Young Stars Ekong, Madu And Esiti Set To Make Debut As Keshi Names Starting XI
Published: June 13, 2015
Super Eagles manager Stephen Keshi has named his starting line - up for Saturday afternoon’s African Cup of Nations qualifier against Chad in Kaduna. As many as three players are set t o make their international debut for Nigeria, with Keshi including William Troost-Ekong, Kingsley Madu and Anderson Esiti in the ...
Monaco Rival Man City And Southampton In Race For Okaka
Published: June 13, 2015
According to reporting by transfer market expert Alfredo Pedulla, Stefano Okaka is not only attracting interest from clubs based in England. The Italy international is reportedly on the radar of Manchester City and Southampton, and a new suitor has joined the race for his services in the summer transfer market.Sportita...
Eseosa Aigbogun On Target As Switzerland Thrash Ecuador
Published: June 13, 2015
FC Basel sensation Eseosa Aigbogun was in action for Switzerland on Friday as the Europeans thrashed Ecuador 10 - 1 in Vancouver. The 22 - year - old was named in the starting line - up for the first time at the Fifa Women’s World Cup after she came off the bench in the 1 - 0 loss to Japan on Monday.And she repai...
Falcons Coach, Edwin Okon Optimistic Nigeria Will Qualify For Second Round
Published: June 13, 2015
Nigeria coach Edwin Okon is optimistic that the Super Falcons will recover from their disappointing 2 - 0 defeat against Australia when they face USA in their last Group D fixture.With only 1 point in their kitty after two rounds, the African champions must beat the Americans to keep their World Cup hopes alive.  ...
Super Falcons Bow To Australia
Published: June 13, 2015
Australia produced an assured performance to beat African champions Nigeria 2-0 at the Winnipeg Stadium in the Group D of the FIFA Women’s World Cup in Canada on Friday night.The Aussies were much more forward-thinking than during their nervous opening match with USA providing a constant threat to Super Falcons&r...
Abia Warriors Target ThankGod Ike Rubbishes Reports He Will Debut Against Sunshine Stars
Published: June 12, 2015
Thankgod Ike has rubbished reports that claimed he will make his debut for Abia Warriors when they face Sunshine Stars on Sunday in the Nigeria Professional Football League. The central defender is still in talks with the Umuahia side and it is understood that negotiations may not be concluded in the next 48 hours.&ldq...
Watford Striker Odion Ighalo Attracting Interest From Swansea?
Published: June 12, 2015
Swansea City are the latest club in Britain linked with a move for Nigeria international Odion Ighalo in the summer transfer market.According to The Sun,  the Welsh side are prepared to splash around £8m in their bid to lure him from Watford.The former Udinese and Lyn Oslo man put himself in the shop window ...
Investigation : Coach Nduka Ugbade Behind Flying Eagles New Zealand Flop; Manu Garba Distances Himself From Bribery Allegations
Published: June 12, 2015
A close ally to under  - fire Flying Eagles coach, Manu Garba, has dismissed suggestions that he received gratification from Saviour Godwin’s agent to include the FC Sports forward in his 21 - man roster for the World Cup at the expense of Alhassan Ibrahim.And he has stressed that Manu Garba’s lieutena...
Chidera Ezeh Admits Flying Eagles Failed The Nation As Squad Returns To Abuja On Saturday
Published: June 12, 2015
Porto youth - teamer Chidera Ezeh was lost for words when asked to explain why the Flying Eagles failed to sparkle at the Fifa Under 20 World Cup. Ezeh failed to make a single appearance at the World Cup, with Nigeria Under 20s coach Manu Garba preferring the trio of Taiwo Awoniyi, Saviour Godwin in the attack.“I...
Agent Hints Lukman Haruna May Leave Dynamo Kiev
Published: June 12, 2015
Greg Keenan, the licensed intermediary that handles the affairs of Lukman Haruna, has provided an update on the transfer situation of the Dynamo Kiev midfielder. With Haruna’s contract with the capital club set to expire in the next 12 months, the Ukrainian champions are aware that their chances of getting a tran...
Exclusive : Shanghai Greenland Set To Loan Out Hong Kong Youth International Brian Fok
Published: June 12, 2015
Shanghai Greenland’s Hong Kong youth - teamer Brian Fok has revealed that he is likely to be farmed out on loan again as his Chinese Super League team have exhausted their players quota.Born in Kaduna, the former Pepsi Academy player spent the second portion of the 2014 - 2015 campaign on loan at Spanish side FC ...
Edwin Okon Believes Super Falcons Have An Element Of Surprise
Published: June 12, 2015
Super Falcons coach Edwin Okon believes his squad have an element of surprise and it will be difficult for other countries to predict their pattern of play. The Nigeria manager was speaking at a press conference ahead of tonight’s meeting against Australia at the World Cup taking place in Canada.“Anyone who...
FC Dallas Striker Tesho Akindele Becomes Cap- Tied After Making Official Debut For Canada
Published: June 12, 2015
FC Dallas striker Tesho Akindele is now cap - tied to Canada and can no longer represent the national team of Nigeria at any level. The Calgary - born player was in action for Canada Men’s National Team in their 2 - 0 win over Dominica in a 2018 FIFA World Cup Qualifiers - Round 2.Tesho Akindele, who slotted in a...
Oyo SWAN Honours Late Football Commentator, Fatoyinbo
Published: June 11, 2015
The late Sports football commentator and ace broadcaster with the Federal Radio Corporation of Nigeria, (FRCN) late Prince Tolu Fatoyinbo has been described as the bridge between the golden era of Sport commentary on radio and the present crop of commentators in the country as well as the last of the titan in sports co...
Swedish Club Kalmar Invites Shekarau Babes For Friendly Games
Published: June 11, 2015
Swedish Premier League side Kalmar have invited Nigeria Nationwide League club Shekarau Babes to attend a training tour to help them get the experience of Swedish football. During the training tour, Shekarau Babes will take part in two friendly games against yet to be determined opponents.General Manager of Shekarau Ba...