Ex-Golden Eaglets Star Umar Ahmed Tips Prespa Birlik To Win Title
Published: March 13, 2016
Former Nigeria U17 international Umar Ahmed is confident that KSF Prespa Birlik.will gain promotion to the Swedish Superettan at the end of the 2016 season.The midfielder recently penned a one-and-half-year deal with the Malmo-based side, ending his collaboration with Gee-lec International Academy, where he spent his f...
Real Salt Lake Newbie Sunday Stephen Pleased To Score First Goal In Nearly Four Years
Published: March 13, 2016
Sunday Stephen was delighted to get off the mark for Real Salt Lake in their 2-1 win against Seattle Sounders at the Rio Tinto Stadium on Saturday.The central midfielder last scored in a competitive fixture during the 2012-13 season, precisely September 23rd,2012, when he hit target in the 50th minute as Numancia beat ...
Super Eagles Striker Aaron Samuel Makes League Debut For CSKA Moscow
Published: March 12, 2016
Aaron Samuel made his league debut for CSKA Moscow in their 2-0 loss to FK Rostov on Saturday night .Although the 21-year-old made the bench last weekend for the Moscow derby, the Guangzhou R&F loanee was an unused substitute.With CSKA Moscow losing 1-0 to Rostov, manager Slutsky introduced Aaron Samuel to add fire...
South Africa Crushed 6-0 By Nigeria In Fifa U17 World Cup Qualifier
Published: March 12, 2016
Rasheedat Ajibade netted four goals in the space of twenty minutes as Nigeria annihilated South Africa 6-0 in the first leg of the final round of the 2016 FIFA U17 Women’s World Cup Qualifiers at the Abuja National Stadium on Saturday.The Flamingoes put the Bantwana under pressure and got the early goal they want...
Liverpool Loanee Taiwo Awoniyi Confirms Availability For Friendly Against Brazil
Published: March 12, 2016
Liverpool loanee Taiwo Awoniyi has confirmed that he is available for selection when the Dream Team VI tackles Brazil in a high-profile international friendly in Cariacica, Vitoria, Espirito Santo on March 24.The FSV Frankfurt frontman will travel to South America full of confidence having been involved in the last fo...
Agent Confirms Arsenal Are Interested In The New Nwankwo Kanu, Sadiq Umar
Published: March 12, 2016
English Premier League side Arsenal have set the wheels in motion to sign the highly-rated Roma teenager Sadiq Umar ahead of the summer transfer market.Several Italian media outlets, including La Repubblica, have reported that Roma have rejected a bid from the Gunners for the lanky frontman, who has caught the eye this...
Aminu Umar Bags Brace As Osmanlispor Beat Istanbul Basaksehir
Published: March 12, 2016
Umar Aminu belatedly celebrated his call-up to the Super Eagles by notching a brace in Osmanlispor FK’s 3-2 away win against Istanbul Basaksehir in the Turkish Super Lig on Saturday afternoon. The homers broke the deadlock in the seventh minute before Osmanlispor found a way back to parity through Aminu in the 2...
Ikechi Anya Hopeful Watford Will Turn The Table On Arsenal
Published: March 12, 2016
Watford’s Anglo-Nigerian wing-back Ikechi Anya is hopeful that the Hornets will see off Arsenal when both teams square off on Sunday afternoon in the quarterfinals of the Emirates FA Cup.Watford were resoundly thumped 3-0 by the Gunners in the last contest between the two Premier League sides at the Vic on Octobe...
Uche Agbo Nets Game-winner For Granada II Vs Real Jaen
Published: March 12, 2016
Former Nigeria U20 international Uche Agbo’s goal ensured Granada II claimed their eleventh win of the season in the Segunda B on Friday night against Real Jaén. The central midfielder popped up with the winner in the 21st minute of the contest at Estadio Nuevo Los Cármenes.The Enyimba product has s...
Olympiakos Sweating On Fitness Of Brown Ideye Ahead Showdown With Panathinaikos
Published: March 12, 2016
Olympiakos coach Marco Silva is sweating on the fitness of Brown Ideye ahead of Sunday night’s showdown against Panathinaikos in the Greek Super League.The Nigeria international could not complete the training session on Thursday, and it is thought he picked up a minor injury which should not prevent him from mis...
We Are Balanced To Beat El-Kanemi, Says Ilechukwu
Published: March 12, 2016
Head coach of Mountain of Fire and Miracles Ministries Football Club of Lagos, Fidelis Ilechukwu, has said his wards are balanced to edge visiting El-Kanemi Warriors FC of Maiduguri, in Match Day 6 of the Nigeria Professional Football League coming up this Sunday at the Agege Stadium.The Borno Warriors won their first ...
Arsenal Manager Wenger Wary Of Threat Posed By Odion Ighalo
Published: March 12, 2016
Arsenal boss Arsene Wenger is wary of the threat posed by Odion Ighalo and his strike partner Troy Deeney ahead of Sunday afternoon’s FA Cup clash between his side and Watford at the Emirates.The pair have plundered 24 goals between them in all competitions in the ongoing campaign, with the Nigeria international ...
Q & A: Guy Kuemian Venanle
Published: March 12, 2016
Guy Kuemian Venanle is one of the most exciting footballers in the Nigeria Professional Football League (NPFL).Blessed with pace, trickery, an eye for the unconventional pass and a low centre of gravity, the attacker is wowing the fans with touches of brilliance week after week.He made his debut as a second half substi...
Official: Ex-Chelsea Striker Chike Kandi Loaned Out To Bognor Regis Town
Published: March 12, 2016
Through official channels, Brighton & Hove Albion have informed that Anglo-Nigerian striker Chike Kandi has joined Ryman Premier League side Bognor Regis Town on a youth loan until the end of the season.Hammersmith-born  Kandi arrived Brighton & Hove Albion in October 2014 after spending his formative year...
New Manchester United Signing Matthew Olosunde Makes Debut Against Brighton & Hove Albion
Published: March 12, 2016
English Premier League powerhouse Manchester United have bolstered their defensive ranks with the signing of Nigerian - American defender Matthew Olawale Olosunde from New York Red Bulls.Olosunde completed his paperwork in time to be available for selection against Brighton & Hove Albion U18s on Friday night at The...