Dalkurd Star Chidi Omeje Getting Set For New Season
Published: February 07, 2014
Nigerian striker Chidi Omeje has commented on the upcoming season in Sweden which begins with Dalkurd traveling to face Umea on Saturday, April 21.Preparations have begun in earnest with a series of friendly matches lined up, first in Sweden, before the squad leaves for a training camp in Turkey.“We are getting p...
Omoh Michael Happy With Performance Against Eskilstuna City
Published: October 15, 2013
Omo Michael was delighted with his performance after helping Dalkurd defeat Eskilstuna City 2 - 0 in the 24th round of matches in Sweden’s third - tier.The 22 - year - old provided the assist that led to the opener by midfielder Eyasu Alemayehu in the 48th minute.“I’m very happy and excited getting th...
Gbenga Arokoyo Blames Referee For Red Card
Published: September 22, 2013
Central defender Gbenga Arokoyo took the walk of shame in Mjällby\'s 2 - 2 draw with Elfsborg on Sunday evening.The Nigeria international was shown a straight red card in the 24th minute by referee Andreas Ekberg for fouling goal-bound Lasse Nilsson in the 18 - yard box.“The player deceived the referee by d...
Samuel Monday Ayinoko Named Man Of The Match
Published: September 20, 2013
Angelholm ace Samuel Monday Ayinoko lasted the entire duration of the game in the hard fought 1 - 1 draw with Orebro on Friday.The 19 - year - old had to play as a makeshift left back after injuries to the regular defenders.And despite playing in an unfamiliar position, Ayinoko was named Man of the Match for his imperi...
Samuel Monday Ayinoko Nets Third League Goal
Published: September 01, 2013
Samuel Monday Ayinoko netted his third goal of the season as ängelholm defeated Varberg 4 - 2 on Sunday in the 22nd round of games in Sweden's second - tier. The former Benfica youth - teamer got his name on the score-sheet in the 41st minute to bring the tie to 3 - 0 after June Barny's double strike in the 35th a...
Southampton Target Kennedy Igboananike Wants To Stay At AIK
Published: August 07, 2013
Nigerian striker Kennedy Igboananike has been a great success for AIK since arriving from Djurgården IF.Several foreign clubs are interested in the acquisition of the 24 - year - old attacker this summer including Southampton.Fotbolltransfers.com with reference to Fotbolldirekt.se quoted Igboananike as saying : '...
Abiola Dauda Pledges Loyalty To Red Star Belgrade
Published: July 27, 2013
Red Star Belgrade attacker Abiola Dauda has chosen to break his long - held silence on the reason he arrived late for the start of pre - season training.The Serbia vice - champions are campaigning for honors in the Europa League , and had to start pre - season training early but their Nigerian striker was in Scandinavi...
Fanendo Adi's Brace Knocks Out IFK Gothenburg From Europa League
Published: July 25, 2013
Swedish club IFK Gothenburg were knocked out of the Europa League on Thursday night following their 2 -1 loss to Slovak side AS TrenÄ�ín. 22  - year - old Nigerian striker Fanendo Adi was the hero for AS TrenÄ�ín , scoring in each half of the encounter . The Swedes scored late on, in the 82nd minut...
Samuel Monday Ayinoko Delighted To Open His Goal Account
Published: July 21, 2013
Samuel Monday Ayinoko has expressed delight at scoring his first goal of the season for Swedish club ängelholm.The 19 - year - old midfielder netted in the 26th minute as ängelholm defeated Assyriska 4 - 0 in the 15th round of matches.Before the league went on break, a groin injury had limited Ayinoko's appea...
Red Star Belgrade's Abiola Dauda Plays Biggest Game Of His Career
Published: May 21, 2013
The derby between Red Star Belgrade and Partizan Belgrade is not one to be witnessed by the faint-hearted. It is ranked one of the most fiercely contested sporting events in the world.This past weekend, Serbian champions - elect Partizan beat Red Star 1 - 0 and are now on the brink of winning their sixth title on the b...
Kennedy Igboananike Scores Wonder Goal In Sweden
Published: April 30, 2013
Despite the resumption of the league early April, Kennedy Igboananike's goal against Halmstad on Monday night is a candidate for goal of the season.The AIK attacker scored with an amazing propeller kick in the 74th minute. Indeed, the wonder goal is being talked about around the world, and the experts have even selecte...
Kennedy Igboananike Happy With Debut Goal For AIK
Published: April 23, 2013
On Monday, Kennedy Igboananike scored his first Premier League goal for new club AIK in the tie against  IF Elfsborg. The Nigerian striker after his documented problems with Djurgården says he is enjoying football again.''It was very important. That meant not just three points for us, but also a lot to me pe...
Mjallby's Gbenga Arokoyo Eyes League Crown
Published: April 19, 2013
Mjällby central defender Gbenga Arokoyo says he believes his team can make history this season by winning the Allsvenskan title that has eluded them since the club was formed 74 years ago.Arokoyo, 20, is one of Mjallby's most important players, and has played every minute of the club's games in the Swedish top fli...
Gbenga Arokoyo Stoned By Rival Supporters In Sweden
Published: April 09, 2013
Mjallby's game with Djurgarden on Monday night was abandoned in the first half after Nigerian defender Gbenga Arokoyo was hit by a pear thrown from the stands.Mjallby, the away team, had taken the lead in the 37th minute . As the goal was being celebrated, supporters threw objects, one of which hit Gbenga Arokoyo. He f...
Samuel Monday Ayinoko Targeting Promotion With Angelholm
Published: March 20, 2013
With less than three weeks remaining before the start of the Superettan,  midfielder Samuel Monday Ayinoko is targeting promotion with his club Angelholm, who play in Sweden's second - tier.Despite joining Angelholm four months after the beginning of the championship, the 19 - year - old quickly established himsel...