Emmanuel Sarki Invited To Haiti National Team Again
Published: November 03, 2014
Wisla Krakow midfielder Emmanuel Sarki could make his debut for the Haiti national team in the Caribbean Cup, subject to him getting green- light from Fifa.The former Nigeria youth international and teammate Wilde-Donald Guerrier are both included in the roster for matches against Antigua and Barbuda (November 11), Mar...
Emmanuel Emenike Thanks Everyone For Their Support After Ending Goal Drought
Published: November 02, 2014
After failing to score in his last nine matches for club and country, Fenerbahce striker Emmanuel Emenike finally ended his goal drought this evening in the Istanbul derby against Besiktas.The Nigeria international, aged 27, opened scoring after three minutes, before fellow African Moussa Sow completed the scoring four...
Aaron Samuel Nets Brace In Guangzhou R&F Win
Published: November 02, 2014
Guangzhou R&F youngster Aaron Samuel celebrated his second call - up to the Super Eagles by notching up his fourth brace of 2014 as his team defeated Jiangsu Sainty 3 - 1 in their final fixture of the 2014 campaign.The 20 - year - old scored two minutes after the restart before bagging his brace eighteen minutes, w...
Godfrey Oboabona Scores First Super Lig Goal Of The Season
Published: November 02, 2014
Super Eagles center back Godfrey Oboabona ’s name returned to the score - sheet, for the first time in the ongoing Super Lig campaign, as Rizespor surrendered a one - goal lead to draw 1 - 1 with Kayseri Erciyesspor on Sunday afternoon.With a man down due to the expulsion of Ali Adnan in the 27th minute, the form...
Women League Boss Counts Her Blessings
Published: November 02, 2014
The Chairperson of the Nigeria Women League, Dilichukwu Onyedinma has appreciated Nigerians for the support they gave to her Board and the Women Football Teams in her two years in office.Speaking in Abuja at the weekend, Taking stock of her achievements thus far, the NFF Board member said” this interactive sessio...
Ikechukwu Uche Delighted To Return To Super Eagles Fold
Published: November 02, 2014
Villarreal striker Ikechukwu Uche took to social media to celebrate his recall to the Super Eagles by reinstated Head Coach, Stephen Keshi. Good for his damaged public relations, the Nigeria manager has tried to pacify the fans by handing the 30 - year - old his first call - up to the national team since the 2013 Afric...
Elderson Echiejile Delighted To Open Monaco Goalscoring Account
Published: November 01, 2014
After chalking up eight appearances for Monaco, Super Eagles left back Elderson Echiejile finally has a goal to his name for the Ligue 1 moneybags. The former Bendel Insurance and Sporting Braga defender opened his goalscoring account for Monaco in their 1 - 1 home draw with Reims on Friday night.Elderson Echiejile too...
Defiant Keshi Names Austrian Bundesliga Bench Warmer , Sunday Emmanuel And Inactive Michael Babatunde In Roster
Published: October 31, 2014
Reinstated coach of the Super Eagles, Stephen Keshi, has started work immediately by unveiling the nominated players for back - to - back African Cup of Nations qualifiers against Congo and South Africa.An analysis of the squad list revealed that three goalkeepers, seven defenders, six midfielders and nine attackers wi...
Olarenwaju Kayode On Target For Maccabi Netanya, As Sani Emmanuel Makes Debut
Published: October 31, 2014
Former Nigeria youth international Olarenwaju Kayode netted his second goal of the season in the Israeli Premier League on Thursday evening, as Maccabi Netanya shared the spoils with Beitar Jerusalem.Zarko Korac gave the home team the lead in the 27th minute, only for ex Flying Eagles striker Kayode to restore parity f...
Gaiya Hails President Jonathan For Intervening in NFF Crisis
Published: October 30, 2014
The House Committee of Sports has described the intervention of President Goodluck Jonathan into the lingering crisis of the NFF as crucial and timely.The chairman of the House Committee, Hon Godfrey Ali Gaiya who said this in Abuja on Thursday praised President Jonathan for finding time in his tight schedule to attend...
Order From Above : Stephen Keshi Returns As Nigeria Coach
Published: October 30, 2014
The powers that be have instructed the Nigeria Football Federation to rehire Stephen Keshi as coach of the National Team.Recall that he was fired by the Board of the Federation two weeks ago after winning only one game out of a possible four in the African Cup of Nations qualifiers. It means interim coach Shuaibu Amodu...
Nosa Igiebor Scores On Maccabi Tel Aviv Home Debut
Published: October 29, 2014
Maccabi Tel Aviv have closed the gap on leaders Ironi Kiryat Shmona to one point after they beat MS Ashdod 5 -2 at the Bloomfield Stadium on Wednesday evening.Goals from Eran Zahavi (2), Omri Ben Harush, Tai Ben Haim and Nosa Igiebor - his first since his switch from Real Betis in the summer - gave the Yellows their fi...
Manchester United Strike Deal With Chivita
Published: October 29, 2014
English Premier League powerhouse Manchester United have signed a multi - year deal with Chi Limited that will allow the beverage manufacturers to use the club’s crest and club imagery on a range of products throughout the country.The official website of the Old Trafford outfit, manutd.com, has announced that Chi...
John Ogu And Austin Ejide Outstanding In Hapoel Beer Sheva Win
Published: October 29, 2014
Hapoel Beer Sheva have climbed to second position, where they finished last season, after defeating Maccabi Haifa 2 - 0 in the Premier League on Tuesday. Nigeria internationals Austin Ejide and John Ogu were named in the starting lineup by manager Elisha Levy, but it was the midfielder who was the most outstanding play...
Emmanuel Emenike Limps Out Of Training With Groin Injury
Published: October 28, 2014
Turkish champions Fenerbahce are sweating on the fitness of Emmanuel Emenike ahead of the Istanbul derby against Be�ikta�.The Super Eagles striker will be assessed by club medics in the next 24 hours to know whether or not he would be on parade at the Recep Tayyip Erdo�an Stadyumu after picking up an injury durin...