Knee Injury Rules Michael Babatunde Out Of Khartoum Showdown
Published: October 07, 2014
Volyn Lutsk midfielder Michael Babatunde has failed a fitness test, which has definitely ruled him out of the African Cup of Nations qualifier against Sudan in Khartoum, and he is racing against the clock to be fit for the reverse fixture next week.The 21 - year - old picked up a knee injury on September 27 during the ...
Anthony Ujah Is Named Cologne Player Of The Month For August
Published: October 07, 2014
Nigeria international Anthony Ujah has been chosen as the Fans Player of the Month for August at Cologne, the official website fc-koeln.de has reported.In naming the former Lillestrom hero as the most outstanding player, the fans took note of his wonder goal against VfB Stuttgart, which he netted on August 30.Anthony ...
Sudan Start Training For Nigeria Games
Published: October 06, 2014
Ahead of the African Cup of Nations qualifying fixtures against Nigeria, the national team of Sudan will begin training on Monday at the Technology Academy Football, Balamarat. The Nigeria delegation will leave for Khartoum, venue of the game, via private jet on Thursday, October 9.The Nigeria squad will begin fine-tun...
Emem Eduok Handed Call - up For Sudan Games
Published: October 06, 2014
Stephen Keshi has handed a late invitation to Dolphins marksman Emem Eduok following the injury sustained by Stoke City winger Victor Moses last weekend in a Premier League clash against Sunderland.Thus, the 20 - year - old has become the fifth player based in the Nigeria championship that will fight for a starting shi...
Obafemi Martins Nets Fifth Brace Of This Season
Published: October 05, 2014
Out - of - favour Nigeria international Obafemi Martins continued his scoring streak in the MLS, with his 16th and 17th goals of the season as Seattle Sounders thrashed Colorado Rapids 4 - 1 on Sunday.The soon - to - be 30 - year - old is now the fourth leading marksman in Major League Soccer, behind Bradley Wr...
Seattle Sounders Starlet Sean Okoli Named In USA Under 23 Squad To Face Brazil
Published: October 05, 2014
American- Nigerian striker and Seattle Sounders starlet  Sean Okoli has been called up to the Under 23 National Team of the United States for a training camp in Brasilia ahead of the start of 2016 Olympic Games qualification fixtures.The 21 - year - old has made three substitute appearances for Seattle Sounders in...
Akeem Latifu Scores First Premier League Goal
Published: October 05, 2014
Former Flying Eagles wingback Akeem Latifu scored his first ever goal in the Norwegian Premier League as his team Aalesund played a 2 - 2 draw with Odd Grenland in the 26th round.His goal in injury time at the Color Line Stadium on Saturday was very important as it salvaged a much needed point for AaFK, who are not...
John Owoeri Nets Third Brace Of The Season
Published: October 05, 2014
Former Nigeria youth - teamer John Owoeri struck twice as his Swedish team åtvidaberg defeated Halmstad 3 -1 at the örjans Vall on Sunday afternoon in the Allsvenskan. The 27 - year - old, who played for the Flying Eagles at Holland 2005, scored either side of the half after teammate Ricardo Santos had equal...
Bewarang Congratulates Amaju Pinnick
Published: October 05, 2014
The National President of the Nigeria Football Coaches Association (NFCA) Mr. Bitrus Bewarang has congratulated the newly elected Executive members of the Nigeria Football Federation led by Amaju Pinnick.And he has urged them to speedily intensify efforts in developing the game in the country, starting from the grassro...
Shola Ameobi Salvages Point For Gaziantep BB
Published: October 04, 2014
Gaziantep BB summer acquisition Shola Ameobi bagged a brace as his side shared the spoils with visitors Elazı�spor in the fifth round of games in the Turkish I League.The Nigeria international opened scoring for both teams in the 19th minute before goals by İmamverdiyev and Fabio Bilica gave Elazı�spor the...
Bartholomew Ogbeche Is Officially The Best Nigerian Striker In Europe, After Netting Brace Against Dordrecht
Published: October 04, 2014
Bartholomew Ogbeche is now officially the second leading marksman in the Dutch Eredivisie after he netted a brace in Cambuur’s 4 - 1 defeat of FC Dordrecht on Saturday. The former Nigeria international registered his name on the score - sheet either side of the half, taking his tally this season to 5 goals in 8 g...
John Chibuike Off The Mark For Gaziantepspor
Published: October 04, 2014
Kasımpa�a defeated Gaziantepspor 4 - 2 in match day five of the Turkish Super Lig on Saturday afternoon.Manager Okan Buruk once again named Nigeria international Gbenga Arokoyo in his starting line up while another summer acquisition John Chibuike started from the bench.The former Rosenborg and BK Hacken midfielde...
Sylvester Igboun Dedicates Danish Superliga Player Of The Month Award To Agege Fans
Published: October 04, 2014
FC Midtjylland’s Sylvester Igboun has scooped the Player of the Month in the Danish Superliga for September, with the Nigerian striker presented with the award before the league game with Hobro on Friday evening.During the period under review, the 24 - year - old, who is having his best season since he arrived th...
Lille Manager, Rene Girard Singing The Praises Of Vincent Enyeama
Published: October 04, 2014
Manager of Lille, Rene Girard, was singing the praises of Nigeria numero uno Vincent Enyeama after his impressive showing against Wolfsburg in the Europa League on Thursday night.If not for the form of the experienced goalkeeper, the German opponents would have walked away from the VOLKSWAGEN ARENA with all thr...
Now - 17 - Year - Old Chidera Ezeh Eager To Play For Porto
Published: October 03, 2014
Porto trainee Chidera Ezeh marked his 17th birthday anniversary on Thursday in style, with his Portuguese club rejoicing with him by presenting him a birthday cake. Born on October 2, 1997, the attacking midfielder can not sign professional terms with the Primeira Liga powerhouse until he clocks 18 next year, the same ...