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Arsenal Loanee Chuba Akpom Marks Hull City Debut With First Professional Goal
Published: August 08, 2015
In his maiden appearance for Hull City in a competitive fixture, Arsenal loanee Chuba Akpom scored his first professional goal in The Tigers 2 - 0 win over Huddersfield Town in the English Championship.The England youth - teamer made sure the three points were safe in the bag after scoring in the 71st minute to give Hu...
Adedeji Oshilaja Ecstatic After Scoring On Gillingham Debut
Published: August 08, 2015
Gillingham lead the standings in League One after the first round of matches following their 4 - 0 thrashing of Sheffield United at MEMS Priestfield Stadium.Before the intermission, Gillingham were two goals up thanks to strikes from Anglo - Nigerian pair Emmanuel Osadebe and Adedeji Oshilaja.Central defender Oshilaja...
Anthony Ujah Pleased To Score On Official Debut For Werder Bremen
Published: August 08, 2015
Anthony Ujah’s pre - season form for Werder Bremen came under scrutiny on Saturday afternoon when The River Islanders tackled Würzburger Kickers in the DFB Cup (2 - 0).And the 24 - year - old passed the test with flying colours after scoring on his official debut for the Bundesliga side.After the two teams w...
Odion Ighalo Hops Off The Bench To Score On Premier League Debut
Published: August 08, 2015
Odion Ighalo and Watford began the new Premier League season on a good note, drawing 2 - 2 with Everton at Goodison Park on Saturday. The 26 - year - old became the first Nigerian player to score in Europe’s top five leagues this season when he found the back of the net in the 83rd minute against The Toffees.Havi...
Mikel And Moses Start On The Bench Vs Swansea City
Published: August 08, 2015
Nigeria internationals John Obi Mikel and Victor Moses have both been left out of the starting line-up for Chelsea’s Premier League opener against Swansea City at Stamford Bridge.Manager Jose Mourinho has opted to start Serbia international Nemanja Matiä† ahead of Mikel for the umpteenth time just as ...
Kelechi Iheanacho To Sport Number 72 Kit For Manchester City
Published: August 08, 2015
English Premier League vice - champions Manchester City have announced their squad number list for the 2015 - 2016 season.Manchester City have re-confirmed that Nigeria U20 international Kelechi Iheanacho will be involved with the first team, with the teenager allocated a jersey number alongside top stars Aguero, Toure...
Five Nigerian Talents Tipped To Break Into The First Team Of European Clubs
Published: August 08, 2015
As the pre-season draws to a conclusion, there are some Nigerian youngsters that have made their mark in the pre-season games and are likely to be given a chance in the first team. We take a look at some of these Nigerians who are forcing their way into the first team.Kelechi Iheanacho Always remember that name &l...
Dele Alli In Line To Make Official Debut For Spurs, As Josh Onomah Is Left Out Of 18 - Man Squad
Published: August 08, 2015
Tottenham Hotspur manager Mauricio Pochettino has named his starting XI for his side’s Premier League opener against Manchester United on Saturday afternoon.England youth international Dele Alli is in line to make his official debut for the Londoers, having made the bench.However, there is no place in the 18 - ma...
Competition In Honour Of Kogi State Governor Begins On Saturday
Published: August 08, 2015
Kogi Governor’s Cup finally returns on Saturday, August 8, 2015 for the first time since 2010 across three centres in the state.The competition organised by the Kogi State Football Association, (FA) to boost discovery of talents at the grassroots, will be competed for among the 21 Local Governments in the state.A...
Reading Midfielder Hope Akpan Retains Number 16 Shirt
Published: August 08, 2015
Ahead of their first competitive fixture of the season against Birmingham City, Championship club Reading have announced their squad numbers.Nigeria international Hope Akpan has opted to retain the number 16 shirt he wore while making 20 appearances in the league last season.The midfielder was involved for 16 minutes w...
Fanendo Adi Breaks His Single - Season Scoring Record
Published: August 08, 2015
In a Major League Soccer game involving two Nigerian players, Fanendo Adi scored the winner as Portland Timbers struggled tto beat Kennedy Igboananike’s Chicago Fire on Saturday morning.Fanendo Adi struck in the 48th minute at  Providence Park to take his tally this season to 10 goals from 24 matches.Before ...
Official : Sogndal Clinch Osita Henry Chikere Deal
Published: August 08, 2015
Through a press release, Norwegian First Division club Sogndal have announced the signing of Osita Henry Chikere until the end of the 2015 campaign.The 24 - year - old began this season at Viking but has decided to seek pastures new due to his lack of first team opportunities.Indeed, the attacker made only 5 appearance...
Dream Team VI Star Oghenekaro Etebo Pleased To Get Super Eagles Call - Up
Published: August 07, 2015
Warri Wolves attacking midfielder Oghenekaro Etebo has expressed his delight at his invitation to the national team by new Super Eagles manager Sunday Oliseh.The former Udinese trialist has admitted that the national team handlers took notice of him after impressing for the Dream Team, especially as he was one of the p...
FC Midtjylland Loanee Razak Adebayo Scores First Professional Goals
Published: August 07, 2015
FC Midtjylland loanee Razak Adebayo assisted Skive win their first game of the season on Friday.The young star scored his first goals as a professional in Skive’s 3 - 1 win against Vestsjælland at the Egeris Kunstgræsbane on match day three in the Danish First Division.On the hour mark, Adebayo opened...
Official : Isaac Success Extends Granada Contract Until 2019
Published: August 07, 2015
Flying Eagles star Isaac Success has been rewarded for his impressive displays for the first team of Granada last season, with the Andalusian outfit announcing that his contract has been extended.Granada have also decided to prolong the agreement binding both parties to fend off interest from overseas club.The new deal...