Ehizibue Scores First Goal After Extending Contract As Nwakali Makes Home Debut
Published: September 24, 2017
Arsenal loanee Kelechi Nwakali has made his home debut for Dutch Eredivisie club VVV Venlo and it came against Kingsley Ehizibue's PEC Zwolle at Seacon Stadion De Koel (Venlo) on Sunday afternoon.The Nigeria U20 international entered into the fray in the 74th minute against PEC Zwolle .Former Netherlands U21 internatio...
Rohr To Monitor Ezenwa, Moses, Ifeanyi, Okpotu, Okoro In WAFU Cup Showpiece
Published: September 24, 2017
Nigeria manager Gernot Rohr will be among the spectators at the Cape Coast Sports Stadium on Sunday evening when the Super Eagles take on Ghana in the showpiece game at the WAFU Cup of Nations.The Nigeria Football Federation have announced that Gernot Rohr is expected in Ghana to support the home stars to victory in th...
Tammy Abraham : Swansea City Are Better Than What They Are Showing
Published: September 24, 2017
Nigeria Football Federation target Tammy Abraham believes Swansea City's recent results in the Premier League are not a true reflection of the qualities they possess.The Welsh side are one point above the relegation zone after losing their third game of the season to Watford on Saturday afternoon, despite the Chelsea l...
Chelsea Loanees Aina, Tomori Unhappy With Result Vs Reading
Published: September 24, 2017
A late strike from substitute Böðvarsson denied Hull City all three points in the ninth round of matches in the EFL Championship at  Madejski Stadium on Saturday evening.Three Nigerian players Ola Aina, Fikayo Tomori (both Hull City) and Reading's record signing Sone Aluko started the game, while former Liverpool yo...
Abraham Scores Brace For Fulham, A Week After Talks With NFF Boss Pinnick
Published: September 24, 2017
Tammy Abraham's younger brother Timmy Abraham opened his account for the season as Fulham claimed a 3-0 win over Brighton & Hove in the U18 Premier League on Saturday afternoon.A week ago, the two Abrahams, who are strikers, held high-level talks with Nigeria Football Federation supremo Amaju Pinnick over their interna...
Why Nigerian Midfielder Did Not Flaunt His Wares To Barcelona, Man Utd, Arsenal
Published: September 23, 2017
Ex-Flying Eagles star Chidera Ezeh was absent for the Portuguese Primeira Liga clash between his former club Porto and Portimonense on Friday night.The attacking midfielder missed out on an opportunity to showcase his skills to several scouts who watched the match at the Estádio Do Dragão.According to the reliable Sc...
Can Rohr Be The Best Foreign Coach Of The Super Eagles?
Published: September 23, 2017
Highly respected foreign tacticians like Manfred Hoener, Father Tiko, Otto Gloria, Philippe Troussier, Bora Milutinović and Clemens Westerhof have tinkered the Super Eagles in the past.The above mentioned coaches all came on board and made their marks for Nigeria and their legacies is worthy of mention but Westerhof s...
Fifa 18: Ndidi, Iheanacho, Henry, Abraham, Iwobi, Onomah Destined For Greatness
Published: September 23, 2017
Nigerian players featured prominently in EA Sports FIFA 18 Career Mode Hidden Gems,which was published on Friday, September 22.In the Fifa 18 Career Mode, players on the lookout for the next big stars to sign for their clubs were advised to make moves for Wilfred Ndidi, Kelechi Iheanacho, Tammy Abraham, Josh Onomah, He...
Chelsea Dazzler Moses Will Lead Super Eagles To The Promised Land Vs Zambia
Published: September 23, 2017
With the 2018 FIFA World Cup Qualifier potential decider between Nigeria and Zambia some weeks away, supporters and die hard followers of the team are all anticipating and hoping the Super Eagles fly past the Chipolopolo in an impressive fashion and pick the available ticket in the tough Group B.Nigeria are on top of t...
Nigerian Exports: Ariyibi & Akinade On Target, Deji Hits Bar, Osimhen Not In 18, Uduokhai Stars
Published: September 23, 2017
Catch up on the performances of Nigerian players in matches across Europe on Friday, September 22.Gboly Ariyibi put in a full shift as Milton Keynes Dons beat fierce rivals AFC Wimbledon 2-0 at Cherry Red Records Fans' Stadium. He doubled the away team's advantage when he fired home a loose ball in the 26th minute.AFC ...
Okocha Backing Oscarine To Win Puskas Award Ahead Of Arsenal, Man Utd Stars
Published: September 22, 2017
Speaking after football's governing body, Fifa, announced the ten-goal shortlist for the FIFA Puskás Award, former Nigeria captain Austin Okocha is backing Baroka FC goalkeeper Oscarine Masuluke to win the prestigious award.The South African goalkeeper made international headlines when he scored an overhead kick in th...
Leicester City Coach Gives Rohr Positive News On Iheanacho's Fitness
Published: September 22, 2017
Leicester City coach Craig Shakespeare has provided a positive update on the fitness of Kelechi Iheanacho ahead of Nigeria's World Cup qualifier against Zambia in about two weeks time.The Foxes number eight has started only one game this season for club and country, last weekend's 1-1 draw at Huddersfield Town, due to ...
Prolific Striker Of Nigerian Parentage Named TO USA U17 World Cup Roster
Published: September 22, 2017
Promising Toronto striker of Nigerian parentage Ayo Akinola will show off his skills when the FIFA U17 World Cup begins in India on October 6, 2017.The 17-year-old is among the six strikers included in John Hackworth's US national team roster for the 2017 Under-17 World Cup.Prior to making the step up to United States ...
Manager Who Recommended Ovie Ejaria To Liverpool Returns To Club
Published: September 22, 2017
Liverpool have officially confirmed that Michael Beale has returned to Liverpool FC's Academy setup in the role of head of coaching for the foundation phase. Beale recommended former Golden Eaglets trainee Ovie Ejaria to Liverpool after he did not sign scholarship forms with Arsenal in 2014, and the midfielder agreed t...
Zambia Add Six Players To Roster For World Cup Qualifier Vs Nigeria
Published: September 22, 2017
Zambia coach Wedson Nyirenda has added six more players to an initial list of 20 players summoned to a training camp ahead of their crucial World Cup qualifier against Nigeria at the Godswill Akpabio International Stadium.Allan Chibwe (Power Dynamos), Mike Katiba, Diamond Chikwekwe, Jack Chirwa (Green Buffaloes), Larry...