Obafemi Martins, Four Others Nominated For Goal Of The Week Award
Published: April 22, 2015
Seattle Sounders marksman Obafemi Martins is in contention for the AT&T MLS Goal of the Week Award for the latest round matches played in the top division in the United States.In his bid to win the award, the former Nigeria international is up against teammate Lamar Neagle and Mehdi Ballouchy of New York City.Colum...
Jordon Ibe To Pen Fresh Multi - Year Liverpool Contract
Published: April 22, 2015
Liverpool are close to sealing a deal with Jordon Ibe to prolong his stay at Anfield beyond the summer of 2017.The Anglo - Nigerian wing - back has agreed a multi - year contract which will be made official before the end of this week, according to reports by several British media outlets.Using the Liverpool Echo as ou...
Loveth Ayila Fancies Super Falcons Chances In Canada
Published: April 22, 2015
Nigeria international Loveth Ayila fancies the Super Falcons chances at the Women’s World Cup which will begin in Canada in the first week of June.The Rivers Angels star was in the Nigeria Under 20s squad that narrowly lost 1 - 0 to Germany in the final of the Fifa Under 20 World Cup in 2014.And she has boasted t...
Ex Flamingoes Star Chinwendu Ihezuo Vows To Score Goals In Canada If Selected
Published: April 22, 2015
Pelican Stars striker Chinwendu Ihezuo has vowed to repay the faith of coach Edwin Okon if she is selected for the 2015 Women’s World Cup. The soon - to - be 18 - year - old has fond memories of Canada as she was part and parcel of the Falconets squad that won silver at the Fifa Under 20s last year.“I am lo...
Atvidabergs FF Make U - Turn, To Head To CAS If They Fail To Reach Agreement With Ismaily On Owoeri
Published: April 22, 2015
åtvidabergs FF are hoping to reconcile with Ismaily after Fifa punished their striker John Owoeri for unlawfully terminating his contract with the Egyptian club in 2012. The Swedish topflight club will be forced to cough up $150,000 damages to Ismaily if the Nigeria international is unable to settle the liability...
Abdul Sule Tasks Confluence Queens
Published: April 22, 2015
Chairman of Confluence Queens FC, Mallam Abdul Sule has emplored the Wada Queens to put in more efforts and remain focused ahead of the 2014/15 Nigeria Women Premier League season with draws fixed for Wednesday 22nd May 2015 at the FIFA Goal Project Centre in Abuja.Speaking through the club spokesperson Ojo Tosin, Sule...
Elderson Echiejile, Angelo Ogbonna Named To Provisional Roster For Monaco Versus Juventus
Published: April 21, 2015
Monaco coach, Leonardo Jardim, has announced his provisional squad for Wednesday evening’s Champions League quarter - final second leg clash against Juventus at Stade Louis II. Nigeria left - back Elderson Echiejile  is in line to make his fourth appearance in the competition, having been named in the 19 - m...
Official : Stephen Keshi Reappointed As Nigeria Coach
Published: April 21, 2015
The Nigeria Football Federation has put an end to speculation about the future of Stephen Keshi by reappointing him as the coach of the Super Eagles for the next two years. Thus, the former New Nigeria Bank libero will be in the dugout when the qualifying fixtures for the 2017 African Nations Cup begins in June, and th...
Official : Assyriska United Announce Signing Of Obie Etie Ikechukwu
Published: April 21, 2015
With a statement on its official website, Swedish club Assyriska United has announced the signing of Obie Etie Ikechukwu on undisclosed terms. Because the Swedish transfer window is closed, it means the Nigerian forward was a free agent before joining the fourth division side.Speaking to the club official website after...
John Owoeri Begs Fifa To Temper Justice With Mercy, Has No Means To Pay Ismaily $150,000
Published: April 21, 2015
åtvidabergs FF striker John Owoeri is shocked by Fifa’s decision instructing him to pay $150,000 damages to Ismaily for terminating his contract without just cause three years ago.His present Swedish club has decided not to appeal the ruling because it doesn’t make economic sense as it would cost them...
Chelsea Technical Director Michael Emenalo Scouts Top Transfer Target Koke
Published: April 21, 2015
Chelsea are eyeing Atletico Madrid midfielder Koke, according to reports in England.AS says Koke is one of Chelsea’s main transfer objectives ahead of next season.Chelsea’s technical director Michael Emenalo travelled to Spain last week to watch the midfielder in action during Atletico’s 2-2 draw at M...
Nigeria Federation Says Super Falcons MUST Step Up Their Game In Canada
Published: April 21, 2015
The Nigeria Football Federation has no doubt that the Super Falcons are the best female national team in Africa, but their previous performances at the Fifa World Cup leaves food for thought.In the light of the foregoing, the local football regulator has urged the Falcons to step their game up at the Fifa World Cup in ...
Etisalat U-15 School Cup Quarter Final Kicks Off Today
Published: April 21, 2015
Fun, excitement and display of talents are some features football lovers can look forward to at the Etisalat U-15 School Cup National which kicks off today at the National Stadium, Surulere, Lagos The eight regional school teams who will compete for the quarter final stage of the tournament are Greensprings Secondary S...
FA Youth Cup : Tosin Adarabioyo Skippers Manchester City U18s In Loss To Chelsea
Published: April 21, 2015
Chelsea Under 18s are poised to retain the FA Youth Cup following their 3 - 1 defeat of Manchester City at the Academy Stadium on Monday.Four Anglo - Nigerian players were named in the starting XI for both teams, with England youth international Tosin Adarabioyo skippering the Manchester City side.Ola Aina, Fikayo Tomo...
Nine Nigerian Players Miss Out On MLS Team Of the Week, As Obafemi Martins Makes ONLY The Bench
Published: April 21, 2015
The official website of the MLS has published the Team of the Week for the seventh round of matches.For the second straight week, no Nigerian player was picked amongst the outstanding eleven players in the American top division.Maurice Edu (Philadelphia Union), Fatai Alashe, Innocent Emeghara ( both San Jose Earthquake...