In-Form Raheem Lawal Scores From Outside The Box, Salami Finds The Net In Europe
Published: May 13, 2017
A pair of Nigeria internationals found the net on Friday in their respective leagues, with Raheem Lawal scoring his third goal in two matches in a 2-1 victory over Konyaspor.In one of their most important matches of the season, Lawal unleashed a powerful shot from outside the box in the 59th minute to give Kayserispor�...
New Mikel Explains Why He Did Not Play For Chelsea On Friday Night
Published: May 13, 2017
Young Nigerian midfielder Tariq Uwakwe was a surprise exclusion in Chelsea U18 squad that thrashed Reading 3-0 at Cobham to secure the U18 Premier League national title on Friday night.The 17-year-old has explained that he was not available for selection against The Royals due to illness.''Gutted to not be involved tod...
Victor Moses, Omeruo, Tomori React To Chelsea Winning The Premier League Title
Published: May 13, 2017
Chelsea's Nigerian trio Victor Moses, Kenneth Omeruo and Fikayo Tomori have reacted to the London club winning their fifth Premier League title on Friday night.The Super Eagle played a key role this season for the Blues, with the game against the Baggies his 33rd appearance of the season, while Tomori wasn't involved a...
18-Year-Old Nigerian Striker Helps Chelsea Win Domestic Treble
Published: May 12, 2017
Nigerian wonderkid Ike Ugbo featured for Chelsea as they secured the the Under-18 Premier League title after a 3-0 rout of Akin Odimayo's Reading in the elite round on Friday night at Cobham.Before Ugbo was replaced at the start of the second half, the striker made a bid to open the scoring, but his strike was off targ...
Moses Sparkles As Chelsea Are Crowned Champions Of England
Published: May 12, 2017
Chelsea have been crowned champions for the fifth time in the Premier League era following a hard-fought 1-0 road win over West Brom on Friday night.Nigeria international Victor Moses sparkled once again for the Blues before he was replaced in the 86th minute, while Wales star Hal Robson-Kanu watched proceedings from t...
Official : Super Eagles World Cup Star Offered Contract By Notts County
Published: May 12, 2017
League Two club Notts County have announced their retained list ahead of the start of pre-season training.Nigeria international Shola Ameobi might remain with The Magpies next season as he has been offered a new deal.The former Newcastle hero joined Notts County on a short-term deal in February and finished the season ...
No Premier League Winners Medal For Aina, Fails To Make 18-Man Squad Vs West Brom
Published: May 12, 2017
Chelsea manager Antonio Conte has announced his starting line-up for Friday night's eagerly anticipated Premier League clash against West Brom at The Hawthorns.Wales international of Nigerian descent Hal Robson-Kanu has passed a fitness test and is on the bench for the Baggies.Super Eagles winger Victor Moses will play...
Super Eagles Coach Rohr Requests For Togo Friendly, Yet To Be Approved By NFF
Published: May 12, 2017
Super Eagles coach Gernot Rohr has requested an international friendly with the Togolese National Team during the national team's get-together in France later this month.It has been claimed in some quarters that the friendly match has been signed, sealed, and delivered, but the Nigerian Federation are still weighing up...
Assist Specialist Rilwan Hassan Has Now Contributed To 15 Goals After Strike Vs SoenderjyskE
Published: May 12, 2017
Wing wizard Rilwan Hassan was on target as FC Midtjylland lost 5-2 to SoenderjyskE at Sydbank Park on Friday afternoon in a Danish Superliga encounter.With the home team leading 2-0, the FC Ebedei product reduced the deficit when he volleyed the ball into the back of the net in the 45th minute. Hassan is having one of ...
Official : (Photo Confirmation) Ajax Amsterdam Announce Signing Of Skillful Nigerian Striker
Published: May 12, 2017
Through their official website, Ajax Women have announced that they have strengthened their squad with the signing of American-born Nigerian striker Toni Payne on undisclosed terms. The 22-year-old would have joined the Dutch club during the winter break but needed to complete her degree at Duke University.  In her fi...
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 ...