Godfrey Oboaboana Thanks Rizespor For Surprise Birthday Cake
Published: September 17, 2015
Godfrey Obobabona was a year older on Wednesday and the Nigeria international has thanked Rizespor for ordering a birthday cake for him on his special occasion.The central defender was also grateful to his fans at home and abroad for their messages of support and love shown to him on his birthday. “I really want ...
Dream Team Woes Continue Injury - Wise, As Etebo Oghenekaro Ruled Out Of Clash Against Congo
Published: September 17, 2015
Etebo Oghenekaro has joined the Dream Team VI’s injury list ahead of their bronze medal match today against Congo at the All - Africa Games, with the Warri Wolves striker picking up a groin injury in the semi - final versus Burkina Faso.With Azubuike Okechukwu , Umar Aminu and Ndifreke Effiong already ruled out o...
Izunna Uzochukwu Reveals He Is On Road To Full Recovery After Playing Through Pain Barrier Vs Tanzania
Published: September 16, 2015
Amkar Perm midfielder Izunna Uzochukwu is targeting a return to action next week after sustaining a muscle injury in the African Cup of Nations qualifier against Tanzania on September 5.On his international debut, the 25 - year - old had to play through the pain barrier and missed the friendly game against Niger Republ...
UEFA Champions League Wrap : Igiebor, Musa, Ideye Suffer Defeats; Moses Simon Debuts
Published: September 16, 2015
Four Nigeria internationals were in action in the opening round of the UEFA Champions League At Stamford Bridge in London, Israeli champions Maccabi Tel Aviv were thrashed 4 - 0 by Chelsea. Midfielder Nosa Igiebor made his seventh start in the competition this term while Obi Mikel did not make the English champions 18 ...
Only Two Outfield Players To Make Dream Team Bench Vs Congo
Published: September 16, 2015
The Dream Team will have to contest Thursday’s bronze medal match against Congo without three of their key players, according to the team’s Media Officer, Timi Ebikagboro.Skipper Azubuike Okechukwu has been ruled out of the tie and joining him on the treatment table are Osmanlispor FK striker Umar Aminu and...
UEFA Youth League : Eight Nigerian Young Stars In Action In Opening Round
Published: September 16, 2015
Eight Nigerian young stars were in action in the opening round of the UEFA Youth League.Temitayo Aina and Fikayo Tomori went the distance as defending champions Chelsea defeated Maccabi Tel Aviv 3 - 0 at Cobham Training Centre.Roma were held to a goalless draw by Barcelona. Fullback Nura Abdullahi started and completed...
Arsenal Defender Tolaji Bola And Fulham Starlet Dennis Adeniran Get England Call - Up
Published: September 16, 2015
England Under 17s coach, Steve Cooper, has called up two Anglo - Nigerian players for the upcoming European Under 17 Championship qualifiers.Central defender Tolaji Bola, who has represented England at Under 16 level, was amongst the six defenders called up for a get - together in Portugal next week.The Arsenal starlet...
Samson Siasia To Scour Europe For Fresh Dream Team Invitees
Published: September 16, 2015
Nigeria Under 23s coach Samson Siasia has made the goalkeeper, defenders and attackers the scapegoats for the Dream Team’s failure to qualify for the final of the football event at the All - Africa Games following their 3 - 1 loss to Burkina Faso on Tuesday.And the ex Nantes striker is traveling immediately after...
Henty Ezekiel Inspires Olimpija Ljubljana To Win Over Ivancna Gorica
Published: September 16, 2015
Slovenian Premier League side Olimpija Ljubljana notched a 3 - 1 win over IvanÄ�na Gorica in the second round of the Cup on Tuesday.With the scoreline 1 - 0 in favour of the visitors , manager Marjan Pušnik introduced his star striker Henty Ezekiel immediately after the intermission and he restored his team&rsq...
Dream Team Target Viv Solomon- Otabor Makes League Debut For Birmingham City
Published: September 16, 2015
Viv Solomon- Otabor, 19, made his league debut for Birmingham City in their 1 - 0 loss to Nottingham Forest on Tuesday night in the English Championship.With The Blues trailing their opponents 1 - 0 at St Andrews Stadium, manager Gary Rowett introduced the Anglo - Nigerian 10 minutes from time.Two minutes into stoppage...
Jordon Ibe Insists Nobody Influenced His Decision To Pick England Ahead Of Nigeria
Published: September 16, 2015
Liverpool winger Jordon Ibe has confirmed that he has pledged his international future to England despite being approached by the coach of the Super Eagles, Sunday Oliseh, to represent Nigeria.The Anglo - Nigerian has stressed that he was not forced or influenced by anybody before he made his choice to represent Englan...
Dream Team, Super Falcons Lose All - Africa Games Semi - Final Games
Published: September 15, 2015
Nigeria Under 23s lost 3 - 1 to Burkina Faso in the semi - final of the All - Africa Games on Tuesday evening and will now contest the bronze medal match against hosts Congo in two days time.Burkina Faso opened the scoring after 11 minutes thanks to Sydney Mohamed Sylla and the scoreboard was reading 1 - 0 at the end o...
Samson Siasia Names Starting XI To Face Burkina Faso
Published: September 15, 2015
Nigeria Under 23s coach Samson Siasia has made two changes to his starting XI for Tuesday’s All - Africa Games semi - final tie against Burkina Faso. Hours leading up to the game at Stade Alphonse Massemba-Débat, Brazzaville, winger Daniel Etor was informed that his dad has passed away and has been replace...
Emem Eduok Rules Himself Out Of Esperance Clash Vs Marsa
Published: September 15, 2015
Super Eagles striker Emem Eduok has decided to break his silence on the reason behind his late return to Tunisia after international duty with Nigeria.The ex Nigeria youth international has confirmed that he picked up an ankle injury while making his debut against Tanzania on September 5 and might not recover on time f...
Sunday Oliseh Congratulates Victor Moses For Notching Assist On West Ham Debut
Published: September 15, 2015
Super Eagles coach Sunday Oliseh was delighted that Victor Moses was handed a start by West Ham boss Slaven Bili� for their Premier League clash against Newcastle United on Monday.And the former Ajax Amsterdam and Juventus midfielder congratulated the creator for his assist that led to the second goal scored by Dimit...