Kingsley Ehizibue Debuts For Holland U21s In Win Vs Serbia
Published: March 28, 2016
The highly-rated wing-back Kingsley Ehizibue helped the Holland U21s record a 1-0 win over Serbia in an international friendly staged in Spain on Monday evening.On his international debut for the Jong Oranje, the 20-year-old was included in the starting lineup against the Serbians, having failed to come off the bench i...
John Akinde Nets Stoppage-Time Penalty As Barnet Beat Luton Town
Published: March 28, 2016
John Akinde netted a stoppage-time penalty to help Barnet beat Luton Town 2-1 in the Football League Two on Monday afternoon at the Hive Stadium.The two teams were tied 1-1 until the referee awarded a penalty to the homers after Scott Cuthbert handled the ball in the 18-yard box.The 26-year-old Akinde has netted 15 goa...
League One Wrap:Adelakun Scores; Promising Striker Udoh Debuts; Ajose,Wabara,Oshilaja Go The Distance
Published: March 28, 2016
Catch up on the performances of players of Nigerian descent in the English League One on Monday afternoon.Hakeeb Adelakun netted Scunthorpe United’s third goal in their 6-0 rout of  Swindon Town.  He played the full game.Ex-Manchester United starlet Nicky Ajose went the distance for The Robins at Glanf...
John Owoeri Fires Four Goals For BK Hacken In Win Against LSK
Published: March 28, 2016
Out-of-favour Nigeria international John Owoeri highlighted his offensive qualities by scoring four goals for BK Hacken in their 4-3 win over Ljungskile in a test game held on Monday afternoon.The former Heartland star opened scoring in the fourth minute, then restored his team’s one-goal advantage in the 22nd mi...
Official : Ugonna Anyora Makes Move To Assyriska FF
Published: March 28, 2016
Swedish Superettan club Assyriska FF have completed the signing of Ugonna Anyora, without revealing the duration of the deal.The defensive midfielder began his professional career with Norwegian Premier League side Haugesund, where he spent four years, before shifting to Hønefoss for the 2015 season.The 24-year-...
Super Eagles Fly To Egypt For Battle Of Alexandria, To Train At Match Venue
Published: March 28, 2016
The Super Eagles and officials have flown to Alexandria for the return leg of the African Cup of Nations qualifier against Egypt on Tuesday night.The players are aware that they need maximum points from the match day four fixture or they could be eliminated from the competition in Gabon, due to the withdrawal of Chad o...
Olowu,Olayinka & Amaechi Help Arsenal Record Win Vs Ajax In Future Cup
Published: March 28, 2016
Three players of Nigerian descent were named in the starting line-up for Arsenal on Sunday as they recorded a 2-1 win over Ajax at the ongoing ABN AMRO Future Cup.Central defender Joseph Olowu, midfielder Xavier Amaechi and Olayinka were in action against the Dutch opponents, but it was Amaechi that grabbed the headlin...
Zambian Referee Explains He Did Not Stop His Friend Salah From Scoring In Stoppage Time
Published: March 28, 2016
Zambian referee, Jan Sikazwe, has cleared the air on why he ended the game between Nigeria and Egypt in Kaduna the moment Mohamed Salah had an opportunity to score the match-winner.Though the decision by Sikazwe angered the Egyptian supporters, he has explained that he was enforcing the laws of the game, adding that he...
West Ham Dismiss Reports Emenike Will Be Bought For 11 Million Euros
Published: March 28, 2016
West Ham coach Slaven Bilic has dismissed reports that claimed that the Hammers will acquire Emmanuel Emenike outright for a fee of eleven million euros if he makes ten appearances for the club at the end of his loan spell.The former Nigeria international arrived West Ham on loan from Fenerbahçe S.K in the Janua...
Nigeria Reps Confluence Finish Second In 2016 Keta Beach Soccer Cup In Ghana
Published: March 28, 2016
Nigeria’s representatives, Confluence Beach Soccer Club of Kogi emerged the first runners up in 2016 Keta Beach Soccer Cup played at the Aborigines Beach Resort pitch in Ghana.The two-day event featured Nigeria’s Kogi Confluence, Togo’s Team Brick, Keta sides Sunset Sports and Havedzi Mighty Warriors,...
Honorable Boma Iyaye Congratulates Rivers United
Published: March 28, 2016
Rivers State Sports Commissioner, Honourable Boma Iyaye has congratulated Rivers United following their impressive 3-2 victory against Ikorodu United on Sunday.Guy Kuemian, Chukwunonso Okonkwo and Wilson Andoh all scored in the first half as the Pride of Rivers overcame Ikorodu United by the odd goal in five at the Oni...
Irate Akure Fans Beat Up Balogun, Dan Fulani;Match Officials Held Hostage
Published: March 27, 2016
Ugly scenes of violence marred Sunday’s Nigeria Professional Football League Week 9 encounter between Sunshine Stars and Shooting Stars in Akure. Sunshine Stars triumphed 2-1 but the game itself was overshadowed by the vicious, unprovoked attack on 3SC General Manager, Rasheed Balogun, and the team General Coordi...
Chelsea Starlet Tomori Captains Canada U20s In Win Against England
Published: March 27, 2016
Chelsea defender Ola Aina was named in the starting line-up as England U20s lost 2-1 to Canada in an international friendly on Sunday evening at Keepmoat Stadium, Doncaster.Chelsea teammate Fikayo Tomori, who also has Nigerian blood flowing in his veins, captained the Canada Under 20 squad.Canada took the lead in the 1...
Egypt Coach : We Do Not Care Whether Chad Have Withdrawn; We Will Attack Nigeria
Published: March 27, 2016
Egypt national team coach Hector Cuper is not bothered about the withdrawal of Chad from the African Cup of Nations qualifiers, and has targeted victory against Nigeria on Tuesday in their penultimate Group G fixture.The permutation is straightforward, with the Pharaohs guaranteed qualification for the tournament in Ga...
Eguma Goes For Total Attack Versus Ikorodu United
Published: March 27, 2016
The Rivers United technical manager, Stanley Eguma has gone with virtually the same side that drew 0-0 with Sunshine Stars on match day eight of the Nigeria Professional Football League (NPFL) for the game with Ikorodu United.Eguma has however tweaked his tactics as for the first time this season, the former Dolphins g...