Bright Ejike On Target Again But Heartland Lose To Giwa
Published: July 05, 2015
A spirited Giwa FC fought back from a goal deficit to register a 2-1 victory over Heartland at the Ahmadu Bello Stadium and stayed within the chasing pack. Goals from Ibrahim Shuaibu and Amos Gyang helped the hosts record their 7th victory of the season after Bright Ejike had put the Naze Millionaires ahead early in th...
Controversial Penalty Saves Dolphins From Defeat
Published: July 05, 2015
Dolphins fought from a goal down to hold Wikki Tourists to a thrilling 1-1 draw on Sunday.The Pride of Rivers needed a contentious late penalty to level the scores after Wikki had taken a 58th lead through Mubarak Umar.Dolphins came into the game determined to grab the maximum points after a disappointing loss to Elkan...
Kwara United Goalie Stars In Goalless Draw Vs FC Taraba
Published: July 05, 2015
Kwara United FC of Ilorin goalkeeper, Suraj Ayeleso put up a scintillating performance to force FC Taraba to a goalless draw at the Apar Aku Stadium in Makurdi on Saturday.Ayeleso made several match winning saves in both halves to give Kwara United their third away draw this season.The visitors started the game brightl...
Leke James, Marvin Ogunjimi And Ohi Omoijuanfo Shine In Norway
Published: July 05, 2015
Leke James ended a six - game goal drought in style on Sunday evening by netting a brace for Aalesund in their 4 - 2 defeat of Mjøndalen in the 15th round of games in the Norwegian Tippeligaen.Dating back to his 56th minute goal against Sarpsborg 08 on May 13, it took him a total of 628 minutes before he registe...
Eintracht Frankfurt Thrashing Out Sidney Sam Terms With Schalke
Published: July 05, 2015
According to information from Bild, Eintracht Frankfurt are in advanced talks with Schalke 04 over the signing of Germany international Sidney Sam.The Royal Blues have refused to backtrack on their decision to suspend the striker following a dismal second half of last season.It is envisaged that the 27 - year - old wil...
Emmanuel Emenike To Resume Training With Fenerbahce In Midweek
Published: July 05, 2015
Fenerbahçe are delighted with the progress being made by Emmanuel Emenike in his bid to return to tip - top condition.The Nigeria international has not trained with the Turkish side since Wednesday  due to fatigue in the joints between the vertebrae in the lumbar impairment.But the good news is that club me...
Bernard Bulbwa Dedicates First Esperance Goal To Manu Garba And Emmanuel Amuneke
Published: July 05, 2015
Nigeria Under 20 international Bernard Bulbwa was pleased to score for Esperance in a pre - season friendly against CS Hammam-Lif  which ended 2 - 1 in favour of The Blood and Gold.The Esperance number seven has dedicated his first goal for Esperance, which he netted in the 12th minute, to the coaches of the Niger...
Exclusive : UAE Champs Al Ain End Pursuit Of Chelsea Midfielder Obi Mikel
Published: July 05, 2015
United Arab Emirates club Al - Ain have ended their pursuit of Super Eagles midfielder John Obi Mikel following the capture of the signature of ex Liverpool striker Ryan Babel, allnigeriasoccer.com has been informed by a club insider.It would be recalled that a representative of Mikel had earlier reiterated that his cl...
Werder Bremen Hat - trick Hero Anthony Ujah Targets More Goals In Official Games
Published: July 05, 2015
New Werder Bremen acquisition Anthony Ujah has spoken of his delight at scoring a hat - trick on his unofficial debut for the Bundesliga team in their 11 - 0 thrashing of Neuruppin.The Nigeria international chose to play down the large margin of victory, stating that the opponents were competitive even though defensive...
Confluence Queens Can Also Pick Points On The Road - Zico
Published: July 05, 2015
The Head Coach of Nigeria Women Premier League, NWPL side, Confluence Queens FC, Suileman Adamu known as “ ZICO ” is optimistic his side can get points away from home after the Wada Queens were held 1-1 at home by Osun Babes.The Week 4 encounter played at Confluence Stadium, Lokoja on Saturday saw a 13th mi...
Eniola Aluko Hoping Third Place Finish Will Motivate England To Win More Silverware
Published: July 05, 2015
Eniola Aluko finally got some game time in England’s 1- 0 win against Germany at the Fifa Women’s World Cup third - place playoff on Saturday at Commonwealth Stadium in Edmonton.With the scoreboard reading goalless, Lionesses manager Mark Samspon brought on the Chelsea forward in the 61st minute to add more...
Brave Pahang FA Striker Dickson Nwakaeme Reveals Samson Siasia Asked Him To Pay $15,000 Bribe To Make Under 23 Squad
Published: July 05, 2015
Pahang FA striker Dickson Nwakaeme has revealed that Nigeria Under -23s coach Samson Siasia asked him for gratification before handing him a spot in the 2008 Beijing Olympics squad.At that time Nwakaeme was plying his trade in Africa for Senegalese club Niary Tally and he did not have the means to pay =N=2million (equi...
Stephen Keshi Dismissed Again As Nigeria Coach
Published: July 04, 2015
The Nigeria Football Federation has terminated the contract of coach Stephen Keshi with immediate effect.The NFF said in a statement posted on its official website that Keshi lacked the commitment to achieve the Federation’s objectives as set out in the Coach’s employment contract.“In the interim, th...
Tottenham Hotspur Trainee Musa Yahaya, Awoniyi Named To Nigeria U23s Roster
Published: July 04, 2015
Coach of Dream Team VI, Samson Siasia, has announced a 25 - player roster for the African Under 23 Championship qualifier against Congo. An analysis of the roster revealed that 3 goalkeepers, 8 defenders, 10 midfielders and 4 strikers will be on the flight to Port Harcourt on Monday, 6th July to continue preparations f...
Official : Ashinme Kigbu Signs Scholarship Terms With Manchester City
Published: July 04, 2015
Manchester City has announced through its official website that several promising youngsters have signed scholarships with the club. And one of the players that is inching closer to making his professional debut for the Etihad oufit is Anglo - Nigerian defender Ashinme Kigbu.The 16 - year - old has put pen to paper on ...