Ex Tottenham Hotspur And Fulham Defender William Troost-Ekong Did Not Think Twice Before Choosing Nigeria Ahead Of Holland
Published: June 04, 2015
FC Groningen defender William Troost-Ekong has stated that it would be a dream come true if he makes his debut for the Super Eagles next weekend against Chad in an Afcon qualifying fixture.The 21 - year - old has caps for Holland U20s but was invited to the Nigerian senior team after pledging his international future t...
Nigeria Make Slight Progress In Fifa Ranking
Published: June 04, 2015
On Thursday morning, the official website of Fifa published its latest ranking of national teams.Compared to their ranking in the month of May, the Super Eagles have climbed two spots, and have a global ranking of 43rd while in the continental ranking the Super Eagles are seventh. Algeria, Ivory Coast, Tunisia, Ghana a...
Germany U20s Skipper Kevin Akpoguma On Target In Win Against Uzbekistan
Published: June 04, 2015
Germany Under 20 National Team are through to the last 16 of the 2015 Fifa Under 20 World Cup.A player of Nigerian descent skippered the German side in their 3 - 0 win against Uzbekistan on Thursday morning. Hoffenheim central defender Kevin Akpoguma lasted the entire distance at the Christchurch Stadium, Christchurch ...
North Korea Coach Admits Saviour Godwin Quick - fire Brace Demoralized His Team
Published: June 04, 2015
North Korea U20s coach, An Ye Gun, has stated that Saviour Godwin’s quick - fire brace early in the second half deflated his team’s confidence after proving their mettle in the first stanza against the African champions.In his post match comments, he said : “In the second half we conceded the goal too...
Nigeria U20s Coach, Manu Garba : We Entertained The Crowd
Published: June 04, 2015
Flying Eagles coach Manu Garba was pleased with the overall performance of his team in their 4 - 0 thrashing of North Korea on Thursday morning. But the Nigeria U20s manager has admitted that his wards did not play to instructions in the first half, with the Asians holding the African champions to a goalless dr...
Ex Manchester City And Fulham Midfielder Dickson Etuhu Off The Mark For AIK Stockholm
Published: June 04, 2015
Out - of - favour Nigeria international Dickson Etuhu notched his first goal for AIK Stockholm in their thrilling 4 - 3 victory against Falkenberg on Wednesday night. In his second start of the season, the former Blackburn Rovers and Manchester City man opened scoring for AIK in the 26th minute but Rodevåg levele...
Impressive Nigeria See Off North Korea, As Isaac Success Scores Fourth Consecutive Goal At Fifa Tournaments
Published: June 04, 2015
The Flying Eagles got their Fifa Under 20 World Cup campaign back on track with a 4 - 0 thrashing of North Korea at New Plymouth /Stadium Taranaki on Thursday morning.After a goalless first half, a brace from Godwin Saviour and a goal apiece by Kingsley Sokari and Isaac Success gave Nigeria a win they were in search of...
Tottenham Hotspur Starlet Musa Yahaya And Man City Striker Iheanacho Start From Bench As Manu Garba Names Starting Line-up Vs North Korea
Published: June 03, 2015
Flying Eagles coach Manu Garba has made four changes to the starting line - up that took on Brazil on Monday in the African champions first Group E fixture. The Under 17 World Cup - winning manager has kept faith with  goalkeeper Joshua Enaholo despite his howlers against Brazil.The defense is untouched, with skip...
Centre - Backs Kenneth Omeruo And Godfrey Oboabona Join Nigeria Camp
Published: June 03, 2015
With the clock ticking towards the deadline handed to Super Eagles foreign - based contingent to assemble in Abuja for a training camp ahead of the Afcon qualifier against Chad, only two invited players are yet to join the camp.The latest arrivals are defenders Kenneth Omeruo (Chelsea), Godfrey Oboabona (Rizespor) and ...
Southampton To Challenge Manchester City For Okaka?
Published: June 03, 2015
Two English Premier League teams will go head - to - head for the signature of Italian - Nigerian striker Stefano Okaka in the summer, according to the Italian press. Tuttomercatoweb.com claims Manchester City and Southampton are interested in the Italy international.Stefano Okaka is tied to Sampdoria until the end of ...
Chuba Akpom, Dominic Iorfa And Moses Odubajo Handed Starting Berths As England U20s Lose Unbeaten Run
Published: June 03, 2015
For the first time at the ongoing Toulon Tournament, England Under 20s boss, Aidy Boothroyd, handed starting berths to Anglo - Nigerian trio - Chuba Akpom, Dominic Iorfa and Moses Odubajo - in Wednesday evening’s game against Mexico.The Young Three Lions lost for the first time in 12 matches, suffering a 2 - 1 de...
Vincent Enyeama, William Troost-Ekong, Eddy Onazi, Three Other Pros Join Super Eagles Camp
Published: June 03, 2015
Nine foreign - based professionals are now in camp ahead of Nigeria’s African Cup of Nations qualifying fixture against Chad .The trio of Odion Ighalo, Steve Ukoh and John Ogu were the first set of players based overseas to arrive in Abuja.Checks at Bolton White Hotels and Apartments in Abuja revealed that Lazio ...
Exclusive : Agent Scotches Reports Linking Chelsea Midfielder Mikel With Transfer To Al Ain, Dubai
Published: June 03, 2015
Reports linking Chelsea midfielder John Obi Mikel with a shift to Al Ain, Dubai in the summer transfer market are out of topic.It is correct that the Nigeria international could be departing Stamford Bridge in the nearest future but the United Arab Emirates is not a possible destination. “Mikel is not in talks wi...
Emmanuel Emenike Is Most Expensive African Player Bought By Turkish Club
Published: June 03, 2015
Respected Turkish sports daily Fanatik has published on its official website the top 25 most expensive transfers involving Super Lig clubs. Emmanuel Emenike’s move from Spartak Moscow to Fenerbahce in 2013 was ranked in third position.The Istanbul side, who are never shy to get out their cheque book, paid 13 mill...
Kogi United Floats Feeder Team
Published: June 03, 2015
As part of efforts to develop grass root football and empower the youths in its immediate environment Kogi United FC have set up a feeder team. The team according to a statement signed by the chairman of the Confluence State club, Abdul Sule will made up of 25 players within the age bracket of 15 and 20 years.The state...