Abdul Ajagun Named In Panathinaikos Squad After One Month On The Sidelines
Published: December 06, 2014
Panathinaikos midfielder Abdul Ajagun has been named in the squad for the upcoming Super League clash against Asteras Tripolis. This is the first time in the past four weeks that the former Flying Eagles midfielder has been summoned for a match after he picked up an injury in the Greens win over PAOK in November.Having...
Obafemi Martins Scoops Goal Of The Year Award
Published: December 06, 2014
Obafemi Martins’s stunning strike against San Jose Earthquakes has been voted the 2014 AT&T MLS Goal of the Year.The former Nigeria international polled more than 50 percent of the votes cast, beating off competition from Portland Timbers midfielder Will Johnson (28.23 %), ex Arsenal icon Thierry Henry (13.22...
FC Midtjylland Starlet Musefiu Ashiru Expected To Join Under 23 Camp By Next Weekend
Published: December 05, 2014
FC Midtjylland midfielder Musefiu Ashiru will not be arriving the Dream Team training camp this Saturday due to club commitments.The FC Ebedei product is one of the 16 midfielders named in the squad that will be hoping to impress coach Samson Siasia.“Yes I am aware of the invitation to the Under 23 team. But righ...
Lillestrom Talent Freddy Friday WILL Arrive Under 23 Camp Next Week
Published: December 05, 2014
19 - year - old Lillestrom forward Freddy Friday has commented on his invitation to the Under 23 national team.Regarded as one of Nigeria’s top talents plying his trade in Scandinavia, Friday netted 3 goals in 16 games for the first team of LSK, and supplemented that goal haul by scoring 28 times for the reserve ...
Fenerbahce Striker Emmanuel Emenike Passes Fitness Test
Published: December 05, 2014
Following a MRI scan conducted , Fenerbahce attacker Emmanuel Emenike has been declared fit for the Super Lig clash against Balıkesirspor.Indeed, the Nigeria international was named in the 19 - man squad list announced on Friday afternoon, but it remains to be seen if manager İsmail Kartal will name him in the fi...
St. Georges Defender Noah Ojuola Hoping To Arrive Under 23 Camp Next Week
Published: December 05, 2014
St. George’s central defender Noah Ojuola was pleasantly surprised to learn about his invitation to the Under 23 National Team. The 21 - year - old has caught the eye this season, and was named St. George’s  Player of the Month for October following his displays in the Maltese First Division and the FA...
Samuel Ayinoko Pleased With Under 23 Call - Up
Published: December 05, 2014
Sweden - based midfielder Samuel Monday Ayinoko has expressed his happiness following his invitation to the Under 23 National Team. Unlike last year that a last - minute groin injury ruled him out of the Flying Eagles training camp in Germany, the Kwara Football Academy product is as fit as a fiddle and is eager to sho...
TSG Member Darlington Omodiagbe To Open Talks With Hoffenheim Whizkid Kevin Akpoguma Over Under 23 Call - Up
Published: December 05, 2014
SV Wacker Burghausen youth team coach Darlington Omodiagbe, who is a member of the Technical Study Group of the Nigeria Football Federation, says he will open discussions with TSG Hoffenheim defender Kevin Akpoguma, with uncertainty over his international future.Dream Team Coach Samson Siasia is confident that the high...
Man Of The People Samson Siasia Invites Germany Based Trio Akpoguma, Okoroji, Bassey To Nigeria Under 23s
Published: December 05, 2014
Nigeria Under 23 Coach Samson Siasia has invited 47 foreign based professionals for a screening exercise.An analysis of the roster released revealed that several  players with dual nationality made the cut including Semi Ajayi (Arsenal), William Troost Ekong (DFC Dordrecht, Holland),  Kelvin Akpoguma (TSG Hof...
Hapoel Beer Sheva Slap One Million Euros Price Tag On John Ogu
Published: December 04, 2014
Nigeria international John Ogu has quickly settled into his new life at Hapoel Be’er Sheva, so much so that the club are thinking of extending his contract.The former Academica and Almeria man penned a 1 + 3 year deal with Hapoel Be’er Sheva this summer, but the club have retained the option of extending hi...
Emmanuel Emenike Faces Weeks On Sidelines With Groin Injury
Published: December 04, 2014
Nigeria striker Emmanuel Emenike, 27, faces a spell on the sidelines after picking up a groin injury on Thursday morning during practice.Until a MRI scan is conducted this afternoon, it is uncertain the number of weeks he will be absent for Fenerbahce.As a result of the injury, it is a forgone conclusion that Emmanuel ...
Monaco Coach Refuses To Fret Over Echiejile Injury
Published: December 04, 2014
AS Monaco coach Leonardo Jardim has allayed fears over the severity of the injury suffered by Elderson Echiejile against Lens on Tuesday .The Nigeria international had to be substituted five minutes from time at the Stade Louis II by Lucas Ocampos after complaining of a hip problem. Lucas Ocampos on the lawn of the S...
Hull City Manager Hails Sone Aluko After Draw Against Everton
Published: December 04, 2014
A goal from second - half substitute Sone Aluko saw Hull City draw their English Premier League tie away to Everton on Wednesday night. Romelu Lukaku had given Everton the lead in the 34th minute before the Nigeria international leveled matters in the 59th minute, barely six minutes after his introduction by Steve Bru...
Sports Minister Dr. Tammy Danagogo Condoles SWAN
Published: December 03, 2014
The Sports Minister/Chairman, National Sports Commission, Dr. Tammy Danagogo has received with shock the news of the demise of one of their members, Mr. Ramsey Ugele who passed on in the early hours ofWednesday, December 3, 2014. The Minister said that apart from being a vocal member of the Abuja SWAN, the late Ugele w...
Obafemi Martins Announces Retirement From Nigeria National Team
Published: December 03, 2014
Saettle Sounders marksman Obafemi Martins has announced his retirement from international football, a decade after making his debut against Republic of Ireland.The former Inter Milan and Newcastle United star has lifted the lid, saying he was forced to make this decision because he does not have a good relationship wit...