CFR Cluj Striker Derick Ogbu Delighted To Score Match Winner
Published: May 13, 2014
24 - year - old Derick Chuka Ogbu has shared his thoughts and impressions on Monday night’s game between CFR Cluj and Brasov which ended 1 - 0 in favour of  the home team.The Nigerian striker, a summer acquisition from Belgians OH Leuven, decided the outcome of the meeting ten minutes after the restart. &ldq...
Ironi Kiryat Shmona Is New Suitor For Tony Nwakaeme
Published: May 13, 2014
After impressing in his first full season in Israel, Hapoel Ra’anana attacker Tony Nwakaeme might have a new employer next season, with several high profile Premier League teams exploring the possibility of snapping up this summer.It was previously reported and this has been confirmed by the player, himself that ...
Mourinho Discovery, Samuel Ayinoko Tops Goal Chart In Sweden
Published: May 13, 2014
Samuel Monday Ayinoko is presently the joint top scorer in Sweden’s second - tier after he notched up his fourth goal of the season as ängelholm drew 2 - 2 with Varnamo in the seventh round.The 20 - year - old, who is primarily a defensive midfielder, restored parity for ängelholm in the 70th minute to ...
Austin Okocha Tips Nephew Alex Iwobi To Be A Star Of The Future
Published: May 13, 2014
Retired Nigeria skipper Austin Okocha has disclosed that his nephew Alex Iwobi recently penned a two - year contract with Arsenal. And the former Bolton Wanderers hero, who dazzled the world during his playing days, has tipped the highly rated striker to be a star of the future. “Yes, I can confirm Alex I...
Dominic Solanke, Joseph Mbong On Target In UEFA Under 17 Championship
Published: May 13, 2014
The Young Three Lions have qualified for the semifinals of the UEFA Under 17 Championship currently being staged in Malta after coming from one goal down to defeat Turkey 4 - 1 on Monday.Chelsea youth - teamer Domic Solanke bagged a brace for England, converting his chances either side of the half.Mandela Egbo started ...
Nedum Onuoha Stars As Queens Park Rangers Reach Final Of Playoffs
Published: May 13, 2014
Nedum Onuoha was named in the starting lineup by Queens Park Rangers manager, Harry Redknapp as the Londoners attempted to qualify for the finals of the playoffs and bag a ticket to the English Premier League.QPR advanced to the final after a 2 - 1 aggregate win over Wigan Athletic on Monday at Loftus Road Stadium, and...
Maurice Edu Makes Team USA Provisional Squad, As Onyewu Is Ignored
Published: May 12, 2014
USA manager, Jurgen Klinsmann published his provisional World Cup list made up of 30 players on Monday.It was always going to be a tough call for Klinsmann to include Oguchi Onyewu, who has Nigerian roots, on his roster after making 20 appearances for Sheffield Wednesday, Queens Park Rangers and Malaga over the pas two...
Gordon Strachan Names Squad For Nigeria Friendly
Published: May 12, 2014
Scotland manager, Gordon Strachan has unveiled his squad for the upcoming friendly against African champions, Nigeria in London on May 28. An analysis of the roster released on Monday afternoon revealed that 4 goalkeepers, 9 defenders, 10 midfielders and 5 strikers will practice with the Scottish side before the exhibi...
Enyeama Is Best African Goalie In France
Published: May 12, 2014
Less than 24 hours after failing to land the award for Best Goalkeeper in Ligue 1, Nigeria international Vincent Enyeama has been selected as the Best African Player in Ligue 1, an award named after deceased Cameroonian footballer Marc-Vivien Foe .In winning the prestigious award, Enyeama was chosen ahead of Serge Auri...
Brown Ideye Delighted Scoring Against Illichivets
Published: May 12, 2014
Brown Ideye was elated after netting his fourth goal of the season on Sunday when Dynamo Kiev squared off with Illichivets in the 29th round of matches in the Ukrainian Premier League. The encounter at the Olympic Stadium ended 2 - 0 with the Nigeria international registering his name on the score-sheet in the ...
Shola Ameobi Rues Defeat To Liverpool
Published: May 12, 2014
Newcastle United forward Shola Ameobi was unimpressed that his side surrendered a one - goal lead to lose 2 - 1 to EPL vice - champions Liverpool on Sunday. In the first half, a Martin Skrtel own goal gave the Magpies an unlikely lead before the Reds scored two quick - fire goals after the interval through Daniel Ag...
Tijani Babangida Praises Keshi, NFF On Provisional World Cup List
Published: May 12, 2014
Taraba United Chairman, Tijani Babangida has praised the leadership of the Nigeria Federation as well as his former National team colleague, Stephen Keshi on the 30 - man provisional World Cup roster unveiled to the public last week. There was public outcry over some squad decisions made by Stephen Keshi but the for...
Vincent Enyeama Fails To Win Best Goalkeeper Award
Published: May 11, 2014
PSG goalie Salvatore Sirigu was named the Best Goalkeeper in Ligue 1 on Sunday evening in a gala ceremony ahead of Nigeria international Vincent Enyeama. Even though the Lille custodian was said to be nailed on favourite to win the prize, he was beaten to it by the Italy international. After 37 rounds of matches,...
Kwara United Fans Attack Referee, Pummel Team Officials In Abuja
Published: May 11, 2014
Caution was intentionally thrown to the wind at the Old Parade Ground in Abuja, venue of the crucial encounter between Supreme Court FC and Kwara United when fans and some team officials jointly battered Supreme Court FC Officials and confronted center Referee.  But for the timely intervention of policemen who ...
Flying Eagles Silence Tanzania In Dar es Salaam
Published: May 11, 2014
The Flying Eagles have one foot in the third round of the African Youth Championship qualifiers following their 2 - 0 away victory over Tanzania in the first leg second fixture which was decided on Sunday afternoon in Dar es Salaam. Celta Vigo midfielder Musa Yahaya made up for his missed opportunity in the 24t...