Sone Aluko Out Of MK Dons Clash
Published: October 30, 2015
Sone Aluko has not recovered sufficiently to be considered for selection ahead of Hull City’s tie against MK Dons in the Championship.Last weekend, the Nigeria international was included in the 18 - man squad for the clash with Viv Solomon - Otabor’s Birmingham City but was withdrawn at the last minute afte...
Ikechi Anya Aware Of West Ham Threat
Published: October 30, 2015
Ikechi Anya, 27, is confident that Watford can pick up all three points against West Ham on Saturday at Vicarage Road.But the Scotland international is aware that the Hammers will be hoping to continue their good run in the Premier League, with 13 points garnered from a possible 15 in their away matches.“If you l...
Copa Coca-Cola Tournament Kicks Off
Published: October 30, 2015
The 2015 edition of Copa Coca-Cola kicked off this October to teach Nigerian teenagers what it takes to play the game of football. Themed ‘Everything for Football’, Copa Coca-Cola is an international youth tournament which is aimed at identifying and rewarding teen soccer talents as well as creating opportu...
George Abbey Delighted Obafemi Martins, Kelechi Iheanacho Are In Super Eagles Squad
Published: October 30, 2015
Retired Nigeria international George Abbey was pleased that Seattle Sounders striker Obafemi Martins and Manchester City talent Kelechi Iheanacho have been chosen to represent the national team. The former Crewe Alexandra defender was a teammate to Martins in the Super Eagles, and was named in the starting XI alongside...
Ujah Admits Being Jittery Before Facing Cologne
Published: October 30, 2015
Werder Bremen striker Anthony Ujah has confessed that he was jittery before he took to the pitch against Cologne in the DFB Pokal on Wednesday night.Cologne saved the Nigeria international from his nightmare at Mainz after signing him on loan before acquiring him on a permanent basis in the summer of 2013 and he repaid...
Kelechi Iheanacho Reveals Dad Vetoed Move To Porto
Published: October 30, 2015
New Super Eagles invitee Kelechi Iheanacho would have been a Porto player, the attacker has revealed.The Portuguese powerhouse had set the wheels in motion to sign Iheanacho from Taye Academy after the 2013 Fifa Under 17s but Manchester City finally won the race for his services with the backing of his father and agent...
Kenneth Omeruo Hints At First Team Return Against Besiktas
Published: October 30, 2015
With doubts surrounding the fitness of Kenneth Omeruo, Super Eagles coach Sunday Oliseh has taken the wise decision of omitting him from a 24 - play roster announced on Thursday for the World Cup qualifiers against Swaziland.But the central defender has sent a message to the Nigeria manager and his fans that suggests h...
Imoh Ezekiel Finally Gets Off The Mark For Anderlecht
Published: October 30, 2015
Imoh Ezekiel is finally off the mark for Belgian powerhouse Anderlecht in the Jupiler League.After failing to find the back of the net in his first 11 games for the Brussels based club, the youngster opened his account at the Guldensporenstadion on Thursday night when he hit target in the 51st minute.Ezekiel’s go...
Tolaji Bola & Dennis Adeniran Named To England U17 Roster
Published: October 30, 2015
England U17s coach, Steve Cooper, has included two players of Nigerian descent in his squad list for the upcoming international friendlies against Germany.Arsenal defender Tolaji Bola , who has caps for England at U16 level, and Fulham midfielder Dennis Adeniran are among the 20 youngsters named to the roster.Adeniran ...
Ambassador Giwa Commends His Boys For Their Resilience
Published: October 29, 2015
Owner of Nigeria Professional Football League Outfit, Giwa FC of Jos, Ambassador Christopher Musa Giwa has praised the efforts of his boys after they secured a battling come-from-behind 3-2 victory over visiting Wikki Tourists FC of Bauchi in a match-day 35 tie of the NPFL at the Rwang Pam Stadium in Jos on Wednesday.A...
Carl Ikeme Enjoying His Role As Super Eagles Netminder
Published: October 29, 2015
Wolves goalkeeper Carl Ikeme has been out of favour at the Championship outfit but he is way ahead of other netminders in the Nigeria setup following the retirement of long - serving Lille numero uno Vincent Enyeama.With the Anglo - Nigerian yet to be suit up in the second - tier since August, he has admitted that he i...
Manchester City Talent Kelechi Iheanacho Invited For Swaziland World Cup Qualifiers
Published: October 29, 2015
Nigeria coach, Sunday Oliseh, has invited Kelechi Iheanacho team to the national team for the forthcoming World Cup qualifiers against Swaziland after reviewing his performance against The Eagles on Wednesday night.Though Iheanacho trained with a locally assembled Super Eagles prior to the 2014 African Nations Champion...
Ex FC Ebedei Talent Obafemi Martins, Mikel, 21 Others Called Up To Nigeria Squad
Published: October 29, 2015
Super Eagles manager Sunday Oliseh has invited 23 players to the national team ahead of the World Cup qualifiers against Swaziland next month.He has handed a recall to in - form Seattle Sounders frontman Obafemi Martins after more than two years in the international wilderness, with his last appearance in a Super Eagle...
Nwankwo Kanu Hails Golden Eaglets For Big Win Vs Australia
Published: October 29, 2015
Former Nigeria international Nwankwo Kanu has urged the Golden Eaglets not to rest on their laurels after winning their third game at the Fifa Under 17s and qualifying for the last eight.Kanu was impressed with the manner the Emmanuel Amuneke - led side bounced back after losing 2 - 1 to Croatia in their final Group A ...
Kenneth Omeruo Urges Golden Eaglets To Keep Up The Good Work
Published: October 29, 2015
Kenneth Omeruo has congratulated the Golden Eaglets for qualifying for the quarter - final of the Fifa Under 17 World Cup.The Chelsea loanee, who played for Nigeria at the 2009 edition of the tournament, has urged the boys to keep firing on all cylinders.“Congratulations to the Nigerian under 17 boys who trashed ...