Edafe Egbedi Makes Squad To Face Silkeborg
Published: April 11, 2013
Since he returned from representing Nigeria at the African Youth Championship, Edafe Egbedi has not played for AGF in the Danish championship. However, the 19 - year - old striker could be involved in Friday's clash against Silkeborg as he has been named in the 18 - man squad by manager Peter Sørensen .So far, E...
Jude Nworuh Suffers Thigh Injury
Published: April 08, 2013
Danish club AC Horsens will be without their Nigerian striker Jude Nworuh for the next few weeks after he suffered an injury in AC Horsen's 0 - 2 defeat to FC Nordsjaelland on Sunday.Introduced by manager Johnny Molby with 25 minutes left, Nworuh spent 14 minutes on the pitch before he was substituted .''I got a ruptur...
Rabiu Afolabi Out For One Month
Published: April 07, 2013
New SønderjyskE signing Rabiu Afolabi broke a rib against FC Midtjylland on Saturday, and he is now ruled out of action for between three to four weeks.It was insult to injury as SønderjyskE lost the tie to FCM 0-2, with the goals coming from Sylvester Igboun and Rilwan Hassan.After 30 minutes, Afolabi wa...
Teammate Heaps Praise On Rabiu Afolabi
Published: April 04, 2013
The 32-year-old Nigerian Rabiu Afolabi joined SønderjyskE last month and has delivered a solid impression in his first two matches in which he has partnered Icelandic Hallgrimur Jonasson in central defense.Hallgrimur Jonasson is glad he is not the head coach of SønderjyskE who now has several options in c...
Rilwan Hassan Disappointed With Disallowed Goal
Published: April 02, 2013
FC Midtjylland winger Rilwan Hassan was upset that referee Jens Maae disallowed his goal in the defeat to FC Nordsjælland on Monday evening.Hassan headed in a cross which was annulled by the referee. But television replays suggested it was an incorrect decision as the Nigerian youngster was not offside.''I looked...
Rilwan Hassan Should Improve On Finishing
Published: April 01, 2013
FC Midtjylland  manager Glen Riddarholmen is very happy with 22-year-old Rilwan Hassan's development but has advised that the Nigerian winger should improve on his finishing if he is to live up to his full potential.'' In relation to the quality he has - and in terms of how much he employs opponents with his s...
Rabiu Afolabi Delighted With League Debut
Published: March 31, 2013
Former Nigeria international Rabiu Afolabi was impressive in  SønderjyskE's 5-0-win over Silkeborg on Thursday despite his lack of match practice for more than 10 months.The 33 - year - old central defender, who played for 90 minutes, has expressed delight over his league debut for the South Jutland team.Sp...
Oke Akpoveta Rues Loss To Esbjerg
Published: March 30, 2013
Oke Akpoveta is still searching for his first goal for Brondby after 18 matches played in the Danish Super Liga. On Friday, the 21 - year - old striker spent more than 30 minutes on the pitch against Esbjerg, but was unfortunate not to open his goals account.Brondby lost 0 - 1 to Esbjerg and desperately need points in ...
Rabiu Afolabi Set For League Debut
Published: March 17, 2013
New Sonderjyske signing Rabiu Afolabi could make his debut against Esbjerg on Monday, Danish media is reporting.Only two days ago, the 32 - year - old stopper was unveiled by the South Jutland club. Now, after more than nine months of inactivity, the ex Monaco man is looking forward to playing football again.Bold.dk wi...
Sylvester Igboun Thinking Of Summer Exit
Published: March 16, 2013
Sylvester Igboun is hoping to get transferred from FCM in the summer transfer market. The 23 - year - old striker damaged his groin last October, and he now wants to return to top form which has made him an obvious candidate to be sold by the Wolves.Igboun has made just one substitute appearance since the start of the ...
Official: Rabiu Afolabi Joins SonderjyskE
Published: March 15, 2013
SønderjyskE have secured the signature of Nigeria international Rabiu Afolabi. The duration and the financial details of the deal have not been disclosed by the Danish top division club.Afolabi, ex Red Bull Salzburg and Monaco defender, had tested with the South Jutland outfit. After proving his fitness to manag...
Igboun Making Progress After Injury
Published: March 13, 2013
Sylvester Igboun played ninety minutes in FC Midtjylland's reserves 5-0 victory against Randers FC on Tuesday afternoon.Coach Lars Friis is delighted with the performance of Igboun, who is just returning to the pitch after a groin injury suffered last October.''Sly submitted up to two goals, worked really hard, and als...
SonderjyskE Trialist, Rabiu Afolabi In Fine Physical Condition
Published: March 13, 2013
Nigeria international Rabiu Afolabi has been testing with Danish club SønderjyskE since the start of the week. On Tuesday, the ex Red Bull Salzburg defender played in the reserve league against FC Nordsjælland. Afolabi impressed assistant coach Peter Enevoldsen with his physical  fitness, though he is...
Rabiu Afolabi Starts Trials With Sonderjyske
Published: March 12, 2013
Danish Superliga club Sonderjyske have an illustrious Nigerian footballer currently undergoing trials, writes jv.dk.Rabiu Afolabi, who played for the Super Eagles at the 2010 World Cup, is testing with the Southern Jutland side. If the Nigeria international impresses manager Lars Søndergaard at the end of trials...
Ex Golden Eaglet, Ojiego Chimezie Resumes Career After Injury
Published: March 11, 2013
Former Nigeria youth international Ojiego Chimezie recently joined Danish third - tier side NB Bornholm. He was in the same Golden Eaglets team as Mikel Obi and Isaac Promise. While the careers of Chimezie's ex national team colleagues have blossomed, his progress has been slowed down by injuries.''I was in the same Un...