Rilwan Hassan Explains Reason Behind Recent Purple Patch In Front Of Goal
Published: April 03, 2016
FC Midtjylland’s Rilwan Hassan,25, has explained the reason behind his recent purple patch in front of goal.For the second game in three matches, Hassan was on target as the defending Danish Superliga champs saw off Brondby 2-0 at the MCH Arena (Herning);netting the opener three minutes before the intermission.&l...
Billionaire Ifeanyi Ubah Apologizes to LMC and Football Fans
Published: April 03, 2016
With the acceptance by all four clubs and individuals of the decisions contained in the recent League Management Company (LMC) Summary Jurisdiction notices; the league body has announced a closure of all these case treated.Announcing the receipt of the acceptance notices and apologies from all concerned parties, Chairm...
Ekigho Ehiosun Gets Back On The Goal Trail With Samsunspor
Published: April 03, 2016
Out-of-favour Nigeria international Ekigho Ehiosun got on the score sheet in Samsunspor’s hard fought 2-1 victory over Elazigspor in the Turkish First League on Sunday afternoon.On 22 minutes, Musa Aydin gave the hosts the lead before Ehiosun converted a spot kick eight minutes before the interval.Prior to tod...
Henty Ezekiel Confident Lokomotiv Moscow Will Win Title
Published: April 03, 2016
Henty Ezekiel,22, believes Lokomotiv Moscow will win the Russian Premier League title at the end of this season.After 21 games played in the division, Lokomotiv Moscow are six points behind leaders Rostov, who have played a game more, but the Nigerian is confident the Railwaymen can close the gap.“I like the styl...
FCT Coaches Task NFF; Reject Foreign Coach For Super Eagles
Published: April 03, 2016
The Nigeria Football Coaches Association (NFCA), FCT Chapter has challenged the leadership of the Nigeria Football Federation to immediately put necessary machinery in motion to ensure that the Super Eagles qualify for the next edition of the African Cup of Nations and the 2018 World cup holding in Russia.Rising from i...
FC Astana Clinch Loan Signing Of Dynamo Kiev Midfielder Lukman Haruna
Published: April 03, 2016
Kazakhstan Premier League champions FC Astana have announced the signing of Nigerian midfielder Lukman Haruna on loan from Dynamo Kiev.It ends transfer speculations surrounding the future of the Super Eagles star,with reports consistently linking him with a possible move to the Turkish Super Lig.The 25-year-old joined ...
Hull City Coach Has Kind Words For Aluko After MOTM Display
Published: April 03, 2016
Hull City coach Steve Bruce has lavished praise on Sone Aluko, noting that he was outstanding in his side’s 4-0 thrashing of Bristol City in the Championship on Saturday.The Nigeria international had made a name for himself at the KC Stadium when he initially joined the club from Rangers in Scotland but has strug...
Iheanacho Issues Rallying Call To Manchester City Teammates Ahead Of Premier League Run -In
Published: April 03, 2016
Kelechi Iheanacho was delighted that Manchester City won their first Premier League game after the international break, hammering Bournemouth 4-0 on Saturday.The attacker resumed duties with City midweek after international duty with the Super Eagles and was given a run-out in the last eleven minutes of the contest at ...
Nansel Selbol Scores First Professional Goal For Swope Park Rangers
Published: April 03, 2016
Former Golden Eaglets trainee Nansel Selbol’s first professional goal came in Swope Park Rangers’ 2-1 win over Tulsa Roughnecks FC on Saturday in the United Soccer League at ONEOK Field (Tulsa, Okla.).The 18-year-old started the game on the bench and his introduction in the 80th minute proved an inspired su...
Igboananike Complains About Weather Conditions In Win Vs Philadelphia Union
Published: April 03, 2016
Chicago Fire Designated Player Kennedy Igboananike has complained about the adverse weather conditions in Saturday’s 1-0 win over Philadelphia Union in the MLS.The Swedish-Nigerian’s game-winning goal in the 51st minute at Toyota Park was his second of the season in four starts.“Absolutely, to play in...
Ovie Ejaria Trip To Spain With Liverpool First Team Has Started Paying Dividends
Published: April 02, 2016
The Liverpool U18s put in a great performance to beat Fulham 5-1 in the Premier Academy League on Saturday.Ovie Ejaria trained with the Liverpool first-team squad in Tenerife during the international break and the trip to Spain has started to pay dividends,with the teenager scoring against the Londoners at Motspur Park...
Manchester City Loanee Nwakali Finally Makes Pro Debut For IK Start
Published: April 02, 2016
IK Start are without a win after three rounds in the Norwegian Eliteserien following their 1-0 loss to Viking at the Sparebanken Sør Arena (Kristiansand) on Saturday afternoon.Nigeria U20 international Chidiebere Nwakali finally made his professional debut, coming off the bench in the 70th minute with the outcom...
AC Milan Loanee Oduamadi Makes Competitive Debut For HJK Helsinki
Published: April 02, 2016
Nnamdi Oduamadi made his official debut for HJK Helsinki in Saturday’s 2-0 win over Mariehamn in the Finnish Veikkausliiga Former AC Milan wing-back Taye Taiwo and new signing Vincent Onovo made the starting line-up of the Club alongside Oduamadi, who was later substituted in the last minute of the encounter at t...
United States Youth-Teamer Gboly Ariyibi Shines For Chesterfield In Win Over Port Vale
Published: April 02, 2016
United States U23 international Gboly Ariyibi scored and notched two assists, helping Chesterfield come back from a one-goal deficit to beat Port Vale 4-2 in the Football League One on Saturday.The Virginia native started the game at the Proact Stadium on the bench and his introduction immediately after the interval sp...
Alexander The Great! Arsenal Hero Kanu, Wenger Hail Fearless Iwobi
Published: April 02, 2016
Arsenal legend Nwankwo Kanu and manager Arsene Wenger have showered praise on Super Eagles midfielder Alex Iwobi after his imperious display against Watford at the Emirates on Saturday.The 19-year-old put up a man-of-the-match performance in the Gunners 4-0 rout of the Hornets, notched his second Premier League...