Flying Eagles Defender Samuel Okon Dedicates MON Award To Governor Godswill Akpabio, Manu Garba
Published: September 29, 2014
Nigeria youth international Samuel Okon, who is reportedly testing with Spanish side Sporting Gijon, was delighted with the country’s number one citizen, President Goodluck Jonathan, for honoring him with the Member of the Order of Niger (MON) award on Monday.The left fullback, who featured in every single game c...
Emmanuel Emenike Relegated To The Bench
Published: September 29, 2014
Fenerbahçe might listen to offers for Emmanuel Emenike when the transfer market reopens in January due to his lack of form and relationship with his teammates. The Nigeria international had scored only 1 goal in 16 appearances for club and country prior to Sunday evening’s clash at the 19 Mayıs Stadyumu...
Hapoel Ranana Striker Tony Nwakaeme : Our Target Is To Remain In The League
Published: September 29, 2014
Hapoel Ra’anana forward Anthony Nwakaeme, 25, has been taking stock of the 3 - 2 loss to Maccabi Petah Tikva on Saturday in the Israeli championship. And he believes his team ought to have walked away from the Hamoshava Stadium with at least a share of the spoils.The Nigerian opened his goalscoring account for th...
Indian Super League Side Chennaiyin FC On Brink Of Deal For Martins
Published: September 29, 2014
Indian Super League club Chennaiyin FC are on the brink of announcing a deal for East Bengal striker Ranti Martins.Thehardtackle.com is reporting that the Abhishek Bachchan co- owned side are in the market for a top marksman before the close of the transfer market, and have beamed their searchlight on the prolific Rant...
Austin Ejide Ranked The Top Nigerian Player In Israel Ahead Of Igiebor And Oshaniwa
Published: September 29, 2014
Highly respected Israeli publication, Sports Walla, has published its eagerly anticipated top ranking of footballers plying their trade in the Israeli Premier League, counting down from number 315 to 1.As widely expected Super Eagles goalkeeper Austin Ejide was the top ranked Nigerian player in Israel, after he was ran...
Derick Chuka Ogbu Optimistic Liaoning Whowin Will Beat The Drop
Published: September 29, 2014
Speaking after netting his sixth goal of the season, Derick Chuka Ogbu is aware time is running out for Liaoning Whowin to maintain their Chinese Super League status, but remains confident they will beat the drop.Following their 3- 1 loss to Beijing Guoan on Sunday, only 3 points separate Liaoning Whowin from the last ...
Ganiu Ogungbe Targets More Goals, After First Strike For Ethnikos Achna
Published: September 28, 2014
Former Nigeria Under 20 international Ganiu Atanda Ogungbe scored his first ever goal since moving to Europe last season, after he netted the match winner in Ethnikos Achna’s 1 - 0 win over his former team AC Omonia on Sunday.Ogungbe penned a one - year deal with Ethnikos Achna in the close season, and has clocke...
Panathinaikos Young Star Abdul Ajagun : It Does Not Matter Who Scores
Published: September 28, 2014
Panathinaikos youngster Abdul Ajagun has played down his match winner against Niki Volos on Sunday in the Greece Super League, and has stressed that he would have preferred the team picking three points to chasing personal glory. The former Flying Eagles skipper registered his name on the score - sheet three minut...
Sylvester Igboun Insists FC Midtjylland Deserved All Three Points, After Grinding Out Win
Published: September 28, 2014
FC Midtjylland rave of the moment Sylvester Igboun has stressed that his team deserved all the three points, after grinding out a slim 1- 0 win against Vestsjælland in the Superliga on Sunday. The tie at the MCH Arena was heading for a draw until the in - form Nigerian forward popped up with the match winner ten ...
Gil Vicente Forward Simeon Tochukwu Nwankwo Disappointed Despite Scoring First Premier League Goals
Published: September 28, 2014
Despite celebrating his first ever goals in the Portuguese topflight, Simeon Tochukwu Nwankwo was disappointed that his brace amounted to nothing. Gil Vicente surrendered a one - goal advantage to lose 3 - 2 to Boavista at the Estádio do Bessa Século XXI on Sunday evening.The former Portimonense sensation...
KuPS Striker Francis Chibuike Relieved After Breaking Three - Month Goal Drought
Published: September 28, 2014
KuPS attacker Francis Chibuike broke his goal drought dating back to June 8, 2014 when he hit target in the 79th minute, as his club lost 3 - 1 to Marienhamn on Sunday evening in the Finland top division.The 21 - year - old has stated that his spell on the sidelines contributed to his lack of sharpness in front of goal...
Ex England Youth Teamer Lateef Elford - Aliyu Nets For Valletta In Win Over Qormi
Published: September 28, 2014
22 - year - old Anglo - Nigerian attacker Lateef Elford - Aliyu was amongst the goalscorers as Valletta defeated Qormi 4 - 0 in the sixth round.The ex West Brom youth - teamer opened scoring for the Maltese Premier League champions in the 32nd minute before further goals in the second half by Alex Terra, Azzopardi and ...
Angelo Ogbonna Lavishes Praise on Carlos Tevez
Published: September 28, 2014
Speaking to the official website of Juventus immediately after the 3 - 0 thrashing of Atalanta, Italian - Nigerian Angelo Ogbonna has praised the contribution of Argentina international Carlos Tevez to the victory .The ex West Ham, Manchester City and Manchester United forward bagged a brace for the Italian champions, ...
Seattle Sounders Marksman Obafemi Martins Sets Franchise Single - Season Scoring Record
Published: September 28, 2014
Seattle Sounders marksman Obafemi Martins has smashed Eddie Johnson’s franchise single-season scoring record following his brace in the 4 - 2 defeat of Chivas USA on Saturday at the CenturyLink Field.Those pair of goals took his tally so far this season to 15 goals in 27 matches, surpassing the 14 goals Eddie Joh...
Nnamdi Oduamadi Rated The Most Impressive Player For Crotone
Published: September 27, 2014
Nigeria international Nnamdi Oduamadi, whose name was conspicuously missing when a squad list was announced for crucial African Cup of Nations qualifiers against Sudan, has taken his omission on the chin.The AC Milan loanee was rated the most impressive player for Crotone in their goalless draw with Vocenza on Saturday...