Moses Simon 'Made In Nigeria' Goal Wins Goal Of The Month Award
Published: May 12, 2017
A brilliant strike from Super Eagles young star Moses Simon has won Gent's Goal of the Month award for April 2017. The Nigeria international unleashed a powerful right-footed volley in the 25th minute of the Belgian First Division playoff game against Club Brugge that beat goalkeeper Butelle.Samuel Kalu had whipped in ...
Chelsea Star Beats English-Born Nigerian Midfielder To Premier League Goal Of The Month
Published: May 12, 2017
Chelsea star Pedro has beaten English-born Nigerian midfielder Dele Alli to the Premier League Goal of the Month for April.The Tottenham wonderkid's goal against Watford on April 8 had been nominated for the accolade along with strikes from Pedro, Diego Costa, Roberto Firmino, Xherdan Shaqiri, Leroy Sane, Sam Clucas an...
NFF Claims Super Eagles Will Play High-Profile Friendly Before WCQ Against Cameroon
Published: May 12, 2017
An Executive Committee Member of the Nigeria Football Federation, Ibrahim Gusau, has claimed that the Super Eagles will play a high-profile friendly before they take on Cameroon in a crucial World Cup qualifier in August.However, Gusau diplomatically refused to disclose the identities of the countries the Federation is...
Super Eagles Defender Bicycle Kick Goal Finishes Second In Goal Of The Season Award
Published: May 12, 2017
Super Eagles defender Abdullahi Shehu finished second in the Goal of the Season award in the Cypriot First Division.At a gala ceremony on Thursday night, Shehu was presented with a trophy for his goal against Ermis Aradippou on game week 21.With his back to goal, he unleashed a bicycle kick that flew past the goalkeepe...
Chinese Club Make Contact With Leicester Over Signing Of Ahmed Musa
Published: May 12, 2017
An unnamed Chinese Super League club have enquired about the availability of Ahmed Musa in the summer transfer window. The Nigeria international turned down the approach from the Far East as he wants to remain in England and fight for a first team spot at the Foxes, having seen his playing opportunities limited in the ...
Confusion Over Togo Friendly, Eagles To Depart Paris On Proposed Date
Published: May 11, 2017
The Togolese Football Federation have announced via official sources that their national team will face Nigeria in an international friendly on Thursday, June 1.What doesn't add up is that the pronouncement is not coming from the Nigeria Football Federation, and the proposed date of the friendly is the same date the Su...
Nigerian Winger To Face Fitness Test Ahead Of Chelsea Vs West Brom Clash
Published: May 11, 2017
English-born winger of Nigerian descent Hal Robson-Kanu will undergo a fitness test ahead of West Brom's clash with champions-in-waiting Chelsea on Friday night.The Wales international has not been involved in the Baggies last two games in the Premier League due to a hamstring problem, and manager Pulis revealed at tod...
Stade Francois Coty In Ajaccio To Host Corsica-Nigeria Friendly, Game Starts 2000 Hours
Published: May 11, 2017
The Stade François Coty located in Ajaccio will host the international friendly between Corsica and Nigeria on May 26, starting from 2000 hours, the organizers have announced. The Ligue Corse de Football will begin selling tickets for the game on Friday, May 12 and it will end on May 23, though the Federation also ann...
Exclusive: Arsenal Linked Midfielder Etebo Courting Interest From German, Turkish Clubs
Published: May 11, 2017
Nigeria international Oghenekaro Etebo is attracting the interest of a plethora of teams based in Germany and Turkey, according to his representative. The attacking or central midfielder's contract with CD Feirense will run out at the end of next season, and the Portuguese setup may cash in on their prized jewel, rathe...
Official: Defender Who Rejected Playing For Nigeria At World Cup Released By Schalke
Published: May 11, 2017
Through official sources, German Bundesliga side Schalke 04 have announced that they will end their collaboration with Germany international Dennis Aogo at the end of this season.Aogo has been released by The Royal Blues along with Klaas-Jan Huntelaar, Phili Neumann, Timon Wellenreuther, Holger Badstuber and Sascha Rie...
Charlton, Scunthorpe, Hearts & Gillingham Interested In Nigerian Defender
Published: May 11, 2017
Charlton Athletic are among the clubs interested in signing Nigerian defender Deji Oshilaja in the summer transfer window.Football League Zone has claimed that the Addicks face competition, with Scunthorpe, Hearts and Gillingham also in the race for his signature.The 24-year-old spent the whole of this season on loan a...
Nigeria Is Ranked First In Africa, Ninth In The World In List Of Expatriate Footballers
Published: May 11, 2017
Football statisticians CIES Football Observatory have published a list of the countries with the most expatriate footballers in other leagues.Nigeria is the ninth largest soccer exporter, with no fewer than 292 of its citizens plying their trade in foreign leagues.In the continental ranking, Nigeria occupied the first ...
Official : Man City Product Released By Bolton, Ex-Real Madrid Defender Osede Retained
Published: May 11, 2017
Championship newcomers Bolton Wanderers have confirmed their retained and released list following the conclusion of the 2016-2017 season.Former Manchester City defender Reece Wabara has been informed that he won't be offered a new deal when he comes off contract on June 30.The 25-year-old arrived the Trotters in Februa...
Five Nigerian Stars Set To Miss Out On Premier League Winners Medal For Chelsea
Published: May 11, 2017
Super Eagles invitee Ola Aina risks missing out on a Premier League winners medal if he is snubbed by manager Antonio Conte for Friday's crucial meeting against West Brom at The Hawthorns.To receive a winners medal, a player needs to appear in 5 matches in a title-winning season, including substitute appearances.Aina h...
Nigeria-Germany Friendly Not On The Cards, Quotes From German FA Official Fabricated
Published: May 11, 2017
Suggestions that three-time African champions Nigeria will trade tackles with Germany in a high profile international friendly later this year are incorrect, according to the Nigeria Football Federation.Director of Communications of the NFF, Ademola Olajire, revealed that they only read about the proposed friendly in t...