Erzgebirge Aue Striker Eligible To Represent Nigeria Ends Goal Drought In Style
Published: March 10, 2019
Germany youth international of Nigerian descent Emmanuel Iyoha broke his eight-game goal drought while also providing his team's second of the day to condemn Jamilu Collins' Paderborn 07 to defeat as Erzgebirge Aue picked up a 2-1 win in the German 2. Bundesliga.Prior to scoring at the Erzgebirgsstadion yesterday, the ...
Randers' Egho, Ventspils' Aiyegun, Gabala FK's Adeniyi Score For Euro Clubs
Published: March 10, 2019
Former Austria U21 international Marvin Egho was on target as Randers recorded a 2-0 win over Horsens on game week 25 in the Danish Superliga on Sunday afternoon. The number 45 doubled the advantage in the 65th minute, taking his tally to four goals in 18 league appearances in a Randers shirt since his move from Spa...
Penalty Box Predator Odion Ighalo Opens 2019 Account For Shanghai Shenhua
Published: March 10, 2019
Penalty box predator Odion Ighalo netted his maiden goal in Shanghai Shenhua colours as they fell to a 2-1 loss at home to Hebei CFFC on game week 2 in the Chinese Super League on Sunday afternoon. Having fired blanks in the derby against Shanghai SIPG on March 1, the Nigeria international netted his first goal for ...
Charlton Athletic Boss Warns Aribo Of The Danger Of Switching Clubs Too Soon
Published: March 10, 2019
Charlton Athletic boss Lee Bowyer has advised Nigerian midfielder Joe Aribo not to make a hasty decision to leave the club, with his contract set to expire in the summer. The Academy graduate put in a Man of the Match performance as Charlton earned a 2-1 win over Portsmouth in the League One on Saturday, scoring in...
Rohr Defends Decision To Invite Onuachu, Ozornwafor To Super Eagles
Published: March 10, 2019
Super Eagles manager Gernot Rohr has defended his decision to hand maiden call-ups to striker Paul Onuachu and defender Valentine Ozornwafor for the upcoming games against Seychelles and Egypt. The invitation of the FC Midtjylland star was a good public relations move as several Super Eagles fans wanted him in the t...
Rohr Confirms Victor Moses Has Not Reversed Decision To Quit Super Eagles, Mikel's Situation
Published: March 10, 2019
Nigeria manager Gernot Rohr has confirmed that Victor Moses has not reversed his decision to quit the national team ahead of the 2019 Africa Cup of Nations. The Chelsea loanee is enjoying a new lease of life at Turkish side Fenerbahce, for whom he has scored two goals in the last six matches in the Super Lig, and the...
Chinedu Obasi Is The Hero As AIK Advance To Svenska Cupen Semifinal
Published: March 10, 2019
Former Nigeria international Chinedu Obasi scored two goals as AIK beat Oster 4-2 at the Myresjöhus Arena (Vaxjo) to qualify for the semifinals of the Svenska Cupen on Saturday evening. Due to injury, Obasi missed most of AIK's group matches, playing only once as a substitute against Jonkopings Sodra last month and...
Samuel Kalu Names The Super Eagles Player That Gave Him Valuable Advice After Mom's Kidnap
Published: March 10, 2019
Bordeaux star Samuel Kalu has revealed that he received valuable advice from Chelsea hero John Obi Mikel following the kidnap of his mom on February 27, Nigerian journalist Colin Udoh has informed. In the past, Mikel had been in the same boat as the winger, with his father kidnapped on two occasions, the first in 20...
Ola Aina Named In Torino's Provisional Match Day Squad Vs Frosinone
Published: March 10, 2019
Ola Aina has presumably passed a fitness test and is contention to play in the Italian Serie A again as he was named to the Torino 21-man squad for their trip to Lazio, where they will meet Frosinone Calcio this afternoon. With the Italian Federation allowing clubs to name as many as 12 substitutes on the bench, it ...
Sheffield Wednesday's Iorfa, Mansfield's Ajose, Pacos de Ferreira's Pius Score Through Headers; Haladas' Bamgboye Nets Brace; Trencin's Umeh Strikes
Published: March 09, 2019
Round up of the Nigerian players that were on target for their clubs in matches across Europe on Saturday, March 9. We begin in the EFL Championship. Sheffield Wednesday winter recruit Dominic Iorfa scored his second goal for his new employer as they shared the spoils with Derby County at Pride Park. The former E...
Trabzonspor's Anthony Nwakaeme On Target For The Third Game Running
Published: March 09, 2019
Nigeria striker, Anthony Nwakaeme has been on a rich vein of form for Trabzonspor lately and he continued with another crucial goal as they beat Akhisarspor 2-1 at the Medical Park Stadyumu on Saturday afternoon.The 29-year-old sparked the comeback victory for his team when he converted a left footed shot from very clo...
Official : Nigeria Senior Player Completes Move To Finnish Champions HJK Helsinki
Published: March 09, 2019
Through a statement on their official website, Finnish Veikkausliiga champions HJK Helsinki have announced the signing of one of the most senior players in the Super Eagles squad, Elderson Echiejile. The left-back has penned a guaranteed one-year contract with HJK, with the option of an additional year inserted int...
EPL Wrap: Ndidi Stars; Iheanacho Benched; Balogun, Ibe Not In 18; Billing Subbed Out; Success Starts; Lookman Cameo; Solanke Returns
Published: March 09, 2019
A round-up of Nigerian players that were in action for their respective clubs in the English Premier League on Saturday, March 9. In the early kickoff, Super Eagles defender Leon Balogun was not in the Brighton & Hove side that recorded an impressive 2-1 win against Crystal Palace at Selhurst Park. The Seagulls n...
Official: Kenneth Omeruo's Younger Brother Joins Him At CD Leganes
Published: March 09, 2019
The younger brother of Kenneth Omeruo, Lucky has joined the Nigeria international at Spanish La Liga side CD Leganes. CD Leganes have not disclosed the financial terms plus length of contract signed by the younger Omeruo, and informed that the player has been training under the guidance of José María Rico, who man...
German-Born Okoye Reveals Liverpool Are His Favorite Club, De Gea Among Top 4 GKs
Published: March 09, 2019
Fortuna Düsseldorf youth-teamer Maduka Okoye has named Premier League side Liverpool as his favorite team and Manchester United star David de Gea among his top four goalkeepers in the world. German-born Okoye, who is recovering from injury, is hoping to play for the Dream Team VII this month when they tackle Libya in...