Nwankwo Kanu Hails Golden Eaglets For Big Win Vs Australia
Published: October 29, 2015
Former Nigeria international Nwankwo Kanu has urged the Golden Eaglets not to rest on their laurels after winning their third game at the Fifa Under 17s and qualifying for the last eight.Kanu was impressed with the manner the Emmanuel Amuneke - led side bounced back after losing 2 - 1 to Croatia in their final Group A ...
Kenneth Omeruo Urges Golden Eaglets To Keep Up The Good Work
Published: October 29, 2015
Kenneth Omeruo has congratulated the Golden Eaglets for qualifying for the quarter - final of the Fifa Under 17 World Cup.The Chelsea loanee, who played for Nigeria at the 2009 edition of the tournament, has urged the boys to keep firing on all cylinders.“Congratulations to the Nigerian under 17 boys who trashed ...
Republic Of Benin FA Lures 3 Nigerians Into U-17 Team
Published: October 29, 2015
The Football Association of the Republic of Benin are making frantic efforts to convince three Nigerians belonging to A Square Soccer Academy that just returned from a West African playing tour to adopt their nationality and join Benin National Under-17.The academy which has the former Nigeria Football Association (NFA...
Australia Coach Laments Joeys Poor First Half Display
Published: October 29, 2015
Australia coach , Tony Vidmar, lamented the Joeys first half performance in their 6 - 0 loss to Nigeria on Thursday morning at the Fifa Under 17 World Cup.Australia conceded two goals in the space of three minutes before the intermission but had an opportunity to take the lead before they went behind.“The disappo...
Emmanuel Amuneke Singles Out Victor Osimhen For Special Praise
Published: October 29, 2015
Coach Emmanuel Amuneke has praised the Golden Eaglets and Victor Osimhen in particular after they defeated Australia 6 - 0 to advance to the last eight of the Fifa Under 17 World Cup.The Nigeria boss fancies his team’s chances of winning the title for the fifth time but is aware that Brazil are one of the favouri...
Golden Eaglets Make Light Work Of Australia, As Osimhen Breaks Record Shared With Kanu, Shaibu & Chrisantus
Published: October 29, 2015
Defending champions Nigeria have set up a meeting with Brazil in the quarter - finals of the Fifa Under 17 World Cup following their 6 - 0 thrashing of Australia at Estadio Sausalito on Thursday morning.On 22 minutes, candidate for the top scorer award, Victor Osimhen, smashed open the floodgates when he rounded his ma...
Bamgboye And Anumudu Return To Golden Eaglets Starting XI
Published: October 28, 2015
Coach Emmanuel Amuneke has made three changes to his starting line - up for the Golden Eaglets clash with Australia in the round of 16 at the Fifa Under 17 World Cup, starting from 12 midnight on Thursday.Aspire Academy striker Funsho Bamgboye and Anumudu both return to the starting XI after serving a one - match suspe...
Nigerians Abroad Wednesday Wrap: Iheanacho, Babatunde & Ujah Find The Net
Published: October 28, 2015
Defending champions Manchester City are through to the quarter - finals of the Capital One Cup in the wake of their 5  - 1 rout of Crystal Palace.Nigeria youth international Kelechi Iheanacho was back amongst the goals, netting in the 59th minute as City raced into a three - goal lead and set up two goals scored b...
Victor Osimhen Voices Admiration For Didier Drogba
Published: October 28, 2015
Golden Eaglets star Victor Osimhen has voiced his admiration for Didier Drogba, stating the former Ivory Coast international is his role model and is hoping to follow in the footsteps of the ex Chelsea star by scoring goals for club and country.Osimhen has put himself in the shop window at the ongoing Fifa Under 17 Wor...
Macauley Chrisantus Nets Game - Winner For AEK Athens In Greek Cup
Published: October 28, 2015
Macauley Chrisantus netted his second goal of the season as AEK Athens beat Xanthi in Group G of the Greek Cup on Wednesday afternoon at SKODA Xanthi Arena (Pigadia).The ex Nigeria U17 international’s goal in the 51st minute was crucial as it was the only goal of the game and it secured a win for the capital side...
Australia Coach Will Not Change Tactics Against Golden Eaglets
Published: October 28, 2015
Australia Under 17s coach, Tony Vidmar, reckons that The Joeys can progress to the last eight of the Fifa U17 World Cup at the expense of Nigeria when both team clash at the Estadio SausalitoVina Del Mar.The former Rangers defender has said that he will approach the game against the reigning champions like he did in th...
Victor Osimhen Not Under Pressure To Score Against Australia
Published: October 28, 2015
The leading scorer at the Fifa Under 17 World Cup, Victor Osimhen, has been previewing the upcoming round of 16 clash against The Joeys of Australia on Thursday morning (12 midnight)With 45 goals to his name, including 4 in Chile, the attacker has stressed that he is not under pressure to deliver the goods, adding that...
Nigerians Abroad Tuesday Wrap: Mikel, Odemwingie, Akpom, Iwobi & Odubajo Feature In Capital One Cup
Published: October 28, 2015
Stoke City, Everton and Hull City are through to the quarter - finals of the Capital One Cup after triumphing on penalties, with normal and extra time ending one goal apiece in the three matches.Chelsea were dumped out of the competition in the fourth round by the Potters. Nigeria international John Obi Mikel played th...
Alex Iwobi Happy To Make Arsenal Debut
Published: October 28, 2015
Alex Iwobi has spoken of his pride after making his professional debut for Arsenal in their 3 - 0 loss to Sheffield Wednesday in the Capital One Cup on Tuesday night In his first - ever start for the Gunners, the Nigeria international, wearing the number 45 jersey, went the distance at the  Hillsborough Stadi...
Kalu Uche Continues Good Form With Brace For FC Pune City
Published: October 27, 2015
Nigeria international Kalu Uche was on target on Tuesday as FC Pune City beat Kerala Blasters 3 - 2 on game week six in the Indian Super League.The visitors had taken the lead in the first minute courtesy of Mohammed Rafi before Uche nodded home in the 16th minute after receiving an assist from winger Nicky Shorey.On 2...