Ameobi joins League One side Fleetwood Town

League One side relegation battlers Fleetwood Town have confirmed the signing of former Bolton Wanderers striker Shola Ameobi on a contract till the end of the season.

The 34-year-old former Nigeria international left Wanderers last month as they were unable to offer him a new deal due to their financial problems is available for Fleetwood's game at Port Vale on Saturday.

And his new coach Steven Pressle will be banking in his wealth of experience to avoid the drop. He said: .....

Stephen in debut defeat for RSL

One cap Super Eagles midfielder Sunday Stephen made his debut for Red Salt Lake lost 1-0 defeat to the Portland Timbers in the club’s first preseason match against at FC Tucson’s Kino Sports Complex.

A first-minute goal by Lucas Melano made the difference in the game that saw the 27 year old being replaced on the hour mark by Luke Mulholland.

Iheanacho ready for Spurs fight

Manchester City's forward Kelechi Iheanacho says its fight to the finish for his side against Tottenham when both teams go head-to-head on Super Sunday.

Iheanacho's City suffered a 3-1 home defeat to leaders Leicester City last weekend and are six points behind the Foxes, one behind Spurs who won the reverse fixture 4-1 at White Hart Lane.

The 19 year old is banking on the quality players in the squad to bounce back to winning ways.

Iwobi consoles Arsenal's U-19

Arsenal's Nigerian forward Alex Iwobi has sympthaized with the Gunners Under-19 side who were sent crashing out of the UEFA Youth League play-offs after being beaten by a clinical Anderlecht in Brussels.

Iwobi has made four appearances for the Gunners this term in the EPL however urged the Gunners Under-19 side not to dwell much on the defeat but to look forward to the next game.

JS Hercules head coach, Daniel Amokachi has vowed never to complain about the poor pitches in Nigeria after experiencing a terrible snow fall during his team's training in Finland.

Aguero Beats Iheanacho To POTM Award

Manchester City top scorer Sergio Aguero was voted Etihad Player of the Month for January ahead of Kelechi Iheanacho.

Iheanacho finished a respectable second with 50% of Sergio's vote and Bacary Sagna finished third according to a report on the Manchester City official website Tuesday morning.

Hughes hand Odemwingie 12 game ultimatum

Stoke City boss Mark Hughes has handed Osaze Odemwingie a 12 game ultimatum to earn himself a deal at the club.

The Nigerian international is out of contract in the summer and the club has given no indication of any fresh deal after so little game time this season.

Amokachi set for first game as Hercules coach

Former Nigerian assistant coach, Daniel Amokachi will take charge of his first JS Hercules game three weeks after been appointed at the newly promoted Finnish division two outfit.

Amokachi who added two young players Santeri Ukkola, 17 and Arttu Haapala, 19 to his squad will lead out his team against AC Takinkääntäjät, whom were promoted to 3rd Division for season 2016, in a friendly match on Saturday at Heinäpää indoor arena the club official website announced.

Osaguona ruled out of FUS Rabat clash

Raja Casablanca's Nigerian forward Christian Osaguona has been ruled out for two weeks due to a thigh injury his club's official website has revealed.

The 26 year old forward suffered the injury in his side's friendly against Ittihad Tanger on Sunday and will miss his side's league clash against FUS Rabat this Friday.

Chidiebere Nwakali ‎Gets Spanish Permit

Girona's Nigerian midfielder ‎Chidebere Nwakali has been issued a Spanish residential permit four months after he joined on a season loan deal from English Premier League side Manchester City.

The 19 year old who flew into Spain from Manchester on Monday admitted it was frustrating not getting cleared to play since he arrived at the club but now hopes to force his way into the team.

Ideye delighted with Olympiacos’ unbeaten run

Olympiacos' forward Brown Ideye's is delighted his side extended their unbeaten run in the Greek league with a 1-0 win over PAOK Thessaloniki FC on Sunday.

Ideye who has so far scored nine goals in 20 appearances in all competitions (seven goals in 18 league games) also

Ighalo happy with heroic welcome at Granada

Odion Ighalo is delighted at the heroic welcome he was welcomed with by former club Granada as he was a special guest prior to their 2-1 home defeat to Real Madrid on Sunday.

The 26-year-old Nigerian international helped guide them to La Liga during his time on loan there was

Emenike off to Dubai, doubtful for Liverpool clash

West Ham loan signing Emmanuel Emenike is off to Dubai days after making his debut for the club in Saturday’s 1-0 loss to Southampton at St Marys.

This means he may likely miss Tuesday night's FA Cup replay against Liverpool.

Joel Obi makes Torino return after 7 months

Super Eagles midfielder Joel Obi returned to Torino's starting line up seven months after suffering a thigh muscle.

Leicester to make £23m move for Musa

Leicester are preparing massive £23million summer move for Nigerian striker Ahmed Musa who is understood to have his heart set on a move to the Premier League Ijawboy has gathered.

The Foxes couldn't seal a deal for Musa in January with bids of £15million and £18.7million turned down for Musa last month.

Ighalo: China Fortune offered me £300k per week

Watford striker Odion Ighalo has said he was offered nearly £300,000 a week to move to the Chinese Super League.

Ujah doubtful for Bayer Leverkusen clash

Werder Bremen forward Anthony Ujah is a major doubt for Tuesday’s DFB Cup tie against Bayer Leverkusen despite taken part in a an individual running session on Sunday Ijawboy has gathered.

WATCH (Video) Oliseh Calls Eagles Critics ‘Insane’ Part 1

Nigeria coach Sunday Oliseh has blamed his ‘insane critics’ for the recent backlashes he has received after his team’s disappointing showing at CHAN 2016 in Rwanda.

Oliseh in a youtube video said he was sad and angry at the development which he sees as a distraction for his technical crew and his players ahead of the all important 2017 African Nations Cup against Egypt in Kaduna next month.

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Oliseh Calls Eagles Critics ‘Insane’

Nigeria coach Sunday Oliseh has blamed his ‘insane critics’ for the recent backlashes he has received after his team’s disappointing showing at CHAN 2016 in Rwanda.

Oliseh in a youtube video said he was sad and angry at the development which he sees as a distraction for his technical crew and his players ahead of the all important 2017 African Nations Cup against Egypt in Kaduna next month.

Iheanacho battles Aguero, Sagna for POTM award

Kelechi Iheanacho will battle the duo of Sergio Aguero and Bacary Sagna for the Etihad Player
of the Month for January.

It's his first nomination for the award and the Nigerian international who was recently included in Manchester City's squad for the Champions League knockout rounds.

Iheanacho who has bagged four goals and provided three assists in just three starts in January has put himself in strong contention for the award after his superb hat-trick against Aston Villa.

He provided Aguero with an assist in the  Citizen's 4-0 win over Palace before again helping create a goal for Kun in the 2-2 draw with West Ham.

Iheanacho also made a goal for Raheem Sterling. He has scored eight goals in 19 appearances for Manchester City who are still in contention for all four trophies this season

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Emenike set for West Ham debut

West Ham new signing Emmanuel Emenike may play a part in the Hammers Premier League clash against Southampton at the St Mary’s Stadium, Slaven Bilic has revealed in his pre-match conference ahead of the game.

Bilic also confirmed the former Nigerian international has obtained his work permit on Wednesday.

He explained that he will take a decision about Emenike’s involvement at St Mary’s Stadium after watching him in training today, with the Nigerian international having arrived yesterday. 

Echiejile Back In Training with Monaco

Monaco left-back, Elderson Echiejile, rejoined his French side Monaco in training on Wednesday weeks after suffering a hamstring injury that kept him out of the squad.

Echiejile is however targeting a quick return after being passed fully fit by the club’s medics.

The former SC Braga defender however hopes to be in the squad to face Nice this weekend. He said:........

Enyeama makes it 9 Ligue 1 clean sheets for Lille

Former Super Eagles skipper Vincent Enyeama made it nine clean sheets in goal for Lille who beat Caen by a lone goal at the Stade Pierre-Mauroy on Wednesday.

Adama Soumaoro scored the goal for the Les Dogues on the hour mark to earn Frederic Antonetti's side their fifth Ligue 1 win of the season.

The 33 year old who has made 50 saves this season has chalked up 21 appearances in the Ligue 1 this term.

The former Hapoël Tel-Aviv has conceded 16 goals from the same number of games.

Lille are currently 15th on the log with 23 points from 23 games.

They host seventh placed Stade Rennes in their next game on Sunday.

Ex Chelsea coach suffers suspected brain heamorrhage

Former Chelsea assistant manager José Morais has been hospitalised following a suspected brain heamorrhage. 

Morais took charge of Antalyaspor last month, and was taken to hospital after feeling headaches during a training session this morning.

Club’s president Gültekin Gencer said: "The first diagnosis is of a brain heamorrhage. Passion and stress might have made his blood pressure rise. We are currently faced with a serious situation, but he is conscious. 

José Morais was Mourinho’s assistant during his last spell at Chelsea. He also worked with The Special One at Real Madrid and Internazionale.

Cuper know his Starting XI For Nigeria game

Egypt national team coach Hector Cuper has stated that he already has in his mind the starting line-up for next month's 2017 African Cup of Nations qualifier against Nigeria after his camp in Aswan.

Egypt played two friendlies in the Aswan camp last week, losing the first game against Jordan 1-0 before beating Libya 2-0 in the second game for their preparations against Nigeria.

And the former Inter Milan and Valencia gaffer has already decided on the line up which will face Nigeria.

He said:.............

Oliseh rejects Kaduna pitch for Eagles,Egypt game

Ijaw boy can exclusively report today that Super Eagles coach Sunday Oliseh has disagreed over the choice of Ahmadu Bello Stadium, Kaduna as venue for the 2017 African Cup of Nations qualifiers against Egypt in March.

In an email sent to the Nigerian Football Federation, the former Eagles skipper preferred the Adokiye Amiesimaka stadium in Port Harcourt in Rivers State as the venue for the all important clash but............