Boavista, CD Nacional And Penafiel Eager To Open Contract Talks With Sunday Mba
Published: October 02, 2014
Three Portuguese teams have set the wheels in motion to sign CA Bastia midfielder Sunday Mba, ahead of the reopening of the transfer market. SL10.ng says Boavista, CD Nacional and Primeira Liga newcomers F.C. Penafiel are all keen on the former Warri Wolves and Enugu Rangers star. CA Bastia will rubber-stamp the ...
Watford Striker Odion Ighalo Delighted To End His Goal Drought
Published: September 30, 2014
Former Flying Eagles skipper Odion Ighalo was delighted to end his goal drought for Watford as they defeated  Brentford 2 - 1 at Vicarage Road on Tuesday evening, a game which corresponded to the 10th round in the English Championship.Indeed, the former Udinese man last scored for his club back in May, scoring aft...
Nigerian Ronaldo, Moses Simon Nets 14TH Career Goal For AS Trencin
Published: September 30, 2014
Nigeria Under 20 international Moses Simon continued his rich vein of form for his Slovakian side, AS Trenčín, in their 3 - 1 away win over Dukla on Tuesday evening.The 19 - year - old, hailed in some quarters as the Nigerian Ronaldo, now has an impressive 11 goals in 25 appearances for  AS Trenč&...
Mehdi Benatia Lauds David Alaba Ahead CSKA Moscow Clash
Published: September 30, 2014
Ahead of Bayern Munich’s Champions League clash away to CSKA Moscow, defender Mehdi Benatia has showered praise on wing back David Alaba, saying he was impressed by the qualities of the Austrian - Nigerian.The Morocco international , 27, committed his future to the German champions this summer by penning a five -...
Edwin Okon Unveils 21 - Woman AWC Squad List?
Published: September 30, 2014
Coach of the Falcons, Edwin Okon, on Monday unveiled his 21 - woman squad list for the African Women’s Championship scheduled to begin in Namibia on October 11, subject to the ratification of the Nigeria Football Federation.Some of the headline names on the list include Asisat Oshoala, Perpetua Nkwocha, Desire Op...
Flying Eagles Defender Samuel Okon Dedicates MON Award To Governor Godswill Akpabio, Manu Garba
Published: September 29, 2014
Nigeria youth international Samuel Okon, who is reportedly testing with Spanish side Sporting Gijon, was delighted with the country’s number one citizen, President Goodluck Jonathan, for honoring him with the Member of the Order of Niger (MON) award on Monday.The left fullback, who featured in every single game c...
Emmanuel Emenike Relegated To The Bench
Published: September 29, 2014
Fenerbahçe might listen to offers for Emmanuel Emenike when the transfer market reopens in January due to his lack of form and relationship with his teammates. The Nigeria international had scored only 1 goal in 16 appearances for club and country prior to Sunday evening’s clash at the 19 Mayıs Stadyumu...
Austin Ejide Ranked The Top Nigerian Player In Israel Ahead Of Igiebor And Oshaniwa
Published: September 29, 2014
Highly respected Israeli publication, Sports Walla, has published its eagerly anticipated top ranking of footballers plying their trade in the Israeli Premier League, counting down from number 315 to 1.As widely expected Super Eagles goalkeeper Austin Ejide was the top ranked Nigerian player in Israel, after he was ran...
Ganiu Ogungbe Targets More Goals, After First Strike For Ethnikos Achna
Published: September 28, 2014
Former Nigeria Under 20 international Ganiu Atanda Ogungbe scored his first ever goal since moving to Europe last season, after he netted the match winner in Ethnikos Achna’s 1 - 0 win over his former team AC Omonia on Sunday.Ogungbe penned a one - year deal with Ethnikos Achna in the close season, and has clocke...
Panathinaikos Young Star Abdul Ajagun : It Does Not Matter Who Scores
Published: September 28, 2014
Panathinaikos youngster Abdul Ajagun has played down his match winner against Niki Volos on Sunday in the Greece Super League, and has stressed that he would have preferred the team picking three points to chasing personal glory. The former Flying Eagles skipper registered his name on the score - sheet three minut...
Seattle Sounders Marksman Obafemi Martins Sets Franchise Single - Season Scoring Record
Published: September 28, 2014
Seattle Sounders marksman Obafemi Martins has smashed Eddie Johnson’s franchise single-season scoring record following his brace in the 4 - 2 defeat of Chivas USA on Saturday at the CenturyLink Field.Those pair of goals took his tally so far this season to 15 goals in 27 matches, surpassing the 14 goals Eddie Joh...
Nnamdi Oduamadi Rated The Most Impressive Player For Crotone
Published: September 27, 2014
Nigeria international Nnamdi Oduamadi, whose name was conspicuously missing when a squad list was announced for crucial African Cup of Nations qualifiers against Sudan, has taken his omission on the chin.The AC Milan loanee was rated the most impressive player for Crotone in their goalless draw with Vocenza on Saturday...
Abiola Dauda : It Was Great For Us We Started Well
Published: September 27, 2014
Abiola Dauda netted his fourth goal of the season as Vitesse secured all three points, thrashing their opponents Dordrecht 6 - 2 to move 11th on the Eredivisie table.The Nigerian forward registered his name on the score- sheet in the 12th minute before setting up Denys Oliynyk seven minutes later for the second goal of...
Golden Eaglets Make Light Work Of Gabon
Published: September 27, 2014
Defending champions of the Fifa Under 17 World Cup, the Golden Eaglets, made light work of Gabon in the second leg of the final round of the African U-17 Championship, thrashing their opponents 5 - 0 to advance to the tournament 6 - 2 on aggregate.Skipper Kelechi Nwakali opened the scoring from the penalty spot in the ...
Deportivo La Coruna Restrict Chigozie Obasi From Attending Award Ceremony
Published: September 27, 2014
Allnigeriasoccer.com understands that Spanish club Deportivo La Coruna have restricted their youth - teamer Chigozie Obasi from traveling to his homeland for the National Honours Award, which will be held next week.The 16 - year - old central midfielder penned a preliminary contract with the Galician outfit in August, ...