Bnei Yehuda Newbie Jude Nworuh Dedicates Maiden Goal In Israel To Deceased Igbonu
Published: November 03, 2015
Bnei Yehuda newbie Jude Nworuh was delighted to score his first - ever goal in the Israeli Premier League against Hapoel Kfar Saba on Sunday. The former Midtjylland forward’s goal in the 6th minute was special as it contributed to their 2 - 1 win over the visitors but he had to be sacrificed in the 34th minute af...
Mexico Preparing To Neutralize Osimhen & Chukwueze
Published: November 03, 2015
Mario Arteaga, Mexico U17s coach, says his team are prepared to neutralize the threat posed by Victor Osimhen, Samuel Chukwueze and Chukwudi Agor when they face Nigeria.Before the start of the championship, Arteaga’s target was to qualify for the semi - finals but he could go one better if his side beat Nigeria o...
Mexico Coach : Decisions Made By Golden Eaglets Players Are Not Of An U17 Player
Published: November 03, 2015
Former coach of the Mexico Under 17 team, Raúl Gutiérrez, who was in the dugout when they won the 2011 Fifa World Cup, has suggested that Nigerian players are above the age limit, arguing that he has noticed differences in physical development and decision making.The retired Mexico international also comp...
Golden Eaglets To Battle Mexico For Spot In Showpiece Game
Published: November 03, 2015
The Golden Eaglets will clash with Mexico in the semi - finals of the Fifa Under 17 World Cup after the CONCACAF representative beat Ecuador 2 - 0 in the last eight.The Mexicans were ahead in the 41st minute courtesy of Zamudio before Salazar sealed the win from the penalty spot ten minutes out of intermission.To get t...
Arsenal Striker Chioma Ubogagu Pleased To Win First Silverware
Published: November 02, 2015
Ex United States youth international Chioma Ubogagu was delighted to win her first piece of silverware with Arsenal Ladies.The Gunners ran out 3 - 0 winners over Notts County at New York Stadium on Sunday to lift the Continental Cup , with Ubogagu scoring the last goal in the 90th minute.“Continental Cup Champion...
Kingsley Michael Had A Premonition He Would Score Against Brazil
Published: November 02, 2015
Abuja Football College product Kingsley Michael has revealed how he scored a similar goal at training 24 hours before the Golden Eaglets faced off against Brazil at the Fifa Under 17 World Cup.The Nigeria number six put a nail in the Brazilian’s coffin a minute after Victor Osimhen’s opener, when he hit a v...
Nwankwo Kanu, Elderson Echiejile Predict Golden Eaglets Are Primed To Win World Cup
Published: November 02, 2015
Two former Nigeria youth - teamers-  Nwankwo Kanu and Elderson Echiejile - expect the Golden Eaglets to win the Fifa Under 17 World Cup following their impressive display against Brazil on Sunday.The odds  favour the Emmanuel Amuneke - led side to contest the final on November 8 at the Estadio Sausalito, Vi&n...
Amuneke Gives Credit To Golden Eaglets For Soaking Up The Pressure
Published: November 02, 2015
Nigeria U17s coach Emmanuel Amuneke has shared his thoughts an impressions on his team’s 3 - 0 rout of Brazil in the quarter - final of the Fifa Under 17 World Cup.The former Barcelona winger has praised his wards for playing conservatively in the opening 30 minutes, soaking up the pressure from the South America...
Golden Eaglets Cruise Into Semi - Finals, Beat Brazil 3 - 0
Published: November 01, 2015
The Golden Eaglets have set up a semi - final clash against either Mexico or Ecuador on the heels of their 3 - 0 thrashing of one of the pre - tournament favourites Brazil on Sunday night at the Estadio SausalitoVina Del Mar.Nigeria uncharacteristically started the game slowly, with the South Americans having more than...
Amuneke Names Identical Starting XI For Brazil Clash
Published: November 01, 2015
Coach Emmanuel Amuneke has named an identical starting line - up for the Golden Eaglets quarter- final  clash with Brazil at the Fifa Under 17 World Cup, starting from 2000 hours Nigerian time.It means Akpan Udoh gets his nod in goal, while Lukman Zakari, John Lazarus and Ejike Ukwu continue with their defensive r...
Kanu Urges Fans To Support Golden Eaglets Ahead Showdown With Boys From Brazil
Published: November 01, 2015
Nwankwo Kanu has called on Nigerians and supporters of the Golden Eaglets to pray and back the national team ahead of their quarter - final tie against Brazil.The two most successful teams, who between them have contested 12 of the previous 15 showpiece games prior to the 16th edition in Chile, lock horns for the first...
Sporting Kansas City Whiz Nansel Selbol Scores Eighth League Goal
Published: November 01, 2015
Teen terror, Nansel Selbol, simply cannot stop scoring as the Central Conference USSDA U -18 League hots up in the United States of America.The former Pawas Soccer Academy of Jos starlet grabbed a goal in Sporting Kansas City’s 3-0 win over FC Colorado at the weekend.The victory was an important home result for S...
Golden Eaglets Skipper Kelechi Nwakali Would Prefer Move To Manchester City Over West Ham
Published: November 01, 2015
Speaking ahead of the quarter - final meeting against Brazil at the Fifa Under 17 World Cup, Golden Eaglets skipper Kelechi Nwakali has revealed that he models his game after Yaya Toure.“I love watching him (Yaya Toure) play because he loves to win. That’s all he wants. You can see it in the way he plays,...
Sheyi Ojo On Target As Wolves Beat Birmingham City
Published: October 31, 2015
Goals from Anglo-Nigerian winger Sheyi Ojo and Dave Edwards assisted Wolverhampton Wanderers beat Birmingham City at St Andrews in the Championship on Saturday afternoon.It was the 18 - year - old’s first strike in the league since he found the net in Wolves’ 3 - 0 win over Fulham at the end of September.Ed...
Super Eagles Star Mikel Makes Starting XI To Face Liverpool, As Ibe Is Benched
Published: October 31, 2015
Super Eagles star John Obi Mikel will make his second Premier League start of the season against Liverpool on Saturday afternoon, Jose Mourinho has announced.The 28 - year - old will shield the defenders along with Brazil international Ramires, who few days ago extended his contract with the Londoners.Mikel has not sta...