Balogun, Bukayo, Amaechi On Target As Arsenal Win Liam Brady Cup
Published: April 03, 2017
Three players of Nigerian heritage Bukayo Saka, Xavier Amaechi and Folarin Balogun were among the standout performers that helped Arsenal U16s win the Liam Brady Cup this past weekend.The competition was organized by the Gunners to mark the opening of their refurbished Hale End Academy, with Manchester United, Juventus...
Sweden Whizkid Of Nigerian Descent Asoro Happy To Fire Sunderland Into Euro Final
Published: April 03, 2017
Sweden U21 international of Nigerian descent Joel Asoro has spoken of his happiness after helping Sunderland qualify for the final of the Premier League International Cup.The striker netted the only goal of the game from close range in the 13th minute as the Black Cats beat Norwich City at Carrow Road on Friday night. ...
Official: 2014 Nigeria World Cup Star Named To EFL Team Of The Week
Published: April 03, 2017
Nigeria was represented in the latest Team of the Week announced by the English Football League on Monday, April 3.Shola Ameobi’s fantastic display against Colchester United in which he bagged a brace was noticed as he made the top eleven outstanding players in the EFL.The Nigeria international registered his nam...
Ex-Super Eagles Star Babangida Has Scored Third Fastest Goal For Ajax In The Klassieker
Published: April 03, 2017
Denmark international Lasse Schöne helped Ajax Amsterdam to register a crucial 2-1 win over Feyenoord on Sunday in the Eredivisie after scoring from a free-kick outside the area.Despite finding the net after 53 seconds, the midfielder is not the player that has scored the fastest goal in games between Ajax and Fey...
(Photo Confirmation) Official : Ex-West Brom Star Odemwingie Joins MadUtd
Published: April 03, 2017
Indonesian Liga 1 outfit Madura United have completed the signing of Nigeria international Peter Odemwingie on undisclosed terms.The former West Brom and Stoke City star became MadUtd’s marquee signing for the 2017 season after passing his medical with flying colours.“Thank you for the opportunity given Mad...
Leicester City Reveal How They Beat Manchester United To Signature Of Nigerian Patrick Vieira
Published: April 03, 2017
Manchester United were interested in signing Wilfred Ndidi before he agreed terms with Premier League champions Leicester City in the January transfer window. The Foxes were one of the first teams in England to express interest in signing Ndidi from Racing Genk, having scouted him eighteen months ago, and  they wo...
Dutch-Born Defenders Troost-Ekong, Ebuehi React To Gent, ADO Den Haag Wins
Published: April 03, 2017
On their maiden appearance for their respective clubs after returning from international duty with the Super Eagles, defenders William Troost-Ekong and Tyronne Ebuehi assisted Gent and ADO Den Haag to register wins in the league.Right wing-back Ebuehi logged ninety minutes as ADO Den Haag thrashed Roda JC 4-1, while Tr...
Manchester City Nigerian Wonderkid Dele-Bashiru In Contention To Face Stoke City
Published: April 03, 2017
Manchester City attacking midfielder Tom Dele-Bashiru is in line to return to the starting line-up when his team trade tackles with Stoke City in the second leg of the semi-final of the FA Youth Cup on Monday night.Despite playing an important role for the Citizens in the earlier rounds of the competition, manager Lee ...
Super Eagles Coach Scouts Remo Stars Sensation Victor Mbaoma Against Katsina United
Published: April 03, 2017
Super Eagles assistant coach Salisu Yusuf was among the important guests at the Gateway Stadium, Sagamu, where Remo Stars took on Katsina United on matchday 17 in the Nigerian Professional Football League on Sunday afternoon.Ahead of the 2018 African Nations Championship qualifiers in August, Yusuf is scouring the Nige...
Rivers United Messi Set To Take The NPFL By Storm
Published: April 03, 2017
Best Deemua is one of the hottest, albeit unheralded prospects, in the Nigeria Professional Football League (NPFL).Little known outside his immediate surroundings, the Rivers United starlet is highly rated by teammates, coaches and fans of the Port Harcourt club.He made his debut in United’s 4-0 win over Kaduna U...
Iwobi Confident Arsenal Will Secure Champions League Qualification For 20th Straight Season
Published: April 03, 2017
Alex Iwobi is optimistic that Arsenal can finish in the top four and qualify for the Champions League next season.With ten matches left in the Premier League, Arsene Wenger’s side trail fourth place Manchester City by seven points following their 2-2 draw with their rivals on Sunday at the Emirates. “We sti...
Feirense Ace Oghenekaro Etebo Nets Winner For Second Straight Game
Published: April 02, 2017
CD Feirense have climbed to ninth position in the Primeira Liga table following a 2-1 win over Belenenses at Estadio do Restelo in the latest round of matches. Nigeria international Oghenekaro Etebo scored a crucial winner as the club from Santa Maria da Feira came from behind to win for the second straight game.In the...
Gent Star Moses Simon Bags Brace In Front Of Manchester United, Chelsea Scouts
Published: April 02, 2017
Nigeria international Moses Simon scored twice including a 45th winner as Gent beat Club Brugge 2-1 in the Belgian First Division A on Sunday.The visitors had opened the scoring after only eight minutes, but Gent equalized in the 25th minute when Simon scored after Samuel Kalu had sent the ball to the far post.On the s...
Mikel Nets Tianjin Teda First Goal Of 2017; Ujah On Target & Picks Up Assist
Published: April 02, 2017
Nigeria internationals John Obi Mikel and Anthony Ujah opened their accounts for the season and helped their clubs register wins on match day three in the Chinese Super League on Sunday.Tianjin Teda skipper Mikel was on target in the 48th minute of his team’s 2-0 win over Chongqing Lifan. The Super Eagles skipper...
Iwobi Misses Chance To Net The Winner As Arsenal Share Spoils With Man City
Published: April 02, 2017
Arsenal were held to a 2-2 draw by Manchester City in a Premier League encounter at the Emirates Stadium on Sunday evening. The visitors had a 2-1 advantage heading into the interval thanks to goals from Leroy Sane and Sergio Aguero.On 40 minutes, Walcott had provided temporary relief when he restored parity from close...