Lukman Haruna Faces Suspension By Russian Federation
Published: August 10, 2015
The Head of the Control and Disciplinary Committee of the RFU, Arthur Grigoryants , has disclosed that Lukman Haruna will be sanctioned for insulting referee Vladislav Bezborodov after Anzhi Makhachkala’s 3 - 2 loss to Dinamo Moscow in the last round of matches in the Premier League.Anzhi were close to picking th...
Odion Ighalo Says Watford Were Unlucky Not To Win Against Everton
Published: August 10, 2015
Odion Ighalo has reflected on Watford’s 2 - 2 draw with Everton in the Hornets first game of the season on Saturday.With the Nigeria international opening his Premier League account in the 83rd minute, Watford were poised to snatch all three points, only for Arouna Kone to net the equalizer three minutes later.&l...
Official : Femi Ajilore Joins Danish Club Middelfart
Published: August 10, 2015
Ambitious Danish 2nd Division West club Middelfart Fodbold are pleased to announce the signing of Nigeria international Femi Ajilore.The defensive midfielder has been in search of a new club since the January transfer window after he left FC Midtjylland by mutual consent.“Awaits us a great experience for all, Fe...
Official : IK Start Bring In Austin Ikenna
Published: August 10, 2015
With a statement on their official website, Norwegian Premier League team IK Start have revealed that Nigerian striker Austin Ikenna has joined the club subject to a routine medical.The 21 - year - old, who will remain with IK Start until the end of the 2017 season, will be presented to the fans and media after trainin...
Official : Dudu Omagbemi Makes Mohun Bagan Switch
Published: August 10, 2015
Mohun Bagan have welcomed Dudu Omagbemi back to the I - League, with the champions announcing the signing of the Nigerian on a short - term deal.An experienced striker, his previous clubs in India include Sporting Goa, Dempo, Salgaocar, East Bengal and FC Pune City.In the 2004 - 2005 season, the 30 - year - old was the...
Heartland And Shooting Stars Game Called Off
Published: August 10, 2015
Torrential rain in Oba left the Rojenny International Stadium pitch barely playable and match referee John Inoyo called off the game between Heartland and Shooting Stars.Sunday Adetunji came close to shocking the Naze Millionaires but he was halted by young goalkeeper Emmanuel Iwu.Debutant Danladi Isa made a cracking s...
Amobi Okugo Thanks Sporting KC Fans After Impressing On Debut
Published: August 10, 2015
Former United States youth international Amobi Okugo has made his maiden appearance for Sporting KC in the MLS following his switch from Orlando City, and it came against Toronto in the last round of machetes.By all indications, the midfielder’s performance at the BMO Field (Toronto, Ontario) ticked the right box...
Arsenal Striker Iwobi Disappointed With Loss To West Ham
Published: August 10, 2015
Arsenal talent Alex Iwobi was disappointed with The Gunners 2 - 0 loss to West Ham in their first game of the season.The ex England youth international practiced with the first team squad ahead of the encounter at The Emirates but was omitted from the 18- man squad after Alexis Sanchez declared himself fit.Iwobi is hop...
Jaycee Okwunwanne Off The Mark For Bangkok United
Published: August 10, 2015
Bahrain international Jaycee Okwunwanne opened his goalscoring account for Bangkok United in their 2 - 1 win against Army United on Sunday.The 29 - year - old joined  The Bangkok Angels last month and has now played two games for his new employer in the Thai Premier League, having made his debut in the 4 - 0 loss ...
NNL: Kogi United Win Delights Osho
Published: August 09, 2015
Delighted Kogi United Head Coach, Fatai Osho has said his side’s slender margin victory over his former club, Supreme Court was as important as a 10-0 victory.Osho, who joined Kogi United in the mid-season in the ongoing Nigeria National League, NNL faced his former employer for the first since leaving the Abuja ...
Zico Hails Confluence Queens Superlative Performance; Warns Rivers Angels Ahead Of Federation Cup Clash
Published: August 09, 2015
Head Coach of Confluence Queens Football Club Mallam Suleiman Adamu has saluted the courage and determination of his players in their 3-0 impressive victory over Adamawa Queens. Following their week 10 walk-over of FC Robo at their Onikan Stadium in Lagos last weekend, the Wada Queens returned home to consolida...
Europe Round Up : Leke James, Bentley On Target As Odemwingie, Igboun, Fatai, Ezekiel Fire Blanks
Published: August 09, 2015
Allnigeriasoccer.com reviews the performance of Nigerian players that were in action on Sunday for their European clubs.West Ham shocked Arsenal 2 - 0 at the Emirates on Sunday afternoon, with Italy international Angelo Ogbonna making his debut in the Premier League, going the full 90. Alex Iwobi did not make the Gunne...
Obafemi Martins Set To Miss Ninth Game In A Row
Published: August 09, 2015
Obafemi Martins will not return to action when Seattle Sounders tackle Los Angeles Galaxy in the MLS on Sunday evening.The Nigeria international did not travel with the squad to Los Angeles, meaning he failed a late fitness test just as was the case last weekend before the game against Vancouver Whitecaps.Sounders coac...
Lukman Haruna Picks Up Thigh Injury In Anzhi Loss To Dinamo Moscow
Published: August 09, 2015
Lukman Haruna had to be substituted immediately after the intermission in Anzhi Makhachkala’s  3-  2 loss to Dinamo Moscow in the Premier League on Saturday after picking up a thigh injury.Manager Yuri Semin has disclosed that he didn’t want to take a risk after the Super Eagles midfielder complai...
Teammate Defends Ahmed Musa After Failing To Score In Third Straight Game
Published: August 09, 2015
CSKA Moscow defender Mário Fernandes has leapt to the defense of Ahmed Musa after the striker fired blanks in the Premier League clash against Amkar Perm on Sunday afternoon.The Nigeria international has not found the back of the net in the league since the opening day of the season but saved the Muscovites from...