Chinedu Obasi Nets First - Ever Goal In European Competition
Published: October 21, 2014
In the third round of matches in the Champions League on Tuesday night, Schalke 04 defeated Sporting Lisbon 4 - 3 at the Gelsenkirchen. Three players with Nigerian blood tasted action for the German representative - Chinedu Obasi, Dennis Aogo and Sidney Sam.Super Eagles striker Chinedu Obasi scored the equalizer for S...
Jay Jay Okocha Among Top 100 Players To Grace The English Premier League
Published: October 21, 2014
British newspaper Telegraph has unveiled a list of the top 100 players in the last 28 years, on the proviso that the nominated players must have graced the English Premier League since its inception.On the 93rd position is retired Nigeria international Jay Jay Okocha, who played for Bolton Wanderers from 2002 - 2006.Th...
Sani Emmanuel Agrees One - Year Beitar Jerusalem Deal
Published: October 21, 2014
According to reports in Israel, Sani Emmanuel has agreed a one - year contract with Beitar Jerusalem, subject to him passing a medical examination on Wednesday.The Israeli Premier League side have retained the option to extend his stay at the Teddi Malcha Stadium for an additional two seasons when he comes off contract...
John Obi Mikel To Sit Out Maribor Clash
Published: October 21, 2014
 John Obi Mikel will not be on parade on Tuesday night when Chelsea lock horns with Maribor in match day three of the UEFA Champions League. Chelsea manager Jose Mourinho has confirmed that the defensive midfielder has failed to recover from a foot injury, which means he will not be included in the 18 - man squad ...
Fenerbahce Coach Not Running Out Of Patience With Off - form Emmanuel Emenike
Published: October 21, 2014
Despite hitting target just once in the last six months, Fenerbahce manager Ä°smail Kartal will not relegate Emmanuel Emenike to the bench for the time beingThe Nigeria international has not found the back of the net in his last four games in the Super Lig, having netted last in the Yellow Canaries 3 - 2 win over Kar...
Ahmed Musa Nominated For Player Of The Week In Russian Premier League
Published: October 20, 2014
In - form CSKA Moscow striker Ahmed Musa is one of the candidates nominated for the Player of the Week in the Russian Premier League for the 10th round of matches.The Nigeria international scored four goals within a space of three days for club and country, including his pair of goals against Kuban on Saturday....
Much Ado About Victor Moses : Swansea City File Complaint
Published: October 20, 2014
Swansea City have filed a formal complaint complaining about the officiating in the eighth round of the English Premier League clash against Stoke City. During the encounter at the Britannia Stadium on Sunday, there was an incident involving Super Eagles striker Victor Moses just before the end of the first half.In the...
Jeremiah Ani Bags Hat - trick For Birzebbuga SP
Published: October 20, 2014
Former Golden Eaglets striker Jeremiah Ani scored a hat - trick for Maltese First Division side Birzebbuga SP last weekend, but his team eventually lost the game 7 - 5 to St Andrews. Malta youth international Kyrian Nwoko, who trialed with Huddersfield Town and Crystal Palace in July, bagged a brace for the away team.H...
Mbah Happy Hapoel Petah Tikva Back To Winning Ways
Published: October 20, 2014
Hapoel Petah Tikva defensive midfielder Chimezie Mbah reckons that the victory over Hapoel Acre last weekend will motivate the team in future matches. Having lost their opening three fixtures, Hapoel Petah Tikva got back to winning ways with a 4 - 1 thrashing of the opponents, with manager Shaki handing starting berths...
Emmanuel Emenike Not Pleased With Performance Of Referee
Published: October 20, 2014
Emmanuel Emenike has criticized referee Cuneyt Cakir, who officiated the Istanbul derby between Galatasaray and Fenerbahce ( 2 - 1), for some questionable calls he made during the match at the  Türk Telekom Arena on Saturday.In his post match comments, the Nigeria international felt that he was fouled in the ...
Ahmed Musa WRITES OFF Manchester City Ahead Champions League Showdown
Published: October 20, 2014
In - form Nigerian forward Ahmed Musa has been reviewing  CSKA Moscow’s Champions League clash at home to Manchester City at a press conference held today. He has written off the chances of the Citizens defeating the Russian champions by pointing out that they have struggled in their last few English Premier...
Aaron Samuel On Target As Guangzhou R&F Draw With Shandong Luneng
Published: October 19, 2014
20 - year - old Aaron Samuel came off the bench to score against Shandong Luneng, as Guangzhou R&F dug deep to earn a share of the spoils in the 28th round of matches in the Chinese Super League.The visitors had been trailing their opponents 3 - 0 until the 79th minute when Davi Jesus pulled a goal back.Back from i...
Red - Hot Bartholomew Ogbeche Scores Sixth Goal Of The Season In Frisian Derby
Published: October 19, 2014
Bartholomew Ogbeche continued his rich vein of form in front of goal, after scoring his sixth goal of the season as Cambuur played a 2 - 2 draw with Heerenveen in the Frisian derby on Sunday.The out - of - favour Nigeria international engineered a fight back for Cambuur after his goal in the 55th minute brought the sco...
Abiola Dauda Scoring For Fun In Eredivisie; Nets Fifth Goal Of The Season
Published: October 18, 2014
Abiola Dauda was pleased with Vitesse’s performance in their 4 - 1 hammering of Willem II in the Eredivisie in the ninth round.The summer acquisition bagged his fifth goal of the season, scoring in added time, plus contributed an assist for Propper to score the opening goal in the 15th minute. “Yeah, I am h...
Nigerian Ronaldo, Moses Simon Tops Scoring Chart In Slovakia
Published: October 18, 2014
AS TrenÄ�ín continue to top the log in the Slovakian topflight despite dropping points away to Podbrezová on Saturday.They raced to a two - goal lead within seven minutes of the encounter, thanks to goals from Misak and Moses Simon, before VašÄ�ák and Mincic leveled matters for the home te...