Moses Simon Back In The Limelight After Netting 10th Goal In All Competitions
Published: November 13, 2014
Nigeria youth international Moses Simon is back in the limelight after registering his name on the score-sheet for the tenth time in all competitions this season on Wednesday in the Cup. AS TrenÄ�ín qualified for the next round of the Slovnaft Cup on the back of their 3 - 1victory over Zlaté Moravce, wit...
West Brom Striker Brown Ideye Fires Back At Critics
Published: November 12, 2014
Nigeria international Brown Ideye has stressed that he will not depart West Brom in the near future despite criticisms from supporters on social media.The ex Dynamo Kiev star is yet to score for the Baggies in the Premier League since they paid £9 million for his signature back in July.The 26 - year - old has fal...
Abdul Ajagun To Spend At Least Three Weeks On The Sidelines
Published: November 12, 2014
Greece Super League side Panathinaikos will be without Abdul Ajagun after the international break as he is expected to spend at least three weeks on the sidelines due to injury. As earlier reported, the attacking midfielder forced himself to play through the pain barrier in the Greens last game against PAOK because the...
Super Eagles Begin Training For Battle Of Pointe-Noire
Published: November 12, 2014
Ahead of the crucial African Cup of Nations qualifier against Congo, the Super Eagles trained for the first time on Tuesday evening under the guidance of coach Stephen Keshi.It is noteworthy that all the invited players have now assembled in Abuja, but Villarreal forward Ike Uche and skipper Vincent Enyeama could not p...
Joseph Mbong Off To Dublin With Malta Under 19 Team
Published: November 11, 2014
Hibernians starlet Joseph Mbong has been included in the Malta Under 19 squad that will take on Ireland and Switzerland in the Euro Under 19 Championship qualifiers. Still only 17, the striker was promoted to the Under 19s after his imperious displays for the Under 17 squad at the Euros held in the Island Nation this s...
Ugo Ukah Reveals Serbian Adventure Has Started Well
Published: November 11, 2014
FK �ukari�ki stopper Ugo Ukah earned rave reviews after his performance against Red Star Belgrade last weekend, so much so that he was praised by his coach as well as the critical Serbian media .Despite �ukari�ki going down to ten men for more than an hour, the Nigeria international prevented his defense from b...
Obi Mikel Hits Super Eagles Camp Ahead Congo Showdown
Published: November 11, 2014
Chelsea midfielder John Obi Mikel has given his word to the Super Eagles coaching staff that he will honour the African Cup of Nations qualifiers against Congo and South Africa, despite only returning to full fitness.Following a knee injury, the Nigeria international has not suited up for the Stamford Bridge side since...
Reuben Gabriel Stars In Boavista Win
Published: November 10, 2014
Reuben Gabriel is proving he is back to full fitness after he was handed a starting berth in Boavista’s clash at home to Penafiel in the Primeira Liga on Sunday.Injuries curtailed his appearances for Kilmarnock and Waasland-Beveren, but he is looking like recapturing his Kano Pillars form, with an immense perform...
Italy Coach Antonio Conte Explains Reason For Snubbing Stefano Okaka
Published: November 10, 2014
Speaking at a press conference ahead of Italy’s Euro 2016 qualifier against Croatia, national team boss Antonio Conte has acknowledged that Sampdoria forward Stefano Okaka has been impressive this season.However, the manager noted that he could not hand him an invitation to the Azzurri because he had other option...
Liga Leumit Leading Marksman Kehinde Olanrewaju Thrilled With Form
Published: November 10, 2014
In an interview with allnigeriasoccer.com, Maccabi Tel Aviv loanee Kehinde Olanrewaju could not hide his satisfaction with the way things have turned out for him so far this season. And he has every reason to be thrilled as Hapoel Afula are second on the log plus the fact that he is the leading marksman in the Liga Leu...
Abdul Ajagun Plays Through Injury And Scores For Panathinaikos
Published: November 10, 2014
Panathinaikos overcame PAOK 2 -1 in the Greece Super League to move into the top five teams on the table, and they have to thank ex Flying Eagles skipper Abdul Ajagun for contributing to the victory.Abdul Ajagun, who scored for The Greens in the 51st minute, battled to stay on the pitch after he picked up an injury.&ld...
Olarenwaju Kayode Is Wasting In Netanya
Published: November 10, 2014
Olarenwaju Kayode was the standout performer for Maccabi Netanya in their 3 - 1 loss to Maccabi Tel Aviv in the Israeli Premier League on Sunday, and the opponents had nothing but praise for the former Flying Eagles striker.The 21 - year - old opened scoring for Maccabi Netanya in the 15th minute before the first divis...
Bartholomew Ogbeche Scores Late Penalty Against Ajax Amsterdam
Published: November 09, 2014
Bartholomew Ogbeche registered his eighth goal of the season in all competitions, as SC Cambuur lost 4 - 2 at home to champions Ajax Amsterdam in the latest round of games in the Eredivisie.With his team trailing 4 - 1 to the formidable opponents, the once - upon - a - time Nigeria international made no mistake from th...
Enyimba Midfielder Kingsley Sokari Replaces Crocked Michael Babatunde
Published: November 09, 2014
Ahead of two crucial African Cup of Nations qualifiers against Congo and South Africa, Enyimba midfielder Kingsley Sokari has been drafted into the Super Eagles squad by the national team handlers.Sokari, who was playing non - league football two years ago, caught the eyes of many on Friday, as the domestic Eagles, who...
Italy Coach Watches Stefano Okaka Score Against Milan
Published: November 09, 2014
Sampdoria attacker Stefano Okaka has played down suggestions that Italy manager Antonio Conte came to run the rule over him during the Serie A game between his club and AC Milan at the Stadio Comunale Luigi Ferraris yesterday.The Italian - Nigerian netted his second goal of the season, as Sampdoria held the Rossoneri t...