Stephen Keshi Disappointed With Scoreline
Published: June 24, 2013
At a press conference shortly after Nigeria crashed out of the Fifa Confederations Cup, losing 3 - 0 to group winners Spain, coach Stephen Keshi reckons that the scoreline was not a true reflection of the performance of his charges.Without the Eagles talisman in attack, Emmanuel Emenike, who pulled out of the tournamen...
Fifa Under 20 World Cup: Portugal Beat Nigeria 3 - 2
Published: June 21, 2013
The Flying Eagles started on a bad note at the ongoing Fifa Under 20 World Cup, losing 3 - 2 to Portugal in Group B.After a balanced opening, Portugal took the lead at the half hour mark through Bruma and doubled the advantage four minutes later. Goalscorer Bruma turned provider for Italy based striker Aladje. The Apri...
Finally, Super Eagles Arrive Brazil On Sunday Morning
Published: June 16, 2013
Finally, after the bonus row that threatened to mar Nigeria's participation at the Fifa Confederations Cup, the Super Eagles squad arrived Belo Horizonte Tancredo Neves International Airport around 1.40 am, the online edition of TV Globo, globoesporte.globo.com is reporting. The flight to the capital of the Brazilian ...
Nigeria To Arrive Brazil On Sunday - Fifa
Published: June 13, 2013
World football governing body, Fifa has erased the fears of majority of Nigerians after it announced on Thursday that the Super Eagles will participate in the Confederations Cup despite a bonus row with the Nigeria Federation. The players and officials will leave Southern Africa on Saturday for the 4005 miles journey t...
Namibia Interim Coach Calls For Support
Published: June 10, 2013
Brave Warriors interim coach Ricardo Mannetti is confident the team will come right on Wednesday night against Nigeria at the Sam Nujoma Stadium in the 2014 FIFA World Cup qualifier. Mannetti, who took over as interim head coach on Sunday evening following the resignation of Roger Palmgren, held his first training sess...
Abike Dabiri-Erewa Advises Super Eagles Not To Rest On Their Laurels
Published: June 06, 2013
Female honorable member of the House of Representatives, Abike Dabiri-Erewa , a staunch follower of football in the country, has advised the Super Eagles of Nigeria not to rest on their laurels following their triumph at the African Cup of Nations.In addition, she heaped praise on Stephen Keshi for the job done since h...
Efe Ambrose: Wanyama Will Give Our Team Problems
Published: June 04, 2013
 Nigeria and Celtic FC defender Efe Ambrose says that he will be sad playing against his team mate at Celtic Victor Mugubi Wanyama tomorrow as Kenya takes on Nigeria on a World Cup Qualifier. Ambrose missed the first leg in Calabar with injury but will be fit and ready for the second leg in Nairobi tomorrow. &ldqu...
Jossy Lad's Death, A Painful Loss - Dilichukwu Onyedinma
Published: May 10, 2013
The Chairperson of the Nigeria Women League Board Chief (Mrs) Dilichukwu Onyedinma has described the death of former Super Falcons Head Coach Joseph Ladipo (Jossy Lad) as “one death, too many”. Mrs. Onyedinma said that the death of the coach is coming barely few days after that of a former Falconets assista...
Dunga, Owino Dropped From Kenya Squad
Published: May 08, 2013
Harambee Stars technical bench has announced a few changes to its provisional squad of locally based players dropping Ishmael Dunga of Tusker and George Owino of Sofapaka from the team. Michezoafrika.com says the two picked up injuries during their league matches.Other players who have been dropped include Thika United...
Former Eagles Gaffer, Samson Siasia Wants Government To Immortalize Yekini
Published: May 07, 2013
Former Super Eagles gaffer Samson Siasia has commented on his love for record goalscorer of the National Team, Rashidi Yekini, who sadly lost his life just over a year ago, on May 4, 2012.Siasia is unhappy that the Federal Government has not done enough to recognize the iconic footballer, who scored the first goal for&...
3SC - Sunshine Stars Clash: Incentives Await Fans
Published: May 07, 2013
As Ibadan soccer fans are gearing up for an epic battle between 3SC and Sunshine in week 10 fixtures of the Nigerian Premier Football League (NPFL) scheduled for Lekan Salami Sports Complex, Ibadan free gift items have been provided for them courtesy of the sports loving Caretaker Chairman of Ibadan South/West Local Go...
Emmanuel Emenike Starts Rehabilitation
Published: May 06, 2013
Nigeria international Emmanuel Emenike has returned from Italy where he underwent meniscus surgery.Recall that the 25 - year - old striker got injured on April 28th while playing against Anzhi and had to be stretchered from the pitch.The official website of the red and white, spartak.com reported on Monday that Emenike...
Ibadan Agog For Yekini's One Year Remembrance, NFF Sends Kits
Published: April 29, 2013
Activities marking the first year anniversary of the death of Nigerian soccer legend, Rashidi Yekini who passed on in a controversial circumstance on 4th of May 2012 is in top gear, as friends and well-wishers have released schedule of events.Counsel to the late Super Eagles’ striker, Jibril Mohammed Olanrewaju w...
Emmanuel Emenike To Undergo Arthroscopic Surgery, Will Miss Confederations Cup
Published: April 29, 2013
Spartak Moscow attacker Emmanuel Emenike will undergo arthroscopic surgery in the coming days, the official website of the red and white, spartak.com reported on Monday morning.The Nigeria international got injured on Sunday while playing against Anzhi and had to be stretchered from the pitch.According to Spartak's tea...
Official: Tokelo Rantie Pens Four - Year Deal With Malmo FF
Published: April 24, 2013
Sweden giants Malmo FF have officially announced the acquisition of South Africa international striker Tokelo Rantie, who has penned a four - year deal.''We are very pleased that we can now tie Tokelo Rantie to us in a longer contract. He has unique qualities as a player and is a great person to have in the group,'' s...