Ahmed Musa's Goal Saves CSKA Moscow From Defeat
Published: April 15, 2018
It appears all is well between Ahmed Musa and CSKA Moscow coach Viktor Goncharenko, with the Belarusian naming the Nigeria national-teamer in the starting line-up for the eleventh game in all competitions on Sunday afternoon.The Leicester City loanee repaid the faith shown in him after scoring a crucial equalizer for t...
Amkar Perm Appeal Ogude Red Card, Ref Says He's Ashamed Over Unfair Dismissal
Published: March 13, 2018
Russian Premier League side Amkar Perm have reported via their official website, fc-amkar.org that they will appeal a red card handed to Nigeria international Fegor Ogude in the club's 2-0 loss to Arsenal Tula on March 9.The central midfielder was sent off in the 76th minute, a minute after he came off the bench, and A...
Super Eagles Striker Aaron Samuel Nets First Hat-Trick For CSKA Moscow
Published: February 07, 2018
Nigeria international Aaron Samuel bagged a hat-trick as CSKA Moscow crushed Spanish club FC Torrevieja 7-0 in their final warmup game staged at their training camp in Campoamor on Wednesday afternoon.Samuel broke the deadlock in the 13th minute and the scoreboard was unchanged at the end of the first half.Two minutes ...
Leicester Loanee Musa Says He's Ready To Make Second Debut For CSKA On Friday
Published: February 01, 2018
Leicester City loanee Ahmed Musa has insisted that he is ready to play his first game for CSKA Moscow following his return to the club in the January transfer window.The Muscovites will take on Danish outfit Nordsjælland in a friendly on Friday, and the Nigeria international has explained that playing with his new tea...
Chelsea Fan Aaron Samuel : I Want To Become CSKA Moscow's Main Man
Published: June 29, 2017
Super Eagles striker Aaron Samuel is in tiptop condition and has resumed full training with Russian Premier League side CSKA Moscow ahead of the new season which begins on July 15.Samuel has set himself targets for the 2017-2018 campaign, stating that he has put his injury worries behind him and wants to become the bes...
Former Flying Eagles Star Ends Seven-Month Goal Drought In Russia
Published: May 14, 2017
Former Nigeria U20 international Kehinde Fatai ended a seven-month goal drought in Ufa's 2-1 win over Anzhi in the Russian Premier League.Before today's meeting at Stadion Neftyanik (Ufa), the striker last hit target on October 30, 2016 in a 2-0 road victory over Arsenal Tula.Having come off the bench at the start of t...
CSKA Moscow Star Aaron Samuel Flirts With Spain Powerhouse Barcelona
Published: March 31, 2017
CSKA Moscow striker Aaron Samuel has declared that Barcelona are his favourite club, and was pleased that the La Liga champions qualified for the Champions League quarterfinals after a memorable game versus PSG.The Nigeria international has named Manchester United star Zlatan Ibrahimovic as his favourite player. &ldquo...
Talented 18-Year-Old Striker Benito Targets More Goals After Scoring On Saxan Debut
Published: March 07, 2017
Moldova-based striker Blessing Olabiran has targeted more goals after netting on his competitive debut for FC Saxan Gagauz Yeri in their 3-0 win over Zimbru on game week 21.The number thirteen scored his team’s third goal in the 72nd minute, and was delighted after the game at  Stadionul Ceadîr Lunga.S...
CSKA Moscow Striker Samuel Not Injured, Substituted As A Precaution
Published: February 20, 2017
Allnigeriasoccer.com understands that Aaron Samuel was substituted as a precaution in CSKA Moscow 3-1 win over his former club Sarpsborg 08 in a friendly on Sunday evening.The Super Eagles striker spent only 11 minutes on the pitch against the Norwegian opponents before he was replaced.It has come to light that Samuel ...
CSKA Striker Aaron Samuel Declares Himself Fit To Face Zenit
Published: February 14, 2017
Nigeria international Aaron Samuel has revealed that he is nearing maximum match fitness ahead of the resumption of the Russian Premier League. The former Guangzhou R&F star will be hoping to be given a run out when the Muscovites face off against Zenit St Petersburg on Saturday, March 4.“I train with the tea...
CSKA Moscow Striker Aaron Samuel Explains Why He Chose Number 99 Kit
Published: January 29, 2017
Aaron Samuel has completed his move to Russian champs CSKA Moscow after putting pen to paper on a four-and-a-half-year deal that ties him to the club until the end of the 2020-2021 season.For the remainder of the season, the former Sarpsborg 08 FF and  Guangzhou R&F star will suit up with the number 99 jersey....
Is Lokomotiv Moscow Problem Child Henty Ezekiel The Worst Nigerian Striker Abroad?
Published: January 27, 2017
Henty Ezekiel extended his goal drought after firing blanks in Baniyas’s 4-2 loss to visitors Al Shabab in the latest games played in the Arabian Gulf League.The Lokomotiv Moscow loanee has very unusual statistics for a striker, with only one goal scored in the last twelve months. On his debut for Baniyas, he was...
Afro-Russian Defender Brian Idowu Opens Premier League Account
Published: December 05, 2016
Brian Idowu scored his first ever goal in the Russian Premier League as Amkar Perm defeated Gazovik Orenburg 3-0 in game week seventeen on Monday afternoon.The 24-year-old was one of three Nigerian players that was handed game time at Stadion Zvezda, the others being Super Eagles midfielder Fegor Ogude and former Norwa...
Krylia Sovetov Sweating On The Fitness Of Mbakogu Ahead Of Trip To Rubin Kazan
Published: October 13, 2016
 FC Krylia Sovetov Samara striker Jerry Mbakogu is doubtful for his team’s Russian Premier League tie away to Rubin Kazan on Saturday. Manager Franky Vercauteren has informed via the official website that their Nigerian player has minor health problems and it remains unclear when he would return to ful...
Former AC Milan Striker Ezekiel Claims He Has Been Racially Abused Three Or Four Times
Published: September 30, 2016
Henty Ezekiel claims he was racially abused before he joined Lokomotiv Moscow.The former AC Milan starlet, who made this disclosure while interacting with fans of the Railway Men, joined the Russian Premier League side from Olimpija in February. Ezekiel told Soviet Sport : “Is there racism in Russia? For me, such...