Elderson Echiejile Starts From The Bench For Monaco Versus Juventus
Published: April 14, 2015
Monaco coach, Leonardo Jardim, has announced his starting XI for the first leg, quarterfinal Champions League clash against Juventus which will be held in Turin tonight.Super Eagles fullback Elderson Echiejile has been omitted from the starting line - up, but made the bench.The left back has suited up three times in th...
Dele Alli Nominated For Football League Young Player Of The Year Award
Published: April 14, 2015
Tottenham Hotspur loanee Dele Alli has been nominated for the Football League Young Player of the Year award, which is presented to best player in the league under the age of 21.Also in contention to win the award are Patrick Bamford ( Middlesbrough on loan from Chelsea) and Nathan Redmond (Norwich City) . Dele Alli ha...
Nwankwo Kanu Tips Taiwo Awoniyi To Become A Star
Published: April 14, 2015
Retired Super Eagles striker Nwankwo Kanu has predicted that Taiwo Awoniyi will become one of the stars of Nigerian football in future.The Nigeria youth international proved that his performance at the 2013 Fifa Under 17s was not a flash in the pan, scoring three times at the African Youth Championship last month.Taiwo...
Jerry Mbakogu Doubtful To Face Brescia
Published: April 14, 2015
Jerry Mbakogu is racing against the clock to be fit for Carpi’s next game in the Serie B against Brescia.The Nigerian forward, who has struggled with injuries in recent weeks, suffered a minor knee injury in last weekend’s clash with Cittadella. Now team medics are working round the clock to get him fit for...
Dynamo Moscow Dismiss Link To Emmanuel Emenike And Moussa Sow
Published: April 14, 2015
The Sporting Director of Dynamo Moscow, Guram Ajo, has dismissed speculations that emanated from the Turkish press which claimed the Muscovites were interested in African strikers Emmanuel Emenike and Moussa Sow.The Nigeria international was first linked with a move to the Russian Premier League side before his strike ...
Chelsea Starlet Dominic Solanke Finishes Top Scorer Of UEFA Youth League
Published: April 14, 2015
England youth - teamer Dominic Solanke emerged top goalscorer of the UEFA Youth League when it ended on Monday with Chelsea Under 19s taking on Shakhtar Donetsk. The highly - rated striker netted his 12th goal in the competition as The Blues Under 19s defeated the Ukrainian team 3 - 2.Fellow Anglo - Nigerians Temitayo ...
Arsenal Midfielder Alex Iwobi Looks Up To England Super Talent Jack Wilshere
Published: April 14, 2015
Ex England youth international Alex Iwobi is in the form of his life, with 5 goals for the Arsenal Under 21s in his last three games.The Anglo - Nigerian has admitted that he looks up to Jack Wilshere,who progressed through the ranks before establishing himself in Arsenal’s first team, as his role - model &ldquo...
Canadian Club Montreal Impact Make Six Million Euros Move For Emmanuel Emenike
Published: April 13, 2015
Fenerbahce forward Emmanuel Emenike , 27, is attracting interest from Major League Soccer side Montreal Impact.Several reports in Turkey, including the online edition of sports daily Fanatik, claim the Nigeria international could be signed by the Canadian side before the transfer window in the United States slams shut ...
Enugu Rangers Recall Osaguona Ighodaro From Raja Casablanca
Published: April 13, 2015
Enugu Rangers have had it up to their neck with Raja Casablanca over their failure to liquidate the outstanding debt following the sale of Osaguona Ighodaro, and have recalled the striker from the Moroccan club according to reports. Almountakhab.com says the Nigeria international can no longer play for the club as the ...
REVEALED : Kwara United Beat Kaduna United And Plateau United To Signature Of Peter Eviemere
Published: April 13, 2015
Nigeria Professional Football League newcomers Kwara United beat Niger Tornadoes, Plateau United and Kaduna United to the signature of highly - rated midfielder Emmanuel Peter Eviemere in the close - season.The 18 - year  - old is confident that his new employer will represent the country in the CAF Confederation ...
Arsenal Expert, Jeorge Bird Predicts Alex Iwobi Will Be Farmed Out On Loan To League One Club Next Season
Published: April 13, 2015
Arsenal expert, Jeorge Bird, has predicted that Alex Iwobi will be farmed out on loan to a team in the lower part of the pyramid come next season. The Nigeria Under 23s invitee netted his first - ever hat - trick at any level last week in the Under 21 Premier League clash against Stoke City.And Jeorge Bird thinks Iwobi...
Gabby Agbonlahor Racing Against The Clock To Be Fit To Face Liverpool
Published: April 13, 2015
Due to a hamstring complaint, Gabby Agbonlahor is doubtful for the English FA Cup semi - final clash between Aston Villa and Liverpool on Sunday, April 19th. The former England international picked up the injury last weekend in Aston Villa’s 1 - 0 away win over Tottenham Hotspur, and had to be substituted 20 minu...
Saint-Etienne Set To Swoop For Nigeria Skipper Vincent Enyeama
Published: April 13, 2015
According to reports in France, Super Eagles skipper Vincent Enyeama could depart Lille for a rival team in Ligue 1 in the summer.Europe-mercato.com claims that the leadership of Saint-étienne will move for the Nigeria numero uno if they lose the services of Stéphane Ruffier in the summer transfer window,...
NFF Commends Taiwo Awoniyi, 17 Others ....And Super Falcons For Doing The Country Proud
Published: April 13, 2015
NFF supremo, Amaju Pinnick, has commended the Dream Team after qualifying for September’s All Africa Games in Congo - Brazzaville by defeating Zambia 2 - 1 over two legs. Taiwo Awoniyi made sure the country’s flag will be hoisted in Congo in five months time by scoring the game - winner four minutes from ti...
Samson Siasia Appeals To NFF To Organize Friendly Games Ahead Of AAG
Published: April 13, 2015
Dream Team coach, Samson Siasia, has stated that he was confident that his wards will qualify for the All Africa Games even after their goalless draw with Zambia in Abuja last month. The Nigeria Under 23s defeated their Zambian counterparts 2 - 1 at the Heroes Stadium on Sunday to book their ticket to the AAG. The offi...