Nigerian Exports: Ebuehi Assists; Simon & Awaziem Score; Uche On Fire; Aina Stars; Onazi Back
Published: October 21, 2017
Catch up on the performances of players of Nigerian descent in the European Leagues on Saturday.We start off in the Dutch Eredivisie. ADO Den Haag claimed a 2-0 win at VVV Venlo with two Nigerians in action.While Tyronne Ebuehi went the distance and provided the assist for his team's first goal, Arsenal loanee Kelechi ...
Nigeria Rejected Facing Iran, Saudi Arabia And Morocco In Friendly Next Month
Published: October 21, 2017
The Nigeria Football Federation say they had offers from Iran, Saudi Arabia and Morocco before opting to face Argentina in a high-profile pre-World Cup friendly in Russia on November 14.NFF General Secretary, Dr. Mohammed Sanusi, disclosed at the weekend that nearly all arrangements have been concluded with regards to ...
Paul Onuachu Hits Milestone With 50th Goal For FC Midtjylland
Published: October 21, 2017
Former Nigeria U23 invitee Paul Onuachu registered his name on the scoresheet in FC Midtjylland's 4-2 win over AC Horsens on game week thirteen in the Danish Superliga on Friday.In doing so, the lanky striker now boasts fifty goals for the Wolves since his debut in the 2012-2013 campaign.An analysis of Onuachu's goals ...
Sunderland Await Fitness Report On Ex-Eagles Invitee Maja
Published: October 21, 2017
Sunderland have provided an update on the injury suffered by former Super Eagles invitee Josh Maja on Friday.The striker was due to get some minutes against Everton but had to withdraw from the roster after he suffered an injury in the warm-up.''Maja just felt his knee in the warm-up,'' Black Cats under-23 coach Elliot...
Official : Argentina FA Announce Pre-World Cup Friendly With Nigeria In Krasnodar
Published: October 21, 2017
The Argentine Football Association have announced a pre-World Cup friendly with three-time African champions Nigeria, ahead of the 2018 World Cup in Russia.The South American powerhouse will start their preparations for next summer's showpiece with a high-profile exhibition match against the Super Eagles in the Arena o...
Leon Balogun Suffers Suspected Fractured Cheek Bone, Doubtful To Face Algeria
Published: October 20, 2017
Super Eagles manager Gernot Rohr is sweating on the fitness of Mainz central defender Leon Balogun less than ten days before he is expected to announce his final roster for 2017.Balogun may not figure in the World Cup qualifier against the Algerians after suffering a serious injury in the 79th minute of Mainz's 2-0 los...
Liverpool Loanee Taiwo Awoniyi Scrambles Home Fifth Goal Of The Season
Published: October 20, 2017
In-form Liverpool loanee Taiwo Awoniyi continues to grab the headlines in Belgium following his goal-scoring heroics, with the striker netting his fifth goal in all competitions as Royal Excel Mouscron lost 3-1 to Uche Agbo's Standard Liege on Friday night.Making his ninth consecutive start in the Belgium First Divisio...
Arsenal Hero Keown On Why Chelsea Drew With Roma : They Missed Victor Moses
Published: October 20, 2017
Martin Keown had weighed in with his opinion about Victor Moses who is out injured and was sorely missed by the Blues as they toiled to a draw against Roma in the UEFA Champions league.The Arsenal legend had thoroughly enthused that the absence of Victor Moses had held back the London club going forward in that game.An...
Fifa Throw Out Zambia Protest Over World Cup Qualifier Vs Nigeria
Published: October 20, 2017
Football governing body Fifa says it will not act on a complaint filed by the Football Association of Zambia about refereeing in their World Cup qualifier against Nigeria on October 7.The Zambian Federation had protested to Fifa over the performance of Botswana referee Joshua Bondo, who disallowed a goal scored by Augu...
Madjer's Message To Super Eagles : You Will See The Real Face Of Algeria
Published: October 20, 2017
New Algeria coach Rabah Madjer has sent a message to the Super Eagles ahead of his side's World Cup qualifier with the Russia-bound team on November 10.The Porto legend has stressed that the Greens will defend the colours of Algeria despite their elimination from the 2018 World Cup qualifying race.''We will defend the ...
(Photo) Key Nigeria Midfielder Resumes Full Training Three Weeks Before WCQ Vs Algeria
Published: October 20, 2017
Eddy Onazi's injury worries are behind him, with the Trabzonspor midfielder resuming full training with the Turkish Super Lig outfit this week.The former Golden Eaglets star had to be substituted after thirty minutes in Nigeria's 1-0 win over Zambia on October 7 after picking up a muscle injury.Onazi has confirmed he h...
Abdullahi Shehu Suspended For Two Games By Cyprus FA, Faces Fine
Published: October 20, 2017
Super Eagles star Abdullahi Shehu has been suspended for two games by the Cyprus Football Association, the governing body for football in Cyprus, following his red card against Apollon last weekend.And on top of that, the Cyprus FA may fine the Anorthosis Famagusta midfielder over his conduct, which led to his dismissa...
Nigeria Behind Ireland In Race For Arsenal, Man Utd Strikers Ahead Of 2019 World Cup
Published: October 20, 2017
The Nigeria Football Federation are still lagging behind the Football Association of Ireland in the race for the services of the two of the most promising teenage strikers in England, ahead of the 2019 Fifa U17 World Cup.Defending champions Republic of Ireland have named talented Manchester United striker Mipo Odubeko ...
Super Eagles Midfielder Dispels Injury Fears Ahead Of WCQ Vs Algeria
Published: October 20, 2017
Hapoel Beer Sheva midfielder John Ogu has dispelled concerns about his fitness, ahead of Nigeria's World Cup qualifier against Algeria on November 10.The number 30 subbed out on the half-hour mark in Thursday night's Europa League clash between the Israeli champions and Steaua Bucharest after picking up an injury, but ...
Super Eagles Coach Rohr Gives Hint About Make-Up Of World Cup Roster
Published: October 20, 2017
Super Eagles manager Gernot Rohr has strongly hinted that he plans to name up-and-coming young players and experienced stars in his roster for the 2018 World Cup, saying Nigeria is blessed with abundant talents.Of the 23 players invited for the World Cup qualifier against Zambia, only five have World Cup experience : J...