FA Cup Wrap: Iwobi, Aluko Impress; Ighalo,Anya Through To Next Round; Anichebe Suffers Defeat With WBA; Adeyemi Benched
Published: February 20, 2016
Catch up on the performance of players of Nigerian descent in the FA Cup on Saturday.At the Emirates, Hull City earned a replay against holders Arsenal following an entertaining goalless draw.Alex Iwobi would have given the Gunners the lead in the 17th minute, with his curler beating the Tigers goalie but the ball drif...
Osayamen Osawe, Peter Nsima On Target For Hallescher,Varbergs BoIS
Published: February 20, 2016
Former Blackburn Rovers striker Osayamen Osawe assisted Hallescher FC seal a 4-1 home triumph over Sonnenhof Großaspach in the German third-tier on match day 26.On 75 minutes, the Anglo-Nigerian scored his tenth goal of the season before he made way for Stagge five minutes later.The 22-year-old has been in amazin...
Rivers United Ready For Enyimba Test - Eguma
Published: February 20, 2016
Rivers United Technical Manager, Stanley Eguma is brimming with confidence ahead of Sunday’s Nigeria Professional Football League (NPFL) opener against champions, Enyimba. Eguma reckons the seven-time champions will pose a real threat at the Yakubu Gowon (formerly Liberation) Stadium but insists his charges will ...
FA Cup Team News : Iwobi Makes Third Consecutive Start For Arsenal; Aluko & Odubajo On The Bench
Published: February 20, 2016
Alex Iwobi has been given the opportunity to make his third consecutive start for Arsenal in the FA Cup, with manager Arsene Wenger naming the teenager in his starting XI for Saturday afternoon’s clash with Hull City.It would be recalled that the Super Eagles striker assisted the Gunners see off Sunderland in the...
Official : Ex - Tottenham Hotspur Midfielder Olumide Durojaiye Joins Hayes & Yeading United
Published: February 20, 2016
Hayes & Yeading United have secured the signing of Olumide Durojaiye from Ryman League Premier Division side Enfield Town.On his curriculum vitae, the 23-year-old has turned out for Scottish side Falkirk, Brechin City, Tottenham Hotspur and  Norwich City.Born in London, Olumide Durojaiye joined Enfield Town f...
Official: West Ham Target Dumebi Dumaka Joins Maidstone United
Published: February 20, 2016
National League South club Maidstone United have completed the signing of  highly-coveted striker Dumebi Dumaka from Ryman League Premier Division side Grays Athletic.The 22-year-old had been courted by a plethora of teams higher up the pyramid, including West Ham, Ipswich Town, Fleetwood and Cambridge United,afte...
Unfit Levski Sofia Newbie Tunde Adeniji In The Frame To Make Debut
Published: February 20, 2016
Super Eagles striker Tunde Adeniji could make his competitive debut for Levski Sofia on Sunday in their league game against Ludogorets.Coach Stoev has named a provisional squad for the trip to Razgrad and Adeniji, who signed for Levski this week, is among the 19 players that will travel to Razgrad.That said, the 20-yea...
Hope Akpan Cleared To Face West Ham, But Delfouneso Misses Out
Published: February 20, 2016
Blackburn Rovers have been given a boost ahead of their FA Cup clash against West Ham at Ewood Park, with Hope Akpan set to return to the squad after sitting out Tuesday’s Championship tie versus Fulham due to illness.Manager Paul Lambert revealed at a press conference that the Super Eagles midfielder wasn’...
Official : Bright Dike Pens One And A Half Year Deal With Amkar Perm
Published: February 20, 2016
With a statement published on their official website, Russian Premier League side Amkar Perm have announced that they have bolstered their offensive ranks with the signing of free agent Bright Dike.The Nigeria international impressed coach Gadzhi Gadzhiyev during trials that lasted for about a month and was on target i...
Liverpool Loanee Taiwo Awoniyi Shines On 2 Bundesliga Debut
Published: February 19, 2016
Dream Team VI star Taiwo Awoniyi finally made his league debut for FSV Frankfurt on Friday night in their 3-1 victory against St. Pauli on game week 22.Before today’s contest at the Millerntor-Stadion (Hamburg), the striker had made FSV Frankfurt’s 18-man squad on six occasions but was not given a run out i...
Official : Lokomotiv Moscow Announce Signing Of Henty Ezekiel
Published: February 19, 2016
Russian Premier League side Lokomotiv Moscow have completed the signing of Henty Ezekiel from Slovenian top-flight team NK Olimpija Ljubljana.The 22-year-old was unveiled by the Red-Greens on Friday after putting pen to paper on deal that will keep him at the capital outfit until 2020.For the remainder of the 2015-2016...
Official : Luton Town Starlet Mark Onyemah Agrees Dartford Extension
Published: February 19, 2016
Anglo-Nigerian Mark Onyemah, 19, has extended his loan agreement with National League South side Dartford.The Luton Town defender initially arrived Datford in August to enable him get some game time under his belt, having failed to make a single appearance for the Hatters since signing from Thurrock in the summer of 20...
Official : Welling United Add Tomi Adeloye To Roster
Published: February 19, 2016
Through official channels, Welling United have announced that ex-Stoke City striker Tomi Adeloye has joined the club on undisclosed terms.The Anglo-Nigerian joins The Wings from Ryman League Premier Division side Leatherhead.Adeloye started his career at Charlton Athletic and then represented the youth team of Millw...
Rivers United Get New Management Team
Published: February 19, 2016
The Rivers State Ministry of Sports has approved the appointments of five individuals into the management committee of Nigeria Professional Football League (NPFL) club, Rivers United. Former Dolphins coach, Stanley Eguma has been named technical manager the club while former Sharks chief, Okey Kpalukwu will serve as ac...
Henty Ezekiel Set To Complete 3 Million Euros Move To Lokomotiv Moscow After Successful Medical
Published: February 19, 2016
NK Olimpija Ljubljana frontman Henty Ezekiel has passed his medical examination with Lokomotiv Moscow, which has paved the way for him to complete his transfer to the Russian Premier League side.According to matchtv.ru, NK Olimpija Ljubljana will be paid three million euros by the Muscovites for agreeing to shred the c...