FC Dallas Striker Akindele Unfazed By Prospect Of Facing Mexico At Azteca Stadium
Published: March 29, 2016
Canada national-teamer Tesho Akindele is unfazed by the prospect of facing Mexico at Estadio Azteca on Tuesday night despite the Canadians suffering a 3-0 home loss to the opponents last Friday.The Canadian squad have been well received since their arrival in Mexico but it will be a totally different ball game during t...
Ighalo Praying Lady Luck Smiles On Super Eagles
Published: March 29, 2016
Watford striker Odion Ighalo is praying Lady Luck smiles on the Super Eagles tonight in their must win African Cup of Nations qualifier against Egypt in Alexandria.In Friday evening’s tie in Kaduna, it would have been a different story if the strikers had converted their chances, with Victor Moses seeing his effo...
Arsenal Starlet Iwobi, Chelsea Star Mikel : We Want To Make Nigerians Happy
Published: March 29, 2016
Arsenal attacking midfielder Alex Iwobi is hoping to earn his fourth international cap against Egypt in Alexandria and wants to make Nigerians happy by assisting the Super Eagles beat the North Africans tonight.The 19-year-old was a second-half substitute in the reverse fixture played in Kaduna four days ago, having st...
No Ifs, No Buts ! Samson Siasia Admits Nigeria Must Beat Egypt
Published: March 29, 2016
Super Eagles interim coach Samson Siasia has conceded that his team have no choice but to beat the Pharaohs in front of a minimum of 40,000 fans on Tuesday night.In Group G of the 2017 African Cup of Nations qualification standings, Nigeria are two points off first place, currently occupied by Egypt, meaning they must ...
Mission Is Not Impossible! Chelsea Star Mikel Says Super Eagles Have To Fight
Published: March 29, 2016
Chelsea star John Obi Mikel has acknowledged that the Super Eagles face an uphill task to qualify for the 2017 African Cup of Nations following the withdrawal of Chad from the qualifiers.Needing a victory to progress, the central midfielder and fullback Elderson Echiejile were part of the squad that defeated Kenya 3-2 ...
Super Eagles Finally Train At Match Venue
Published: March 29, 2016
According to the Nigeria Football Federation, the Super Eagles finally had a feel of the match venue, the Borg El-Arab Stadium, Alexandria, on Tuesday morning local time ahead of the win or bust  2017 African Cup of Nations qualifier against Egypt.Earlier information suggested that the squad will not practice befo...
Governor Bello Congratulates Kogi Confluence Over Feat In Keta Cup
Published: March 28, 2016
The Governor of Kogi State, Alhaji Yahaya Bello has hailed the resilient spirit of the country’s representative at the Keta Beach Soccer Cup in Ghana, Kogi Confluence for emerging the first runner-up in the tournament.Governor Bello in a release through his Chief Press Secretary, Kingsley Fanwo said the feat of t...
Tired Super Eagles To Face Egypt Without Training
Published: March 28, 2016
The Super Eagles will face Egypt without having a feel of the Borg El Arab Stadium, venue of the African Cup of Nations qualifier on Tuesday night. The players were due to train at the Stadium on Monday night but complained that they were tired after the six-hour flight from Nigeria to Alexandria.While Egypt national t...
Enyimba Coach, Aigbogun Believes Chelsea Loanee Moses Will Wreak Havoc Vs Egypt
Published: March 28, 2016
Enyimba coach Paul Aigbogun believes West Ham creator Victor Moses will be one of the key players on Tuesday night when the Super Eagles tackle Egypt in an African Cup of Nations qualifier.Nigeria have put themselves under pressure after sharing the spoils with the Pharaohs in Friday’s clash at the Ahmadu Bello S...
Kingsley Ehizibue Debuts For Holland U21s In Win Vs Serbia
Published: March 28, 2016
The highly-rated wing-back Kingsley Ehizibue helped the Holland U21s record a 1-0 win over Serbia in an international friendly staged in Spain on Monday evening.On his international debut for the Jong Oranje, the 20-year-old was included in the starting lineup against the Serbians, having failed to come off the bench i...
League One Wrap:Adelakun Scores; Promising Striker Udoh Debuts; Ajose,Wabara,Oshilaja Go The Distance
Published: March 28, 2016
Catch up on the performances of players of Nigerian descent in the English League One on Monday afternoon.Hakeeb Adelakun netted Scunthorpe United’s third goal in their 6-0 rout of  Swindon Town.  He played the full game.Ex-Manchester United starlet Nicky Ajose went the distance for The Robins at Glanf...
Super Eagles Fly To Egypt For Battle Of Alexandria, To Train At Match Venue
Published: March 28, 2016
The Super Eagles and officials have flown to Alexandria for the return leg of the African Cup of Nations qualifier against Egypt on Tuesday night.The players are aware that they need maximum points from the match day four fixture or they could be eliminated from the competition in Gabon, due to the withdrawal of Chad o...
Olowu,Olayinka & Amaechi Help Arsenal Record Win Vs Ajax In Future Cup
Published: March 28, 2016
Three players of Nigerian descent were named in the starting line-up for Arsenal on Sunday as they recorded a 2-1 win over Ajax at the ongoing ABN AMRO Future Cup.Central defender Joseph Olowu, midfielder Xavier Amaechi and Olayinka were in action against the Dutch opponents, but it was Amaechi that grabbed the headlin...
Zambian Referee Explains He Did Not Stop His Friend Salah From Scoring In Stoppage Time
Published: March 28, 2016
Zambian referee, Jan Sikazwe, has cleared the air on why he ended the game between Nigeria and Egypt in Kaduna the moment Mohamed Salah had an opportunity to score the match-winner.Though the decision by Sikazwe angered the Egyptian supporters, he has explained that he was enforcing the laws of the game, adding that he...
Nigeria Reps Confluence Finish Second In 2016 Keta Beach Soccer Cup In Ghana
Published: March 28, 2016
Nigeria’s representatives, Confluence Beach Soccer Club of Kogi emerged the first runners up in 2016 Keta Beach Soccer Cup played at the Aborigines Beach Resort pitch in Ghana.The two-day event featured Nigeria’s Kogi Confluence, Togo’s Team Brick, Keta sides Sunset Sports and Havedzi Mighty Warriors,...