Odemwingie Celebrates Debut Goal With Message To Bristol City Fans
Published: March 20, 2016
Peter Odemwingie took to social media to celebrate his goal for Bristol City their 6-0 rout of Derik Osede’s Bolton Wanderers at Ashton Gate in the Championship on Saturday.On his home debut, the Nigeria international scored his team’s third goal seven minutes of intermission, cutting on to his left foot be...
Portland Timbers Striker Fanendo Adi Sets New Record In Major League Soccer
Published: March 20, 2016
Fanendo Adi will jet out for international duty with the Super Eagles with his confidence level high after notching a brace in Portland Timbers’ 2-2 draw with Sunday Stephen’s Real Salt Lake on Saturday.His 80th and 84 minute strikes took his tally in Major League Soccer to 28 goals in the regular season, t...
Mountain of Fire and Miracles Fans To Storm Dan Anyiam Stadium
Published: March 20, 2016
The South East 3 Regional Headquarters of Mountain of Fire and Miracles Ministries Football of Lagos has said not fewer than 5 other regions will be present at the Dan Anyiam Stadium on Sunday for the match against Heartland Football Club of Owerri.Pastor Ibe Uchenna revealed the motive behind the mobilisation of fans ...
Ex-Spurs Defender William Troost-Ekong Leading By Example; Scores First Pro Goal
Published: March 19, 2016
FK Haugesund skipper William Troost-Ekong scored his first goal of the season as his club thrashed Aalesund 3-0 in the Norwegian Premier League on Saturday evening.The homers were off to a dream start when the Nigeria international netted in the fifth minute after a corner kick taken by Alexander Stølås.Be...
Rivers United Coach Picks Positives From Loss To Shooting Stars
Published: March 19, 2016
Rivers United gaffer Stanley Eguma has attempted to pick positives from his side’s 1-0 loss to Shooting Stars, singling out the penalty conceded just before half time as the only blot on his report sheet.“If you exclude the infringement that led to the penalty to 3SC, I think my players lived up to expecta...
Super Eagles Players Saturday Review: Who Is Hot And Who Is Not
Published: March 19, 2016
A round-up of Super Eagles players that were in action on Saturday in the European Leagues ahead of next Friday’s African Cup of Nations qualifying fixture against Egypt.Odion Ighalo played the full 90 minutes as Watford lost 2-1 to Stoke City at the Vic, dispelling the notion that he was not in tip-top condition...
Wasiu Jimoh Puts Rivers United To The Sword
Published: March 19, 2016
Wasiu Jimoh converted a penalty five minutes before half time to condemn 10-man Rivers United to a 0-1 defeat to Shooting Stars Sports Club (3SC) in a closely-fought Nigeria Professional Football League (NPFL) contest in Ibadan on Saturday.United were reduced to ten men after Ofem Inah, who was making his season’...
Arsenal Boss Wenger Lavishes Praise On Passionate Iwobi
Published: March 19, 2016
Manager Arsene Wenger had nothing but praise for Alex Iwobi after he scored his first goal in an Arsenal shirt against Everton on Saturday afternoon.The Nigeria international, who was handed his first-ever Premier League start by the Frenchman, struck in the 42nd minute as the Gunners secured a 2-0 victory over the Tof...
Premier League Wrap: Iwobi Nets First Goal; Chelsea Loanee Moses Ineligible; Anya Notches Helper;Ighalo Plays Full Game
Published: March 19, 2016
Catch up on the performances of players of Nigerian players in the English Premier League on Saturday.In the early kickoff, Arsenal starlet Alex Iwobi netted his maiden goal in the top-flight in his first start as Arsenal beat homers Everton at  Goodison Park. He put Arsenal 2-0 up in the 42nd minute and was subst...
Watford Striker Odion Ighalo Passed Fit To Face Egypt
Published: March 19, 2016
The rumours surrounding the fitness of Watford striker Odion Ighalo ended once and for all after the Nigeria international made his team’s starting line-up for the Premier League tie against Stoke City at the Vic.For most part of this week, it had been suggested that he will not be in tip-top condition for the Af...
Team News : Inah To Earn United Debut Versus Shooting Stars
Published: March 19, 2016
Former Sharks FC defender, Ofem Inah will earn his first Rivers United appearance, barring any late developments, on Saturday against Shooting Stars Sports Club (3SC) on match day seven of the Nigeria Professional Football League (NPFL).3SC and United and go toe to toe in the first live offering of match day seven at t...
Alex Iwobi Joins The Big League With First Senior Goal For Arsenal
Published: March 19, 2016
Alex Iwobi registered his name on the score sheet on his full debut in the Premier League for Arsenal in their 2-0 win over Everton at Goodison Park on Saturday afternoon.England international Danny Welbeck scored the opener in the seventh minute before Iwobi put the Gunners 2-0 up three minutes before half time.The Ni...
Dream Team Star Chizoba Amaefule : We Are Going To Brazil To Win
Published: March 19, 2016
Abia Warriors defender Chizoba Amaefule says the Nigeria U23s are targeting victory when they confront the Brazilian U23s squad in a high-profile international friendly on Thursday, March 24.And he has stated that the Olympic National Team will not be intimidated by the Seleção stars and their passionate ...
Arsenal Rising Star Alex Iwobi Handed First Premier League Start Against Everton
Published: March 19, 2016
Super Eagles rising star Alex Iwobi has been handed his first-ever start in the Premier League on the back of his impressive display against Barcelona at the Camp Nou on Wednesday night.The 19-year-old starts in attacking midfield along with Germany creator Mesut Ozil and Alexis Sanchez against Everton at Goodison Park...
Shooting Stars Coach Highlights Qualities Of Wasiu Jimoh
Published: March 19, 2016
Assistant coach of 3SC, Friday Christopher has now dispelled notions that there is an over reliance on Jimoh for goals with the attacker having already notched up four strikes this season.“Wasiu Jimoh is a powerful striker who could go all the way to emerge as top scorer in the NPFL; at the end of the season but ...