Victor Osimhen Not Under Pressure To Score Against Australia
Published: October 28, 2015
The leading scorer at the Fifa Under 17 World Cup, Victor Osimhen, has been previewing the upcoming round of 16 clash against The Joeys of Australia on Thursday morning (12 midnight)With 45 goals to his name, including 4 in Chile, the attacker has stressed that he is not under pressure to deliver the goods, adding that...
Musefiu Ashiru Scores Xabi Alonso Goal To Send Skive Into DBU Cup Quarter - Finals
Published: October 28, 2015
FC Midtjylland loanee Musefiu Ashiru has admitted that he thought Skive would not qualify for the next round of the DBU Pokalen when they faced Danish Superliga side Viborg on Tuesday.Skive were two goals up in the opening 27 minutes of the tie at the Spar Nord Arena but the visitors fought back to draw level and the g...
FCT Veterans Shield Tourney Receives Further Boost as NIMASA Boss Kicks Off Championship
Published: October 28, 2015
The maiden FCT Veterans Shield Football Tournament has been commended as an avenue that will further promote unity, peace and needed change for sports in the country.  Acting Director General of the Nigeria Maritime Administration and Safety Agency, NIMASA, Mr Haruna Jauro who stated this on Sunday at the opening ...
Nigerians Abroad Tuesday Wrap: Mikel, Odemwingie, Akpom, Iwobi & Odubajo Feature In Capital One Cup
Published: October 28, 2015
Stoke City, Everton and Hull City are through to the quarter - finals of the Capital One Cup after triumphing on penalties, with normal and extra time ending one goal apiece in the three matches.Chelsea were dumped out of the competition in the fourth round by the Potters. Nigeria international John Obi Mikel played th...
Alex Iwobi Happy To Make Arsenal Debut
Published: October 28, 2015
Alex Iwobi has spoken of his pride after making his professional debut for Arsenal in their 3 - 0 loss to Sheffield Wednesday in the Capital One Cup on Tuesday night In his first - ever start for the Gunners, the Nigeria international, wearing the number 45 jersey, went the distance at the  Hillsborough Stadi...
Alex Iwobi Makes Arsenal Debut Vs Sheffield Wednesday
Published: October 27, 2015
Alex Iwobi will make his official debut on Wednesday night for Arsenal in their Capital One Cup fourth round tie against Sheffield Wednesday at Hillsborough Stadium.Frenchman Arsene Wenger has included the striker in his starting XI, with the Nigeria international leading the frontline alongside Olivier Giroud.Iwobi ha...
Kalu Uche Continues Good Form With Brace For FC Pune City
Published: October 27, 2015
Nigeria international Kalu Uche was on target on Tuesday as FC Pune City beat Kerala Blasters 3 - 2 on game week six in the Indian Super League.The visitors had taken the lead in the first minute courtesy of Mohammed Rafi before Uche nodded home in the 16th minute after receiving an assist from winger Nicky Shorey.On 2...
Moses Odubajo Believes Hull City Can Cause An Upset Vs Leicester City
Published: October 27, 2015
Moses Odubajo believes Hull City can cause an upset when they face in - form Leicester City in the fourth round of the Capital One Cup.The Tigers class of 2015 will create history if they manage to defeat the Foxes and be the first side to qualify for the last eight of the competition.“It’s going to be a to...
Kelechi Iheanacho Sets His Sights On Wembley Appearance
Published: October 27, 2015
Manchester City talent Kelechi Iheanacho has set his sights on his first appearance at the hallowed Wembley turf and that could be possible in the near future if The Citizens qualify for the final of the Capital One Cup.The Etihad Stadium outfit will be in action on Wednesday night against Crystal Palace in the fourth ...
Henty Ezekiel Distances Himself From Rumours Linking Him With Move To Germany
Published: October 27, 2015
NK Olimpija Ljubljana sensation Henty Ezekiel has distanced himself from reports linking him with a possible move to Germany in the January transfer window.Last week, local media had produced quotes from the former AC Milan youth - teamer claiming that he had concrete offers from teams in Germany.“What you heard ...
Injured Jerry Mbakogu Out Of Frosinone Game
Published: October 27, 2015
Jerry Mbakogu will sit out Carpi’s tie with Frosinone in the Serie A on Wednesday night on account of injury, the manager of the Biancorossi, Giuseppe Sannino , has revealed ahead of the game at the Stadio Comunale Matusa.Mbakogu had been expected to take the Serie A by storm this season after scoring 15 goals la...
Dominic Solanke Tipped For Stardom By Ex Ajax Amsterdam Defender
Published: October 27, 2015
Former Ajax Amsterdam defender Ferdi Vierklau has showered praise on England U19 international Dominic Solanke and has predicted that he will follow in the footsteps of Zlatan Ibrahimovic.The Anglo - Nigerian was shipped out on loan to Eredivisie side Vitesse Arnhem in the summer transfer market to enable him g...
Sunderland Decide Against Signing Chinedu Obasi
Published: October 27, 2015
Sunderland have passed up the opportunity to sign Nigeria international Chinedu Obasi after trials that lasted for about a week.According to the Daily Mail, the former Schalke 04 and Lyn Oslo man failed to prove he was in tip - top condition after breaking his leg earlier this year.Sunderland have struggled in the Prem...
Super Eagles Striker Chisom Chikatara To Bury Late Mother On Wednesday
Published: October 27, 2015
The remains of Late Madam Ifeyinwa Beatrice Chikatara, mother of Super Eagles and Abia Warriors Striker, Chisom Chikatara, who passed on, on September 19, 2015, will be buried in her husband’s family compound, Umuwaya Mbara Amuzukwu Ibeku, in Umuahia North Local Government Area, Abia State on Wednesday, 28th Octo...
Stanley Ohawuchi Bags Brace For Wadi Degla Vs El Geish
Published: October 27, 2015
Stanley Ohawuchi was the standout performer for Wadi Degla in their 3 - 3 draw with El Geish in the Egyptian Premier League on Monday in the second round of matches.The former Nigeria youth international opened scoring at the 30 June Air Defence Stadium  (Cairo) in the 13th minute before grabbing his brace 19 minu...