Nigerian top marksman abroad in 2014/2015 season

Naijaboysabroad.blogspot.com look at the performance of the Nigeria forwards infront of goals for their clubs and pick the top performers. Jude Odion Ighalo: Super eagles striker was one of the reasons why Watford secured promotion to the EPL at the end pf the 2014/2015 season in England as he scored 20 goals in 35 league games. He has no goal in the league cup and FA Cup. The former Flying eagles captain have two caps for eagles and has been called up for the AFCON 2017 qualifier against Chad.

Kehinde Olanrewaju: The relatively unknown Nigeria striker is another prolific Nigeria player in Europe after he fired 20 goals for Hapoel Afula in Israeli second division in 32 games. The 21 year old striker can be of help to Dream team considering his exploit infront of goal. Ahmed Musa: The CSKA Moscow forward is the most prolific forward among the core member of eagles in the just ended season. The Jos born star scored a total of 11 goals, with 10 goals in the Russian Premier League and one in the Russian Cup game. Jerry Mbakogu: The 22 year old striker scored 15 goals in 30 games to help Carpi secured promotion into the Serie A in Italy. He was the club's top scorer for the season. He has no goal in cup game. Patrick Eze: An unknown Nigerian players was a hero in Serbia as he ended the season as the top scorer with 15 goals in 24 games. The Mladost Lucani striker also emerged as the Most valuable player of the league. He has no goal in cup games.

Kehinde Fatai: The former Nigeria youth international shrug off the injury problems to return to goal scoring and ended the season with a total of 14 goals. The former JUTH FC of Jos forward scored 7 goals in the league for Astra Giurgiu in Romania, three in the UEFA Europa league and four in Romania cup game. He has represented Nigeria at U20 and U23 level. Olanrewaju Kayode: The former Nigeria youth international scored 13 goals in the league. His exploit infront of goals for the Israeli team, Maccabi Netanya was responsible for his deal with Ausra Wien. Imoh Ezekiel: He ended the season with 12 goals. The 36 Lion of Lagos product scored 6 goals for Al Arabi in Qatari league and scored six for Standard Liege where he played the remainder of the season on loan.

Chikeluba Ofoedu: The former Rangers striker powered 12 goals in the Turkish Second division. The Samsunspor forward scored 9 goals for his current team, Samsunspor and three for Karsiyaka. The 22 year old took his team to Turkish second division promotion play off final for a place in the Super league. Sunny Omeriege: The unknown Nigeria striker scored 13 goals for his Slovenia team, Celje in 34 games. The 26 year old striker is the third top scorer in the league. Sylvester Igboun: The FC Midtjylland forward ended the season with 9 goals as his team emerged Danish top flight champions.

Nigerian top marksman abroad in 2014/2015 season

Some Nigerian strikers dazzled for their various clubs in Europe as the major leagues in Europe have come to an end. AfricanFootball.com look at the performance of the Nigeria forwards infront of goals for their clubs and pick the top performers. Jude Odion Ighalo: Super eagles striker was one of the reasons why Watford secured promotion to the EPL at the end pf the 2014/2015 season in England as he scored 20 goals in 35 league games. He has no goal in the league cup and FA Cup. The former Flying eagles captain have two caps for eagles and has been called up for the AFCON 2017 qualifier against Chad. Kehinde Olanrewaju: The relatively unknown Nigeria striker is another prolific Nigeria player in Europe after he fired 20 goals for Hapoel Afula in Israeli second division in 32 games. The 21 year old striker can be of help to Dream team considering his exploit infront of goal.

Ahmed Musa: The CSKA Moscow forward is the most prolific forward among the core member of eagles in the just ended season. The Jos born star scored a total of 11 goals, with 10 goals in the Russian Premier League and one in the Russian Cup game. Jerry Mbakogu: The 22 year old striker scored 15 goals in 30 games to help Carpi secured promotion into the Serie A in Italy. He was the club's top scorer for the season. He has no goal in cup game. Patrick Eze: An unknown Nigerian players was a hero in Serbia as he ended the season as the top scorer with 15 goals in 24 games. The Mladost Lucani striker also emerged as the Most valuable player of the league. He has no goal in cup games. Kehinde Fatai: The former Nigeria youth international shrug off the injury problems to return to goal scoring and ended the season with a total of 14 goals. The former JUTH FC of Jos forward scored 7 goals in the league for Astra Giurgiu in Romania, three in the UEFA Europa league and four in Romania cup game. He has represented Nigeria at U20 and U23 level.

Olanrewaju Kayode: The former Nigeria youth international scored 13 goals in the league. His exploit infront of goals for the Israeli team, Maccabi Netanya was responsible for his deal with Ausra Wien. Imoh Ezekiel: He ended the season with 12 goals. The 36 Lion of Lagos product scored 6 goals for Al Arabi in Qatari league and scored six for Standard Liege where he played the remainder of the season on loan. Chikeluba Ofoedu: The former Rangers striker powered 12 goals in the Turkish Second division. The Samsunspor forward scored 9 goals for his current team, Samsunspor and three for Karsiyaka. The 22 year old took his team to Turkish second division promotion play off final for a place in the Super league. Sunny Omeriege: The unknown Nigeria striker scored 13 goals for his Slovenia team, C

elje in 34 games. The 26 year old striker is the third top scorer in the league. Sylvester Igboun: The FC Midtjylland forward ended the season with 9 goals as his team emerged Danish top flight champions.

Imoh Ezekiel gets Roberto Carlos as Coach in Qatar

Nigerian International Imoh Ezekiel may play under Brazilian great Roberto Carlos as the he has been appointed as Al Arabi of Qatar new manager. Carlos parted way with Turkish Super league side, Akhisar Belediyespor at the end of the season and he has grab a new job at Al Arabi, Qatar. He was happy to sign for the team and looking forward to good things. "I came with great expectations to Al Arabi. I will do my best to uncover a good team." He told ESPN. Roberto Carlos has managed Anzhi Makhachkala (Russia), as assistant manager, Sivasspor and Akhisar Belediyespor (Both in Turkey). Imoh Ezekiel played on loan in the second half on 2014/2015 season at Standard Liege from Al Arabi and will return to his parent team except a deal his struck this summer. The 36 Lion product has attracted offers from clubs in Belgium, Germany and Fenerbahce (Turkey).

Ahmed Musa thrilled with Pitch award

Nigeria international Ahmed Musa has expressed is happiness for winning the best striker award for 2014 in Pitch award which takes place in Kaduna last Saturday. The CSKA Moscow forward said that he is happy with the recognition which will spore him for more. "I am happy and excited with the honor as the best striker in 2014. The award will spore me to keep working hard for more honors for Nigeria and myself. "I am dedicating the award to my son." Musa said. He won league and super cup with CSKA Moscow last year. The Jos born star was chosen

ahead of Ikechukwu Uche and Mfon Udoh.

Sparta Prague cough out €500,000 for Fatai

Czech Republic power house, Sparta Prague coughed out a whopping €500,000 to sign former Nigeria youth internationals, Kehinde Fatai from Astra Giurgiu, AfricanFootball.com can exclusively report. The Jos born star was a big hit for Farul Constanta and Astra Giurgiu in Romania. The Romania team turned down bigger offer for the striker from Nice last summer but with a year left on his contracts, they decided to cash in on him. "I have joined Sparta Prague. I signed a three year deal with them,” he said. “I am very happy to be here, it is a big club and I am looking forward to greater days with the club. I am thrilled with the prospect of playing in the UEFA Champions League." Before Fatai, who has represented Nigeria at U20 and U23 levels signed a deal with Sparta Prague, a Turkish team is seriously interested in him and even opened line of communication with one of his representative.

Josephine Chukwunonye thrilled to join Washington Spirit

Super Falcons defender Josephine Chukwunonye has expressed her delight for joining the list of Nigeria player abroad after he agreed a deal with US Women league team, Washington Spirit. “I am excited to join the Washington Spirit family; it’s a thing of joy and a dream come true for me,” said Chukwunonye. “I love playing with great players like Crystal Dunn, who I faced in the U20 World Cup in 2012. I am excited to work with coach Parsons because I know he will bring out the best in me.” Chukwunonye, 23 has been with River Angels since 2008 and he is the second Nigeria player in the team's fold, the first been Fransesca Ordega. The club's general manager and Head coach, Mark Parsons is happy to have the Nigeria defender in her team. “Josephine is a very talented defender with tremendous character. "She brings plenty of defensive qualities, while being very technical and confident with the ball at her feet.” Parsons said. Meanwhile, striker Ngozi Okobi may be the third Nigerian to join Washington Spirit as talk are on going for a possible move.

Ekong delighted with Eagles debut

Former Netherlands youth international, William Troost-Ekong has expressed his delight on his debut for the Super eagles of Nigeria. The 21 year old central defender partner Kenneth Omeruo in the heart of eagles defence as they beat Chad 2-0 in an AFCON 2017 qualifier in Kaduna on Saturday. "Thank God for my full international debut. Very happy with the 3 points for the team. The proudest moment of the career!" Ekong tweeted. He played on loan with FC Dordrecht from FC Groningen last season and he is a free agent now. The big defender played for Fulham and Tottenham Hotspur at youth level. H

e has represented Netherlands at U19 and U20 level.

Ex-Nigeria U23 goalkeeper Ogunbiyi promotes with Naestved in Denmark

By: OLUSOLA ALAO Former Nigeria U23 national team goalkeeper Tunde Ogunbiyi has secured promotion to Danish top flight with his Danish second division team, Naestved BK following a 3-0 win against host, Jammaburgt to top the table with 67 points.

The former University of New Hampshire soccer team goalkeeper was invited to the Nigeria U23 national team preparing for the Beijing Olympic qualifiers in 2007 and the final preparation camp for the Olympic games in Portugal by coach Samson Siasia. The American born Ogunbiyi helped Skive IK secured promotion to the first division in Denmark in 2014 before he joined Naestved in 2014/2015 season. The goalkeeper who played for Ocean city Baron in USA was born in Abington to a Nigerian father, a doctor of Pharmacology and a Jamaican mother, a biochemist.