Gbolahan Salami Departs Super Eagles Camp On Thursday
Published: August 26, 2015
Gbolahan Salami has been permitted by Nigeria coach Sunday Oliseh to depart the Super Eagles camp in Abuja on Thursday morning in order to attempt to retrieve his international passport from the Norwegian embassy, the Warri Wolves striker has revealed. The 24 - year - old claimed that an unnamed Norwegian club were int...
Liverpool Loanee Sheyi Ojo Pleased To Score First Senior Goal
Published: August 26, 2015
Wolverhampton Wanderers striker Sheyi Ojo was pleased to score his first senior goal on Tuesday night in the Capital Cup.Reacting to his man of the match performance against Barnet on his personal Twitter account, the Liverpool loanee thanked the supporters for standing by the team. “Great win. Buzzing to get my ...
Fit - Again Kehinde Olanrewaju Set For Kfar Saba Debut
Published: August 26, 2015
Kehinde Olanrewaju has resumed full training with Kfar Saba F.C ahead of their game in the Israeli Premier League against Maccabi Haifa on Saturday.The Nigerian striker sat out last weekend’s clash against Hapoel Ra’anana after failing a late fitness test, having pulled out of training a day before the game...
Ifeanyi Ubah Promises To Support Sports Writers
Published: August 26, 2015
The Proprietor of FC Ifeanyi Ubah of Nnewi Dr Patrick Ifeanyi Ubah has promised to support the Sports Writers Association of Nigeria (SWAN) in ensuring that they meet up with the challenges of the 20th century sports reporting.Dr. Ubah who was decorated as the National Patron of SWAN said the sports reporters are limit...
Ahmed Musa Keen To Add To His Champions League Goal Tally
Published: August 26, 2015
Ahmed Musa was keen to add to his goal tally in the UEFA Champions League ahead of CSKA Moscow’s tie against Sporting Lisbon on Wednesday night at Arena Khimki.The Nigeria international has scored 4 goals in 17 appearances for the Muscovites in the most prestigious club competition in the world.“I will do e...
Kettering Town Striker Dubi Ogbonna Faces Spell On The Sidelines
Published: August 26, 2015
Dubi Ogbonna would be out of action for some weeks if scan results of the injury he sustained against Poole Town show he has a serious injury.The Nigerian - born attacker has not featured for Kettering Town since their opening fixture of this season as a result of the ailment.“I got injured in the first game but ...
Uche Ihuarulam Slaps In Letter To Quit Lobi Stars
Published: August 26, 2015
Talented striker Uche Ihuarulam has written to Lobi Stars indicating he wants to quit the Nigeria Professional Football League outfit.Ihuarulam joined the Pride of Benue as a free agent after he terminated his contract with Bayelsa United in 2014.The young forward said that he hasn’t been well treated at the club...
Exclusive : Nigeria Federation Holding Talks With ND Gorica Over Release Of Dream Team Invitee Blessing Eleke
Published: August 26, 2015
Slovenian PrvaLiga rave of the moment, Blessing Eleke, has been rewarded for his brilliant start to the season, with Samson Siasia inviting him to the Dream Team ahead of next month’s All - Africa Games.The competition is outside the Fifa calender for international matches but the Nigeria Football Federation are ...
Exclusive : Aaron Samuel Extends Guangzhou R&F Contract
Published: August 26, 2015
Allnigeriasoccer.com understands that Aaron Samuel has put pen to paper on a new deal with Guangzhou R&F, amid interest from clubs in Europe who had attempted to sign him in the summer transfer market.In a bid to fend off the interest from European teams, especially from CSKA Moscow, Guangzhou R&F offered the N...
Monaco Defender Elderson Echiejile Disappointed With Champions League Exit
Published: August 26, 2015
Elderson Echiejile was disappointed that Monaco have been knocked out of the UEFA Champions League after losing 4 -3 on aggregate to Valencia on Tuesday.Therefore, the left back’s goal 15 minutes from time was in vain, with the Principality side failing to score a third that would have taken the game to extra tim...
James Alabi Delighted To Mark Ipswich Town Debut With A Goal
Published: August 26, 2015
New Ipswich Town signing James Alabi changed the game completely when he was introduced in the 70th minute against Doncaster Rovers in the League Cup on Tuesday night, scoring in the 105th minute to make it 3 - 1.The ex Stoke City youngster was pleased with his contribution and is looking forward to the tie against Man...
UEFA Champions League Wrap : Echiejile Scores First Goal In Five Years, Nosa Igiebor To Debut In Group Stage
Published: August 25, 2015
Nosa Igiebor’s Maccabi Tel Aviv qualified for the UEFA Champions League group stage for the first time in 11 years on Tuesday night.The play - offs second leg tie against FC Basel finished 1 - 1 at Bloomfield Stadium but the Yellows are through to the next stage of the competition on away goals after drawing the ...
Hot Prospects Viv Solomon - Otabor And Bright Enobakhare Make Debut For Championship Clubs
Published: August 25, 2015
Viv Solomon - Otabor made his official debut at  St. Andrew’s Stadium on Tuesday night as Birmingham City beat Gillingham 2 - 0 to advance to the third round of the Capital Cup.The 19 - year - old replaced Koby Arthur 13 minutes from time, and with Birmingham leading the opponents 2 - 0  thanks to a bra...
Chuba Akpom Delighted After Maiden England Under 21 Call Up
Published: August 25, 2015
Hull City striker Chuba Akpom was pleased to have been called up to the England Under 21 national team for the first time in his career.The 19 - year - old has registered his name on the scoresheet 17 times in total for the England youth teams - Under 16, 17,19 and 20 -  but has been promoted to the Under 21s afte...
UEFA Champions League : Igiebor Starts For Maccabi Tel Aviv; Echiejile And Ambrose Make Bench
Published: August 25, 2015
Nigeria internationals Efe Ambrose and Elderson Echiejile will both start from the bench tonight in the Champions League.Celtic defender Efe Ambrose will be hoping to add to the 1,966 minutes of game time he has racked up in the competition when the Scottish champions tackle Malmo at Swedbank Stadion.On the other hand,...