Hibernians Starlet Joseph Mbong Dedicates First Professional Goal To Late Dad, Essien Mbong
Published: February 15, 2015
Malta youth international Joseph Mbong has expressed his delight after scoring his first ever goal for Hibernians in an official match. And the 17 - year - old, who starred at the Euro Under 17 Championship held last summer, has dedicated the goal to his late dad Essien Mbong, who left this sinful world in June 2013 at...
Juventus Defender Angelo Ogbonna Plays Down Tevez Absence
Published: February 14, 2015
Ahead of the game against Cesena, Angelo Ogbonna does not think the absence of Argentina star Carlos Tevez from the Juventus lineup will have a negative effect on the team. And the Italy international has stated that he’s ready to play in any any defensive position, though he admitted he prefers playing on the le...
Former 3SC Coach, Zico Joins Frenage Academy
Published: February 13, 2015
Former Shooting Stars Coach, Tunde Odubola, popularly known as Zico has joined the services of the high-rising Ibadan based soccer school, Frenage Soccer Academy as head coach.The former Eaglets assistant coach according to a statement issued by management of the academy would be working with along with Oladapo James, ...
Frank Temile Handed One - Match Ban
Published: February 11, 2015
Naxxar Lions striker Frank Temile will not feature for his new employer when they tackle a yet to be determined opponent in the second phase of the Maltese Premier League which begins in the next two weeks.Temile was dismissed in last weekend’s match against Zebbug Rangers in the first half after picking up two y...
Jerry Mbakogu Faces Three Weeks On Sidelines
Published: February 10, 2015
Italian Serie B club Carpi have suffered a big blow in their quest to win the title at the end of this season.According to La Gazzetta di Modena, Jerry Mbakogu faces few weeks on the sidelines following the injury he sustained in the goalless draw with Trapani last Friday. While doctors are yet to categorically state t...
Olarenwaju Kayode : Draw Against Maccabi Tel Aviv Was A Fair Result
Published: February 09, 2015
Olarenwaju Kayode believes that Maccabi Netanya will qualify for the Championship round of the Israeli Premier League.The ex Flying Eagles star netted a first half brace as The Diamonds were forced to a 3 - 3 draw by current champions Maccabi Tel Aviv at the Winners Stadium on Sunday.“What can I say, I think the ...
Lawrence Chiedozie Stars With Hat - trick For Rabat Ajax
Published: February 08, 2015
Lawrence Chiedozie was the best player on the pitch in the Maltese First Division clash between Gudja United and his team Rabat Ajax. The Nigerian attacker netted a hat - trick in Rabat Ajax’s  4 - 2 win over Gudja United .Lawrence Chidozie opened scoring in the 14th minute before giving Rabat Ajax a two - g...
Match - winner Simeon Nwankwo Satisfied With Win Against Maritimo.
Published: February 08, 2015
Speaking after netting his eighth goal of the season in all competitions, Simeon Tochukwu Nwankwo is optimistic that Gil Vicente will not lose their Primeira Liga status at the end of this season. The lanky forward registered his name on the score - sheet in the 65th minute in the 2 - 1 win over Maritimo.“I a...
Macauley Chrisantus In Line To Make AEK Athens Debut
Published: February 08, 2015
Macauley Chrisantus is in line to make his official debut for Greek club AEK Athens when they take on Chania in the Football League on Sunday evening.The ex Nigeria youth international completed his switch to the capital side on Monday, and he has since started training with the team under the guidance of manager Della...
Peter Ebimobowei Delighted To Get Off Mark For Al Ahly
Published: February 07, 2015
Peter Ebimobowei has expressed his joy at opening his goalscoring account for Al Ahly, whom he joined in the winter transfer market from Bayelsa United. The prolific forward netted for Al Ahly five minutes before the interval in their 3 - 1 win over El Shorta in the Premier League on Saturday.“It was really a har...
Ilves Striker Henry Ugwunna Happy To Score Third Goal In League Cup
Published: February 07, 2015
With the Finnish Veikkausliiga yet to begin, Nigerian striker Henry Ugwunna has already bagged three goals for Ilves, and all of the strikes came in the League Cup. On Saturday, the new Ilves signing netted his third goal in the competition in the 2 - 1 win over Lahti, scoring just before the hour mark in the game held...
Fairytale Debut By Junior Obagbemiro, Comes Off Bench To Score Game - Winner
Published: February 07, 2015
Junior Obagbemiro came off the bench to score the match winner on his debut, as Sliema Wanderers defeated Mosta 2 - 1 in the Maltese Premier League on Saturday afternoon.With the game heading for a draw, The Wanderers manager Stephen Azzopardi introduced new recruit Junior Obagbemiro in the 78th minute, and the Nigeria...
Ameh Happy With Kogi United Form In Gold Cup
Published: February 06, 2015
Team Manager of Kogi United, Henry Ameh  has described his club’s participation at the preseason soccer tournament tagged Gold Cup as a blessing which he said will help the team to do better in the coming season.Henry said positives were drawn from the tournament as selected players were put to test to have ...
Ex Barcelona Winger Babangida Scores On Mosta Debut
Published: February 02, 2015
Ex Barcelona youth - teamer Haruna Babangida scored on his league debut for Maltese Premier League club Mosta.In the encounter against Hibs, who have not lost a single game this season, Mosta were coasting towards a famous victory after Babangida opened his goalscoring account in the 41st minute.But 15 minutes from tim...
Uche Okagbue joins Remo Stars
Published: February 01, 2015
Uche Okagbue has been named as the new Remo Stars FC manager for the new Nigeria National League Season (NNL).The Ogun State based team opted for the Nnewi based tactician following the departure of Olabode Awakan to fierce rivals Gateway United.Okagbue who previously had spells with Gabros FC and FRSC FC in 2013 and 2...