Super Eagles New Kid On The Block Kingsley Madu Eyes Three Points
Published: September 04, 2015
AS TrenÄ�ín defender Kingsley Madu earned a recall to the Super Eagles after his sparkling debut against Chad in an African Cup of Nations qualifier.Everything is pointing to the fact that the young star will suit up for the Super Eagles for only the second time on Saturday when Nigeria takes on Tanzania and he...
Sunday Oliseh Sweating On Fitness Of Leon Balogun Ahead Tanzania Clash
Published: September 04, 2015
Super Eagles coach, Sunday Oliseh, is sweating on the fitness of Mainz 05 defender Leon Balogun ahead of tomorrow’s eagerly anticipated African Cup of Nations qualifying fixture against Tanzania.The right - back sat out the 3 - 0 win over Football College Abuja on Wednesday and has not undergone full training wit...
Golden Eaglets Beat Brazil In Suwon Tourney
Published: September 04, 2015
The Golden Eaglets have sent a clear message to other participating teams at the Fifa Under 17s, which begins next month in Chile, with a 2 - 1 win over five - time finalists Brazil at the ongoing Suwon Continental Cup International Youth (U-17) Football Tournament in Korea.Kingsley Michael opened scoring for Nigeria i...
Brown Ideye Begins Training With Olympiakos
Published: September 04, 2015
New Olympiakos signing Brown Ideye had his first workout with the Greek champions on Thursday since completing his transfer from West Brom.By all indications, the Nigeria international will make his debut on Friday in a behind - closed - doors friendly against Asteras Tripolis in Rendi as the manager of The Reds, Marco...
Werder Bremen Striker Ujah Eyes Future Super Eagles Invitations
Published: September 04, 2015
Anthony Ujah, 24,  has targeted more invitations to the national team, having missed out on the 2014 Fifa World Cup despite representing the country at the Confederations Cup the previous year.The Werder Bremen striker has declared that playing in the German Bundesliga will count in his favour as new Super Eagles...
Dominic Iorfa And Dele Alli Debut For England Under 21s
Published: September 04, 2015
Two Anglo - Nigerian players made their debut for the England Under 21 national team in their hard fought 1 - 0 win against the United States Olympic team on Thursday.Head coach Gareth Southgate started the game staged at Deepdale, Preston North End with Tottenham Hostpur starlet Dele Alli as well as Liverpool winger J...
Ahmed Musa Says Super Eagles Are In Tanzania To Win
Published: September 04, 2015
CSKA Moscow striker Ahmed Musa has declared that the Super Eagles are targeting three points in their African Cup of Nations qualifier against Tanzania on Saturday.In their opening Group G fixture, the 2013 African champions beat Chad 2 - 0 while seven - time champions Egypt thrashed Tanzania 3 - 0, meaning the North A...
Amuneke Fires Up Golden Eaglets Ahead Brazil Clash
Published: September 03, 2015
Golden Eaglets coach, Emmanuel Amuneke, has advised his charges to step up the tempo when they face Brazil on Friday in their second game at the ongoing 2015 Suwon Continental Cup International Youth (U-17) Football Tournament.In their opening fixture, the world champions shared the spoils with hosts South Korea but th...
Fegor Ogude Suspended For Three Games By Russian Federation
Published: September 03, 2015
The Control and Disciplinary Committee of the Russian Football Union has suspended Fegor Ogude for three matches for violent conduct in Amkar Perm’s Premier League clash against Rostov on August 28.In the 58th minute of the tie held at Stadion Olimp 2 (Rostov-na-Donu), the Nigeria international was dismissed by r...
Kelantan Striker Austin Amutu On The Radar Of Maccabi Netanya
Published: September 03, 2015
Israeli Premier League side Maccabi Netanya want to bolster their squad with an attacker before the close of the summer transfer market next Tuesday, September 8.According to one.co.il, Maccabi Netanya have beamed their searchlight on ex Warri Wolves forward Austin Amutu , who is currently plying his trade for Kelantan...
Brown Ideye Eager To Make Olympiakos Debut
Published: September 03, 2015
Nigeria international Brown Ideye has issued his first statement since completing his move to Olympiakos from West Brom.Though the financial terms and duration of the deal have not been officially disclosed by both clubs for now, it is believed that he will remain with the Super League champions until June 30, 2018 and...
Super Eagles Remain 53rd Best Team In The World
Published: September 03, 2015
On Thursday morning, Fifa published on its official website the latest rankings of national teams.Compared to their position last month, the Super Eagles remain in the same spot, with a global ranking of 53rd while in the continental ranking they are ninth.Algeria, Ivory Coast, Ghana, Tunisia and Senegal are the best...
Super Eagles Striker Emmanuel Emenike Vows To End 1,147 - Minute Goal Drought Vs Tanzania
Published: September 03, 2015
2013 African Cup of Nations top scorer Emmanuel Emenike has not hit target for the Super Eagles since his brace against Ethiopia in October 2013 in a World Cup qualifying tie held in Addis Ababa.Since his last goal in the 90th minute against the Walya Antelopes, the Fenerbahce loanee has put on the green - white - gree...
Huddersfield Town Mum On Shola Ameobi Link
Published: September 03, 2015
Shola Ameobi has started training with Huddersfield Town, with a view to a possible move to the Championship club this month. The transfer window in England closed for business on Tuesday but the former Newcastle hero was a free agent by then, meaning a transfer to the John Smith’s Stadium can still go through.Ac...
FC Midtjylland Winger Rilwan Hassan Out Of Action Until 2016
Published: September 03, 2015
FC Midtjylland winger Rilwan Hassan has undergone an operation after breaking his fibula in two places last weekend against Hobro in the Danish Superliga.If he does not suffer a relapse during his recovery from the injury, the 24 - year - old will play his first game for The Wolves when they tackle AaB at the end of Fe...