Utaka, Chrisantus Resume Full Training Ahead Showdown With Galatasaray
Published: September 24, 2014
Sivasspor striker John Utaka has returned to practice and claims to have recovered from a muscle tear complaint, ahead of the showdown with Galatasaray, a game which corresponds to the fourth round of matches in the Super Lig.According to earlier prognosis, the Nigeria international was due to spend at least two weeks ...
Godfrey Oboabona Hopes Rizespor Will Go Far In Turkish Cup
Published: September 23, 2014
Rizespor defender Godfrey Oboabona is inching closer to earning himself a starting shirt for the clash with Bursaspor this weekend after scoring in the second round of the Turkish Cup tie against Tekirda�spor on Tuesday afternoon.The Nigeria international opened scoring for Rizespor in the 16th minute, as the Super L...
Official : Free Agent Chimezie Mbah Joins Hapoel Petah Tikva
Published: September 23, 2014
Before the close of the Israeli transfer window, Premier League side Hapoel Petah Tikva snapped up Chimezie Mbah on undisclosed terms, the ex Nigeria Under 20 international has specially informed allnigeriasoccer.com.The defensive midfielder donned the colours of Hapoel Bnei Lod during the second half of last season, m...
Emmanuel Sarki Not Called Up By Haiti For Caribbean Cup
Published: September 23, 2014
Wisla Krakow midfielder Emmanuel Sarki has not been summoned by Haiti National Team Coach, Marc Collat, for the upcoming Caribbean Cup qualifying fixtures. And this put to bed arguments by the local and foreign media suggesting that he was eligible to represent the Haiti selection, with earlier reports even claiming th...
Oyo NURTW Boss Bags Sports Fans Award
Published: September 22, 2014
The Chairman of Oyo State Chapter of National Union of Roads Transport Workers, Alhaji Taofeek Oyerinde popularly known as Fele on Friday in Ibadan decorated with a distinguish Sports Fans Award as ‘A Man of Peace’.The Oyo NURTW boss who has just bankrolled a football competition in honour of the executive ...
Eddy Onazi Announces Contract Renewal With Lazio
Published: September 22, 2014
Nigeria international Eddy Onazi has extended  his contract with Lazio until June 30, 2018, meaning he has signed a four - year deal with the capital outfit. Speaking on social media, the 21 - year - old says he is happy to renew vows with the Biancoceleste, whom he joined in 2011.“I say a big thank you ...
Omeruo Rescues Point For Pembroke Athleta
Published: September 22, 2014
Pembroke Athleta have to thank former Flying Eagles invitee Lucky Omeruo for saving them from defeat in their clash with Fgura United on Sunday.The Maltese First Division side were trailing the opponents by the odd goal until Lucky Omeruo, the younger brother of Chelsea loanee Kenneth, popped up with the equalizer two ...
NPL Scribe Clamors For Grassroots Football Development
Published: September 21, 2014
Capital City Academy has emerged winners of the 2014 Gwagwalada Football Coaches U-15 Competition. The defending champions defeated the Sensational Stars Academy by a lone  goal. The decisive goal was scored by Fareed Bello in the highly competed match which saw both sides settling for a barren draw in the first h...
Emmanuel Ibok Edet Gets Off The Mark For Naxxar Lions
Published: September 21, 2014
Former Nigeria youth international Emmanuel Ibok Edet got off the mark for his new club Naxxar Lions as they lost 2 - 1 to Tarxien Rainbows in match day five in the Malta Premier League  The 25 - year - old dumped Floriana in the close season for Naxxar Lions, despite his previous employer wanting to extend his st...
Olarenwaju Kayode Nets First Premier League Goals
Published: September 21, 2014
Israeli First Division champions Maccabi Netanya squandered a two - goal lead to draw 4 - 4 with Maccabi Petah Tikva in both sides second game of the new Premier League season. Olarenwaju Kayode started off the scoring for the home team in the 15th minute, only for Jakobovich to restore parity for Maccabi Petah Tikva s...
Nnamdi Oduamadi says Goal Came At The Right Time
Published: September 20, 2014
AC Milan loanee Nnamdi Oduamadi netted his first ever goal for Crotone in their 2 - 0 defeat of hosts Bologna on Saturday.His goal eight minutes from time at the Stadio Renato Dall’Ara added more gloss to the scoreline after Steve Beleck had given Crotone the lead just after the resumption of the second half. &ld...
Femi Ajilore Yet To Return To Full Fitness
Published: September 19, 2014
FC Midtjylland coach Glen Riddersholm has provided an update on the physical condition of Beijing Olympics silver medalist Femi Ajilore, 29. The Super Eagles midfielder has been struggling with an undisclosed ailment since the start of the Danish Superliga season, and has not taken to the pitch after seven rounds.He wa...
In - form Alhaji Gero Delighted With Brace Against Vaberg
Published: September 19, 2014
Nigeria youth international Alhaji Gero continued his rich vein of form in front of goal after he netted a brace in his club’s 5 - 1 thrashing of Vaberg in the Swedish second - tier on Friday evening.The former Enugu Rangers attacker was on target either side of the half, while compatriot Peter Nsima scored what ...
Fifa Ranking : Falcons Continue To Top Zonal Ranking
Published: September 19, 2014
Football governing body, Fifa, has released the latest ranking of Women’s National Teams for the period ended September 19, 2014. Compared to their ranking in the last quarter, Africa powerhouse, the Falcons of Nigeria have dropped a position and now occuy the 35th position.But the eight - time continental champi...
Ikechukwu Uche Nets First Ever Goal In Europe
Published: September 18, 2014
Ikechukwu Uche netted the equalizing goal for Villarreal in their 1 - 1 draw with Borussia Mönchengladbach on Thursday night in the UEFA Europa League. Having passed a late fitness test, the Nigeria international came of the bench in the 67th minute, and it took him one minute before restoring parity for the Yello...