Vincent Onovo Probably Out For The Season After Fracturing Foot
Published: August 28, 2015
FC Inter Turku midfielder Vincent Onovo faces a lengthy spell on the sidelines after fracturing his foot in a league game against  KTP. The Finnish club have not confirmed how long the 19 - year - old will be out of action but it is being speculated that he may have played his last game in the Veikkausliiga this s...
Official : Chinedu Ede Joins Michael Olaitan At FC Twente
Published: August 28, 2015
Dutch Eredivisie side FC Twente have announced that they have signed Chinedu Ede from FSV Mainz 05 on a two - year deal.The midfielder, who was born in Berlin-Wilmersdorf 28 years ago, is well known for his spell at Hertha Berlin but also represented MSV Duisburg, Union Berlin, Mainz 05, FC Kaiserslautern and Anorthosi...
Nigeria And Brazil Face Off In South Korea
Published: August 28, 2015
The Golden Eaglets will fly out of the country on Sunday to South Korea to participate in a pre - Under 17 World Cup tournament, Suwon International Tournament.Nigeria will lock horns with hosts South Korea on September 2 before facing off against Brazil (September 4) and Croatia ( September 6 ).The tournament would ha...
Canada Set To Beat Nigeria And England In Race For Sam Adekugbe
Published: August 28, 2015
After missing out on capping Tesho Akindele, the Nigeria Football Federation are lagging behind their Canadian counterparts in the race for another exciting prospect in Major League Soccer, Sam Adekugbe.The 20 - year - old Adekugbe, who turns out for Vancouver Whitecaps, has been included in Canada’s roster for t...
Tottenham Hotspur Midfielder Dele Alli Eager To Make Home Debut
Published: August 28, 2015
Tottenham Hotspur’s Anglo - Nigerian midfielder Dele Alli reckons that the White Hart Lane outfit can secure their first win of the season when they tackle Everton at home on Saturday.And the England youth international believes the team will deliver if the supporters turn out en masse to cheer the players.&ldquo...
Paul Onuachu Buzzing After FC Midtjylland Qualify For Europa League
Published: August 28, 2015
Nigeria Under 23 international Paul Onuachu was full of happiness after FC Midtjylland qualified for the group phase of the Europa League following their 2 - 1 win on aggregate over Southampton.Morten Rasmussen was on target in the 28th minute and the scoreboard did not change until Liran Liany blew the final whistle.C...
Europa League Wrap : Hassan, Onuachu And Udoji Through To Group Phase
Published: August 27, 2015
Macedonian vice - champions Rabotnički have crashed out of the UEFA Europa League after losing 2 - 1 on aggregate to Rubin Kazan. Chuma Anene made his eighth appearance in the competition this season and lasted the distance at  Central’nyj stadion Kazan.Finnish champions HJK Helsinki drew goalless with...
Paul Obiefule Delighted To Complete Move To Holstebro BK
Published: August 27, 2015
Danish club Holstebro BK have completed the signing of Nigeria international Paul Obiefule on a season - long deal.For more than 18 months, Obiefule had been without a team after terminating his contract with Assyriska, and the central midfielder was delighted with the opportunity of reuniting with his former teammate ...
Arsenal Loanee Chuba Akpom Eyes More Goals
Published: August 27, 2015
England youth international Chuba Akpom hopes to increase his tally of two goals when Hull City take on Preston North End on Saturday in the Championship. The Arsenal loanee sat out the Capital One Cup win against Rochdale on Tuesday due to a minor knee complaint but has targeted a return to action this weekend. &...
Make or Break Season For Chelsea Duo, Mikel And Moses
Published: August 27, 2015
For Nigerian duo John Obi Mikel and Victor Moses, this season is a very important one for different reasons.As Moses is still arguably developing as a footballer, Mikel is a proven defensive midfielder with enough of a reputation to attract some of Europe’s biggest clubs.One thing they do have in common, is their...
Europa League : Chuma Anene Talks Tough Ahead Rubin Kazan Clash
Published: August 27, 2015
 Rabotnički striker Chuma Anene has expressed optimism that his Macedonian team can qualify for the Europa League group stage at the expense of Rubin Kazan.The former Norway youth international pointed out that  Rabotnički saw off Trabzonspor in the third qualifying round despite the odds stacked ag...
Solanke, Onomah And Ojo Set To Debut For England Under 19s
Published: August 27, 2015
Three players of Nigerian descent were included in the first roster named by England Under 19s manager Aidy Boothroyd this season. Josh Onomah (Tottenham Hotspur) is amongst the six midfielders that was summoned for the trips to Croatia and Germany next month, and joining him in the 20 - man roster are Dominic Solanke ...
Chelsea Defender Ola Aina Gets Maiden England Under 20s Call - Up
Published: August 27, 2015
Chelsea defender Ola Aina has been promoted to England’s Under 20 squad, with head coach Keith Downing including him on the roster for the forthcoming game against Czech Republic.Prior to this call - up, the 18 - year - old had worn with pride the jerseys of England Under 16s to Under 19 teams.The Anglo - Nigeria...
Ahmed Musa Celebrates CSKA Moscow Win Over Sporting Lisbon
Published: August 27, 2015
Ahmed Musa took to social media to express his happiness after netting the winning goal as CSKA Moscow beat Sporting Lisbon 3 - 1 to advance to the group stage of the Champions League.The Nigeria international posted a picture of himself and Ivory Coast international and strike partner Seydou Doumbia in a joyous mood. ...
Rilwan Hassan Confident FC Midtjylland Will See Off Southampton
Published: August 27, 2015
FC Midtjylland’s Rilwan Hassan has stated that the Danish champions will not sit back and protect their 1 - 1 first leg advantage when they face off against Southampton in the Europa League play - offs on Thursday .The winger as well as Nigeria Under 23 international Paul Onuachu have both been named in the 18 - ...