Top Bundesliga Club Plot Transfer Of $1.5M-Rated Zorya Starlet Bonaventure
Published: March 16, 2017
FC Zorya midfielder Emmanuel Dennis Bonaventure is gradually creating an enviable profile for himself in the country where former European Golden Ball winner Andrey Shevchenko was born.The former Nigeria U-15 national team player who left the country for Ukraine at age 16 has already raked in 16 appearances for FC Zory...
Iheanacho Comes Off Bench As Free-Scoring Monaco See Off Man City
Published: March 15, 2017
French Ligue 1 outfit Monaco are through to the last eight of the UEFA Champions League after beating Manchester City 3-1 at the Stade Louis II on Wednesday night.Highly-rated France U19 international Kylian Mbappe Lottin got the all important touch and gave Monaco the lead in the eighth minute despite a superb block f...
Will Hannover Permit Noah Bazee To Make Nigeria Debut? Half-Fit Striker Misses Training Again
Published: March 15, 2017
Hannover 96 striker Noah Joel Sarenren Bazee is struggling to be in tip-top condition ahead of the Super Eagles first game of 2017 against Senegal at the Hive Stadium next week Thursday.Ahead of the visit to St. Pauli, the German-born talent did not train with Hannover’s first team on Wednesday.The official word ...
Super Eagles Star Utaka Scores On FC Tokyo Debut Off The Bench
Published: March 15, 2017
Nigeria international Peter Utaka continued where he left off last season after netting on his competitive debut for FC Tokyo in their 6-0 hammering of Vegalta Sendai in the League Cup on Wednesday.The former OB Odense frontman joined the ambitious club on loan from Sanfrecce Hiroshima on March 1, and was not involved ...
Queens Park Rangers Rising Star Shodipo Called Up To Republic Of Ireland U21 Squad
Published: March 15, 2017
Queens Park Rangers loanee Olamide Shodipo has been called up to the Republic of Ireland U21 squad by Head Coach Noel King.The exciting talent is among eight midfielders included in the 19-man roster for the forthcoming  UEFA U21 Championships Qualifying Round Group 5 fixture with Kosovo.Born in Dublin to Nigerian...
(Photo Confirmation) : FC Kairat Unveil Ex-Norway Youth-Teamer Anene
Published: March 15, 2017
Kazakhstan Premier League club FC Kairat unveiled former Norway U20 international Chuma Anene on Wednesday, March 15.The attacker effectively association with Amkar Perm in Russia by penning a two-year contract with FC Kairat, who have retained the option of extending the agreement for one more season in 2018.FC Kaira...
Benedict Akwuegbu : Nigerian Federation Snubbed Bayern Munich Star David Alaba
Published: March 15, 2017
Former Austrian-based striker Benedict Akwuegbu has revealed that Bayern Munich sensation David Alaba would have been defending the colours of Nigeria now not Austria if only the Nigeria Football Federation had listened to his advice. The retired Nigeria international claims that he approached the leadership of the NFF...
Done Deal : Kirkuk FC Snap Up Ex-Al Arabi Defender Ajigbade
Published: March 15, 2017
Kirkuk FC of Iraq have secured the services of highly-rated central defender Malomo Sunday Ajigbade. The former Soul Train FC, Skillful FC, Bethel FC, Flamingo FC, Red Bull FC, Ebedei FC, Al-Arabi FC star has penned a one-year contract with the Iraqi side which will last until 31st December, 2017.The deal was confirmed...
Ndidi Admits Leicester City Dug Deep To Beat Sevilla
Published: March 15, 2017
Wilfred Ndidi has shared his thoughts and impressions on Leicester City qualifying for the quarterfinals of the Champions League.Against all odds, the Premier League champions defeated Sevilla 2-0 at the King Power Stadium on Tuesday night, with their Nigerian defensive midfielder working a full shift.“We...
Barcelona Striker Bassey Still In Nigeria Awaiting Feedback From Spanish Embassy
Published: March 15, 2017
Barcelona striker Ezekiel Bassey is still waiting for positive feedback from the Spanish Embassy in Nigeria regarding his application for a work permit. The Nigeria international made an under the radar transfer to the Spanish champions hours before the close of the winter transfer market but has not yet made his debut...
Seven Players Of Nigerian Descent In Line To Play For England At Fifa U20s Know World Cup Foes
Published: March 15, 2017
On March 15, the draw for the 2017 Fifa Under 20 World Cup was held at Suwon Artrium, and some famous football personalities, including Diego Maradona, participated in the draw.The Flying Eagles, captained by Arsenal loanee Kelechi Nwakali, failed to qualify for one of the showpiece events on the Fifa football calendar...
Nigerian King Of Assists Aluko Hits Seventh Goal Of The Season For Fulham
Published: March 15, 2017
Sone Aluko continued his purple patch with his seventh goal of the season in all competitions as Fulham were held to a 2-2 draw by Blackburn Rovers on game week 28 in the Championship on Tuesday.The Cottagers took the lead in the 45th minute when their Nigeria international swept the ball home in the center after Johan...
Ndidi Sparkles As Leicester City Continue Champions League Fairy Tale
Published: March 14, 2017
English Premier League champions Leicester City are through to the quarterfinals of the UEFA Champions League after seeing off last year’s Europa League winners Sevilla on Tuesday night.The Foxes advanced 3-2 on aggregate after beating their Spanish opponents 2-0 at the King Power Stadium.On 27 minutes, Nigeria i...
Ugbo On Target, Uwakwe Stars As Chelsea Take Control Of FAYC Semifinal
Published: March 14, 2017
Defending champions Chelsea will take a one-goal lead to Stamford Bridge after beating Tottenham Hotspur 2-1 in the first leg of their FA Youth Cup semifinal at White Hart Lane on Tuesday night.Two players of Nigerian descent started for Chelsea, England youth internationals Ike Ugbo and Tariq Uwakwe, while Keanan Benn...
Iheanacho In Manchester City Provisional Squad To Face Monaco
Published: March 14, 2017
Kelechi Iheanacho could figure for Manchester City in their eagerly anticipated Champions League Round of 16, Game 2 tie against Monaco at Stade Louis II on Wednesday night.The Taye Academy product first trained with the Citizens squad this morning before hopping on a plane bound for the Principality of Monaco.Per the ...