Agbetu, Gideon Through To Next Round Of Turkish Cup
Published: October 30, 2013
TavÃ…Ÿanlı Linyitspor, the team of former Nigeria youth - teamer Akeem Agbetu, are through to the next round of the Turkish Cup. Today, Wednesday TavÃ…Ÿanlı defeated Ä°skenderun Dç 4 - 3 on penalties after regulation and normal time ended goalless.Three Nigerian players were on display for TavÃ…Ÿanlı ...
Emmanuel Emenike Continues Impressive Form For Club And Country
Published: October 26, 2013
Fenerbahçe continue to top the Turkish Super League standings after the Istanbul powerhouse defeated Gaziantepspor 3 - 1 at home on Friday.It was their fourth win in five games following victories against ElazıÄŸspor, GençlerbirliÄŸi and Kayseri Erciyesspor  .Nigeria international Emmanuel Emeni...
Godfrey Oboabona To Wait For Rizespor Debut
Published: September 28, 2013
Nigeria international Godfrey Oboabona will have to wait again to make his debut for Turkish Super League outfit Rizespor.The 23 - year - old did not make manager Riza Calimbay’s preliminary roster for the encounter against Galatasaray at Türk Telekom Arena on Saturday.In recent days, the center back has emb...
Turkish Federation Punishes Besiktas, To Play Four Games Without Fans
Published: September 27, 2013
Istanbul powerhouse Besiktas, the club of Nigeria international Michael Eneramo, will have to play their next four matches without spectators following disturbances in the derby with Galatasaray on September 22 , the Disciplinary Committee of the Turkish Football Federation has announced.The match held at Ataturk Olymp...
Turkish Federation Fines Raheem Lawal 2,500 Euros
Published: September 21, 2013
Turkish Federation Professional Football Disciplinary Committee (PFDK) has fined Nigeria international Raheem Adewole Lawal 6,500 Turkish Lira (equivalent of 2,500 euros) following his dismissal in the penultimate round of matches in the First League.The Mersin Ä°dmanyurdu midfielder scored after 9 minutes against Ma...
Joseph Yobo Fined For Lateness
Published: September 20, 2013
Central defender Joseph Yobo has been fined US$10,000 by Fenerbache after he arrived late for training on Thursday,reports Turkish sports daily Fanatik.The Nigeria skipper was involved in full training with the Yellow Canaries yesterday having just resumed practice after about three weeks on the sidelines.Before the st...
Joseph Yobo Begins Training With Fenerbahce
Published: September 19, 2013
Fenerbahce have started preparations for the fifth round of matches in the Super league against ElazıÄŸspor.Manager of the Istanbul giants Ersun Yanal may count on the services of Nigeria skipper Joseph Yobo. The experienced defender had spent the last couple of weeks on the sidelines due to a knee injury.But there...
Godfrey Oboabona Explains Why He Has Not Debuted For Rizespor
Published: September 16, 2013
For the third straight week, Nigeria international Godfrey Oboabona failed to make his league debut for new club Rizespor.The former Sunshine Stars skipper was an unused substitute as Rizespor defeated Gaziantepspor 5 - 2 in the fourth round of matches in the Super League played on Saturday.“ The coach (Riza Cali...
Yura Movsisyan : Emenike Is Definitely A Great Striker
Published: September 13, 2013
Spartak Moscow attacker Yura Movsisyan has said that he considered Paraguayan striker Lucas Barrios a worthy replacement for Emmanuel Emenike, who left the team in the summer transfer window.Recall that Emmanuel Emenike signed a four - year deal with Fenerbahce in August.“Emenike - definitely a great striker.&nbs...
Dele Olorundare Delighted To Make League Debut
Published: September 01, 2013
Dele Olorundare was delighted to make his debut as Turkish club Tavsanli Linyitspor defeated Bucaspor 2 - 1 on Sunday evening. The 21 - year - old attacker, whose International Transfer Certificate only arrived Turkey on Friday evening, hopes he can make an impact in his first season in the First League.'' First I want...
Nduka Usim Debuts For Tavsanlı Linyitspor
Published: August 26, 2013
Azerbaijan international Nduka Usim debuted for Turkish First League outfit Tavşanlı Linyitspor in their 3 - 0 loss to Samsunspor on Sunday.The 27 - year - old central defender, who penned a one - year contract with Tavşanlı Linyitspor this summer, was not the only Nigerian player in the starting eleven of both tea...
Emmanuel Emenike Apologizes To Fenerbahce Supporters
Published: August 19, 2013
Fenerbahçe attacker Emmanuel Emenike has apologized to the supporters for missing a clear opportunity to score in last weekend's game against Konyaspor .If he had buried that chance, Konyaspor might not have had the opportunity to turn the game around in their favor.Fanatik.com.tr quoted the 26 - year - old as s...
Turkish Federation Lists Eneramo For Trabzonspor Match
Published: August 19, 2013
The Turkish Football Federation (TFF) made an error on Sunday when it listed Nigeria international Michael Eneramo as a starter for the game between Besiktas and Trabzonspor. Sports daily Fanatik says that caused confusion amongst the journalists present as the attacker went under the knife last month and won't resume ...
Chikeluba Ofoedu Dedicates Debut Goal To Sweet Mother
Published: August 18, 2013
Chikeluba Ofoedu has revealed his delight at scoring on his debut for Turkish First League outfit KarÃ…ŸÃ„±yaka in their 2 - 2 draw away to Ã…žanlıurfaspor on Saturday. The 20 - year - old attacker netted after 15 minutes to put KarÃ…ŸÃ„±yaka ahead but goals from OdabaÃ…ŸÃ„± and Sankoh looked to have given the ho...
Emmanuel Emenike Fails To Score On Fenerbahce Debut
Published: August 18, 2013
Emmanuel Emenike failed to find the back of the net on his league debut for Super League vice - champions Fenerbahce, who surprisingly lost 3 - 2 to Konyaspor at Konya Atatürk Spor Kompleksi Nigeria skipper Joseph Yobo (16th min) and Emre (27th) gave the Yellow Canaries a comfortable 2 - goal cushion by half time....