Mehdi Benatia Lauds David Alaba Ahead CSKA Moscow Clash
Published: September 30, 2014
Ahead of Bayern Munich’s Champions League clash away to CSKA Moscow, defender Mehdi Benatia has showered praise on wing back David Alaba, saying he was impressed by the qualities of the Austrian - Nigerian.The Morocco international , 27, committed his future to the German champions this summer by penning a five -...
Edwin Okon Unveils 21 - Woman AWC Squad List?
Published: September 30, 2014
Coach of the Falcons, Edwin Okon, on Monday unveiled his 21 - woman squad list for the African Women’s Championship scheduled to begin in Namibia on October 11, subject to the ratification of the Nigeria Football Federation.Some of the headline names on the list include Asisat Oshoala, Perpetua Nkwocha, Desire Op...
Flying Eagles Defender Samuel Okon Dedicates MON Award To Governor Godswill Akpabio, Manu Garba
Published: September 29, 2014
Nigeria youth international Samuel Okon, who is reportedly testing with Spanish side Sporting Gijon, was delighted with the country’s number one citizen, President Goodluck Jonathan, for honoring him with the Member of the Order of Niger (MON) award on Monday.The left fullback, who featured in every single game c...
Emmanuel Emenike Relegated To The Bench
Published: September 29, 2014
Fenerbahçe might listen to offers for Emmanuel Emenike when the transfer market reopens in January due to his lack of form and relationship with his teammates. The Nigeria international had scored only 1 goal in 16 appearances for club and country prior to Sunday evening’s clash at the 19 Mayıs Stadyumu...
Austin Ejide Ranked The Top Nigerian Player In Israel Ahead Of Igiebor And Oshaniwa
Published: September 29, 2014
Highly respected Israeli publication, Sports Walla, has published its eagerly anticipated top ranking of footballers plying their trade in the Israeli Premier League, counting down from number 315 to 1.As widely expected Super Eagles goalkeeper Austin Ejide was the top ranked Nigerian player in Israel, after he was ran...
Ganiu Ogungbe Targets More Goals, After First Strike For Ethnikos Achna
Published: September 28, 2014
Former Nigeria Under 20 international Ganiu Atanda Ogungbe scored his first ever goal since moving to Europe last season, after he netted the match winner in Ethnikos Achna’s 1 - 0 win over his former team AC Omonia on Sunday.Ogungbe penned a one - year deal with Ethnikos Achna in the close season, and has clocke...
Panathinaikos Young Star Abdul Ajagun : It Does Not Matter Who Scores
Published: September 28, 2014
Panathinaikos youngster Abdul Ajagun has played down his match winner against Niki Volos on Sunday in the Greece Super League, and has stressed that he would have preferred the team picking three points to chasing personal glory. The former Flying Eagles skipper registered his name on the score - sheet three minut...
Seattle Sounders Marksman Obafemi Martins Sets Franchise Single - Season Scoring Record
Published: September 28, 2014
Seattle Sounders marksman Obafemi Martins has smashed Eddie Johnson’s franchise single-season scoring record following his brace in the 4 - 2 defeat of Chivas USA on Saturday at the CenturyLink Field.Those pair of goals took his tally so far this season to 15 goals in 27 matches, surpassing the 14 goals Eddie Joh...
Nnamdi Oduamadi Rated The Most Impressive Player For Crotone
Published: September 27, 2014
Nigeria international Nnamdi Oduamadi, whose name was conspicuously missing when a squad list was announced for crucial African Cup of Nations qualifiers against Sudan, has taken his omission on the chin.The AC Milan loanee was rated the most impressive player for Crotone in their goalless draw with Vocenza on Saturday...
Abiola Dauda : It Was Great For Us We Started Well
Published: September 27, 2014
Abiola Dauda netted his fourth goal of the season as Vitesse secured all three points, thrashing their opponents Dordrecht 6 - 2 to move 11th on the Eredivisie table.The Nigerian forward registered his name on the score- sheet in the 12th minute before setting up Denys Oliynyk seven minutes later for the second goal of...
Golden Eaglets Make Light Work Of Gabon
Published: September 27, 2014
Defending champions of the Fifa Under 17 World Cup, the Golden Eaglets, made light work of Gabon in the second leg of the final round of the African U-17 Championship, thrashing their opponents 5 - 0 to advance to the tournament 6 - 2 on aggregate.Skipper Kelechi Nwakali opened the scoring from the penalty spot in the ...
Deportivo La Coruna Restrict Chigozie Obasi From Attending Award Ceremony
Published: September 27, 2014
Allnigeriasoccer.com understands that Spanish club Deportivo La Coruna have restricted their youth - teamer Chigozie Obasi from traveling to his homeland for the National Honours Award, which will be held next week.The 16 - year - old central midfielder penned a preliminary contract with the Galician outfit in August, ...
Exclusive : Ex Nigeria Boss Samson Siasia SURPRISED Former Pupil Emmanuel Sunday Made Super Eagles Roster
Published: September 27, 2014
SV ScholzGrodig attacker and Super Eagles invitee Emmanuel Sunday was reportedly discovered by ex Nigeria manager Samson Siasia during his time with the junior national team.And the 22 - year - old was included in his provisional squad list for the 2009 Fifa Under 20s hosted by Egypt.Like everyone else, Samson Siasia, ...
Bentley Says Odd Grenland Are Determined To Win Norwegian Cup
Published: September 27, 2014
20 - time Norwegian Cup finalist Odd Grenland qualified for yet another final after defeating Sarpsborg 08 5 - 2 in the last four of the competition on Thursday. Odd Grenland winger Chuks Akabueze believes the Dag-Eilev Fagermo led side have a better pedigree than Molde, whom they square off against in the final in Nov...
Stephen Keshi Invites Austrian Bundesliga Bench Warmer, Sunday Emmanuel To National Team Of African Champions
Published: September 26, 2014
Interim Nigeria boss Stephen Keshi has announced his squad for back to back African Nations qualifiers against Sudan next month. And there are some strange untested new faces in the squad list made public on Friday afternoon, with as many as four players earning call ups for the first time.Striker Sunday Emmanuel, a be...