Aaron Amadi Holloway And Fred Onyedinma Suffer Heartbreak As Wycombe Wanderers Lose Play - Off Final
Published: May 23, 2015
Anglo - Nigerian forwards Aaron Amadi Holloway and Fred Onyedinma suffered heartbreak with Wycombe Wanderers on Saturday after they failed to gain promotion to the English League One via the play-offs, losing 7 - 6 on penalties to Southend United.With normal and extra time ending one goal apiece, the lottery of a pena...
Kelechi Iheanacho Nets Brace Against Manchester United But Will NOT Make Official Premier League Debut On Sunday
Published: May 23, 2015
Kelechi Iheanacho bagged a brace as Manchester City’s Elite Development Squad defeated rivals Manchester United 3 - 1 at the Academy Stadium in the Under 21 Premier League.Fletcher gave the visitors the lead two minutes from the interval before the Nigeria youth international restored parity in the 55th minute. F...
New Austria Vienna Signing, Kayode : I Want To Be The Best Footballer In Africa
Published: May 23, 2015
On Saturday, Austria Vienna unveiled their new signing from Maccabi Netanya - Olarenwaju Kayode - after passing his medical with flying colours. According to the official website of the Bundesliga side, the Nigeria youth international has committed his future to the club for the next four years.“I can not wait an...
Emenike Scores First League Goal For Ilves
Published: May 23, 2015
In his seventh game in the Veikkausliiga wearing the jersey of Ilves, Emenike Mbachu opened his account for the Tampere based outfit, whom he joined in the winter transfer market.On all counts, it was a moment to savour as Ilves narrowly defeated the guests Lahti 2 - 1, with Emenike opening scoring in the 57th minute a...
Tunisian Agent Slams Suggestions That Flying Eagles Striker Bernard Bulbwa Is Not An Esperance Player
Published: May 23, 2015
Tunisian intermediary Mahmoud Ouaddeni has rubbished suggestions by Bernard Bulbwa that he is not a player of Esperance despite agreeing terms with the Ligue 1 club in April.Even though the Flying Eagles striker and his agent have gone on a fruitless media campaign in the last few days, calling a spade and spade, they ...
Mfon Udoh Pulls Out Of Afcon Qualifier Against Chad Due To Illness
Published: May 23, 2015
With the approval of the Super Eagles coaching staff, Enyimba striker Mfon Udoh has pulled out of the African Cup of Nations qualifier next month against Chad.Last season’s top goalscorer in the Nigerian Professional Football League sat out Enyimba’s clash in the topflight against El Kanemi on Wednesday as...
Liverpool Offer Jordon Ibe\'s Dad Scouting Job
Published: May 23, 2015
Jordon Ibe’s stepfather,  Michael Carnegie, has been offered a job by Liverpool after successfully negotiating a new deal for the England youth international without any controversy.The Daily Mail is reporting that Michael Carnegie will scout upcoming talents for the Anfield club.To avoid conflict of interes...
Peter Odemwingie Eyes New Stoke City Deal
Published: May 23, 2015
Nigeria international Peter Odemwingie has no hesitation over the extension of his contract with Stoke City.Unless The Potters agree terms with the forward in the next one month or so, he will walk away as a free agent before the start of pre - season training. No thanks to a cruciate ligament injury, Odemwingie could ...
Dynamo Kiev Loanee Lukman Haruna Misses Training
Published: May 22, 2015
Haruna missed training on Thursday ahead of Hoverla Uzhhorod’s clash in the Premier League against Metalurh Donetsk .Ukrainian football channel Football 1 did not disclose the reason why the midfielder skipped the last training session before the trip to Donetsk. After spending more than one month on the sideline...
NNL: Elijah Heaps Praise on His Boys After Stalemate
Published: May 22, 2015
Kogi United Head Coach, Yomi Elijah has praised his boys’ resolve and discipline during their goaless encounter against Supreme Court FC in the Week Two of the Nigeria National League, NNL.The match played at Area 3 football pitch, Abuja on Friday saw both sides created few scoring chances but failed to convert t...
Schalke 04 and Bayer Leverkusen Join Liverpool, Spurs In Scramble For Angelo Ogbonna?
Published: May 22, 2015
According to reporting by Gazzetta TV, a number of clubs outside the Serie A are showing interest in Italy international Angelo Ogbonna. A move to the Bundesliga could be on the cards with Schalke 04 and Bayer Leverkusen eyeing a summer swoop for the Juventus defender.It was reported by the British media earlier this w...
Manchester City Defender Tosin Adarabioyo And Liverpool Starlet Sheyi Ojo To Travel To Russia With England Under 18s
Published: May 22, 2015
Head coach of the Under 18 national team of England, Neil Dewsnip, has named his squad for back - to - back friendlies against Russia in June.The squad includes three players of Nigerian descent - Manchester City’s Tosin Adarabioyo, Tottenham Hotspur midfielder Josh Onomah and Liverpool starlet Sheyi Ojo.Josh Ono...
Ibe, Akpom And Iorfa Named To England Roster For Toulon Tournament
Published: May 22, 2015
England U20s boss Aidy Boothroyd has included four Anglo - Nigerian players in his 20 - player squad for the upcoming Toulon Tournament in France.Defenders Dominic Iorfa (Wolves) and Moses Odubajo (Brentford) are amongst the five defenders named to the roster.Liverpool midfielder Jordon Ibe and Arsenal striker Chuba Ak...
Kelechi Iheanacho Set To Follow In The Footsteps Of Etuhu And Wabara, Could Debut Against Southampton
Published: May 22, 2015
Kelechi Iheanacho could made his official debut for Manchester City in their final game of the season against Southampton, according to reports in England. As first published by Manchester Evening News, whom you can always rely on for news about The Citizens, the Nigeria youth international has been scouted several tim...
Ex Cagliari Trialist Ayonfe Sunday Handed Maiden Call - Up As Siasia Invites 30 For Get - together
Published: May 22, 2015
Nigeria Under 23 coach, Samson Siasia, has announced a 30 - player roster for a get - together which begins on June 1.The Dream Team VI will face either Ghana or Congo in the final round of qualifiers for the Africa Under 23 Championship in July.A breakdown of the roster revealed that Nigeria vice - champions Enyimba o...