Kingsley Michael Had A Premonition He Would Score Against Brazil
Published: November 02, 2015
Abuja Football College product Kingsley Michael has revealed how he scored a similar goal at training 24 hours before the Golden Eaglets faced off against Brazil at the Fifa Under 17 World Cup.The Nigeria number six put a nail in the Brazilian’s coffin a minute after Victor Osimhen’s opener, when he hit a v...
Nigerians Abroad : Leke James, Fred Friday & Tagbajumi On Target In Norway
Published: November 02, 2015
Catch up on Nigerian players who were in action in the Norwegian Premier League this past weekend.We begin at the Alfheim Stadion, where Dominic Chatto’s Bodø / Glimt were guests to Tromsø. With one round to go in the top flight, the home team will definitely play in the top flight next season after...
Fidelis Irhene Returns From Injury But Portimonense Suffer Defeat
Published: November 02, 2015
Irhene Fidelis Christopher made an injury return to Portimonense in the Segunda Liga in Portugal last weekend but his side suffered a 3-0 defeat at home to Famalicão.Fidelis, who had to be rested for two weeks following an injury concern, was a second - half entry in the tie as he came on for Dener Gomez Clement...
Ex Bayern Munich Starlet Emeka Emerum Delighted After Man - Of - The - Match Display
Published: November 02, 2015
FK Sloboda Užice frontman Emeka Emerum has spoken of his joy at scoring his third goal in the Serbian Prva Liga this season in his team’s 3 -1 victory over Zemun on game week 12.The former Esperance starlet has dedicated his goal to his beloved mother, who celebrated her birthday at the start of last month.&ld...
Nwankwo Kanu, Elderson Echiejile Predict Golden Eaglets Are Primed To Win World Cup
Published: November 02, 2015
Two former Nigeria youth - teamers-  Nwankwo Kanu and Elderson Echiejile - expect the Golden Eaglets to win the Fifa Under 17 World Cup following their impressive display against Brazil on Sunday.The odds  favour the Emmanuel Amuneke - led side to contest the final on November 8 at the Estadio Sausalito, Vi&n...
Obi Mikel Maintains Players Are Backing Jose Mourinho
Published: November 02, 2015
Super Eagles star John Obi Mikel has claimed that the players are backing under - fire Chelsea manager Jose Mourinho.The Londoners started the defense of their Premier League title poorly, with their latest defeat coming against Liverpool at Stamford Bridge last weekend, and it is being rumoured that the Portuguese coa...
Mighty Jets Shift Resumption Date To November 17
Published: November 02, 2015
The management of Nigeria National League outfit,  Mighty Jets FC of Jos, has asked the players of the team to stay at home for another two weeks nullifying the earlier resumption date of November 1.In a statement released by the Club through its Media Officer, Mbum Ferdinand, the management said the shift in date...
Giwa Hails Owerri Performance
Published: November 02, 2015
The management of Giwa FC of Jos have hailed the performance of the team in their match-day 36 defeat at the hands of their hosts, Heartland FC of Owerri at the Dan Anyiam Stadium in Owerri on Sunday evening.In a statement released by the Club through its Media Officer, David King, immediately after the game, the Club&...
Amuneke Gives Credit To Golden Eaglets For Soaking Up The Pressure
Published: November 02, 2015
Nigeria U17s coach Emmanuel Amuneke has shared his thoughts an impressions on his team’s 3 - 0 rout of Brazil in the quarter - final of the Fifa Under 17 World Cup.The former Barcelona winger has praised his wards for playing conservatively in the opening 30 minutes, soaking up the pressure from the South America...
Golden Eaglets Cruise Into Semi - Finals, Beat Brazil 3 - 0
Published: November 01, 2015
The Golden Eaglets have set up a semi - final clash against either Mexico or Ecuador on the heels of their 3 - 0 thrashing of one of the pre - tournament favourites Brazil on Sunday night at the Estadio SausalitoVina Del Mar.Nigeria uncharacteristically started the game slowly, with the South Americans having more than...
Amuneke Names Identical Starting XI For Brazil Clash
Published: November 01, 2015
Coach Emmanuel Amuneke has named an identical starting line - up for the Golden Eaglets quarter- final  clash with Brazil at the Fifa Under 17 World Cup, starting from 2000 hours Nigerian time.It means Akpan Udoh gets his nod in goal, while Lukman Zakari, John Lazarus and Ejike Ukwu continue with their defensive r...
Mabo Says Hamza Remains Mighty Jets Chairman
Published: November 01, 2015
The President of Mighty Jets FC of Jos, Alhaji Ismaila Mabo, has rubbished a statement made in the media by a group who called themselves Founders and Patriots of Mighty Jets, saying they have sacked the Management of the Club and appointed a new management team. Mabo, who had a chat with allnigeriasoccer.com, sa...
FOSLA Academy, GSS Yangoji Battle For FCT Principal Cup Trophy
Published: November 01, 2015
FOSLA Academy Karshi and Government Secondary School Yangoji are on the verge of making history in FCT, as the two schools tackle each other in the finals of the maiden edition of the FCT Principals Cup Football Competition.To qualify for the finals, Government Secondary School Yangoji defeated Government Secondary Sch...
Kanu Urges Fans To Support Golden Eaglets Ahead Showdown With Boys From Brazil
Published: November 01, 2015
Nwankwo Kanu has called on Nigerians and supporters of the Golden Eaglets to pray and back the national team ahead of their quarter - final tie against Brazil.The two most successful teams, who between them have contested 12 of the previous 15 showpiece games prior to the 16th edition in Chile, lock horns for the first...
Kelechi Iheanacho Pleased To Secure Maximum Points In First EPL Start
Published: November 01, 2015
Kelechi Iheanacho was happy Manchester City left the Etihad Stadium turf with three points in their Premier League tie with Norwich City on Saturday. In his first - ever start for the Citizens in the Premier League, the vice - champions needed a late penalty from Yaya Toure to see off the Canaries.“Great team per...