Thursday, December 24, 2015

Ahmed Musa sends Christmas greeting to fans

Super Eagles skipper Ahmed Musa has sent Christmas greeting to his fans and entire Nigerians as they celebrate with the rest of the Christians in the World. Musa who dressed in Father Christmas cap told Naijaboysabroad.blogspot.com he wish them happy celebration. "I wish all my fans and Nigerians Merry Christmas. May the season bring good things to us all." Musa said.

Unknown Nigerian Adeyeri goal king in Seychelles

Unknown Nigerian striker Kazeem Adeyeri as emerged as the highest scorer in Seychelles top flight league for 2015 season. The youngster netted 15 goals for St.Loius to end up as the league top scorer. His adviser and manager, Tope Alabi Dodo told Naijaboysabroad.blogspot.com that Adeyeri is happy with his exploit in Seychelles and look forward to getting chance in Europe. "Kazeem (Adeyeri) is the highest goal scorer in Seychelles with 15 goals. "He was excited about the feat because he narrowly missed it last year. He now look forward to get a chance in Europe as gat has be his dream." Alabi said. He will be presented with he award at the ceremony schedule for January.

Obi leaves Watford on loan

Nigerian youngster Ogo Obi has been loaned out by EPL side Watford FC, the club website revealed. The Watford U18 team striker has joined the National League South team, Hemel Hempstead for one month. He had a trial at Manchester United last season.
He has been doing well with Watford U18 team this season.

Saturday, October 24, 2015

Rasheed Olabiyi: It was great to train with Messi, battles Gerrard

Nigeria midfielder Rasheed Olabiyi has told Naijaboysabroad that he was excited and feel great to train with World best player Lionel Messi and as well honoured to play against Steven Gerrard and Robbie Keane in the MLS. The Houston Dynamo midfielder said it was a dream come true to play in the MLS, training with Messi, Mascherano, Tevez and Aguero as he look forward to get chance to play for Super eagles.
How do you feel to actualize your dream of playing abroad with Houston Dynamo? Glory be to God, I feel very happy about the move and I can say it's a dream come true for me because I always dream to play abroad. You have made impact in games you have played with assists how was it? I'm very excited with my contribution to the team and I thank God for that. I feel very happy and thankful for the opportunity given me to play. All the games are very important to me, I will continue to give my best to the club. You have played against Gerrard, Lampard and Keane, how do you feel facing these great players? It's a great honour for me to face these legends. They are great players that all young players are looking forward to and which to play against. I'm so happy for the opportunity. You have the opportunity of training with Lionel Messi and other stars in Argentina team, how do you feel? I am so excited about this. It's not everyday that one get such opportunity and chance. It is a thing of joy to me that I will cherish for long. It was great to be on same pitch with Messi, Aguero, Tevez and others training together.
Who are your role models? Paul Scholes. You played for Nigeria at the youth level, do you dream of eagles call up? Yes. It was great experience to have chance with the Nigeria junior teams. It's my dream to play for the Super eagle and I always believe my chance will come to play for the team soon. I will remain focussed with my team. What do you want to tell your fans? To all my fans. I thank them all for your great support and prayers. May Almighty God bless them all. Much love.

Anthony Ujah ends goal drought in style

Nigeria international Anthony Ujah returned to the business of scoring goals for his German Bundesliga side Werder Bremen on Saturday after he scored a brace in a 3-1 win over his former team Mainz. He opened the scoring in the 38th minute to give his team a 1-0 lead, before he doubled their lead in the 44th minute. He assisted for the third and fourth goals. Ujah who has not scored since his strike against Hoffenheim on 13th September, 2015, has now scored four goals for Bremen this season in the Bundesliga. He was replaced with Claudio Pizarro in the 82nd minute. His compatriot Leon Balogun played for Mainz in the game.

Friday, July 31, 2015

Uche Agbo, Success Isaac star in Granada win

Nigerian duo of Uche Agbo and Success Isaac featured for Spanish side, Granada CF on Wednesday as they beat Albacete 2-0 in a Pre-season game. The duo who have represented Nigeria at youth levels were 68th minute substitutes, Success entering for Piti and Agbo for Fran Rico. It was the last game of the pre season in Murcia, Spain.

Ambrose's Celtic pip Qarabag

Efe Ambrose's Celtic defeated determined Azerbaijan opponent, Qarabag 1-0 in the first leg UEFA Champions league qualification game in Glasgow on Wednesday. The Nigerian international was an unused substitute as his team mates battle to secure a slim win over the Azerbaijan team. Deseyck Boyata scored the only goal of the match in the 82nd minute. Nigerian born Swiss Innocent Emeghara used
to play for Qarabag before he left for the USA MLS Side, San Jose Earthquakes.