Angelo Ogbonna Battling To Be Fit For Olympiakos Clash
Published: November 02, 2014
Ahead of the Bianconeri’s clash with Olympiakos in the Champions League, defender Angelo Ogbonna is battling to be fit for the tie at Juventus Stadium Torino. The Italy international started Saturday’s 2 - 0 win over Empoli but he had to make way for Stephan Lichtsteiner before the resumption of the second ...
Victor Moses Nets First - Ever Goal For Stoke City
Published: November 01, 2014
On his return to Stoke City starting lineup, Chelsea loanee Victor Moses netted his first - ever goal for the Potters as they surrendered a two - goal lead to draw 2 -2 with West Ham in the Premier League.The Nigeria international opened scoring for Stoke City in the 33rd minute before Senegalese Mame Biram Diouf added...
Emmanuel Emenike Hoping To End Goal Drought Against Besiktas
Published: November 01, 2014
Fenerbahce attacker Emmanuel Emenike has shaken off a back complaint, and is hoping to end his dry spell in front of goal dating back to August 31st tomorrow in the Istanbul derby against Besiktas.Since his eighth minute strike against Karabukspor in the opening round, the Nigeria international has failed to hit target...
Emenike And Omeruo Score For Teams
Published: November 01, 2014
Uchenna Mbachu Emineke was named Man of the Match, thanks to his brace for Naxxar Lions in their 4 - 0 defeat of Pietà Hotspurs in the Premier League on Friday.His  identical strikes in the 54th and 82nd minute were his first pair of goals since switching to Malta from RoPS at the start of the 2014 - 2015 s...
Kelantan Target, Obinna Ajoku Thinks He Will Be Successful In Malaysia
Published: November 01, 2014
Free agent Obinna Ajoku hopes to complete his switch to Kelantan FA next week, and he reckons that he will be a big hit at the Malaysian club if he signs on the dotted line.The experienced striker has played for predominantly Asian teams since he departed the shores of the country nine years ago.“I will be travel...
Anthony Nwakaeme Nominated For Premier League Player Of The Month
Published: November 01, 2014
Anthony Nwakaeme’s two goals in three matches did not go unnoticed by the jurists, and the Hapoel Ra’anana striker is one of the four players in the Israeli Premier League nominated for the Player of the Month Award for October.One.co.il has picked him alongside Eran Zahavi (Maccabi Tel Aviv), Maor Bar Buza...
Elderson Echiejile Delighted To Open Monaco Goalscoring Account
Published: November 01, 2014
After chalking up eight appearances for Monaco, Super Eagles left back Elderson Echiejile finally has a goal to his name for the Ligue 1 moneybags. The former Bendel Insurance and Sporting Braga defender opened his goalscoring account for Monaco in their 1 - 1 home draw with Reims on Friday night.Elderson Echiejile too...
Done Deal : Leixoes Snap Up Rasheed Alabi Till End Of The Season
Published: October 31, 2014
Portuguese side Leixões have completed the signing of free agent and former Nigeria Under 20 international Rasheed Alabi, according to the player.The central defender had been searching for a new club after he mutually terminated his contract with AC Omonia in the close season.Speaking to allnigeriasoccer.com af...
Defiant Keshi Names Austrian Bundesliga Bench Warmer , Sunday Emmanuel And Inactive Michael Babatunde In Roster
Published: October 31, 2014
Reinstated coach of the Super Eagles, Stephen Keshi, has started work immediately by unveiling the nominated players for back - to - back African Cup of Nations qualifiers against Congo and South Africa.An analysis of the squad list revealed that three goalkeepers, seven defenders, six midfielders and nine attackers wi...
Alfred Effiong Delighted To Win October Player Of The Month Award
Published: October 31, 2014
Alfred Effiong has expressed his delight at winning the BOV Player of the Month Award for October in the Maltese Premier League. The Qormi star netted  his 100th goal in the championship against Floriana during the period under review, and he also struck in 3 consecutive matches in the top - tier this month.&ldquo...
FC Midtjylland Striker Paul Onuachu Eyes More Playing Time
Published: October 31, 2014
After netting a brace in the Cup three days ago, Paul Onuachu thinks he deserves more playing opportunities for FC Midtjylland, having made only start so far in the Superliga this term.“ I think that my position in the squad is okay, but I would obviously like to play even more. I’m waiting for the opportun...
Olarenwaju Kayode On Target For Maccabi Netanya, As Sani Emmanuel Makes Debut
Published: October 31, 2014
Former Nigeria youth international Olarenwaju Kayode netted his second goal of the season in the Israeli Premier League on Thursday evening, as Maccabi Netanya shared the spoils with Beitar Jerusalem.Zarko Korac gave the home team the lead in the 27th minute, only for ex Flying Eagles striker Kayode to restore parity f...
David Alaba Named Austria Sportsman Of The Year Again
Published: October 31, 2014
Bayern Munich defender David Alaba has retained Austria’s Sportsman of the Year Award, which he also won in 2013.To scoop the prestigious accolade, Alaba beat downhill skier Marcel Hirscher by one point, and was recognized for his outstanding contribution to Bayern Munich and the national team in the year under r...
Crystal Palace Run The Rule Over Nnamdi Oduamadi
Published: October 30, 2014
Emissaries representing the interest of Crystal Palace were among the 4,500 spectators when Crotone clashed with Brescia in the Serie B on Tuesday evening, informs Tuttomercatoweb.com.Their mission was clear  - to run the rule over Nigeria international Nnamdi Oduamadi, who lasted the entire 90 minutes for Crotone...
Gaiya Hails President Jonathan For Intervening in NFF Crisis
Published: October 30, 2014
The House Committee of Sports has described the intervention of President Goodluck Jonathan into the lingering crisis of the NFF as crucial and timely.The chairman of the House Committee, Hon Godfrey Ali Gaiya who said this in Abuja on Thursday praised President Jonathan for finding time in his tight schedule to attend...