Ahmed Musa And Vincent Enyeama Nominated For African Player of the Year Award By CAF
Published: October 11, 2015
The Confederation of African Football has revealed the shortlist for the African Player of the Year award.Of the 37 - player shortlist announced on Sunday, only two Nigerian players in the shape of CSKA Moscow forward Ahmed Musa and Lille goalkeeper Vincent Enyeama were considered.Algeria have six players that are in t...
Sunday Oliseh Names Starting Line - Up To Face Cameroon
Published: October 11, 2015
Super Eagles manager Sunday Oliseh has made three changes to the starting line  - up that lost 2-0 to Democratic Republic of Congo on Thursday for the national team’s meeting with Cameroon.For the fourth game running, Wolves glovesman Carl Ikeme keeps his place in goal. Leon Balogun will partner Efe Ambrose ...
Kelechi Iheanacho Says Man City International Stars Increased His Confidence
Published: October 11, 2015
Kelechi Iheanacho says his confidence has increased as a result of the advice he gets from the international stars at Manchester City.The Nigeria youth international was disappointed that one of the players he looks up to Gael Clichy is currently sidelined with an injury and is praying for the France international to r...
NFF Moves To Restrict Use Of Twitter, Facebook And Instagram By Super Eagles Players
Published: October 11, 2015
The Nigeria Football Federation has hinted that Super Eagles players will be restricted on their use of social media while on international duty following the face off between Sunday Oliseh and Vincent Enyeama last Tuesday.NFF supremo Amaju Pinnick made this known after a meeting in Belgium on Saturday with the main pr...
Tunji Akinola Helps West Ham Beat Aston Villa
Published: October 11, 2015
Tunji Akinola assisted West Ham Under 18s secure their fourth Barclays U18 Premier League win of the season on Saturday at Bodymoor Heath.The 16 - year - old slotted in at defense for the entire duration of the game as the Hammers beat Aston Villa 2 - 1, with the Londoners scoring through Hector-Ingram and an own goal ...
Fulham Starlet Tayo Edun Delighted To Make England Squad For World Cup
Published: October 11, 2015
Fulham defender Tayo Edun has vowed to repay manager Neil Dewsnip’s confidence in him after making England U17s roster for the Fifa Under 17 World Cup which kicks off next weekend.The left - back was pleasantly surprised that he was one of the 21 players that traveled to Chile,  as he was red - carded in his...
Sylvester Igboun Hoping To Join Obafemi Martins In FC Ebedei History Books By Scoring Against Cameroon
Published: October 11, 2015
FC Ufa star Sylvester Igboun has been previewing the upcoming friendly between the Super Eagles and Cameroon in Brussels on Sunday night.Having lost 2 - 0 to Democratic Republic of Congo in their first exhibition match in Belgium, the Russian - based striker has declared that the Super Eagles have no choice but to win ...
Ex Golden Eaglets Star Bright Edomwonyi Pleased To Net Hat - trick For Sturm Graz
Published: October 11, 2015
Sturm Graz striker Bright Edomwonyi has insisted that his team’s win over Kraftwerk U30 on Saturday served its purpose of preparing his team for their next Bundesliga clash against Rheindorf Altach after the international break.Sturm Graz humiliated Kraftwerk U30 15 - 1, with the ex Golden Eaglets striker scoring...
Nwankwo Kanu, Danny Shittu To Watch Super Eagles Vs Cameroon
Published: October 11, 2015
Former Nigeria skipper Nwankwo Kanu will be amongst the spectators when the national team faces four - time African champions Cameroon in an international friendly in Brussels on Sunday night.The ex Arsenal hero arrived in Brussels on Saturday and had a chance meeting with a familiar face, former Watford and Super Eagl...
Chinwendu Ihezuo Shines As Falconets Qualify For Final Round
Published: October 10, 2015
The Falconets have qualified for the final round of the African qualifying series for the 2016 FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup following their 2 - 0 win over Democratic Republic of Congo on Saturday evening at the National Stadium in Abuja.Thus, Nigeria advanced 4 - 1 on aggregate and will now face South Africa, who...
Oyo State Football War Gets Messier, As IFA boss Alleges Threat To Life
Published: October 10, 2015
Following the ten - year ban placed the Chairman of Ibadan Football Association (IFA) Alhaji Banji Akintayo by Oyo State Football Association and his members after being found guilty by the panel of investigation constituted to investigate corruption allegations leveled against the IFA boss, he is seeking Police interv...
UAE To Host Maiden Gulf African Football Tourney
Published: October 10, 2015
In a bid to further strengthen sporting relationship with Africa, Gulf and promote potential soccer talents across the two regions the United Arab Emirates will play to the maiden Gulf African Football Tournament.The event that would be organised by a Dubai based event management company in conjunction with the Differe...
Super Eagles Hold Final Training Session Before Showdown With Cameroon
Published: October 10, 2015
The Super Eagles conducted their final training session on Saturday afternoon before their international friendly against Les Lions Indomptables on Sunday night at the Edmond Machtens Stadion in Brussels.Unlike Friday’s workout that was more or less a recovery session, today’s training was high tempo and ve...
Godfrey Oboabona Confirms He Is Out Of Cameroon Friendly
Published: October 10, 2015
Godfrey Oboabona will miss the Super Eagles eagerly anticipated friendly with Cameroon in Brussels on Sunday night, the Rizespor defender has confirmed to allnigeriasoccer.com.The news will be a big blow to Nigeria manager Sunday Oliseh, who had lamented the absence of Kenneth Omeruo and the ex Sunshine Stars skipper i...
Stalemated Kogi United, Adamawa United Match: NFF Appeal Committee Rules on Monday
Published: October 10, 2015
The Nigeria Football Federation, NFF Appeal Committee has set Monday, 12th of October, 2015 as the date to decide on the stalemated Week 12 NNL encounter between Kogi United and Adamawa United.The ruling which is expected to take place at the NFF Headquarters in Abuja by 10am is expected to give a final on the match.It...