Russian Federation Summon Fegor Ogude To Meeting Over Red Card
Published: August 31, 2015
Fegor Ogude has landed in hot water following his dismissal against Rostov in the last round of matches in the Russian Premier League. According to championat.com, the defensive midfielder has been invited to a meeting by the Control and Disciplinary Committee of the Russian Football Union to explain the circumstances ...
Ujah, Musa, Balogun And Nwankwo Jet Off From Frankfurt To Abuja
Published: August 31, 2015
Anthony Ujah and Leon Balogun will arrive in Abuja on Monday evening to begin training with the Super Eagles ahead of the African Cup of Nations qualifier against Tanzania this coming Saturday.The Werder Bremen forward has disclosed that CSKA Moscow striker Ahmed Musa and Academica midfielder Obiora Nwankwo will accomp...
Obafemi Martins Issues Rallying Cry To Seattle Sounders Teammates
Published: August 31, 2015
Obafemi Martins was on target for the tenth time in the MLS this season as Seattle Sounders earned a crucial 2 - 1 win against Fanendo Adi’s Portland Timbers at CenturyLink Field in front of 64,358 fans.With only 7 matches remaining before the end of the regular season, the Nigeria international has issued a rall...
William Troost - Ekong Eager To Join Super Eagles Teammates
Published: August 31, 2015
William Troost - Ekong, 21,  is looking forward to the Super Eagles African Cup of Nations qualifying tie against Tanzania after helping his Norwegian team FK Haugesund rack up their seventh win of the season in the 22nd round of games.The Nigeria international worked 90 minutes in defense as FKH defeated IK Start...
Odion Ighalo Wishes Golden Eaglets Success, As Coordinator Prince Udofia Is Refused South Korea Visa
Published: August 30, 2015
Nigeria international Odion Ighalo has wished the Golden Eaglets all the best ahead of their trip to South Korea for the Suwon Invitational Tournament.In a chance meeting at the Nnamdi Azikwe International Airport in Abuja on Sunday, the Watford striker exchanged pleasantries with players&...
Gorica Striker Blessing Eleke Pleased With Brace Against Koper
Published: August 29, 2015
Dream Team VI target Blessing Eleke, 19, was pleased to net a brace on Saturday evening for Slovenian PrvaLiga table - toppers ND Gorica in their 3 - 1 away win against Koper.Koper’s defenders knew all about Eleke’s qualities before the game at šRC Bonifika and it was not a surprise that they stuck t...
England Wrap : Chibuzor Chilaka Nets Hat - trick, Jabo Ibehre Tops League Two Scoring Chart
Published: August 29, 2015
Bradford Park Avenue striker Chibuzor Chilaka netted his first hat - trick in the National League North since 2012 on Saturday.The last occasion the Anglo - Nigerian managed to score more than two goals in a game was on  March 6, 2012 when he struck three times against Corby Town while wearing the jersey of Harrog...
Kelechi Iheanacho Finally Makes Official Debut For Manchester City
Published: August 29, 2015
Aged 18 years, 10 months and 26 days , Nigeria youth international Kelechi Iheanacho has finally made his official debut for Manchester City and it came in their Premier League tie against Watford on Saturday afternoon.Manchester City maintained their 100 percent start to the new season with their fourth win in a row a...
Super Eagles Players Send Birthday Greetings To Vincent Enyeama
Published: August 29, 2015
Super Eagles players past and present have taken to social media to wish Nigeria captain Vincent Enyeama a happy 33rd birthday. The Lille netminder, who was born August 29, 1982, was also greeted today by the Nigeria Football Federation  and Fifa.Dele Aiyenugba wrote on Instagram : “Wish you a wonderful and ...
Boyd Okwuonu And Gboly Ariyibi Get United States Under 23 Call - Up
Published: August 29, 2015
USA Under-23s head coach Andi Herzog has included two players of Nigerian descent in his roster for a get - together ahead of the 2015 CONCACAF Olympic Qualifying Tournament in October.Boyd Okwuonu (Real Salt Lake) was amongst the eight defenders that made the provisional squad list while midfielder Gboly Ariyibi, who ...
Friday Europe Round Up : Ogude Takes Walk Of Shame, Akpan And Osede Missing
Published: August 29, 2015
ENGLISH CHAMPIONSHIPHope Akpan was not listed in match day squad while Anglo-Nigerian striker Nathan Delfouneso was substituted 12 minutes from time.Derik Osede was also not listed in Bolton’s match day squad as Blackburn Rovers played out a goalless draw with Bolton Wanderers.DUTCH EREDIVISECentral midfielder Fu...
Anthony Ujah And Leon Balogun To Begin Training With Super Eagles On Monday
Published: August 28, 2015
German - based pair Anthony Ujah and Leon Balogun will fly into the country on Monday morning ahead of the Super Eagles clash against Tanzania next Saturday, the Werder Bremen striker has revealed.Mainz 05 defender Balogun is expected to feature in a Bundesliga game against his former club Hannover on Saturday afternoo...
Sunday Oliseh Picks Six NPFL Players For Tanzania Clash
Published: August 28, 2015
Six players from the domestic championship have made the final cut for next Saturday’s African Cup of Nations qualifier against Tanzania. As you would expect, Warri Wolves striker Gbolahan Salami was not considered for the trip to Dar es Salaam after the player and his representative Yomi Itshekure claime...
Europa League Draw : Efe And Celtic In Tough Group; Onazi And Lazio To Face 2015 Cinderella Team, Dnipro
Published: August 28, 2015
Nigeria international Efe Ambrose and his Scottish team Celtic have been handed a tough draw in the group stage of the Europa League when the draw was conducted this afternoon.The SPL champions have been paired alongside Ajax Amsterdam, Fenerbahçe and the rising force in Norwegian football Molde.In 2013, Ambrose...
Nigeria And Brazil Face Off In South Korea
Published: August 28, 2015
The Golden Eaglets will fly out of the country on Sunday to South Korea to participate in a pre - Under 17 World Cup tournament, Suwon International Tournament.Nigeria will lock horns with hosts South Korea on September 2 before facing off against Brazil (September 4) and Croatia ( September 6 ).The tournament would ha...