Shola Ameobi Inducted Into Newcastle United Hall Of Fame
Former Super Eagles forward Shola Ameobi was on Tuesday inducted into the Newcastle United Foundation’s Hall of Fame. Ameobi was inducted alongside former England international, Les Ferdinand at the star-studded Charity’s annual dinner. Their inclusion into the Hall of Fame was made public at the celebration of Newcastle’s 125th year anniversary. The former Nigerian forward […]
Vincent Enyeama May Return to Super Eagles—Gernot Rohr
Super Eagles Head coach, Gernot Rohr has revealed the possible return of goal keeper Vincent Enyeama to the national team once he is fully fit. The coach believes he has a near perfect relationship with the former captain and goal keeper of the Super Eagles. He expresses his confidence that once Enyeama clears his issue […]
Palermo Sign Austrian-Born Nigerian Prodigy
Italian Serie A side Palermo have signed Nigerian youngster Nosa Iyobosa Edokpolor from Austria side FC Alpe Adria on an initial six-month deal. Edokpolor, 18, was the cynosure of all eyes in a friendly game last year where he dazzled in attacking midfield. The performance earned him a trial at the Sicily-based side where he […]
Remembering Enyimba and Super Eagles Star Romanus Orjinta
The Nigerian football community was thrown into great mourning following news of the sudden demise of former Super Eagles and Enyimba defender Romanus Orjinta. Orjinta was found dead in his Enugu apartment by his neighbours on New Year’s eve. He was believed to be alone at the time of his death as his children were […]
Nigerians in the Premier League
CHELSEA 4-2 SWANSEA CITY Nigerian midfielder, John Mikel Obi missed Chelsea’s win against high-flyers, Swansea City over the weekend. The midfield maestro who was criticized for his lacklustre display for Nigeria in their African Cup of Nations qualifiers against Congo and South Africa, wasn’t named in Chelsea squad for the game. Mikel appears to […]
Iheanacho Sets Sights on Premiership With Manchester City
17-year-old Nigerian Kelechi Iheanacho is with Manchester City from the Right to Dream Academy, based in Ghana. The Blues have close ties with the organisation and have previously signed Godsway Donyoh and Mohammed Abu from there. The academy is aimed at fostering the best African football talent, and on first look Iheanacho appears to […]
Obafemi Martins Named in MLS All Star Team
Nigerian International, Obafemi Martins has been named in Major League Soccer (MLS) All-Star Fan XI team that will play Bayern Munich in an exhibition game on August 8 in Portland. Martins joined MLS side, Seattle Sounders last season after leaving Spanish side, Levante and will be making his All-Star debut. He was awarded a […]
Nigerians in the Premier League
Hull City 0-0 Aston Villa Sone Aluko featured for the Tigers in their stalemate against Midlands club, Aston Villa at the KC Stadium. The young midfielder cum striker was taken off in the 69th minute for Yannick Sagbo. Liverpool 3-1 Crystal Palace Victor Moses played 66minutes of The Red’s game at home to new boys, […]