Valere Houandinou : The Next Two Group Matches Will Be Very Difficult
Published: June 18, 2014
Stephen Keshi’s assistant, Valere Houandinou, has pointed out that Nigeria must defeat Bosnia on Saturday to get their World Cup campaign back on track, following the shock goalless draw with Iran on Monday.The Super Eagles credential will be tested in their next two matches against Bosnia and Argentina, and the ...
Bosnia Sweating On Fitness Of Hoffenheim Star, Sejad Salihovic
Published: June 18, 2014
Hoffenheim central midfielder Sejad Salihovi� is racing to be fit for the Dragons clash with Nigeria on Saturday, a fixture which corresponds to the second round of matches in Group F at the ongoing World Cup.The goal - scoring midfielder sat out the 2 - 1 loss to Argentina last weekend after failing a late fitness t...
Rizespor Defender, Godfrey Oboabona To Sit Out Bonsia Game Due To Foot Injury
Published: June 17, 2014
Rizespor stopper Godfrey Oboabona will sit out Nigeria’s second Group F fixture against Bosnia on Saturday as he is not expected to recover from a foot injury, team officials have disclosed. That same injury made him to be substituted just before the hour mark in the tie with Iran on Monday evening, and initial p...
Benin Rep Wins Ogun Unity Cup
Published: June 17, 2014
A team from Republic of Benin has emerged winner of Under-16 category of International Soccer Tournament tagged ‘Ogun Unity Cup’ while the host, Ogun State won the Under-13 class of the tourney after defeated Anambra 2-0 at the finals played inside the mainbowl of Dipo Dina International Stadium Ijebu-Ode o...
Vincent Enyeama Not Disappointed Spectators Booed Both Teams
Published: June 17, 2014
Super Eagles custodian, Vincent Enyeama, was not disappointed that the spectators that witnessed the clash between Nigeria and Iran at Estádio Joaquim Américo Guimarães, Curitiba showed their displeasure with the scoreline by booing both teams.“What can I say? The fans pay to see the game. ...
Nigerian Football Referees Join Bring Back Our Girls Campaign
Published: June 17, 2014
Rising from its Annual General Meeting, Nigeria Football Referees Association (NRA) has joined the clarion call for the release and return of the abducted Chibok girls in the interest of good image of our Country Nigeria, while enjoining the Country’s leadership to do all it could to make the Country secured and ...
Bosnia Sends Spy To Run The Rule Over Super Eagles
Published: June 17, 2014
Bosnia and Herzegovina manager Safet Susic had been praying for the outcome of the match between two of his next opponents, Nigeria and Iran, to end in a draw and he got his wish after both teams played goalless on Monday night.The Bosnia Federation sent a spy, Bor�e Sredojevi�, to witness the game staged at Est&aa...
Stephen Keshi Admits Shortcomings In Second Half
Published: June 17, 2014
Speaking at a press conference after the  goalless draw with Iran, Stephen Keshi has admitted that the Super Eagles took their feet off the pedal in the second half. The absence of a genuine play-maker in the Nigeria squad meant the team could not break down a well organized Iranian defense.“We played very w...
John Obi Mikel Urges Eagles To Stand Up And Be Counted
Published: June 17, 2014
Nigeria remain winless in nine World Cup games following their shocking 0 - 0 draw with Iran on Monday evening.Chelsea midfielder John Obi Mikel has been doing some soul searching on what went wrong at Arena da Baixada.And he has admitted that the Eagles need to stand up and be counted in their next two games against B...
Keshi Names Starting Eleven To Face Iran
Published: June 16, 2014
Stephen Keshi has nominated 11 players for Nigeria’s opening World Cup fixture against Iran at Arena da Baixada on Monday afternoon.As expected, World Cup veteran Vincent Enyeama will skipper the side in the absence of Joseph Yobo, who drops to the bench. Godfrey Oboabona (Rizespor), Kenneth Omeruo (Chelsea on lo...
Nwankwo Kanu Spends Time With Super Eagles Ahead World Cup Opener
Published: June 16, 2014
The Super Eagles received an important guest before leaving for Arena da Baixada, where they take on Iran in their opening World Cup fixture this evening. Former Arsenal and Ajax Amsterdam attacker Nwankwo Kanu , who participated at three World Cups, visited the team to wish them good luck, offer moral support and enco...
Vedad Ibisevic Eyes Nigeria Scalp
Published: June 16, 2014
Vedad Ibisevic etched his name in Bosnia and Hezegovonia folklore, netting the first ever goal scored by the country at the World Cup. Five minutes to the end of the encounter at Estádio Maracanã, Rio de Janeiro , the VfB Stuttgart striker registered his name on the score - sheet, taking the scores to 2 -...
Ajimobi Opens World Cup Viewing Centers Across Oyo State
Published: June 16, 2014
For Soccer fans in Ibadan and other part of the major cities in the state not to be left out the on-going 2014 FIFA World Cup’s bliss, the Executive Governor of the State Senator Abiola Ajimobi who has ordered erection of viewing centers across all major cities.The 1,500 capacity tent with a life size big screen ...
Agent Confirms Several Teams Want Okaka
Published: June 16, 2014
Andrea Cattoli, the agent of Italian - Nigerian striker Stefano Okaka has provident an update on the future of his client.The 24 - year - old is being linked with several clubs in Europe on the back of his performance for Sampdoria this past season.“There are several requests for Stephen, he is very good at Sampd...
Vincent Enyeama Says Players, NFF Not At Daggers Drawn Over Appearance Fees
Published: June 16, 2014
Ahead of the eagerly anticipated clash against Iran, Lille numero uno Vincent Enyeama has played down reports that members of the Super Eagles were at daggers drawn with the Nigeria Federation over appearance fees and bonuses.The deputy Super Eagles skipper has stressed that they are focused on the game against the Asi...