MLS Team Of The Week : Obafemi Martins Only Makes Bench
Published: September 22, 2015
Seattle Sounders star Obafemi Martins missed out on the latest Team of the Week announced by the official website of Major League Soccer in conjunction with EA SPORTS FIFA 2016.But the Nigeria international was still recognized for his performance against Vancouver Whitecaps on Sunday, with the striker one of the seven...
Odion Ighalo Named To Team Of The Week, Ranked 13th Best Player In England
Published: September 21, 2015
For the first time in his career,  Odion Ighalo has been named to the EA SPORTS Player Performance Index Team of the Week for the sixth round of games in the English Premier League.The Nigeria international was recognized by the official website of the Premier League for the brace he scored last weekend in the 2 -...
Scam In Nigeria National League
Published: September 21, 2015
The scam in the Nigeria National League continued with the award of three points and three goals to Adamawa United after the stalemated match against Kogi United.Stakeholders of the game have been asking questions on reasons why the NNL has become a league for the highest bidder.For those that have followed the league ...
Reuben Gabriel Sets Sights On Super Eagles Recall
Published: September 21, 2015
Reuben Gabriel is confident that Boavista can qualify for either the Champions League or the Europa League next season by finishing in the top five positions in the Primeira Liga or winning the Cup at the end of this season.On the road to achieving that objective, the Nigeria international is one of the favourite playe...
Nosa Igiebor Flies To Barcelona To See Specialists Over Knee Injury
Published: September 21, 2015
Maccabi Tel Aviv midfielder Nosa Igiebor has flown to Barcelona to have a second opinion on his troublesome knee injury.The Nigeria international has managed only one appearance in the Premier League this campaign due to that ailment and sat out last weekend’s clash against Hapoel Ra’anana, compared to last...
Wolves Trialist Shola Ameobi To Feature Against Swansea City Under 21s
Published: September 21, 2015
Wolves coaching staff will run the rule over Shola Ameobi in the Barclays Premier League Division Two tie against Swansea City tonight at Landore Training Ground..The veteran forward began training with the Molineux Stadium outfit on Monday, with a view to penning a contract.The former Super Eagle striker was the only ...
Dele Alli Delighted With Win Against Crystal Palace
Published: September 21, 2015
Anglo - Nigerian midfielder Dele Alli was delighted with Tottenham Hostpur’s 1 - 0 win against Crystal Palace in the Premier League on Sunday, and he is eagerly looking forward to the Capital Cup clash against fierce rivals Arsenal.The England youth international was named in the starting line - up for the second...
Exclusive : Amodu Shuaibu Summons Golden Eaglets Coach Amuneke To Explain Why He Is Trading In Players, May Be Fired
Published: September 21, 2015
Emmanuel Amuneke may be relieved of his duties as coach of the Golden Eaglets less than one month before the start of the Fifa Under 17 World Cup after he was summoned by the Technical Director of the national teams, Amodu Shuaibu, to explain why disciplinary actions should not be taken against him for trading in playe...
Ahmed Musa : First Time In My Career My Team Will Come From Three Goals Down To Win
Published: September 21, 2015
Nigeria international Ahmed Musa has admitted that Sunday’s Premier League clash against Mordovia was the first time in his career that his team will come from three goals down to defeat an opponent.And the CSKA Moscow star played a key role in the come - from - behind 6 - 4 win, scoring a brace and creating one ...
Brian Idowu Reveals Amkar Perm Players Will Not Be Paid Extra Bonuses
Published: September 21, 2015
Russian - Nigerian defender Brian Idwou was pleased with the 1 - 1 draw against Zenit St Petersburg and also expressed his happiness that his mother, friends and girlfriend were among the 16,480 spectators at Stadion Petrovskij.The 23 - year - old is enjoying a new lease of life this season and has started 6 games in t...
Chuma Anene Admits He Feels Settled At Amkar Perm
Published: September 21, 2015
Amkar Perm striker Chuma Anene reckons that his side deserved picking up a point against Premier League champions Zenit St Petersburg on Sunday when both teams faced off at Stadion Petrovskij on Sunday.On his league debut, the ex Norway youth international opened his account after 66 minutes and he has stated that he f...
Celtic Open Preliminary Talks With Carlton Cole
Published: September 20, 2015
Scottish Premier League champions Celtic are hoping to strengthen their attacking options with the signing of free agent Carlton Cole. Carlton Cole was amongst the spectators at Celtic Park on Sunday as The Bhoys thrashed Dundee 6 - 0 and manager Ronny Deila confirmed after the game that the club will hold transfer tal...
Chuma Anene Scores On Amkar Perm Debut Vs Zenit St Petersburg
Published: September 20, 2015
Former Norway youth international Chuma Anene bagged his first goal for Amkar Perm on his debut in his side’s 1 - 1 draw with Zenit St Petersburg.In the 10th minute, Artem Dzyuba opened the scoring for the home team but Anene leveled the scoreline in the 66th minute, four minutes before he departed from the game....
Finland Round - Up : Taye Taiwo, Obilor And Will John Feature
Published: September 20, 2015
RoPS’ Veikkausliiga title credentials came under scrutiny at the Sonera Stadium on Sunday afternoon and they passed the test with flying colours, having defeated defending champions HJK Helsinki 2 - 0.Three Nigerian players were involved from the blast of the whistle and they all went the distance. Taye Taiwo mad...
Ahmed Musa Stars In Thriller In Saransk
Published: September 20, 2015
CSKA Moscow came from three goals down in the first half to beat Mordovya 6 - 4 in the Russian Premier League on Sunday afternoon at the Stadion Start. Five minutes out of intermission, Panchenko pulled a goal back for the visitors before Tosic reduced the deficit eight minutes later and Seydou Doumbia tied the game in...