Dele Alli Admits He Was Below Par Against Norway
Published: September 08, 2015
England Under 21s began their European Championship qualifiers on a winning note though they could only beat the hosts Norway 1 - 0 at Marienlyst Stadium, Drammen on Monday evening.Jordon Ibe (Liverpool ) and Dele Alli (Tottenham Hotspur) made Gareth Southgate’s starting XI but there was no place in it for Wolves...
Oliseh Confident Super Eagles Will Qualify For African Cup of Nations
Published: September 07, 2015
Though things did not go as planned in his first game in the dugout, Super Eagles coach Sunday Oliseh has refused to push the panic button and is confident that the national team can qualify for the 2017 African Cup of Nations.The team struggled in Dar es Salaam last weekend and were forced to a goalless draw by the ho...
Agent Dismiss Claims By Besiktas CEO Mikel Was Interested In Joining The Club
Published: September 07, 2015
A representative of John Obi Mikel has dismissed claims by the Besiktas President, Fikret Orman, that he failed to rubber-stamp the transfer of the Nigeria international to the Istanbul club hours leading up to the close of the summer transfer market.Turkish agent Mesrin Izzet, who sensationally claimed to represent Mi...
Victor Obinna Wanted By MSV Dusiburg
Published: September 07, 2015
Free agent Victor Obinna is studying the possibility of joining 2 Bundesliga side MSV Dusiburg, according to Tuttomercatoweb.com making reference to transfer market expert Alfredo Pedulla.The Nigeria international’s priority before the close of the window for players with contracts was to join an Italian club so ...
Injured Duo Izunna Uzochukwu, Leon Balogun Out Of Friendly Vs Niger
Published: September 07, 2015
Amkar Perm midfielder Izunna Uzochukwu has been ruled out of the Super Eagles international friendly against Niger Republic at Adokiye Amiesimaka Stadium Port Harcourt on Tuesday.The Russian - based player was handed his international debut by new coach Sunday Oliseh in the African Cup of Nations qualifier against Tanz...
Patrick Owomoyela Expects Borussia Dortmund To Challenge Bayern Munich For The Title
Published: September 07, 2015
Patrick Owomoyela has opined that Borussia Dortmund can challenge Bayern Munich for the Bundesliga title this season.The Bavarians are the three - time defending champions but the retired Germany international reckons that this former club are genuine contenders especially as they have a new coach Thomas Tuchel, who ha...
Ex-international Okenla Set To Launch Biggest Cultural African Carnival
Published: September 07, 2015
The Federal Government through the Ministry of Culture and Tourism has given former green Eagles winger Folorunsho Okenla the mandate to run the biggest cultural festival in Africa, the Abuja Carnival, now known as the Nigeria National Carnival for the next three years.The Morocco 1988 star who is now anaccomplished ma...
Nathan Oduwa Shows His Appreciation To Rangers Faithful
Published: September 07, 2015
Tottenham Hotspur forward Nathan Oduwa was loaned to Scottish side Rangers in August to gain valuable experience and the Anglo - Nigerian has continued to excel for the Ibrox side.The England youth international was pleased to pick up the man of the match accolade against Raith Rovers last weekend and took to social me...
NWPL: Poor Finishing Cost Us Against Osun Babes - Abdul Sule
Published: September 07, 2015
Chairman Confluence Queens Football Club of Lokoja, Malam Abdul Sule, has blamed his side lack of cutting edge for the 1-0 defeat against Osun Babes in Ede on Sunday.The game seems to be heading into a draw between the both side but a 76th minute goal from Abiodun Adebayo, ensured the home team snatched the three neede...
Dekina, Kogi Nick Semi -Final Ticket
Published: September 07, 2015
Dekina and Kogi local government teams booked a place in the semifinal of the 2015 Kogi State Governor’s Cup following victories against Okehi and Adavi respectively.Strikes from Mohammed Salisu and Alhassan Yakub helped Coach Umar Isah’s team squeeze past Adavi  by 2-1 on Sunday.Ape Omatugba’s s...
Oke Akpoveta And Moses Lamidi On Target As Lyngby Beat Vejle
Published: September 07, 2015
A pair of goals from Oke Akpoveta assisted Lyngby beat Vejle BK 3 - 2 in a thrilling Danish First Division game staged at Lundtoftevej on Sunday evening.Lyngby grabbed the lead in the 12th minute through the ex Dream Team VI trainee and the Nigerian scored again in the 42ndminute to give The Royal Blues a two - goal ad...
Desire Oparanozie Scores Four As Falcons Thrash Congo
Published: September 06, 2015
French - based forward Desire Oparanozie helped herself to a double brace alongside a strike by Chinaza Uchendu as the Super Falcons romped to a 5 - 1 win against Congo - Brazzaville at the All - Africa Games on Sunday.By the 35th minute, the Guingamp forward had scored a hat - trick before registering her fourth goal ...
Solomon Kwambe : Our Target Was To Win The Game
Published: September 06, 2015
Warri Wolves defender Solomon Kwambe was the only home - based player considered for the starting line - up in Saturday’s goalless draw against Tanzania after Mainz stopper Leon Balogun failed a fitness test before the game in Dar es Salaam.With  Egypt thrashing Chad 5 - 1 at Stade Omnisports Idriss Mahamat ...
Golden Eaglets Finish Third In Suwon Tourney After Losing To Croatia
Published: September 06, 2015
The 2015 Continental Cup International Youth Soccer U-17 Championships came to an end on Sunday with world champions Nigeria finishing third in the tournament.In the Golden Eaglets final group match, the Emmanuel Amuneke - led side lost 3 - 2 to Croatia while Brazil saw off the hosts 2 - 0.Thus, Brazil won the tourname...
Sunday Oliseh Says He Is Monitoring New Olympiakos Striker Brown Ideye
Published: September 06, 2015
Super Eagles coach Sunday Oliseh has hinted that new Olympiakos signing Brown Ideye will be invited to the national team in future matches.The former West Brom and Dynamo Kiev man has not played for Nigeria for close to two years and missed out on the 2014 World Cup though he assisted the team qualify for the tournamen...