Uche Ikpeazu, Nicky Ajose On Target For Crewe Alexandra
Published: January 10, 2015
In a match of the 25th round of English League One, Crewe Alexandra defeated Gillingham 3 - 1 on Saturday evening.Four the fourth time this season, ex Manchester United starlet Nicky Ajose was on target for the Railwaymen, scoring from the penalty spot in the 27th minute.And the home team went into a two - goal lead af...
Odion Ighalo Ends Two - Month Goal Drought
Published: December 28, 2014
Former Flying Eagles skipper Odion Ighalo ended a goal drought stretching back to October 21 when he scored in first half stoppage time as Watford came from behind to defeat Cardiff City 4 - 2 on Sunday afternoon.The result saw the Hornets climb to fifth position on the Championship table, seven points behind pacesette...
Teammate Hails Jordan Ibe After Wonder Goal
Published: December 27, 2014
Derby County fullback Craig Forsyth has praised Anglo - Nigerian forward Jordan Ibe for his wonder goal against Birmingham City in a Championship game decided on Boxing Day.The Liverpool loanee scored for the fifth time this season after finding the back of the net in the ninth minute in the Rams 4 - 0 thrashing of Bir...
Victor Anichebe Ruled Out Of Boxing Day Clash With Manchester City
Published: December 26, 2014
Nigeria international Victor Anichebe has been ruled out of West Bromwich Albion’s Boxing Day home fixture against in-form Manchester City. Anichebe was supposed to be close to returning from a groin injury but he is yet to regain full fitness.The former Everton forward has been an effective foil for West Brom&rs...
Aston Villa Striker Gabby Agbonlahor Cleared To Face Swansea City
Published: December 23, 2014
Gabby Agbonlahor is in line to make his 17th Premier League appearance of this season when Aston Villa tackle Swansea City on Boxing Day. His red card against Manchester United was rescinded by the Football Association Regulatory Commission on Tuesday.The England international was sent off for the first time in his Ast...
Injured Peter Odemwingie Making Good Progress
Published: December 23, 2014
Experienced Stoke City attacker Peter Odemwingie is making good progress on his road to recovery.The Nigeria international has been on the sidelines since September after undergoing surgery to repair his knee ligaments which he damaged against Manchester City at the end of August.But on Monday, the ex Lokomotiv Moscow...
Vincent Enyeama Says He Will Not Take Pay Cut To Force Premier League Switch
Published: December 03, 2014
Lille numero uno Vincent Enyeama has told Nigerian media that he will not take a pay cut to fulfill his lifelong ambition of playing in the English Premier League. In the past, the Nigeria skipper, who is eligible for a work permit, has been linked with Arsenal, Sunderland and Bolton Wanderers. “Something has...
Watford Loanee Uche Ikpeazu Dedicates Debut Goal To Mom
Published: November 30, 2014
Watford loanee Uche Ikpeazu did not waste time in reminding Crewe Alexandra about what they were missing since they allowed him depart the Railwaymen at the end of last season.In his first appearance for the League One club after he completed his loan move from the Hornets, the Anglo - Nigerian forward took only half a...
Chelsea Loanee Victor Moses Returns To Stamford Bridge For Rehabilitation
Published: November 28, 2014
Chelsea loanee Victor Moses has returned to Stamford Bridge to undergo treatment on a thigh muscle complaint, the manager of the Potters Mark Hughes has confirmed. It is thought that the Nigeria international will spend the next two months on the sidelines after he picked up an injury in the Premier League tie against ...
Victor Moses Nets First - Ever Goal For Stoke City
Published: November 01, 2014
On his return to Stoke City starting lineup, Chelsea loanee Victor Moses netted his first - ever goal for the Potters as they surrendered a two - goal lead to draw 2 -2 with West Ham in the Premier League.The Nigeria international opened scoring for Stoke City in the 33rd minute before Senegalese Mame Biram Diouf added...
Sammy Ameobi In Positive Mood Ahead Manchester City Clash
Published: October 27, 2014
Ahead of Newcastle United’s clash with holders Manchester City in the Capital Cup, Anglo - Nigerian forward Sammy Ameobi is in positive mood, especially after scoring his first-ever Premier League goal on Sunday.The 22 - year - old netted six seconds after his introduction in the 2 - 1 win over Tottenham Hotspur ...
Jose Mourinho Vows To Continue Fielding Dominic Solanke In Champions League
Published: October 22, 2014
Chelsea manager Jose Mourinho has said that  fielding Anglo - Nigerian striker Dominic Solanke in the Champions League will not be a one - off incident. The Portuguese manager handed the 17 - year - old his professional debut on Tuesday night as Chelsea thrashed Maribor 6 - 0.Speaking to reporters, Mourinho said :...
Fit - Again Brown Ideye To Return Against Manchester United
Published: October 17, 2014
Nigeria international Brown Ideye has resumed full training with West Brom ahead of their Barclays Premier League clash at home to Manchester United at The Hawthorns.The attacker had spent more than two weeks on the sidelines after sustaining an injury in the Baggies League Cup game with Hull City late September.But th...
FC Manchester Coach Akuneto Bags More Honours
Published: October 03, 2014
Nigerian born FC Manchester coach Chukwuma Akuneto continues to grab more accolades in the United Kingdom for his superlative achievements in coaching, especially amongst the youths. The former Stationary Stores and Rangers midfielder also represented Nigeria at full international level and has lived in the United King...
Ex England Youth Teamer Lateef Elford - Aliyu Nets For Valletta In Win Over Qormi
Published: September 28, 2014
22 - year - old Anglo - Nigerian attacker Lateef Elford - Aliyu was amongst the goalscorers as Valletta defeated Qormi 4 - 0 in the sixth round.The ex West Brom youth - teamer opened scoring for the Maltese Premier League champions in the 32nd minute before further goals in the second half by Alex Terra, Azzopardi and ...