Ex-Paris Saint-Germain Striker Ogbeche Continues Brilliant Form In India
Published: November 24, 2018
Former Nigeria international Bartholomew Ogbeche was on target as NorthEast United earned a dramatic 2-1 win over Kerala Blasters on game week eight in the Indian Super League on Friday. A 93rd minute strike from the former PSG wonderkid and Juan Mascia's 96th minute goal helped NorthEast United turn the tables on ...
A Bridge Too Far: Chelsea's Nigerian Midfielder Seven-Game Scoring Streak Ends Vs Tottenham U23
Published: November 24, 2018
Faustino Anjorin failed to the find the back of the net for Chelsea youth teams for the first time in eight matches as the U23 team were held to a 1-1 draw by Tottenham Hotspur in a Premier League 2 encounter on Friday evening. With 24 minutes remaining and Chelsea losing 1-0, Anjorin came off the bench as the Young...
Ahmed Musa Back In Business : Super Eagles Captain Scores Brilliant Goal For Al Nassr
Published: November 23, 2018
Ahmed Musa ended a mini goal drought after netting the game winner for Al Nassr as they claimed a 1-0 win against Al Shabab on game week ten in the Saudi Pro League on Friday, November 23. The Super Eagles captain had failed to score in the previous three matches before stepping out onto the Prince Faisal bin Fahd S...
Rohr Names Heir Apparent To Super Eagles Number Ten Mikel & It's Not Chukwueze
Published: November 23, 2018
Villarreal new kid on the block Samuel Chukwueze is not the heir apparent to John Obi Mikel in the national team even though he suited up with the number ten kit when he made his international debut against Uganda three days ago. The German revealed that he invited the former Golden Eaglets sensation to the Super Ea...
Rohr Explains Decision To Start Kalu Ahead Of Ola Aina, Idowu Against South Africa
Published: November 23, 2018
Super Eagles coach Gernot Rohr has explained why he started Bordeaux attack-minded player Samuel Kalu ahead of defensive duo Ola Aina and Brian Idowu in last weekend's 1-1 draw between Nigeria and South Africa at the FNB Stadium in Johannesburg. Rohr tweaked his formation to make it more defensive against the South ...
Rohr On Disallowed Goals Vs South Africa: Ahmed Musa Too Fast; Referees Need The Help Of Technology
Published: November 23, 2018
Gernot Rohr has said that Ahmed Musa was too quick for the match officials to follow, hence their decision to disallow two legitimate goals scored by the Super Eagles in last weekend's Africa Cup of Nations qualifier against South Africa. The German has diplomatically refused to criticize the Gambian referee Bakary...
2019 AFCON: Rohr Vows Super Eagles Won't Make The Same Mistake They Did Against Argentina
Published: November 23, 2018
Super Eagles coach Gernot Rohr has vowed that his players won't make the same mistake they did at the 2018 World Cup, where they were on the brink of qualifying for the last sixteen, only for Marcos Rojo to volley home the winner for Argentina with four minutes left. Despite the Super Eagles being a young team, the ...
United States U20 Star Of Nigerian Descent, Akinola Named In CONCACAF Best XI
Published: November 23, 2018
United States U20 international of Nigerian descent, Ayo Akinola has been recognized for his outstanding performance in the recently concluded CONCACAF Under-20 Championship after he was included in the Team of the Tournament. The Toronto FC winger helped the United States to successfully defend their title and qual...
Klopp To Hold Talks With England U21 Star Of Nigerian Descent Over Liverpool Future
Published: November 23, 2018
Liverpool manager Jürgen Klopp has hinted that Dominic Solanke's future lies with Liverpool amid speculations linking him with a temporary departure from the Anfield side in the January transfer window. Solanke was in prolific form for England U21s during the international break, netting braces in back-to-back gam...
Myron Topclass Sports Outfits Seals Representation Contracts With SpringSoca Sports Academy & Sunsel FC
Published: November 23, 2018
Springsoca Sports Academy Bogije, Lagos and Sunsel Football club, Oghara, Delta State have sealed representation contracts with foreremost Nigerian Sports agency, Myron Topclass Sport Outfits to oversee all football related deals.The deal to represent Springsoca Sports Academy of Lagos was sealed on October 15, 2018 in...
Arsenal Winger Hints At Representing Nigeria: I Have Admired Iwobi When He Plays For Eagles
Published: November 23, 2018
In an interview with the official website of Arsenal, Ryan Alebiousu has spoken about his Nigerian roots and revealed how Super Eagles star Alex Iwobi has been a big influence in his footballing career. A winger by trade, Alebiousu has been on the books of the Gunners since the age of seven after he was spotted pla...
Watford Coach Confirms Isaac Success Is Ready For Liverpool Test
Published: November 23, 2018
Watford manager Javi Gracia will be able to count on the services of Isaac Success on Saturday when his side face Liverpool in the Premier League. The striker returned to the United Kingdom on Thursday after international duty with the Super Eagles. Success was in action for the Super Eagles as they were held to ...
Super Eagles Stars Mikel, Omeruo Pay Tribute To Retiring Ex-Chelsea Hitman Drogba
Published: November 23, 2018
Two current Nigeria internationals, John Obi Mikel and Kenneth Omeruo, with close ties to Chelsea have paid tribute to Ivory Coast legend Didier Drogba who recently announced his retirement from playing football. Drogba had two different spells at Chelsea, scoring 164 goals in 381 games and winning four Premier Leag...
Chelsea Winger Victor Moses May Miss Opportunity To Show Off To Real Madrid
Published: November 22, 2018
Former Nigeria international Victor Moses may miss the opportunity to show off to Real Madrid scouts when Chelsea face Tottenham Hotspur in the star match of the weekend. Spanish publication DefensaCentral is reporting that European champions Real Madrid have decided to post a scout to monitor proceedings at Wemble...
Ola Aina Injury Suffered On Super Eagles Duty : Torino Provide Update And It's Good News
Published: November 22, 2018
The injury suffered by Chelsea loanee Ola Aina while on international duty last week will not keep him on the sidelines for a long period, according to Torino. The Maroons announced via their official website on Thursday evening that the Super Eagles fullback did not take part in the two training sessions held at Fi...