Ex-Flying Eagles Defender Opens Rotherham United Account; Adeyemi Nets Screamer
Published: February 15, 2017
Ex-Flying Eagles star Semi Ajayi opened his goalscoring account for relegation-threatened Rotherham United in their 3-2 loss to Huddersfield Town on game week 32 in the Championship on Tuesday.The central defender gave the Millers the lead after 11 minutes when he fired home from close range.Midfielder Tom Adeyemi was ...
Official : Nigeria U23 Star Departs Spurs After 9 Years, Unveiled By Slovenian Champions
Published: February 14, 2017
Slovenian champions Olimpija Ljubljana have announced the signing of Nigeria U23 international Nathan Oduwa.The Tottenham Hotspur Academy product has committed his future to Olimpija Ljubljana for the next three years.Olimpija, writing on their official website, admitted that they did not agree terms with the winger ea...
Nigeria Coach Brims With Confidence : We Will Beat Cameroon In Uyo
Published: February 14, 2017
Super Eagles coach Gernot Rohr has expressed his optimism that the national team will end the first phase of African World Cup qualifiers with maximum points from three matches. The German noted that Nigeria’s next opponents are the new African champs but remains confident of a victory because of their home advan...
Bayern Legend Lavishes Praise On Iwobi Ahead Of Showdown In Munich
Published: February 14, 2017
Bayern Munich legend Lothar Matthaus has admitted that he is a fan of Arsenal attacking midfielder Alex Iwobi, ahead of the Champions League meeting between the German champions and the London team on Wednesday.It is interesting to note that the Nigeria international made his Champions League bow versus Bayern last sea...
Why Tottenham Hotspur Winger Oduwa Refused To Join Slovenian Champs
Published: February 14, 2017
Tottenham Hotspur winger Nathan Oduwa refused to join Olympia Ljubljana ahead of the close of the January transfer window because he could not agree financial terms with the Slovenian champions.According to ekipa24.si, the Nigeria U23 international cancelled the deal because there was a misunderstanding in the terms ne...
Door Is Now Open For Iheanacho As Jesus Is Out For Three Months
Published: February 14, 2017
Manchester City Brazilian wonderkid Gabriel Jesus could be out for the rest of the season, with the striker expected to spend the next three months on the sidelines due to injury.The 19-year-old subbed out after 15 minutes in the Citizens 2-0 win at Bournemouth on Monday night and tests have now revealed that he broke ...
Official : Versatile Nigerian Defender Bakare Joins Celtic
Published: February 14, 2017
Vanarama National League North club Stalybridge Celtic have snapped up the versatile Nigerian defender Mathias Bakare on undisclosed terms. General Manager and Football Secretary of Stalybridge Celtic FC confirmed the signing of the 21-year-old via Twitter on Tuesday morning. Mathias Bakare previously had spells with A...
CSKA Striker Aaron Samuel Declares Himself Fit To Face Zenit
Published: February 14, 2017
Nigeria international Aaron Samuel has revealed that he is nearing maximum match fitness ahead of the resumption of the Russian Premier League. The former Guangzhou R&F star will be hoping to be given a run out when the Muscovites face off against Zenit St Petersburg on Saturday, March 4.“I train with the tea...
Nigerian Striker Appears In Court Over Match-Fixing Charges, Sister Works In A Nigerian Bank
Published: February 14, 2017
Pembroke Athleta team manager Uchenna Anyanwu appeared in court on Monday, February 13 in connection with attempting to fix a match between his team and Mosta.Anyawu, who was born in Nigeria but has lived in Malta for the past thirteen years, is being accused of trying to bribe Mosta players to throw the game which the...
Coventry Boss Speaks About Signing Of Nigeria Best Scorer Ever In Premier League
Published: February 14, 2017
Coventry City manager has shared his thoughts and impressions on the signing of ex-Everton star Yakubu Aiyegbeni on a short-term deal until the end of the season.Though Russell Slade admitted that his new number 22 is lacking match fitness, he acknowledged that the attacker will bring experience to the squad and motiva...
Official : Ex-Chelsea, QPR Youth-Teamer Oyeleke Signs For Aldershot Town
Published: February 14, 2017
Vanarama National League club Aldershot Town have announced the re-signing of Manny Oyeleke until April 30,2017.Because he is lacking match fitness, the central midfielder was immediately loaned to Ryman Premier League side Canvey Island for the next one month.Aged 24, Oyeleke started off his career with the youth team...
Official : Ex-Peterborough United, Dagenham & Redbridge Striker Araba Joins Danish Club
Published: February 13, 2017
In their bid to avoid relegation, Danish First Division outfit Næstved Boldklub have strengthened their offensive ranks with the signing of Hakeem Araba.London-born Araba has been in search of a new club after he was released by demoted Falkenberg at the end of the 2016 season, and tried his luck with IFK Marieha...
Guardiola Sends Another Message To Iheanacho, Striker Left Out Of Squad Vs Bournemouth
Published: February 13, 2017
Manchester City coach Pep Guardiola continues to ignore Nigeria striker Kelechi Iheanacho on his match day squad.For the fourth straight game in the Premier League and the fifth in all competitions, the Taye Academy product has not been selected by the Spanish manager.With Argentina star Sergio Aguero named on the benc...
Official : Nigeria International Striker Pens Short-Term Deal With Coventry City
Published: February 13, 2017
EFL League One side Coventry City have announced the signing of Nigeria international Yakubu Aiyegbeni, subject to the receipt of his International Transfer Certificate. The 34-year-old has penned a deal with the Sky Blues until the end of the 2016-2017 season, following a successful trial. Aiyegbeni is well known in E...
Official : Ex-West Brom Super Kid Ezewele Departs Yeovil Town
Published: February 13, 2017
Through their official webpage, National League North outfit Kidderminster Harriers have announced that they have captured promising Nigerian defender Josh Ezewele on a permanent deal.Thus, the 20-year-old has ended his association with League Two club Yeovil Town after a successful loan spell with The Reds. Ezewele wa...