Blackburn Rovers Sweating On Fitness Of Hope Akpan
Published: February 16, 2016
Blackburn Rovers boss Paul Lambert is sweating on the fitness of Nigeria international Hope Akpan ahead of tonight’s Championship clash against Fulham.The defensive midfielder was not involved in last weekend’s game against Hull City as a result of illness and is doubtful to face the Londoners as well as Ha...
Christian Obodo Makes Concordia Chiajna Debut Against Steaua Bucuresti
Published: February 16, 2016
Christian Obodo made his competitive debut for Concordia Chiajna in their Liga 1 game against Romanian powerhouse Steaua Bucure�ti on Monday night.The former Udinese and Fiorentina star was inactive for approximately ten months before he took to the Stadionul Concordia pitch, having played his last game defending the...
FCT FA To NFF : You Are Neglecting Us
Published: February 16, 2016
The Chairman of the FCT Football Association, Alhaji Musa Saeed Talle has frowned at ways the Nigeria Football Federation has totally neglected the Association in the realms of football activities in the country.Alhaji Talle spoke in Abuja at 2016 FCT Match Commissioners seminar.  The match commissioners had expre...
Moses Simon NOT In Danger Of Missing AFCON Qualifiers, Set To Resume Training With Gent
Published: February 15, 2016
Gent exciting winger Moses Simon is expected to return to training on Monday morning, contrary to suggestions back in his homeland that he might miss the crucial African Cup of Nations qualifiers against Egypt after picking up an injury three days ago.The Nigeria international had to be substituted in the 28th minute i...
Ikechukwu Uche, Edward Ofere Debut For Malaga, Dundee United
Published: February 13, 2016
Strikers Ikechukwu Uche (Malaga) and Edward Ofere (Dundee United) made their competitive debuts for their respective clubs on Saturday.Super Eagle star Ikechukwu Uche was introduced in the 84th minute in Malaga’s 1-0 loss to Villarreal at the Estadio El Madrigal.Malaga, who have 30 points after 24 rounds, remain ...
NFF Supremo Pinnick Impressed With Ighalo, Etebo, Osimhen & Chikatara
Published: February 12, 2016
The NFF President Amaju Pinnick has appealed to Nigerians to believe in the leadership of the Nigerian Federation and has stressed that the national team can achieve an appreciable level of success on the pitch if all stakeholders are working in unison.Pinnick pointed out that several talents abound in the country and ...
Ahmed Musa Rejoins CSKA Moscow In Spain
Published: February 12, 2016
Ahmed Musa will reunite with CSKA Moscow at their training camp in Marbella, Spain, on Friday, February 12.The Nigeria international missed Thursday’s workout which lasted for about one and half hours, as he was given permission to extend his short break by an extra day.Super Eagles teammate Aaron Samuel, who is ...
Taye Taiwo Sparks Comeback As HJK,HIJK Share Spoils In Derby
Published: February 09, 2016
Taye Taiwo scored his second goal of the season as Finnish powerhouse HJK Helsinki played out a 3-3 draw with city rivals HIFK in the League Cup on Tuesday.The Nigeria international sparked a comeback for The Club by reducing the deficit in the 21st minute with his trademark shot from distance.Joni Korhonen restored HI...
John Ogu Nominated For Player Of The Week Award In Israel
Published: February 09, 2016
Super Eagles midfielder John Ogu has been nominated for the Player of the Week Award in the Israeli Premier League for the last round of matches. The Hapoel Beer Sheva star is up against Italy Shechter (Beitar Jerusalem), Eliran Atar (Maccabi Haifa), Aaron Schoenfeld (Hapoel Tel Aviv) and Amir Agayov(Bnei Yehuda) for t...
Super Falcons Hero Peppe Nkwocha Returns To Sunnana For The Sake Of Faith Ikidi
Published: February 08, 2016
Two of Nigeria’s top female football players and good friends met on Sunday in a soccer game in Piteå in Northern Sweden.   Faith ikidi, 28 years old (her birthday is 28th February!), playing for Piteå IF in the Damallsvenskan and Perpetua Nkwocha, 40 years old, who made a short comeback of ...
Sunday Oliseh Replies Critics Calling For His Sack Over CHAN Failure
Published: February 07, 2016
Super Eagles coach Sunday Oliseh has responded to critics who have been calling for his sack following the dismal performance of the national team at the African Nations Championship.The former Juventus and Ajax Amsterdam midfielder has scored himself high, pointing out the Super Eagles have bean beaten only twice sinc...
Alex Iwobi Starts On Bench Against Bournemouth
Published: February 07, 2016
Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger has included Alex Iwobi in his 18-man squad for his side’s Premier League clash against AFC Bournemouth at Dean Court on Sunday afternoon.The 19-year-old was not considered for selection in the Gunners last two Premier League fixtures against Chelsea (January24) and Southampton (Febr...
Olympiakos Striker Brown Ideye Stresses Importance Of PAOK Clash
Published: February 07, 2016
Olympiakos striker Brown Ideye expects the Greek Super League champs to pick up three points in their intriguing clash with PAOK on Sunday night. Going into the tie at the Karaiskakis Stadium, the Reds, who top the standings, have 24 points more than their bitter rivals, with only two points dropped in all their matche...
Izunna Uzochukwu Expects To Flourish At OB Odense
Published: February 06, 2016
Izunna Uzochukwu has criticized the playing style of his former team Amkar Perm and praised that of OB Odense.The Nigeria international severed all ties with the Russian Premier League club in the January transfer window, six months after joining them from FC Midtjylland, where he flourished and was rated one of the be...
Super Eagles Climb Three Places In Latest Fifa Ranking
Published: February 04, 2016
Football governing body, Fifa, on Thursday morning published its latest ranking of National Teams.Compared to their position the previous month, the Super Eagles of Nigeria have climbed three places and now occupy the 63rd position, while in the continental ranking they are in 12th place.Ivory Coast,Cape Verde Isla...