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Muglaspor Football Club of Turkey has completed the signing of Nigeria attacker cum midfielder Sani Gideon after the club agreed with the player terms and conditions. This portal can confirm authoritatively  that the former Magate FC and Academy  player put pen to paper to sign a year deal with the Mugla base side. The 25-year-old striker is a fast and aggressive attacker with excellent scoring and dribbling ability. He is also effective as an attacking midfielder , he is technically sound and average a 95% complete passes in a game.

Super Eagles coach Sunday Oliseh has released a list of 19 home –based players led by Gbolahan Salami to start a training camp in Port Harcourt on Monday, ahead of a CHAN final qualifying fixture against Burkina Faso next month. The only fresh call-up from the training camp prior to the AFCON qualifier in Tanzania is Enugu Rangers Osas Okoro, who was scouted by Eagles assistant coach Jean Francois Loscuito at the weekend. Top joint-scorer in the on-going Nigeria Professional Football League Tunde Adeniji, is joined by Warri Wolves’ ace Gbolahan Salami, Solomon Kwambe, Idris Aloma, Usman Mohammed, Ezekiel Bassey and Bature Yaro. There are also goalkeepers David Obiazor and Okemute Odah, defenders Kalu Orji and Jamiu Alimi, former junior international midfielder Ifeanyi Mathew and forwards Dayo Ojo and Godwin Obaje. However, it is left to be seen if the match against Burkina Faso will be played on October 18 after media reports said it has been moved due to a militar...

Odion Ighalo struck twice for Watford at Newcastle United to celebrate his recall by Nigeria to two friendlies in Belgium next month. Ighalo scored in the 10 th  and 28 th  minutes to record his fourth goal in the English Premier League and mark his club’s second win in the English top-flight league. It was also Watford's first win at St.James Park since 1981. Watford now have eight points, while Newcastle remain winless thus far. His goals came just a day after he was named on a 24-man squad by Super Eagles coach Sunday Oliseh for matches against Cameroon and Congo next month. Last month, Oliseh snubbed Ighalo for a 2017 AFCON qualifier in Tanzania despite the striker scoring his first goal for the Super Eagles against Chad in June. His exclusion was widely criticized and he has now been reconsidered by the Eagles.  

Manchester City starting XI worth 300 million pounds, the most expensive ever in the EPL, were put to sword by Nigeria’s Victor Moses, whose sixth minute goal inspired West Ham to win at the Ittihad on Saturday. Senegal’s Diafra Sakho doubled West Ham lead after 31 minutes, before Kevin de Bruyne halved the deficit in the second half for City. Moses opening goal was the first conceded by City this season and it led to the millionaire club suffering their first loss of the campaign. West Ham have also felled Arsenal and Liverpool away from home this season and they are now second on the table with 12 points from six matches. Moses was later replaced after an hour at City. Moses' compatriot, 18-year-old Kelechi Iheanacho was introduced by City six minutes from time but he could not reproduce his recent match-winning heroics at Crystal Palace.  

In a contentious decision by referee Stephane Jochem in a Ligue 1 tie between Rennes and Lille on Friday night, Nigeria skipper Vincent Enyeama was dismissed in the 70th minute for apparently fouling an opponent. The Super Eagles glovesman was not tested much until twenty minutes from time when Ivory Coast international Giovanni Sio found himself in the penalty area, dribbled past Enyeama but lost his balance and fell. And despite two minutes of protests by Lille players, the referee’s decision to award a penalty and send off Vincent Enyeama stood. Substitute goalkeeper Mike Maignan his first action saved spot kick by George Ntep Enyeama was last red - carded in a league game six years ago in Hapoel Tel Aviv’s 1 - 1 draw with Maccabi Petah Tikva.

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           Mikel and His Twins Nigeria international and Chelsea Football Club midfielder Mikel Obi welcomes Twins. Former Lyn Oslo midfielder shared the above picture on his Instgram page this afternoon and captioned it "My whole world in my arms. Welcome to the world my angels #pooh3 #pooh4 #twins The 28-year-old combative midfielder was among the 24 man Super Eagles squad released this afternoon by Super Eagles coach Sunday Oliseh to face Congo and Cameroon in an international friendly match next month in Belgium.

Anglo - Nigeria and Tottenham Hotspur player Bamidele Jermaine Alli‎  has said that he would even play in goal if it meant that he still got on the pitch for the club. The former Milton Keynes Dons youth teamer made his first start for the North London side Tottenham Hotspur in the 1-0 victory over Sunderland last weekend after coming off the bench to score against Leicester City in late August.‎ The 19-year-old midfielder voiced his desire to keep his place in the side after the Sunderland game, and after he set up a goal in an impressive display against Qarabag on Thursday in the Europa League, he admitted that he would play anywhere as long as it meant that he kept his place.‎ ‎ In a chat with England Football Association official website, TheFA.com, he said "It is different but when you are playing with players like this and with the team that we have got here (at Tottenham) I am happy to play wherever, even if it in goal.‎ "I am just happy to be on th...

                Bilic and Moses West Ham manager Slaven Bilic believes Nigeria star Victor Moses has what it takes to be a big star in England once he settles down at a club and plays regularly. The winger is on a season-long loan to West Ham after consecutive loan stints at Liverpool and Stoke City as well as a season at his parent club Chelsea. He failed to impose himself at Chelsea and Liverpool before shining at Stoke City. His debut for the Hammers looked set to continue the upward trajectory of his growth and Bilic is excited. "Victor Moses is a class player. He hasn't had continuity at one club. He didn't make it at Chelsea, maybe he didn't make it at Liverpool - which is hard," Daily Mail quotes Bilic as saying.  ‎ "But last year at Stoke he was one of their best players. His first game was really good for us. His composure, his linking play and his work rate."‎ The Croatian trainer is hoping th...

Lazio midfielder Ogenyi Onazi has told AfricanFootball.com the new Super Eagles under coach Sunday Oliseh will qualify for the 2017 AFCON. Onazi has been recalled to the Super Eagles after he served a suspension due to red card he received against Chad in an AFCON qualifier in June. He said it is always great moment when he plays for Nigeria and believes the new team under Oliseh will make Nigerians proud again. "Playing for Nigeria is always special to me. We are building a young, new and dynamic team right now and it will be nice to use the two friendly games to build some sort of momentum. I'm confident we are on track to become a better team and qualify for AFCON 2017,” he told AfricanFootball.com “We will work hard collectively as usual and pray harder to get our target which is the AFCON 2017 ticket so we can make our lovely and loyal fans proud of us, and be proud of ourselves." Source: AfricanFootball

Super Eagles coach Sunday Oliseh has recalled Mikel Obi, Victor Moses, Odion Ighalo and Ogenyi Onazi for two friendly matches against Cameroon and Congo next month. Mikel, for one, last played for Nigeria in November 2014 against South Africa in Uyo, while the non-invitation of Watford star Ighalo was widely criticised. However, Nigeria dropped Haruna Lukman, who flopped against Tanzania in a 2017 AFCON qualifier, and recuperating Izunna Uzochukwu who got injured in the same game but has just returned to training. Mikel was dropped from the first squad announced under Oliseh's era due to communication gap, Moses was left out due to 'small' injury and Onazi was not listed due to suspension after his dismissal against Chad in June. Nigeria face Congo on October 8 and the Indomitable Lions of Cameroon three days later in Belgium, as the Nigeria Football Federation ensure a more cohesive national team within a short. The winners of the preliminary round between Swa...

Anglo-Nigeria midfielder Bamidele Jarmaine A‎lli has hinted that he eager to maintain is starting spot in his team Tottenham Hotspur starting eleven after making his first Premier League start for the North London side. The 19-year-old Milton Keynes Dons player promising displays off the bench earned him a place in the team as Spurs claimed a 1-0 victory over Sunderland to end a run of four matches without a win. ‎Despite being removed midway through the second half, Alli is hopeful that Mauricio Pochettino will continue to put his faith in him.   "I have to be positive, keep looking forward and the next challenge is now to get the next start and to play as well as I can," Alli told the club's website.   "I can't thank the players and fans enough for how the season has started for me, the gaffer and the staff for how they've helped me settle in and the chances they've given me. I was delighted to get that first start."   Spurs welcom...

Tunisia side CS Sfaxien has announced the signing of Nigeria U23 international Junior Ajayi on a three year deal before the close of transfer window on Tuesday in the Arab Nation. The 19-year-old attacker who is currently playing for Nigeria U23 team at the on going All African Games football even in Congo‎, will join his new team after the on going competition.  ‎ The Oluyole darling team (3SC) striker almost joined another Tunisia side Esperance of Tunis in the summer transfer market before the ‎deal collapsed  ‎

With a statement published on their official website, Vanarama National League South club Havant & Waterlooville have announced the signing of Lanre Azeez. The 22 - year - old has had spells with Ebbsfleet United, Maidenhead United and Margate. Azeez represented Thamesmead Town for a portion of last season before signing a deal with VCD Athletic in March 2015. The Anglo - Nigerian midfielder made 14 appearances ( 6 starts) for Maidenhead United in the league last season. He could make his official debut on Tuesday against Whitehawk , having been included in Havant & Waterlooville’s 18 - man squad.‎ Source:- All Nigeria Soccer

Burkina Faso will clash with Senegal for the prestigious gold medal of the men’s football event of the 2015 All Africa Games after they shocked Dream Team of Nigeria 3-1 on Tuesday. Burkina Faso made the most of their chances, while Nigeria were wasteful in front of goal and paid the price for such wastefulness. The Burkinabes were also very physical and forced Nigeria to make two changes as a result of injuries - Umar Aminu was replaced by Kingsley Sokari in the 48th minute and 10 minutes later, Mustapha Abdullahi came on for the injured Ndifreke Effiong. Burkina Faso, who only advanced to the semi-final of the tournament by the luck of the draw after they were tied on all statistics with Sudan, went in front after 12 minutes when defender Seth Sincere put the ball through his own net. Burkina Faso doubled their lead after 73 minutes through Omar Kabore, before substitute Etor Daniel reduced the deficit in the 75 minute after good work by Junior Ajayi. But just when it looked like...

Liverpool forward Jordon Ibe has said his decision to play for England and not Nigeria at full international level is “the right choice”. Ibe is eligible to play for either England or Nigeria, whose coach met up with him recently, but he has finally said his priority is to feature for the Three Lions of England. “It was my choice and it feels the right choice for me,” he told Liverpoolfc.com. “I was born here and have played in the younger age groups. I want to take it up to the first team one day.” Ibe has featured in all five of the Reds’ Barclays Premier League games so far this season as he continues to establish himself at Anfield. And he started twice for England’s U21s at the beginning of September, in successive 1-0 victories, alongside club colleague Joe Gomez. “It was great and I enjoyed myself,” said the 19-year-old. “I felt as though Joe and I did well. It was a great experience and I’m looking forward to the coming games. “You want to represent your country well. Even a...

Super Falcons of Nigeria will now have to battle for the bronze medal at the All Africa Games women’s football event after they lost 2-1 to the Indomitable Lionesses of Cameroon in the semi-final on Tuesday. Nigeria will now face Côte d'Ivoire in a rematch for the bronze medal. The Cameroonians scored two goals within three minutes to put Falcons on the back foot. Theresa Abena scored the opener in the 10th minute, before Madeleine Ngo Mani doubled their lead in the 12th minute. FK Minsk defender Onome Ebi scored Falcons consolation goal three minutes into the second half.   Source:- AfricanFootball

As I sat there at the Adokiye Amiesimaka stadium, Port Harcourt Nigeria and watched Sierra Leone mastermind a more than deserved 0-0 versus African champions Ivory Coast, I could not help but marvel at the latest trend in African football. One day earlier, as coach of the Super Eagles of Nigeria, I witnessed also first hand, problems dealing with the assault and fight that the Tanzanians put up against us in Dar es Salaam. So hard was the fight that one could arguably say we might have been lucky to come away with a point. Though I feel my players deserved it. On the same day, South Africa lost away to Mauritania 3-1 in a hard-fought encounter. These are scorelines that were near unthinkable 10 years ago, but here we are living it up in reality. While the Ivorians can argue that they were missing Yaya Toure etc and Nigeria’s Super Eagles were fielding not just a new coach and new team, but players who trained just two days together for the first time before travelling out to ...

Nigeria Football Federation(NFF) president Amaju Pinnick hinted that Coach Sunday Oliseh tutored side Super Eagles will be active on a FIFA international free day next month, by lining up friendly match for the Nigeria Senior team against fellow Africans countries, Congo and Cameroon in Belgium.  ‎ Speaking on Lagos Base Television station, Channels TV Sports program, Sports This Morning, the NFF boss confirmed that the Eagles will trade tackles with Congo in Antwerp on October 8th and slug it out with Cameroon three days later in Brussels. ‎ "I can confirm that we will play against Congo on October 8 in Antwerp and against Cameroon on October 11 in Brussels, " Amaju Pinnick said on Monday.  The Delta State born football administrator Pinnick stated again that Super Eagles will be playing another friendly match against North Africa country either Tunisia or Algeria on an undisclosed date. ‎   ‎ Nigeria are preparing for the 2018 World Cup qualifiers w...

     Victor Moses in action on Monday night Nigeria international Victor Moses was very solid in attack as he celebrated a winning debut, helping West Ham beat Newcastle United 2 - 0 at Boleyn Ground on Monday night. The Super Eagles player almost capped off a fine performance by scoring his maiden goal for The Hammers only to see his shot off the crossbar and Payet was in the right place at the right time, slotting home the rebound in the 48th minute. Moses, who has played for Liverpool and Chelsea, has showered praise on Dimitri Payet, confessing that he was mesmerized by the skills of the France midfielder. Moses speaking with his club official website whufc.com, " ‎ Payet is definitely up there with the best players I’ve played with; he’s got huge ability as his showed with both his goals.‎ "H‎ is touch, his skill he’s quick too, he’s definitely up there with the best I’ve played alongside with." West Ham occupied fifth position on the log of twenty tea...

    Ifeanyi Uba in white shirt Former Super Eagles assistant coach Daniel Amokachi may well have quit FC IfeanyiUbah after he defied an order by the club owner that the team return to base the night they lost at Sharks. Amokachi ordered out of FCIfeanyiUbah An insider told AfricanFootball.com Amokachi and his assistant Ike Shorunmu were displeased with the treatment meted to them and the team by the owner Ifeanyi Ubah after their 1-0 loss to Sharks in Port Harcourt on Sunday. "Coaches Amokachi and Shorunmu have left the team,” said one source. “We knew it will happen the moment we got to Nnewi because they were not happy about what happened in Port Harcourt. "They both picked their belongings the moment we arrived Nnewi and moved to Owerri." It was further learnt robbers who attacked some fans of the Nnewi club Sunday night asked for the whereabouts of the players after they laid ambush for the supporters. The owner Ifeanyi Ubah reportedly ordered the team to return ...

Super Eagles midfielder John Obi Mikel played his first start of the season and made an assist for Chelsea FC only goal scored by Nemanja Matic ‎in the 3-1 lost to Everton FC. Mikel was on the field of play for 55th minutes.  Nigeria youngsters Kelechi Iheanacho was his team hero as he came on from bench to lashed home his debut and winning goal for Manchester City on stoppage time as they beat Crystal Palace away from home. Super Eagles striker Odion Ighalo showed his class in front of goal as he scored the only goal to earn Watford their first EPL victory this season, defeats Swansea City 1-0 at home. Former Granada attacker played for 71 minutes. Hope Akpan was on the losing side as his club BlackBurn Rovers lost to Fulham 2-1 at Craven Cottage. He was throw into the fray in the 83rd minutes for Evans. Goalkeeper Carl Ikeme who made his Super Eagles debut in AFCON qualifier against Tanzania, was an unused substitute for Wolverhampton Wanderers as they l...