RandaFooty: Everything Nigerian football, home and abroad

Brendan Ogbu was the hero of the day as his goal late into added time   ensure Heartland Fc of Owerri     retained their trophy. The final held   at the Teslim Balogu Stadium in Lagos came alive as early as the  5 th   minute when Ezekiel Bassey scored to give Lobi Stars the lead, they continued to create chances and were in the ascendancy as the game   progressed. Heartland hit back in the  37th minute through Jolly Osas.   The game swung from end to end as the teams took the game to each   other,  Tony Okpotu was full of running and took the game to the   Heartland defenders. It was quite clear the Naze Millionares were   missing their leading scorer in the competition Kabiru Umar who  was   red carded in the semi final against Prime FC. The game wore out as   both team s  cancelled each other out.  Heartland anticipating penalties   brought in substitute keeper, Chijioke Ejiogu who is renowned for   saving penalty  kicks and also has a rich pedigree in this competition,   However t

A rundown of selected performances by Nigerians across the globe, goals & highlights England Mikel Obi was once again in the thick of things as Chelsea ran out 2-0 winners against Newcastle United at Stamford Bridge courtesy an Eden Hazard penalty kick and  Fernando Torres strike. New boy Victor Moses was introduced to the Stamford Bridge faithful before the game.Victor Anichebe was an used sub in Everton''s 3-1 away win at Aston Villa. Down the ladder, Super Eagles one time invitee   Carl Ikeme (pic: fm-base.co.uk) Carl Ikeme continued between the sticks for Wolves as they continued life in the Npower Championship, he posted a good performance as they drew 1-1 with Derby County. Kelvin Etuhu was on from the start for Barnsley who were trashed 5-1 by Brighton & Hove Albion. Dan Shittu was an unused sub for Millwall who lost 3-2 to Sheffield Wednesday. Kayode Odejayi scored for Rotherham in a 1-1 draw with Chsterfield Turkey Super Eagles captain Joseph Yobo wa