Birmingham City Winger Viv Solomon - Otabor Returns To England With High Hopes After Training With Nigeria U23s
Published: June 17, 2015
Birmingham City winger Viv Solomon - Otabor has returned to the United Kingdom after training with Nigeria’s Olympic National Team for about a week.And it is thought the 19 - year - old impressed the manager of the Dream Team VI, Samson Siasia, during the Under 23s get - together.The coach has hinted that he woul...
Official : Ikechukwu Uche Joins Mexican Club Tigres ,Subject To A Medical
Published: June 17, 2015
Mexican club Tigres have announced the signing of Ikechukwu Uche from Villarreal subject to a successful medical.The Nigeria international watched from the stands when Tigres clashed with Emelec in the quarter - final of the Copa Libertadores last month and he would feature in the semi - final tie against Internacional...
Oyo State First Lady, Chief Florence Ajimobi, Backs Iyaloja Soccer Tourney
Published: June 17, 2015
Oyo State’s first lady, Chief Mrs. Florence Ajimobi has commended the the Iyaloja of Ibadanland Chief Mrs. Labake Lawal over her grassroots soccer competition initiative tagged Iyaloja Cup which was played by all the major markets in the city of Ibadan and pledged her support to the tourney.The first lady who was...
Governor Wada Unveils New Hummel Kits for Kogi United, Confluence Queens
Published: June 17, 2015
The Kogi state Governor, Captain Idris Wada will officially unveil new Hummel jerseys for Kogi United and Confluence Queens Official, as a means of boosting the morale of both officials and players.The unveiling of the new Hummel kits for Kogi United and Confluence Queens Football Clubs is  scheduled for Banquet H...
Obafemi Martins Scores As Seattle Sounders Lose To Portland Timbers
Published: June 17, 2015
Obafemi Martins scored his second goal in three days but it was not enough, with Seattle Sounders losing 3 - 1 to Fanendo Adi’s Portland Timbers. Both Nigerians made the starting XI for their respective teams in the tie held at Starfire Sports Complex Stadium (Tukwila, Washington).After 79 minutes, former Inter M...
Nigeria Coach Refuses To Shake Hands With USA Female Coach After Super Falcons Exit
Published: June 17, 2015
The United States Women’s coach, Jill Ellis , has admitted that the Super Falcons put up a good fight against her side in both countries final Group D fixture at BC Place Stadium,Vancouver on Wednesday morning.But the major talking point after the game was Super Falcons coach Edwin Okon refusing to shake hands wi...
Nigeria Coach Edwin Okon Rues Missed Chances
Published: June 17, 2015
Super Falcons coach Edwin Okon has opined that his side’s missed opportunities in Wednesday morning’s Group D clash at the Women’s World Cup cost Nigeria a spot in the round of 16.From one of USA’s few opportunities, veteran striker Abby Wambach netted the match winner just before half time off ...
FCT FA Gets 2015 Principal Cup Football Committee
Published: June 17, 2015
The Board of the FCT Football Assocaition has approved the organization of maiden edition of the 2015 Principal’s Cup Football Competition for all secondary schools in the capital city. Announcing this after its Board Meeting on Tuesday, the Chairman of the FCT Football Association Alhaji Musa Saeed Talle said th...
Russian - Based Midfielder Akhilomhen Ernest Delighted With Dream Team Chance
Published: June 17, 2015
Akhilomhen Ernest admits he is delighted with his Nigeria U23 call-up after his Russian club informed him of his invitation to don the national team. He was a shock inclusion in the newly invited foreign-based professionals called-up by coach Samson Siasia for the 2016 Olympics qualifying fixture against Congo next mon...
Super Falcons Knocked Out Of World Cup After Narrow Loss To Superpowers USA
Published: June 17, 2015
A gallant Super Falcons side were shown the exit in the ongoing FIFA Women’s World Cup after they lost 1-0 to USA in their final Group D match on Wednesday morning in Vancouver. Veteran striker Abby Wambach grabbed the solitary strike with the last kick of the first half.The 1999 World Champions qualified as Gr...
Super Falcons Skipper Evelyn Nwabuoku Banking On Divine Intervention To Beat United States
Published: June 16, 2015
Super Eagles skipper Evelyn Nwabuoku has refused to throw in the towel and fancies the national team’s chances of qualifying for the second round of the Women’s World Cup. Defeat to Australia has left the African champions with a mountain to climb and they will be eliminated from the tournament on Wednesday...
Leke James Not Certain About Aalesund Future
Published: June 16, 2015
The future of Aalesund striker Leke James remains unresolved, with most teams in Europe and Asia preparing to bring out their cheque books to sign reinforcements in the summer transfer market.Allnigeriasoccer.com broke the news that the 22- year - old is at the top of Guangzhou R&F’s shopping list, with the C...
Ex Flying Eagles Midfielder Owello Angling For IK Start Departure
Published: June 16, 2015
Six months before the expiration of his contract with IK Start, former Flying Eagles midfielder Solomon Owello might terminate the agreement binding him with the Norwegian club.Owello arrived IK Start in 2008 and he has admitted that he is looking for greener pastures because he has spent a long time with his present e...
Juwon Oshaniwa Linked With Move To Konyaspor
Published: June 16, 2015
Following the relegation of MS Ashdod from the topflight, Juwon Oshaniwa has been declared surplus to requirements ahead of next season. According to one.co.il, the Nigeria international has been told to resume pre - season training with The Dolphins but the idea is for him to maintain his fitness with the club in prep...
Edwin Okon Deflects Questions On How He Handles Gay Players In Super Falcons Squad
Published: June 16, 2015
Ahead of the meeting between Nigeria and the United States at the Fifa Women’ s World Cup, Super Falcons manager Edwin Okon was quizzed about how he handles the gay players in his roster.American magazine Sports Illustrated has claimed in its electronic edition, citing an anonymous source, that at least two playe...