Tag: Dickson Etuhu
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Emmanuel Dennis aims to follow in Yakubu Aiyegbeni’s footsteps at Blackburn Rovers
Emmanuel Dennis has expressed his desire to emulate former Nigerian international Yakubu Aiyegbeni following his loan move to Blackburn Rovers from Nottingham Forest on transfer deadline day, Nigeriasoccernet.com can report. The 27-year-old forward became the fourth Nigerian to play for Rovers, following in the footsteps of Aiyegbeni, Dickson Etuhu, and Hope Akpan. Aiyegbeni had a…
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“I only had to defend my team” Osayi-Samuel justifies post-match Scuffle
Fenerbahce’s defender Bright Osayi-Samuel has spoken out in defense of his actions following a post-match altercation following the clash between Fenerbahce and Trabzonspor, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports. Osayi-Samuel intervened by punching fans who stormed the pitch and attempted to assault Fenerbahce players after the Turkish Super Lig encounter, which saw Fenerbahce emerge victorious with a 3-2 win,…