Nigerian Exports: Onuachu Scores 6th Goal; Ozokwo Helps Adanaspor Go Top; Uzochukwu Nets 17-Minute Hat-trick
Published: March 07, 2016
Nigeria U23 international Paul Onuachu notched his sixth goal across all competitions on Monday as FC Midtjylland lost 2-1 to FC Nordsjaelland in the Danish Superliga. The lanky striker and compatriot Rilwan Hassan were in action for the entirety of the game at Farum Park.In the Turkish First League, Adanaspor opened ...
Two Players Axed From Dream Team Squad; Obinna Nwobodo Called Up
Published: March 07, 2016
The Nigeria U23s handlers have axed two players from the squad scheduled to travel to Brazil for an international friendly later this month.The technical crew explained that Chukwuebuka Iroha and Oluwaseun ‎ Olulayo were dropped for not measuring up to standard since their arrival in camp.Iroha and Olulayo were par...
Three Players Dropped From Squad To Face Egypt
Published: March 07, 2016
Super Eagles interim coach Samson Siasia has dropped three players from the roster announced to face Egypt in the African Cup of Nations qualifiers.Usman Mohammed, Stanley Dimgba and Segun Oduduwa were called up to train with the Dream Team VI but arrived late to the camp of the Nigeria U23s without authorization.&ldqu...
MLS Round-Up: Igboananike,Adi Score; Stephen Sacrificed; Emeghara, Adekugbe Benched; Injured Edu,Alashe Missing;Akindele Subbed On; Ibeagha, Opara, Okwuonu Missing
Published: March 07, 2016
Catch up on the performances of players of Nigerian descent in the opening round of Major League Soccer on Sunday.Super Eagles midfielder Sunday Stephen lasted only 24 minutes on the pitch in Real Salt Lake’s thrilling 2-2 draw with Orlando City as he was sacrificed to fill the hole at left back following the dis...
Fanendo Adi Pleased To Tally The Game-Winner Against Columbus Crew
Published: March 07, 2016
New Super Eagles invitee Fanendo Adi was satisfied after netting the game-winner in Portland Timbers’ 2-1 victory against Columbus Crew in Major League Soccer on Sunday afternoon at Providence Park.With the scoreboard reading 1-1, Adi secured all three points for the homers, scoring in the 79th minute after a sho...
Kingsley Sokari Eyes Title After Registering Second Goal For CS Sfaxien
Published: March 06, 2016
Nigeria U23 international Kingsley Sokari was pleased to return to scoring ways as CS Sfaxien recorded a 3-1 victory against Stade Tunisien in the 19th round of games in the Tunisian Ligue 1 on Sunday. The former Enyimba star has more defensive responsibilities at the Juventus of the Arabs but has been able to carve o...
Eddy Onazi Lacking Match Fitness Ahead Of Crunch Tie With Egypt
Published: March 06, 2016
Eddy Onazi’s inactivity for Lazio in the Italian Serie A should be a cause for concern for the Super Eagles handlers ahead of the national team’s African Cup of Nations qualifying fixtures with Egypt later this month.For the fifth straight game, the former My People ace failed to get match time as Lazio wer...
Musa Yahaya Takes Walk Of Shame In First Start For Portimonense
Published: March 06, 2016
Nigeria U20 international Musa Yahaya earned himself a straight red card in his first start for Portimonense in a Segunda Liga clash at the Estádio Municipal de Portimão against Sporting Braga II.On 21 minutes, the winger was dismissed after bringing down Emmanuel Oti in the box and the penalty was conver...
Obafemi Martins Makes Shanghai Shenhua Official Debut Off Bench
Published: March 05, 2016
Former Seattle Sounders frontman Obafemi Martins made his official debut for Chinese club Shanghai Shenhua in their 1-1 draw with Yanbian Funde in the Super League on Saturday afternoon.In his first competitive game, the Nigeria international started on the bench but was substituted on in the 76th minute of the encount...
Dunga Calls Injured Barcelona Star Rafinha, 21 Others For Showdown With Dream Team
Published: March 05, 2016
Brazil U23s coach Dunga is sweating on the availability of Barcelona attacking midfielder Rafinha for the upcoming meeting with Nigeria’s Dream Team VI  in Cariacica.Rafinha suffered a serious knee injury against Roma in the Champions League last September but was named to the 22-man roster announced by the ...
CSKA Moscow Striker Aaron Samuel Elated With Super Eagles Recall
Published: March 04, 2016
CSKA Moscow striker Aaron Samuel was delighted to be called up to the Super Eagles for a pair of African Cup of Nations qualifiers against Egypt in three weeks time.It goes without saying that the 21-year-old was handed a recall following his move to the Muscovites in February, with ex-coach Sunday Oliseh making it cry...
Imoh Ezekiel, Amaefule Handed Invitations For Showdown With Brazil
Published: March 04, 2016
Dream Team VI substantive coach, Samson Siasia, has been forced to make some changes to his roster for the upcoming international friendly against Brazil in Vitoria, Espirito Santo.Gent newbie Peter Olayinka is still recovering from a ligament injury and will not make the trip to South America, while ex-Torino starlet ...
Siasia Pulls Off PR Stunt By Handing Call-Up To Leon Balogun
Published: March 04, 2016
Super Eagles manager Samson Siasia has pulled off a public relations stunt by handing an invitation to FSV Mainz 05 stopper Leon Balogun for the African Cup of Nations qualifiers against Egypt.Balogun was not included on the list of 20 foreign-based professionals named on Thursday but has been summoned for both matches...
John Ogu Happy To Add Goals To His Game Since Moving To Israel
Published: March 04, 2016
Nigeria international John Ogu has been one of the success stories at Hapoel Beer Sheva in the ongoing season and is confident that the team from the Negev region can win their first Premier League title since 1976.Ahead of the playoffs, manager Bachar Barak’s side top the Israeli top division standings, with fiv...
Osmanlispor Young Star Umar Aminu Calls Mom & Dad To Celebrate Super Eagles Invitation
Published: March 03, 2016
Osmanlıspor frontman Umar Aminu has admitted that he was pleasantly surprised after learning of his invitation to the Super Eagles for their African Cup of Nations qualifiers against Egypt.Aminu has caps for the Flying Eagles and Dream Team and would have been heading to Brazil with the U23 squad for a friendly ga...