Ex Enugu Rangers Defender Coly Labels Nigerian Clubs Amateur
Published: September 17, 2015
Former Enugu Rangers stopper Pierre Coly has finally been given the all - clear to resume his career with Botola 2 side Chabab Atlas Khenifra after the Nigeria Federation sent his International Transfer Certificate to their Moroccan counterparts last week.Calling a spade a spade, the Senegalese defender regretted his d...
Dream Team Finish In Third Place At All - Africa Games
Published: September 17, 2015
Goalkeeper Emmanuel Daniel’s heroic performance against Congo assisted the Dream Team win bronze at the All - Africa Games on Thursday evening. The major talking point before the tie at the Stade Alphonse Massemba-Débat, Brazzaville was the injuries sustained by four key players of the Dream Team but the s...
Watford Striker Ighalo Picks Ronaldo de Lima, Samuel Etoo As Favourite Players
Published: September 17, 2015
In a question and answer session with Watford fans ahead of their Premier League match against Newcastle United, Odion Ighalo has revealed that his favourite footballers of all time are Ronaldo de Lima and Samuel Eto’o.The Nigeria international also disclosed that he would have been a lawyer if had not picked up ...
Angelo Ogbonna Out For Minimum Of One Week
Published: September 17, 2015
Angelo Ogbonna will spend a minimum of one week on the sidelines due to a hamstring complaint and is therefore ruled out of the Premier League tie against Manchester City on Saturday.The Italy international sustained the injury during the first half of The Hammers 2 - 0 win over Newcastle United on Monday night. And co...
Chelsea Loanee Victor Moses Tipped For Premier League Stardom
Published: September 17, 2015
Speaking to the media ahead of West Ham’s clash against Manchester City on Saturday, manager Slaven Bilic has stated that Victor Moses has all the qualities needed to be a success in the Premier League.The Nigeria international was at his best in the 2 - 0 win over Newcastle United on Monday, creating the second ...
Godfrey Oboaboana Thanks Rizespor For Surprise Birthday Cake
Published: September 17, 2015
Godfrey Obobabona was a year older on Wednesday and the Nigeria international has thanked Rizespor for ordering a birthday cake for him on his special occasion.The central defender was also grateful to his fans at home and abroad for their messages of support and love shown to him on his birthday. “I really want ...
Jordon Ibe Eyes Win In Europa League Tie Against Bordeaux
Published: September 17, 2015
Jordon Ibe is confident that Liverpool can start their Europa League campaign with a win tonight against Bordeaux at the Stade Bordeaux-Atlantique. The Reds go into that clash against their French opponents on the back of a poor run, having drawn against Arsenal in the Premier League and losing to Manchester United and...
Dream Team Woes Continue Injury - Wise, As Etebo Oghenekaro Ruled Out Of Clash Against Congo
Published: September 17, 2015
Etebo Oghenekaro has joined the Dream Team VI’s injury list ahead of their bronze medal match today against Congo at the All - Africa Games, with the Warri Wolves striker picking up a groin injury in the semi - final versus Burkina Faso.With Azubuike Okechukwu , Umar Aminu and Ndifreke Effiong already ruled out o...
Christian Irobiso Scores Tenth Career Goal In Portuguese Segunda Liga
Published: September 17, 2015
Christian Irobiso bagged his second goal of the term in S.C. Farense’s come - from - behind win against Sporting Braga II on Wednesday evening at Estádio de São Lúis (Faro).S.C. Farense trailed 2 - 1 until five minutes out of intermission when Rambe leveled the scoreline before Irobiso netted...
Izunna Uzochukwu Reveals He Is On Road To Full Recovery After Playing Through Pain Barrier Vs Tanzania
Published: September 16, 2015
Amkar Perm midfielder Izunna Uzochukwu is targeting a return to action next week after sustaining a muscle injury in the African Cup of Nations qualifier against Tanzania on September 5.On his international debut, the 25 - year - old had to play through the pain barrier and missed the friendly game against Niger Republ...
UEFA Champions League Wrap : Igiebor, Musa, Ideye Suffer Defeats; Moses Simon Debuts
Published: September 16, 2015
Four Nigeria internationals were in action in the opening round of the UEFA Champions League At Stamford Bridge in London, Israeli champions Maccabi Tel Aviv were thrashed 4 - 0 by Chelsea. Midfielder Nosa Igiebor made his seventh start in the competition this term while Obi Mikel did not make the English champions 18 ...
Only Two Outfield Players To Make Dream Team Bench Vs Congo
Published: September 16, 2015
The Dream Team will have to contest Thursday’s bronze medal match against Congo without three of their key players, according to the team’s Media Officer, Timi Ebikagboro.Skipper Azubuike Okechukwu has been ruled out of the tie and joining him on the treatment table are Osmanlispor FK striker Umar Aminu and...
UEFA Youth League : Eight Nigerian Young Stars In Action In Opening Round
Published: September 16, 2015
Eight Nigerian young stars were in action in the opening round of the UEFA Youth League.Temitayo Aina and Fikayo Tomori went the distance as defending champions Chelsea defeated Maccabi Tel Aviv 3 - 0 at Cobham Training Centre.Roma were held to a goalless draw by Barcelona. Fullback Nura Abdullahi started and completed...
Arsenal Defender Tolaji Bola And Fulham Starlet Dennis Adeniran Get England Call - Up
Published: September 16, 2015
England Under 17s coach, Steve Cooper, has called up two Anglo - Nigerian players for the upcoming European Under 17 Championship qualifiers.Central defender Tolaji Bola, who has represented England at Under 16 level, was amongst the six defenders called up for a get - together in Portugal next week.The Arsenal starlet...
Samson Siasia To Scour Europe For Fresh Dream Team Invitees
Published: September 16, 2015
Nigeria Under 23s coach Samson Siasia has made the goalkeeper, defenders and attackers the scapegoats for the Dream Team’s failure to qualify for the final of the football event at the All - Africa Games following their 3 - 1 loss to Burkina Faso on Tuesday.And the ex Nantes striker is traveling immediately after...