Ex-Bournemouth Star Rantie Headlines List Of South Africa Players Called Up For Battle Of Uyo
Published: May 25, 2017
South Africa manager Stuart Baxter has announced a 25-man roster for the forthcoming African Cup of Nations qualifier against Nigeria in Uyo on June 10, 2017.An analysis of the roster revealed that 3 goalkeepers, 8 defenders, 8 midfielders and 6 strikers made the squad list.The roster is headlined by former Bournemouth...
Official : Nigerian Striker Offered New Contract By The Blues
Published: May 22, 2017
EFL League Two outfit Carlisle United have confirmed their retained and released list ahead of the start of pre-season training. Everything indicates that the experienced striker Jabo Ibehre will remain at  Brunton Park next term as he has been offered a new contract, with his current agreement set to run out on June ...
Chelsea's Nigerian Wonderkid On Target As England Thrash Argentina In U20 World Cup
Published: May 20, 2017
England took a major step toward qualifying for the knockout rounds of the FIFA U20 World Cup in South Korea after thrashing one of the pre-tournament favourites Argentina 3-0 at Jeonju World Cup Stadium on Saturday.Chelsea duo Dominic Solanke and Fikayo Tomori plus Tottenham Hotspur wonderkid Josh Onomah were handed s...
Leicester City YPOTY Ndidi Named In Alternative Premier League Team Of The Season
Published: May 20, 2017
Leicester City midfielder Wilfred Ndidi has been named in the alternative Premier League Team of the Season by The Sun columnist Danny Higginbotham.Higginbotham believes Ndidi is one of the unsung heroes that played a key role in helping Leicester City avoid the drop.''It was very difficult for Leicester to replace Nâ€...
Ex-West Brom, Stoke City Star Odemwingie Contributes To Three Goals In MadUtd Win
Published: May 19, 2017
Former West Brom striker Peter Odemwingie is topping the Indonesian Liga 1 goal charts after netting a goal and providing two assists in Madura United's 4-1 rout of PS TNI on game week seven.  Indonesia international of Nigerian descent Greg Nwokolo opened the scoring in the 17th minute after Odemwingie's magnificent ...
Liverpool Loanee Awoniyi Finally Living Up To His Billing As A Future Star, Nets Third League Goal
Published: May 18, 2017
Taiwo Awoniyi is finally living up to his billing as a future star, with the Nigeria U23 international finding the net for the third game in a row in a playoff game staged at the JenS Vesting Stadion between Emmen and NEC Nijmegen.Awoniyi came off the bench on the hour mark before scoring to give the visitors a 3-1 lea...
Official : Charlton, Wigan Athletic Retain Aribo, Odelusi
Published: May 17, 2017
Through official channels, EFL League One outfits Charlton Athletic and Wigan have confirmed their retained lists following the conclusion of the 2016-2017 campaign. Addicks Nigerian duo Joe Aribo and Josh Umerah are among the players that will be part of pre-season training, having been retained.  Midfielder A...
Noah Bazee Celebrates As Hannover Are On The Brink Of Promotion
Published: May 17, 2017
Noah Bazee was delighted after Hannover beat one of their closest challengers for the 2 Bundesliga title, VfB Stuttgart, in the last round of matches, knowing fully well that a draw in their last fixture will see his team gain promotion to the top flight. The Super Eagles invitee resumed training last week after sh...
Son Of Ex-Super Eagles Striker Joins Germany World Cup Camp After First Professional Goal
Published: May 14, 2017
Hertha BSC central defender Jordan Torunarigha will join Germany U20 World Cup squad in good form after netting his first professional goal in his side's 2-0 win at Darmstadt 98 on Saturday.The 19-year-old doubled Hertha BSC's advantage in the 28th minute after free-kick by Marvin Plattenhardt.Torunarigha is one of the...
No Premier League Winners Medal For Aina, Fails To Make 18-Man Squad Vs West Brom
Published: May 12, 2017
Chelsea manager Antonio Conte has announced his starting line-up for Friday night's eagerly anticipated Premier League clash against West Brom at The Hawthorns.Wales international of Nigerian descent Hal Robson-Kanu has passed a fitness test and is on the bench for the Baggies.Super Eagles winger Victor Moses will play...
Moses Simon 'Made In Nigeria' Goal Wins Goal Of The Month Award
Published: May 12, 2017
A brilliant strike from Super Eagles young star Moses Simon has won Gent's Goal of the Month award for April 2017. The Nigeria international unleashed a powerful right-footed volley in the 25th minute of the Belgian First Division playoff game against Club Brugge that beat goalkeeper Butelle.Samuel Kalu had whipped in ...
Chinese Club Make Contact With Leicester Over Signing Of Ahmed Musa
Published: May 12, 2017
An unnamed Chinese Super League club have enquired about the availability of Ahmed Musa in the summer transfer window. The Nigeria international turned down the approach from the Far East as he wants to remain in England and fight for a first team spot at the Foxes, having seen his playing opportunities limited in the ...
Stade Francois Coty In Ajaccio To Host Corsica-Nigeria Friendly, Game Starts 2000 Hours
Published: May 11, 2017
The Stade François Coty located in Ajaccio will host the international friendly between Corsica and Nigeria on May 26, starting from 2000 hours, the organizers have announced. The Ligue Corse de Football will begin selling tickets for the game on Friday, May 12 and it will end on May 23, though the Federation also ann...
Celtic Target Odey Says Let Bygones Be Bygones, Wants Permanent Super Eagles Shirt
Published: May 09, 2017
Mountain of Fire and Miracles Ministries FC net buster, Stephen Odey, has tendered an unreserved apology to the club's management after his botched move to Denmark.The Nigeria Professional Football League (NPFL) leading scorer with 14 goals who has just been handed an invitation to the senior national team, the Super E...
Zamalek Star Yusuf : Nobody Has Contacted Me About Super Eagles Call-Up
Published: May 07, 2017
Rumours that Zamalek star Maroof Yusuf has been called up to the Super Eagles squad for their friendly against Corsica on May 26 are wide of the mark.The 24-year-old has stated that he has not yet been contacted by manager Gernot Rohr or his lieutenants over an invitation to the national team, but he's willing to repre...