Leon Balogun Suffers Suspected Fractured Cheek Bone, Doubtful To Face Algeria
Published: October 20, 2017
Super Eagles manager Gernot Rohr is sweating on the fitness of Mainz central defender Leon Balogun less than ten days before he is expected to announce his final roster for 2017.Balogun may not figure in the World Cup qualifier against the Algerians after suffering a serious injury in the 79th minute of Mainz's 2-0 los...
Grimsby Town Run The Rule Over Ex-Eagles Left Back Jason Akiotu
Published: October 20, 2017
EFL League Two club Grimsby Town have handed a trial to former Nigeria U17 trainee Jason Akiotu, with a view to offering him a contract.Akiotu fell off the radar following his departure from Crystal Palace last season, and had tried his luck with National League club Aldershot Town F.C. in July 2017.Grimsby Town coache...
Liverpool Loanee Taiwo Awoniyi Scrambles Home Fifth Goal Of The Season
Published: October 20, 2017
In-form Liverpool loanee Taiwo Awoniyi continues to grab the headlines in Belgium following his goal-scoring heroics, with the striker netting his fifth goal in all competitions as Royal Excel Mouscron lost 3-1 to Uche Agbo's Standard Liege on Friday night.Making his ninth consecutive start in the Belgium First Divisio...
Arsenal Hero Keown On Why Chelsea Drew With Roma : They Missed Victor Moses
Published: October 20, 2017
Martin Keown had weighed in with his opinion about Victor Moses who is out injured and was sorely missed by the Blues as they toiled to a draw against Roma in the UEFA Champions league.The Arsenal legend had thoroughly enthused that the absence of Victor Moses had held back the London club going forward in that game.An...
Fifa Throw Out Zambia Protest Over World Cup Qualifier Vs Nigeria
Published: October 20, 2017
Football governing body Fifa says it will not act on a complaint filed by the Football Association of Zambia about refereeing in their World Cup qualifier against Nigeria on October 7.The Zambian Federation had protested to Fifa over the performance of Botswana referee Joshua Bondo, who disallowed a goal scored by Augu...
Madjer's Message To Super Eagles : You Will See The Real Face Of Algeria
Published: October 20, 2017
New Algeria coach Rabah Madjer has sent a message to the Super Eagles ahead of his side's World Cup qualifier with the Russia-bound team on November 10.The Porto legend has stressed that the Greens will defend the colours of Algeria despite their elimination from the 2018 World Cup qualifying race.''We will defend the ...
Isaac Success' Injury Is Long Term, Will Not Face Chelsea
Published: October 20, 2017
Isaac Success won't make the short trip to Fulham for Watford's Premier League tie at Stamford Bridge against champions Chelsea as he is still recovering from a knee injury.Manager of the Golden Boys, Marco Silva, does not expect the striker to return to action before the end of this month, saying the striker's injury ...
(Photo) Key Nigeria Midfielder Resumes Full Training Three Weeks Before WCQ Vs Algeria
Published: October 20, 2017
Eddy Onazi's injury worries are behind him, with the Trabzonspor midfielder resuming full training with the Turkish Super Lig outfit this week.The former Golden Eaglets star had to be substituted after thirty minutes in Nigeria's 1-0 win over Zambia on October 7 after picking up a muscle injury.Onazi has confirmed he h...
Frank Lampard : Chelsea Goofed Up On Tammy Abraham Loan To Swansea City
Published: October 20, 2017
Chelsea legend Frank Lampard says the Premier League champions made an error in loaning out Tammy Abraham to Swansea City as he would have acted as back-up to the club record signing Alvaro Morata.Swansea manager Paul Clement has confirmed there is a break clause inserted into Abraham's loan deal, stipulating that the ...
Abdullahi Shehu Suspended For Two Games By Cyprus FA, Faces Fine
Published: October 20, 2017
Super Eagles star Abdullahi Shehu has been suspended for two games by the Cyprus Football Association, the governing body for football in Cyprus, following his red card against Apollon last weekend.And on top of that, the Cyprus FA may fine the Anorthosis Famagusta midfielder over his conduct, which led to his dismissa...
Nigeria Behind Ireland In Race For Arsenal, Man Utd Strikers Ahead Of 2019 World Cup
Published: October 20, 2017
The Nigeria Football Federation are still lagging behind the Football Association of Ireland in the race for the services of the two of the most promising teenage strikers in England, ahead of the 2019 Fifa U17 World Cup.Defending champions Republic of Ireland have named talented Manchester United striker Mipo Odubeko ...
Super Eagles Midfielder Dispels Injury Fears Ahead Of WCQ Vs Algeria
Published: October 20, 2017
Hapoel Beer Sheva midfielder John Ogu has dispelled concerns about his fitness, ahead of Nigeria's World Cup qualifier against Algeria on November 10.The number 30 subbed out on the half-hour mark in Thursday night's Europa League clash between the Israeli champions and Steaua Bucharest after picking up an injury, but ...
Super Eagles Coach Rohr Gives Hint About Make-Up Of World Cup Roster
Published: October 20, 2017
Super Eagles manager Gernot Rohr has strongly hinted that he plans to name up-and-coming young players and experienced stars in his roster for the 2018 World Cup, saying Nigeria is blessed with abundant talents.Of the 23 players invited for the World Cup qualifier against Zambia, only five have World Cup experience : J...
UEL Wrap: Iwobi Not In 18, Akpom Benched, Gero Scores, Ubong Assists, Lookman Almost Scores
Published: October 20, 2017
Catch up on the performances of players of Nigerian descent in the UEFA Europa League on Thursday, October 19.It was end-to-end action at the Jämtkraft Arena as FK Ostersunds and Athletic Club battled for supremacy in a tension-packed 2-2 turn out.Alhaji Gero started and got on the scoresheet to pull his side level af...
Gero States His Pleasure At Scoring Against Athletic Bilbao, Dedicates Goal To Mom
Published: October 19, 2017
Former Flying Eagles striker Alhaji Gero was pleased after netting his second goal in the group stage of the Europa League against Athletic Bilbao on Thursday and has dedicated his second-half strike to someone very special to him.Ostersunds FK continue to lead the way in Group J of the Europa League with seven points ...