ENAHOLO SETS NEW RECORD FOR NIGERIA GOALKEPPERS

Nigeria goalkepper Joshua Enaholo has found his way into the assist chart at the ongoing FIFA under-20 World cup after FIFA confirmed on their site that his long throw that lead to Taiwo Awoniyi second goal counts as an assist.

The Nigeria first choice goal tender officially becomes the first Nigeria goalkepper to pick an assist in FIFA organised tournament when his trademark long throw out from the Nigeria eighteen came off the head of an Hungarian defender trying to clear his lines but the ball dropped kindly for Awoniyi who pounced to score Nigeria's second and his of the game.

FIFA confirmed his record with a statement on their which reads "Although goalkeepers are normally deployed to prevent goals from being scored, Nigerian custodian Joshua Enaholo proved to be an equally effective provider in his side’s match against Hungary.

"Hurling a throw-out well over the halfway line, he caught Hungary’s high defensive line off-guard. His throw landed in the path of Taiwo Awoniyi, who skipped past the sole remaining opponent and slotted the ball home to give Nigeria an unassailable 2-0 lead. Enaholo, having claimed an assist, celebrated exuberantly with his team-mates in true African style.

CYPRUS GIANTS SNAP UP NIGERIA STRIKER

20 times winner of the Cyprus championship AC Omonia have boosted their front line with the addition of 22 year old Nigeria forward Eze Vincent Okeuhie from second divison side Nea Salamis.

The forward who scored just once for his team from 27 games last season moved to Cyprus from Turkey in 2013 where he had an unhappy spell with Kartalspor and has so far turned out for Apollon and Nea Salamis.

In his first season at Nea Salamis he scored 4 times from 10 games but failed to fire the team to promotion to the top flight.

AC Omonia finished fourth last season as they bid their way back towards becoming a force to be reckon with once again in Cyprus after their dominance in the 70's and late 80's.

UNIAO DA MADEIRA CONFIRMS CAPTURE OF SHEHU ABDULLAHI

Former Kano Pillars midfield ace Shehu Abdullahi has joined Portuguese latest top flight team Uniao da Madeira from Qatari side Qadsia Sports Club.

The 22 year old who starred for Nigeria at the last Under-20 World Youth Championship in Turkey according to the team signed a two year deal set to run out in the summer of 2017.

Comfortable either as a right full back or defensive midfielder he also played a part for the Nigeria home based side that went on to win the Bronze medal at the CHAN championship in South Africa.

Listed in Nigeria preliminary world cup squad, he failed to make the cut for the World cup but with his move to the Portuguese top flight,the former Sokoto United man will be hoping it improves his chances of earning a recall to the Nigeria team.

ROMA IN FOR MBAKOGU

Italian Serie A runner up AS Roma are the latest side to be linked with a bid for the services of Carpi's Nigeria forward Jerry Uche Mbakogu.

The 22 year old scored 15 goals despite an injury interrupted season in the Serie B and helped his team gain promotion to the Serie A leading to a scrammble for his services in the winter.

Russian side Kuban Krasnordar failed with a bid for his signature and according to several sports news outlet in Italy, a host of Serie A sides are also weighing up a bid for him.

Gazzeeta Dello Sports respected for their command if the Italian football transfers are however saying AS Roma are the latest to be in for Mbakogu.

According to the report manager Rudi Garcia wants him as an alternative to January acquisition Seydou Doumbia who has so far failed to settle down since his move.

SIASIA CALLS UP BIRMINGHAM CITY PROSPECT

Birmingham City 19 year old forward Viv Solomon Otabor has being handed a call up by coach of the Nigeria Under-23 team Samson Siasia.

Otabor will have trial with the team ahead of their 2016 Olympics qualifiers against Congo for a spot in the Africa olympics qualifiers championship.

Solomon-Otabor is yet to make a first team appearance for Blues but did make progress in Richard Beale’s Under 21 set-up last season.

Talented winger Solomon-Otabor joined Blues from the Crystal Palace academy in 2012 and he is expected to join the main team in pre season this summer with the hope of impressing manager Garry Rowet.

Born in London to Nigerian parents he extended his deal with Birmingham City by a further year but despite not making his debut yet for the team he has spent time on loan at on loan at Skrill North side Oxford City, where gained valuable first team experience.

*Picture Credit: Birmingham Mail

MANU GARBA: EXPECT MORE FROM SAVIOUR GODWIN

Head coach of the Flying Eagles of Nigeria Manu Garba says two goal hero Saviour Godwin can do more and backed him to be a big star in the future.

Saviour scored Nigeria first two goals in their 4-0 win over Korea DPR in his first start after his substitute appearance against Brazil in the opening game and Manu feels he is yet to play to his full capacity.

"I don't think he played his best in the match against North Korea because i know what he is capable off, I honestly will tell you to expect more from Saviour Godwin, this is just the beiginning" He told Mowizsoccer.

The Plateau United ace was a bit part player in Manu Garba Under-17 team that won the World youth championship two years ago and was subsequently kept out of the Under-20 team but the 18 year old resurfaced with the Nigeria Under-23 team after impressing Coach Samson Siasia when he came for trials.

His fine form was spotted by Manu Garba when the Under-20 were preparing for the Super 4 tournament ahead of the Africa Youth Championship and the coach was willing to give him another chance with his teammates who have all moved to the Under-20.

However it was too late for him to be included in the team for the AYC hence the coach pencilled him down for world youth championship duties where his fine form forced the coaches to drop their forward of the past two years at Under-20 level Ibrahim Alhassan.

*Picture courtesy Fifa.

RABIU IBRAHIM READY FOR CHAD

AS Trencin of Slovakia creative midfileder Rabiu Ibrahim says he is battle ready for the 2017 Africa cup of Nations qualifier against Chad and hopes to gets a look in from the coaches.

"I have never being in a better shape and form like i am now and hopefully i will get a look in from the coaches because am focus on doing my best to catch their attention' He told Mowizsoccer

The 24 year old will be hoping to win his first cap for Nigeria in his state of residence Kaduna and he has gone a step further by saying he is confident they will beat Chad comprehensively.

"The one thing am confident about is the spirit in camp it is very high and Insha Allah we will beat Chad silly with all due respect to them.

"Talks about them being minnows don't sit nicely with me,so it won't play in our mind we will play them and approach the game like we playing the World champions.