Samuel Adegbenro Scores For Viking In Win Over AGF
Published: February 12, 2015
In a friendly held in La Manga, Spain, new Viking signing Samuel Adegbenro netted for the Norwegian club in the 5 - 2 victory against AGF.Coach Kjell Jonevret handed the young Nigerian forward a starting berth while compatriot Henry Osita Chikere started from the bench before his introduction 15 minutes from full time....
Siasia Invites Alex Iwobi, Paul Onuachu For Gabon Game
Published: February 12, 2015
Coach Samson Siasia has invited Arsenal attacking midfielder Alex Iwobi and eight other professional plying their trade overseas for the All African Games qualifiers against Gabon.Apart from the Arsenal Under 21 skipper, the headline names that made the list are Standard Liege forward Imoh Ezekiel and lanky striker Pau...
Super Eagles Make Slight Progress In Fifa Ranking
Published: February 12, 2015
On Thursday morning, football governing body Fifa published on its webpage the latest ranking of national teams.Compared to their ranking in the month of January, the Super Eagles have climbed one spot, and have a global ranking of 42nd while in the continental ranking, the deposed African champions are seventh d...
Bronshoj Striker Oke Akpoveta Happy With Form
Published: February 12, 2015
Brønshøj forward Oke Akpoveta is optimistic that he will carry his form at training back to the Danish First Division when it resumes exactly a month from today.And he has every right to be proud of his achievement, albeit in unofficial matches, having scored 5 goals in training games ahead of the game ag...
West Brom Manager Showers Praise On Brown Ideye
Published: February 12, 2015
West Brom manager Tony Pulis has lavished praise on record signing Brown Ideye on the back of his goal against Swansea City in the 25th round of matches in the English Premier League.The Nigeria international was involved in the two goals scored by The Baggies, first scoring on the hour mark before laying up an assist ...
Knee Injury Rules Ikechukwu Uche Out Of Barcelona Clash
Published: February 11, 2015
Nigeria international Ikechukwu Uche has been omitted from Villarreal’s 18 - man squad for Copa del Rey clash against Barcelona.The forward is undergoing treatment after complaining of discomfort in his knee, and will certainly miss the game at Nou Camp.Ahead of the game, Uche has supported his teammates to deliv...
Frank Temile Handed One - Match Ban
Published: February 11, 2015
Naxxar Lions striker Frank Temile will not feature for his new employer when they tackle a yet to be determined opponent in the second phase of the Maltese Premier League which begins in the next two weeks.Temile was dismissed in last weekend’s match against Zebbug Rangers in the first half after picking up two y...
Odion Ighalo Scores Again, And Again For Watford
Published: February 10, 2015
In - form Watford striker Odion Ighalo netted his second brace of this season as the Hornets grinded out a victory, with a score of 2 - 1, against Brentford on Tuesday night. After a goalless first half, the home team took the lead in the 53rd minute through Andre Gray .Ex Flying Eagle Odion Ighalo restored parity for ...
Brown Ideye Unhappy About Goal-scoring Deficiencies.
Published: February 10, 2015
West Brom striker Brown Ideye has accepted criticism and is hoping to live up to his billing in subsequent matches for The Baggies.The Nigeria international joined West Brom last summer from Dynamo Kiev for a fee of ten million pounds, but he has managed only 2 goals in the Premier League.“Since I came here I hav...
AC Milan Loanee Nnamdi Oduamadi Suspended For Three Matches
Published: February 10, 2015
Super Eagles winger Nnamdi Oduamdi has been suspended for three matches by the Italian authorities following his dismissal in the Sere B clash between Latina and Avellino. The AC Milan loanee was shown a straight red card in the 77th minute for insulting an opponent and intimidating the referee, Renzo Candussio.After t...
Stone Evbuomwan : Big Difference Between Nigeria And Egyptian League
Published: February 10, 2015
Arab Contractors new recruit Stone Evbuomwan is eagerly looking forward to making his debut for the Egyptian Premier League side.But it is unclear the date the former Dolphins midfielder would play his official match for his new team, as the league has been suspended indefinitely after 25 fans lost their lives in the g...
Rilwan Hassan Not Giving Up On First Team Shirt
Published: February 10, 2015
Rilwan Hassan has acknowledged that it will be difficult to break into the first team of FCM, but he has refused to throw in the towel. Following injuries to two key players in the squad, Hassan has a chance to start the next Superliga tie against OB Odense in the next two weeks.“There are many good players in th...
Jerry Mbakogu Faces Three Weeks On Sidelines
Published: February 10, 2015
Italian Serie B club Carpi have suffered a big blow in their quest to win the title at the end of this season.According to La Gazzetta di Modena, Jerry Mbakogu faces few weeks on the sidelines following the injury he sustained in the goalless draw with Trapani last Friday. While doctors are yet to categorically state t...
Exclusive : Peter Utaka Pens Two - Year Deal With Shimizu S-Pulse
Published: February 10, 2015
Allnigeriasoccer.com has been specially informed that Peter Utaka passed his medical at Shimizu S-Pulse with flying colours.And soon after the result of the medical examination was known, the Super Eagles forward penned a two - year contract with the Japanese topflight team.The 31 - year - old is delighted to complete ...
FC Midtjylland Sweating On Fitness Of Igboun And Hassan
Published: February 10, 2015
FC Midtjylland are sweating on the fitness of Sylvester Igboun and Rilwan Hassan ahead of the showdown with OB Odense in the Danish Superliga, according to manager Glen Riddersholm.Thus, both Nigerian offensive players could miss the clash at the MCH Arena 13 days from now if they fail to return to full fitness. &ldquo...