NPL Scribe Clamors For Grassroots Football Development
Published: September 21, 2014
Capital City Academy has emerged winners of the 2014 Gwagwalada Football Coaches U-15 Competition. The defending champions defeated the Sensational Stars Academy by a lone  goal. The decisive goal was scored by Fareed Bello in the highly competed match which saw both sides settling for a barren draw in the first h...
Match - winner Ahmed Musa Confident Of Beating Lokomotiv Moscow
Published: September 21, 2014
In his post match comments after the 1 - 0 defeat of Lokomotiv Moscow in the derby, CSKA Moscow attacker Ahmed Musa has stated that he was confident that the Army Men will defeat their opponents before the start of the game.The Nigeria international scored for the second straight game, netting after 33 minutes at the A...
Emmanuel Ibok Edet Gets Off The Mark For Naxxar Lions
Published: September 21, 2014
Former Nigeria youth international Emmanuel Ibok Edet got off the mark for his new club Naxxar Lions as they lost 2 - 1 to Tarxien Rainbows in match day five in the Malta Premier League  The 25 - year - old dumped Floriana in the close season for Naxxar Lions, despite his previous employer wanting to extend his st...
Official : MAS Fez Complete Signing Of Free Agent William Oluremi John
Published: September 21, 2014
Through official channels, Moroccan top division outfit Maghreb Association Sportive de Fez have announced the signing of midfielder William Oluremi John. The former USA youth - teamer has put pen to paper on a two - year contract, that will keep him at the Complexe Sportif de Fès till June 30, 2014.It should be...
Olarenwaju Kayode Nets First Premier League Goals
Published: September 21, 2014
Israeli First Division champions Maccabi Netanya squandered a two - goal lead to draw 4 - 4 with Maccabi Petah Tikva in both sides second game of the new Premier League season. Olarenwaju Kayode started off the scoring for the home team in the 15th minute, only for Jakobovich to restore parity for Maccabi Petah Tikva s...
Aminu Umar Bags Brace In Samsunspor Win
Published: September 21, 2014
Aminu Umar’s goalscoring prowess can not be criticized if you take into account his goals for the Flying Eagles at last year’s African Youth Championship and his last season’s haul of 7 goals in the Turkish I Lig.The Nigeria youth international successfully found the back of the net on two occasions o...
Eddy Onazi Set To Extend Lazio Deal Next Week
Published: September 20, 2014
As reported by calciomercato.it, Eddy Onazi will extend his contract with Lazio before the end of next week, probably on Sunday.The Nigeria international’s agent, Jonathan Barnett , has been holding high level talks with the Biancocelesti brass on prolonging his stay at the Stadio Olimpico, and there is no longer...
Nnamdi Oduamadi says Goal Came At The Right Time
Published: September 20, 2014
AC Milan loanee Nnamdi Oduamadi netted his first ever goal for Crotone in their 2 - 0 defeat of hosts Bologna on Saturday.His goal eight minutes from time at the Stadio Renato Dall’Ara added more gloss to the scoreline after Steve Beleck had given Crotone the lead just after the resumption of the second half. &ld...
Molde Striker, Daniel Chima : We Have To Keep The Winning Spirit Alive
Published: September 20, 2014
Molde could wrap up the Norwegian Premier League title in their next four matches, assuming nearest challengers Odd Grenland do not drop any point in their remaining fixtures, beginning from their outstanding clash on Sunday with Lillestrom.Nigerian attacker Daniel Chima and Fredrick Gulbrandsen both hit target in Mold...
Dele Alli Nets Second Hat - trick For MK Dons
Published: September 20, 2014
A hat - trick by MK Dons dazzler Dele Alli inspired the League One club to a 6 - 1 drubbing of Crewe Alexandra in the English third - tier on Saturday.The Anglo - Nigerian midfielder opened scoring as early as the third minute before netting his second in the 48th minute. After 84 minutes, the 18 - year - old claimed h...
Three - Match Ban For MS Ashdod Striker Yero Bello After Striking An Opponent
Published: September 20, 2014
The Disciplinary Committee of the Israeli Football Federation has suspended Yero Bello, 26, for three matches following his red card in MS Ashdod’s goalless draw with Ironi Kiryat Shmona last weekend.Thus, the attacker is automatically ruled out of  games against Hapoel Haifa (Sept 20), Hapoel Tel Aviv (Sept...
Official : Seattle Sounders Announce Hiring Of Onyekachi Apam
Published: September 19, 2014
With a note on the official website, MLS side Seattle Sounders have announced the hiring of out - of - favour Nigeria international Onyekachi Apam, subject to the receipt of his P-1 Visa and International Transfer Clearance.Per MLS and club policy, the financial terms plus duration of contract were not disclosed by the...
Femi Ajilore Yet To Return To Full Fitness
Published: September 19, 2014
FC Midtjylland coach Glen Riddersholm has provided an update on the physical condition of Beijing Olympics silver medalist Femi Ajilore, 29. The Super Eagles midfielder has been struggling with an undisclosed ailment since the start of the Danish Superliga season, and has not taken to the pitch after seven rounds.He wa...
In - form Alhaji Gero Delighted With Brace Against Vaberg
Published: September 19, 2014
Nigeria youth international Alhaji Gero continued his rich vein of form in front of goal after he netted a brace in his club’s 5 - 1 thrashing of Vaberg in the Swedish second - tier on Friday evening.The former Enugu Rangers attacker was on target either side of the half, while compatriot Peter Nsima scored what ...
David Alaba Focused Ahead Of Hamburg Clash
Published: September 19, 2014
Austrian - Nigerian defender David Alaba has put behind him the victory over Manchester City in the Champions League on Wednesday, and is focused on the German champions next clash against Hamburg.The Austria international was on parade for 90 minutes as Bayern Munich defeated their English opponents 1 -0, thanks to a ...