Gabby Agbonlahor Gets Death Threat On Social Media
Published: September 09, 2013
Aston Villa Anglo - Nigerian attacker Gabby Agbonlahor has been subjected to a number of death threats after a harsh tackle on Louis Tomlinson during Stiliyan Petrov's testimonial at Celtic Park in Glasgow. Louis Tomlinson had to be replaced following the tackle by Agbonlahor and left the field visibly battered. Fans ...
Nnamdi Oduamadi : We Are Taking This Game Serious
Published: September 09, 2013
Brescia winger Nnamdi Oduamadi has shared his thoughts and impressions on the upcoming friendly between Nigeria and Burkina Faso. The 22 - year - old started the World Cup qualifying fixture against Malawi in Calabar this past weekend.'' We are taking the game against Burkina Faso like every other game. '' We want to t...
White Jersey Does Not Favor Burkina Faso
Published: September 09, 2013
The Super Eagles of Nigeria will clash with the Stallions of Burkina Faso on Tuesday in Kaduna in an exhibition match.Both teams met about six months ago at the African Cup of Nations final. On that day, Nigeria won 1 - 0 courtesy of a brilliant strike from Enugu Rangers midfielder Sunday Mba.Majority of Stallion suppo...
Abdul Ajagun Makes Panathinaikos Debut
Published: September 09, 2013
Nigeria Under 20 international skipper Abdul Ajagun made his unofficial debut for Greece powerhouse Panathinaikos last weekend in their exhibition match against Panachaiki.20 - year - old Abdul Ajagun, who penned a four - year deal with The Greens last month, lasted the entire duration of Sunday's game which his team l...
Michael Emenalo : We Bought Samuel Eto'o For His Experience
Published: September 09, 2013
Former Nigeria international Michael Emenalo, who is now the Technical Director of Chelsea, has commented on the transfer of Cameroon superstar Samuel Eto'o to the Stamford Bridge outfit.It was not hidden that one of the priorities of Jose Mourinho in the outgoing summer transfer market to bolster the offense was Manch...
Rizespor's Godfrey Oboabona Confident Of World Cup Qualification
Published: September 09, 2013
Rizespor new signing Godfrey Oboabona is confident Nigeria will qualify for the Brazil 2014 World Cup. The ex Sunshine Stars skipper played for 90 minutes as the Eagles defeated the Flames on Saturday, with the defense failing to concede a single goal.'' It is a thing of joy; we are happy. It is what we have been prayi...
Vincent Enyeama Gives Credit To Teammates
Published: September 09, 2013
Lille numero uno Vincent Enyeama, who skippered the Super Eagles on Saturday, has given credit to his teammates after the 2 - 0 defeat of Malawi. Despite Nigeria dominating, the goals refused to come until the 45th minute through African Cup of Nations top scorer Emmanuel Emenike.Victor Moses rounded up the scoring in ...
Eagles Arrive Kaduna For Burkina Faso Clash
Published: September 08, 2013
Chelsea midfielder John Obi Mikel and Liverpool new recruit Victor Moses will not feature in Tuesday's international friendly between Nigeria and Burkina Faso, officials have disclosed. Both players have been permitted by manager Stephen Keshi to travel back to the United Kingdom. Thus they will not take part in the ti...
Golden Eaglets Leave For Qatar September 19
Published: September 08, 2013
Nigeria's Under 17 National Team, the Golden Eaglets defeated Amakson Football Academy 4 - 2 in a tune-up match on Sunday played at U. J Esuene Stadium.Midfielder Musa Yahaya notched a first half hat-trick for the Manu Garba tutored team. Nansel Selbo, a second half substitute, scored the fourth goal for the Eaglets. S...
Victor Anichebe : I Was Sad To See David Moyes Go
Published: September 08, 2013
David Moyes' decision to quit Everton in the summer for Manchester United played a role in Victor Anichebe's transfer to West Brom hours before the close of the summer transfer market, the Nigeria international has told British media.Anichebe reached new heights under David Moyes who handed the attacker his first team ...
Tom Saintfiet Quits As Malawi Coach
Published: September 08, 2013
Belgian Tom Saintfiet , 40,  has quit his post as handler of the Malawi National Team after his side failed to progress to the final stage of African World Cup qualifiers. Nigeria defeated Malawi 2 - 0 at the  UJ Usuene Stadium in Calabar on Saturday, a result that extinguished the Flames chances of qualifyin...
Nigeria Ready To Face Any Country - Keshi
Published: September 08, 2013
Ahead of the draw for the play - off round of the African World Cup qualifier billed to hold in Cairo on September 16, Super Eagles coach Stephen Keshi says the team is ready to face any opposition. Nigeria qualified for the last stage of the qualifiers thanks to the easy 2 - 0 win over Malawi on Saturday, and Keshi ha...
Super Eagles Wasted Scoring Opportunities, Says Mutiu Adepoju
Published: September 08, 2013
Despite the Super Eagles scoring two goals against the Flames of Malawi, retired Nigeria international Mutiu Adepoju, who represented the country in three World Cups, has expressed disappointment over the wasted opportunities that could have made the scoreline even bigger than the final outcome. '' It was a nice match....
500 Ibadan Fans For Akure To Cheer Shooting Stars
Published: September 08, 2013
In an effort to salvage the precarious position of 3SC in Nigeria Premier League log and rally support for its week 30 match against Sunshine Stars billed for Akure Township stadium, 500 fans would be sponsored to the venue of the match to cheer Ibadan darling team to victory.   This was made possible by Caretaker...
Shola Ameobi Regrets Afcon No Show
Published: September 08, 2013
Newcastle United attacker Shola Ameobi made his competitive debut for Nigeria's National Team in the 2 - 0 defeat of Malawi.Ameobi's other two appearances came in exhibition matches against South Africa and Venezuela. He would have represented the Super Eagles at the African Cup of Nations but a clause in his contract ...