Obafemi Martins Makes Debut For Shanghai Greenland Shenhua
Published: February 20, 2016
Super Eagles star Obafemi Martins made his debut for Shanghai Greenland Shenhua in their 4-2 victory over South Korean K League Classic side Jeju United in a pre-season friendly.Fourteen minutes from time, Martins replaced Cao Yun but there was no debut goal for the former Seattle Sounders sensation.The 31-year-old arr...
FA Cup Wrap: Iwobi, Aluko Impress; Ighalo,Anya Through To Next Round; Anichebe Suffers Defeat With WBA; Adeyemi Benched
Published: February 20, 2016
Catch up on the performance of players of Nigerian descent in the FA Cup on Saturday.At the Emirates, Hull City earned a replay against holders Arsenal following an entertaining goalless draw.Alex Iwobi would have given the Gunners the lead in the 17th minute, with his curler beating the Tigers goalie but the ball drif...
Nwankwo Kanu : Alex Iwobi Is The Star We Are Looking For
Published: February 19, 2016
Arsenal hero Nwankwo Kanu has tipped Alex Iwobi to be a future star for the Super Eagles following his imperious displays since he broke into the Gunners first team.Iwobi does not turn 20 until May but has appeared two times for Nigeria’s national team, with coach Sunday Oliseh handing him his debut in the 2-0 lo...
Europa League Wrap : Onuachu Shocks Man United; Hassan, Alli, Ideye & Okaka Start; Onomah, Ezekiel & Akanji Benched
Published: February 18, 2016
Seven players of Nigerian descent were in action in the Europa League on Thursday night.We start off at the MCH Arena, where FC Midtjylland took on English Premiership giants Manchester United.Rilwan Hassan played his first competitive game for the Wolves, lasting 67 minutes on the pitch before he was replaced. Teammat...
Paul Onuachu Delighted To Score Game-Winner Against Manchester United
Published: February 18, 2016
Nigeria U23 international Paul Onuachu was over the moon after netting the game-winner in FC Midtjylland’s 2-1 victory over Manchester United in the Europa League Round of 32, First leg tie at the MCH Arena on Thursday night.The lanky striker hopped off the bench on the hour-mark before firing in from distance 13...
Nigeria Federation Announces Coaching Changes In National Team Setup
Published: February 18, 2016
Former Barcelona winger Emmanuel Amuneke has been appointed coach of Nigeria’s U20 National Team, Flying Eagles, the Nigeria Football Federation has announced through official sources.Emmanuel Amuneke, a retired Nigeria international, led the Golden Eaglets to their fifth triumph at the Fifa Under 17s held in Chi...
Champions League Team News : Moses Simon Starts Against Wolfsburg; Sadiq Umar Not Involved For Roma
Published: February 17, 2016
Nigeria winger Moses Simon has been included in KAA Gent’s starting XI for the eagerly anticipated Champions League meeting with Wolfsburg.Back home in his native land, the talking point days leading up to Wednesday night’s clash at the Ghelamco Arena was whether or not he would be fit enough to play a part...
Obafemi Martins Racks Up 41.45 Million Euros In Transfer Fees Following Move To Shanghai Shenhua
Published: February 17, 2016
Seattle Sounders will pocket at least $2 million from the sale of Obafemi Martins to Chinese Super League club Shanghai Shenhua.Obafemi Martins and his entourage including his lawyer and British-based intermediary Tony Harris are understood to on their way to China, allnigeriasoccer.com exclusively reported.The FC Ebed...
Sunday Oliseh To Recall Brown Ideye After Two Years In International Wilderness?
Published: February 17, 2016
Super Eagles coach Sunday Oliseh is contemplating whether or not to invite Olympiakos striker Brown Ideye for next month’s African Cup of Nations qualifying fixtures against Egypt.Gazzetta.gr has speculated that the former Juventus and Ajax Amsterdam midfielder will call up Ideye for the double-header on the heel...
Moses Simon Passed Fit To Face Wolfsburg In Champions League
Published: February 16, 2016
Moses Simon is poised to make his fourth Champions League appearance this season when Belgian champs KAA Gent welcome Wolfsburg to the Ghelamco Arena on Wednesday night in a round of 16 tie.The Super Eagles star practiced without any limitation on Monday and was involved in the team’s final training session on Tu...
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 ...