West Brom Striker Brown Ideye Walking The Walk
Published: February 08, 2015
Brown Ideye is not only talking the talk but walking the walk, after scoring his second Premier League goal of the season in West Brom’s 2 - 2 draw with Burnley on Sunday.Before the clash at Turf Moor, the Nigeria international said : “I have not started doing what I know how to do best, so I can not just l...
Bartholomew Ogbeche Poor Disciplinary Record A Cause For Concern
Published: February 08, 2015
Once - upon - a - time Nigeria international Bartholomew Ogbeche took the walk of shame on Sunday afternoon as Cambuur lost 2  - 1 away to Feyenoord in the Eredivisie.While the ex PSG striker has caught the eyes of many this season, having netted 11 goals in all competitions, his disciplinary record has been far f...
Liverpool New Kid On The Block Jordan Ibe Eyes Tottenham Hotspur Scalp
Published: February 08, 2015
Jordan Ibe set tongues wagging with his display against Everton, and the Anglo - Nigerian winger is aware that he has set a standard which should be maintained in future matches.The 19 - year - old has to prove on Tuesday that his performance against Everton was not just a flash in the pan when the Reds tackle Tottenha...
Macauley Chrisantus In Line To Make AEK Athens Debut
Published: February 08, 2015
Macauley Chrisantus is in line to make his official debut for Greek club AEK Athens when they take on Chania in the Football League on Sunday evening.The ex Nigeria youth international completed his switch to the capital side on Monday, and he has since started training with the team under the guidance of manager Della...
Nigerian Ronaldo, Moses Simon Contributes 6 Goals After 4 Games
Published: February 08, 2015
Moses Siimon, hailed as the Nigerian Ronaldo, has already started repaying the investment made by Gent to secure his signature from AS Trencin in the January transfer window.The GBS Academy product has now contributed an impressive 6 goals since switching to the GHELAMCO-arena, having scored and created two assists in ...
Sylvester Igboun Scores In Test Game Against Jablonec
Published: February 08, 2015
Less than a week after FC Midtjylland blocked the transfer of Sylvester Igboun to the Chinese Super League, the Nigerian forward returned to action for the Danish club in a test game.The encounter against Czech Synot liga side FK Baumit Jablonec ended one apiece, with Igboun scoring in the 36th minute, seven minutes af...
Chuba Akpom Happy To Sign New Arsenal Deal
Published: February 07, 2015
Arsenal striker Chuba Akpom has confirmed one of the worst kept secrets at the Emirates, which is the extension of his contract. Now in his 13th year with the Gunners, his agreement with the Londoners would have expired at the end of the season if he had not prolonged it.“Delighted to have signed a new deal with ...
Ikechukwu Uche Breathes Sign Of Relief After Win Against Granada
Published: February 07, 2015
Villarreal striker Ikechukwu Uche has acknowledged that the 2 - 0 win over Granada on Saturday night was not on a platter of gold. Argentinian defender Pablo Musacchio gave the hosts the lead on the half hour mark, and the scoreline remained the same until injury time when Gerard Moreno netted his third goal of the sea...
Henry Osita Chikere Coy Over His Future With Viking FK
Published: February 07, 2015
Henry Osita Chikere was on target in the 71st minute as Norwegian Premier League campaigners Viking defeated Vidar 5 - 2 at the Randfontein arena on Saturday evening.The Norwegian Second Division side took a two - goal lead within the opening 22 minutes, thanks to goals from Sigve Kleppa Christensen and Lasse Ihle.Stei...
Odion Ighalo Scoring For Fun In England
Published: February 07, 2015
Ex Flying Eagles skipper Odion Ighalo continued his rich vein of form in front of goal by netting his 12th goal in the English Championship this season. And it was an important goal as the 82nd minute strike decided the outcome of the match against Blackburn Rovers at Vicarage Road.75 percent of Odion Ighalo’s st...
Peter Ebimobowei Delighted To Get Off Mark For Al Ahly
Published: February 07, 2015
Peter Ebimobowei has expressed his joy at opening his goalscoring account for Al Ahly, whom he joined in the winter transfer market from Bayelsa United. The prolific forward netted for Al Ahly five minutes before the interval in their 3 - 1 win over El Shorta in the Premier League on Saturday.“It was really a har...
Ahmed Musa Scores Third Goal In Pinatar Cup
Published: February 07, 2015
Nigeria international Ahmed Musa scored his third goal of the Pinatar Cup, but it was not enough as Russian champions CSKA Moscow lost 2 -1 to city rivals Torpedo Moscow.In the friendly tournament held in Spain, the 22 - year - old scored for the Army Men in the 32nd minute.Vadim Steklov opened scoring for Torpedo Mosc...
Ilves Striker Henry Ugwunna Happy To Score Third Goal In League Cup
Published: February 07, 2015
With the Finnish Veikkausliiga yet to begin, Nigerian striker Henry Ugwunna has already bagged three goals for Ilves, and all of the strikes came in the League Cup. On Saturday, the new Ilves signing netted his third goal in the competition in the 2 - 1 win over Lahti, scoring just before the hour mark in the game held...
Fairytale Debut By Junior Obagbemiro, Comes Off Bench To Score Game - Winner
Published: February 07, 2015
Junior Obagbemiro came off the bench to score the match winner on his debut, as Sliema Wanderers defeated Mosta 2 - 1 in the Maltese Premier League on Saturday afternoon.With the game heading for a draw, The Wanderers manager Stephen Azzopardi introduced new recruit Junior Obagbemiro in the 78th minute, and the Nigeria...
Tottenham Hotspur Loanee Dele Alli Scoops League One Player Of The Month Award
Published: February 07, 2015
Anglo - Nigerian Dele Alli has been named the Sky Bet League One Player of the Month winner of the month of January.The MK Dons midfielder started every single game contested by the club in the third - tier, scoring two goals as The Dons picked up 11 points from a possible 15.“It’s been quite a month for De...