Lukman Ruled Out Of Semi - Final Clash Against South Africa
Published: February 24, 2015
Golden Eagles defender Zakari Lukman Halilu will miss Wednesday’s CAF Under 17 Championship clash against South Africa due to a one - game ban handed by the governing body of African football.The Unity Academy, Kaduna starlet was cautioned two times in the group phase - in games against Guinea and Zambia.Born...
Emmanuel Emenike Mocked By Fenerbahce Fans After Loss To Akhisar Belediyespor
Published: February 24, 2015
Emmanuel Emenike was criticized by supporters of Fenerbahce in the wake of their 2 - 1 loss to Akhisar Belediyespor on Monday night.In the 21st round tie, the Nigeria international missed several scoring opportunities, and in the end the Yellow Canaries paid dearly for the fluffed chances, with their first loss at home...
SWAN FCT Chapter Congratulates Patrick Ngwaogu On His Election Into FCT FA Board.
Published: February 23, 2015
The Sports Writers Association of Nigeria, SWAN, FCT chapter, has congratulated one of its members Mr. Patrick Ngwaogu who on Monday emerged the Vice Chairman 1, of the FCT Football Association in an election conducted in Abuja.The chairman SWAN FCT chapter, Kayode Adeniyi while speaking after results of the elections ...
Frenage Academy Celebrates Golden Eaglets Chile Qualification
Published: February 23, 2015
As the Nigeria U-17 team, the Golden Eaglets, booked a place in the 2015 FIFA U-17 World Cup scheduled for Chile, Frenage Soccer Academy has congratulated the Emmanuel Amuneke led technical crew .The Ibadan based soccer school described the feat as a great source of motivation for every other youngster at the academy a...
Ahead of Oyo FA Election Scheduled For Wed. 25th, Electoral Boss Pledges Fairness
Published: February 23, 2015
As the 11 candidate that obtained forms to vie for various positions in the Oyo State Football Association Polls scheduled Wednesday 25th at the Emmanuel Alayande College of Education Oyo, the electoral committee Chairman Mr. Oladimeji Araola Omoniyi has assured to deliver a free, fair and transparent election, with th...
Uche Agbo Makes Granada Debut In Loss To Levante
Published: February 23, 2015
Nigeria Under 20 international Uche Agbo made his debut for Granada in their 2 - 1 loss to Levante in the 24th round of games in the Spanish La Liga.Having started from the bench, the 19 - year - old was introduced with five minutes of normal time remaining in place of  Javi Márquez.But things did not work ...
Henry Uche Agbo Inching Closer To Granada Debut
Published: February 23, 2015
Former Flying Eagles midfielder Henry Uche Agbo could make his official debut for Granada when they take on Levante on Monday evening.Along with Isaac Success, top scorer at the last CAF Under 17 Championship, the ex Enyimba man has been named in the 18 - man squad for tonight’s tie at the Estadio Ciudad de Valen...
Coach Manu Garba Drops Injured Musa Yahaya From AYC Squad
Published: February 23, 2015
Musa Yahaya, hailed as the Nigerian Neymar, will not be one of the 21 players that will travel to Senegal for the African Youth Championship. SL10.ng has reported that the Tottenham Hotspur trainee will spend six weeks on the sidelines after picking up a knee injury in the Flying Eagles 2 - 0 win over Ghana last week.&...
Sylvester Igboun Is Focused Despite Failed Move To China
Published: February 23, 2015
Sylvester Igboun has put aside his botched move to the Chinese Super League in the January transfer window, and is fully focused on helping FC Midtjylland win the Danish Superliga this term.A Chinese club enticed with an economically extremely attractive offer, but FCM said no, because they do not have time to find a r...
Emmanuel Amuneke Says Eaglets Will Not Underrate South Africa
Published: February 23, 2015
The Golden Eaglets will trade tackles with the South Africa Under 17s in the semi-final of the CAF Under 17 Championship.To get to this stage of the competition, Nigeria emerged winner of Group A with seven points while their opponents on Wednesday, Amajimbos, finished second in Group B.Coach Emmanuel Amuneke says the ...
England Legend Gary Lineker Gushing Over Jordon Ibe
Published: February 23, 2015
England legend Gary Lineker is delighted with the form of Liverpool starlet Jordon Ibe, who has Nigerian blood flowing in his veins. The teenager caught the eye of many in The Reds 2 - 0 away win over Southampton on Sunday, and the Match of the Day host took to social media to praise the England youth international.&ld...
Arsenal Midfielder Alex Iwobi To Debut For Nigeria Against Bolivia?
Published: February 23, 2015
The Nigeria Football Federation are planning to hand Arsenal midfielder Alex Iwobi his debut in next month’s international friendly against Bolivia. As you are aware, the England youth international was not featured against Gabon last weekend due to missing paperwork, but the NFF are working around the clock to c...
Zurrieq Striker Osi Lucky Agboebina Celebrates Birthday By Scoring Hat - trick
Published: February 23, 2015
Osi Lucky Agboebina netted a hat - trick as Zurrieq thrashed Rabat Ajax 5 - 1 in the Maltese First Division last weekend.The Nigerian striker has now scored four goals in the league this season, including his goal against the same opponents back in October. The former St Georges star opened scoring five minutes before ...
Olympic National Team Invitee Noah Ojuola Proud Of Performance Against Gzira United
Published: February 22, 2015
Noah Ojuola was overjoyed after putting in a man-of-the- match display in St. George’s 2 - 1 win over Gzira United in the latest round of games in the Maltese First Division.And the Olympic National Team invitee has revealed that high profile officials of St. George’s congratulated him after today’s g...
Kehinde Fatai Ends Six - Month Scoring Drought
Published: February 22, 2015
Ex Flying Eagles striker Kehinde Fatai registered his name on the score - sheet in the Romanian Liga I for the first time since August, as Astra Giurgiu played a 2 - 2 draw with Concordia Chiajna in the 18th round.Kehinde Fatai bagged a brace for Astra Giurgiu, scoring either side of the half, but his team were unlucky...