Social Saturday: How Ex-Nigeria striker Kelechi Osunwa coverted to Islam

Ex-Nigeria youth striker Kelechi Osunwa has switched to Islam in Sudan. The Ex-Dolphins Fc star along with two other Nigerians first moved to the East African nation in 2006 joining giants Al-Hilal.

On joining the Sudanese side, he said

Flying Eagles humble Dolphins to win Super 4

The Flying Eagles of Nigeria were crowned champions of this year’s Super 4 tournament after romping to a 4-1 win over Dolphins FC in Friday’s final fixture.

 The Coach Manu Garba tutored side have enjoyed a perfect run; garnering an unassailable 12 points after they won all their four matches thus far.

Friday’s victory for the Flying Eagles came on the heels of goals in the first half from Taiwo Awoniyi, an own goal by Dolphins defender Jonathan Zikiye then second half goals from Bernard Bulbwa and the Chidera Eze completed the rout of the Port Harcourt team that will be campaigning in the CAF Confederations Cup this season.

After four round of matches, Nigeria U23s are in second place on eight points, while Enyimba have seven points.

 Warri Wolves have three points and Dolphins are bottom of the six-team invitational tournament without any points.

 The final day of matches will be played on Sunday with Flying Eagles taking on Dream Team in a match that is of mere formality for the Nigeria U20s.

 Warri Wolves will square up with Dolphins and Enyimba take on Pillars.

Amoebi joins Pardew at Crystal Palace

Nigeria striker Shola Ameobi has reunited with his former boss at Newcastle United Alan Pardew after he completed a move to Crystal Palace.

Levante offer Kalu Uche La-Liga Life line

Spanish La Liga outfit, Levante UD, have announced the signing of Nigerian attacking midfielder, Kalu Uche.

The 32-year-old, who can also play as a forward, joins Les Granotes for the rest of the season on a free.

The Nigerian player will stay at the club until June and has the option of signing for another season based on how the season pans out for Levante who are struggling for survival.

"Kalu Uche is already a Levante UD player after both parties reached an agreement for the remainder of the season plus another season in First Division," Levante UD announced on their official website on Thursday.

Uche leaves Qatari club, Al Rayyan, to make a return to the Spanish top flight for the first time in more than two years.

Levante have snapped up the attacking midfielder to bolster their chance attacking ranks, which has scored just 13 league goals from 16 matches this season.

Uche had previously played for Almeria and Espanyol.

Dream Team VI avenge Tunisia loss

Dream team VI have been roundly commended for their inspiring 3-0 win over the Tunisia U23s on Wednesday.

Flying Eagles flying high in GLO-Super 4

Nigeria U20 team, the Flying Eagles, won their third straight game at the Super 4 in Abuja courtesy of a second-half winner by skipper Musa Muhammed.

Ex-Nigeria Keeper Wilfred Agbonavbare dies of cancer

The former Super Eagles goalie, Wilfred Agbonavbare has passed on in Spain.

Victor Moses scores in Stoke city FA Cup triumph

Nigeria winger Victor Moses scored his first goal of 2015 and his second of the season as Stoke city thrashed Sky Bet league One side Rochdale 4-1 in the English FA Cup on monday night.

The 24 year old set up a fifth-round tie with Blackburn with a dipping shot from an acute angle which was the Potters third of the night. It was a goal worthy of winning any cup tie.  

Former Barcelona star Bojan Krikic got the first, Stephen Ireland doubled the lead for Mark Hughes troops. Jon Walters sealed the victory after a late scare from the host through Rhale Bennett.

Moses has now featured 14 times for the Brittania side in all competitions so far this season and has has played twice this year.

Eguma rallies his troops against Dream team 6

As the Glo Super Six rages on in Abuja, head coach of Dolphins FC of portharcot, Stanley Eguma has urged his players to dish out their best performance when they lock horns with the National under 23 side (Dream Team 6).

Asisat begins Liverpool career with a bang!!!

We always knew she was destined for big things, and yes Asisat Oshoala has started her career at Liverpool Ladies with a goal.

The talented Nigerian female football star, Asisat Oshoala who signed for Liverpool Ladies on Friday, January 23, 2015 played her first game for her new team yesterday against Aston Villa Ladies.

 Asisat scored a goal  and assisted another in the enthralling game that ended 4-1 in favour of Liverpool.

Former Nigeria Coach Musa Abdullahi passes on

The Nigeria Football Federation has expressed deep sorrow at news of the death of one-time Head Coach of the U-17 National Team and a former Assistant Coach of the Super Eagles, Coach Musa Abdullahi.

Coach Abdullahi, who suffered a stroke several years ago and had been confined to his home in Kogi State since then, died on Sunday and was buried the same day.

Tunisia halt the dream of Dream Team VI

Nigeria's Dream Team VI, who are in Tunisia for a two-game international friendly with the Tunisian Under-23 side, lost 5-3 in the first game of the series on Saturday.

Coach Samson Siasia flew to Tunisia with a 19-man squad with coach Fatai Amoo taking charge of another batch of players who will participate at the on-going Super Four Glo

Ighalo on fire, hits four pass Blackpool

Nigeria striker Odion Ighalo went on rampage in England as he fired four goals past Blackpool to help Watford thrash the visitors 7-2 in a Championship game.

Watford now have 47 points from 27 games.

Anichebe brace sinks Birmingham

 Nigeria striker Victor Anichebe was on song yet again as West Bromwich Albion cruised to the English FA cup next round.