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 ...
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...