moved to secure the future of highly rated Anglo - Nigerian forward Ogo Obi .The 16 - year - old has signed a preliminary contract with the Hornets, which will become activated when he turns 18 two years from now. Also, the ex Manchester United target has signed scholarship terms ...
Robin Udegbe : It Would Be A Great Honour To Be Invited To Super Eagles
Published: September 16, 2014
KFC Uerdingen skipper Robin Udegbe is targeting a call up to the Nigeria National Team, but has admitted that it will be difficult for him to represent his fatherland at international level because he plays in the fourth - tier.Born in Kiel, Germany to a Nigerian father from Anambra State and a German mom, the former V...
Obasi, Aogo And Sam Named In Schalke Squad To Face Chelsea
Published: September 16, 2014
Ahead of the game against Chelsea in their opening fixture in the UEFA Champions League, Schalke 04 arrived the capital of England on Tuesday with a 21 - man squad. Nigeria international Chinedu Obasi is one of the five attackers included in the provisional squad list, but will have to compete with  Donis Avdijaj,...
Done Deal : Dominic Solanke Signs Professional Terms With Chelsea
Published: September 16, 2014
Highly rated Anglo - Nigerian forward Dominic Solanke has signed his first professional contract with EPL moneybags Chelsea, a day after becoming eligible to do so. Solanke, who turned 17 on Sunday, was joint top scorer at the European Under 17 Championship held in Malta this summer.The teenager, who has been at Chelse...
Eddy Onazi Set To Pocket 0.56 Billion Naira In New Four - Year Deal With Lazio
Published: September 16, 2014
Nigeria international Eddy Onazi will pen a fresh four - year deal with Lazio before the next two weeks, Corriere della Sera is reporting. The central midfielder and his camp have been holding high level discussions with the Biancocelesti hierarchy over a new contract in the last couple of weeks, and this has yielded ...
Stefano Okaka Recommended To Italy National Team By Ex Coach
Published: September 16, 2014
Italian manager Bortolo Mutti has commented on the possibility of Stefano Okaka representing the Italian National Team in future. The Sampdoria forward recently stated that he wants to play for the 2006 World Champions, despite being eligible to defend the colours of continental powerhouse, Nigeria.“For me, every...
Elderson Echiejile To Miss Bayer Leverkusen Clash With Hip Injury
Published: September 16, 2014
After a long wait, Europe’s elite club competition, the Champions League, resumes on Tuesday, and in one of the games today Monaco will  trade tackles with Bayer Leverkusen.The coach of the 2004 runners - up, Leonardo Jardim , has named a 19 - man provisional squad for the visit of the Germans.Nigeria intern...
Official : Metallurg Zaporozhy Snap Up Nurudeen Orelesi On Two - Year Deal
Published: September 15, 2014
After previously keeping sealed lips on the acquisition of  Nurudeen Orelesi, Ukrainian Premier League club Metallurg Zaporozhye have finally informed the public that they have struck a deal with Skënderbeu Korçë regarding the transfer of the ex Flying Eagle.The 25 - year - old has penned a two - ...
Kennedy Igboananike On Target In Loss To Helsingborg
Published: September 15, 2014
Swedish - Nigerian striker Kennedy Igboananike netted his fifth goal of the season as his team AIK lost 3 - 1 to Helsingborg on Monday evening in the Premier League.The 25 - year - old ’s strike just after the hour mark was to save some face for the away team, after they found themselves three goals down within t...
Rave Of The Moment Obafemi Martins Eyes National Team Recall
Published: September 15, 2014
Seattle Sounders’ rave of the moment Obafemi Martins has targeted a recall to the National Team, ahead of back - to - back vital African Nations Cup qualifiers against Sudan. The former Inter Milan and Newcastle striker has notched up 13 goals and 9 assists in the MLS this season.If statistics are your cup of tea...
Innocent Emeghara Welcomes Interest From Tottenham Hotspur, West Ham And Sunderland
Published: September 15, 2014
25 - year - old Innocent Emeghara has welcomed interest from the English Premier League, saying it would be a dream come true if the move materializes.The Swiss - Nigerian has been linked with a plethora of teams in England including Tottenham Hotspur, West Ham and Sunderland.Speaking to Sky Sports, Innocent Emeghara s...
Aalesund Forward Leke James Cherishes Point Against Sogndal
Published: September 15, 2014
Aalesund striker Leke James has said that picking a point from their game against Sogndal in the Norwegian Premier League on Sunday should be cherished. The AaFK number 14 struck for the sixth time in ten matches in all competitions, hitting target two minutes before the interval before an own goal by Arnefjord in the ...
Ayodeji Jotham Adeniran Bags Hat - trick For Kirkop United
Published: September 15, 2014
Maltese club Kirkop United cruised to an 8 - 1 win over Ta’ Xbiex SC in the Third Division on Sunday, with unheralded Nigerian attacker Ayodeji Jotham Adeniran notching up a hat - trick.Remarkably, the three goals netted by Adeniran were scored in a space of eight minutes, between the 67th and 75th minute.And...
Golden Eaglets Coach, Emmanuel Amuneke Rues Missed Chances
Published: September 15, 2014
After encountering problems with their travel to Gabon, the CAF Under 17 Championship qualifier between the Nigeria Under 17s and their Gabonese counterparts took place on Sunday afternoon in Libreville. The defending champions of the Under 17 World Cup lost 2 - 1 to the home team, with Osimhen’s opener in the 4t...