Sunday Oliseh Aware Rabiu Ibrahim Was Carrying A Knock Before Swaziland WCQ
Published: November 14, 2015
Allnigeriasoccer.com understands that Super Eagles manager, Sunday Oliseh, was aware that AS Trencin playmaker Rabiu Ibrahim was carrying a knock he picked up during training prior to the World Cup qualifier against Swaziland.There were raised eyebrows when the attacking midfielder, who hopped off the bench immediately...
Samson Siasia Call Ups Golden Eaglets Stars Nwakali, Osimhen, 2 Others
Published: November 14, 2015
Dream Team VI coach, Samson Siasia, has called up four Golden Eaglets stars to the Nigeria U23 national team ahead of the Africa U-23 Cup of Nations in Senegal.Golden Ball winner Kelechi Nwakali, Golden Boot winner Victor Osimhen and first- choice fullbacks Udochukwu Anumudu and John Lazaraus have all been invited for ...
Ahmed Musa Blames Pitch, Poor Lighting For Draw
Published: November 14, 2015
Super Eagles captain Ahmed Musa has blamed the football pitch and the poor lighting system at the Somhlolo National Stadium for the national team’s unispired performance against Swaziland on Friday night.Indeed, the 2013 African champions looked out of sorts against the minnows and could have conceded on the away...
Swaziland Coach : We Are Not Going To Nigeria As Tourists
Published: November 14, 2015
Swaziland coach, Harries ‘Madze’ Bulunga, has praised his team after holding their illustrious opponents, the Super Eagles, to a goalless draw in the first leg of their World Cup qualifier.And ahead of the second leg in Port Harcourt, he has said that the team would be well prepared to face the Super Eagles...
Super Eagles Secure Goalless Draw In Swaziland
Published: November 13, 2015
The Super Eagles battled to a goalless draw with Swaziland in a World Cup qualifier at the Somhlolo National Stadium on Friday night.Sunday Oliseh’s men started the game brightly, albeit without creating any clear - cut scoring opportunities.On 15 minutes, Odion Ighalo turned brilliantly just outside the penalty ...
Martins, Iheanacho Start From Bench, As Oliseh Names Starting XI
Published: November 13, 2015
Super Eagles coach, Sunday Oliseh, has announced his starting line - up for the World Cup qualifier against Swaziland at the Somhlolo National Stadium, starting from 1800 hours.Carl Ikeme will make his second competitive appearance for the Super Eagles, as he is preferred ahead of Dele Alampasu and home - based goalie ...
Nwankwo Kanu Wishes Super Eagles All The Best Vs Swaziland
Published: November 13, 2015
Retired Nigeria international Nwankwo Kanu has wished the Super Eagles all the best ahead of their World Cup qualifier against Swaziland at the Somhlolo National Stadium on Friday night.The former Arsenal hero has hinted that he expects nothing short from the Super Eagles and has urged Nigerians to support them all the...
Oliseh Says Super Eagles Will Beat Swaziland To Honour Mourning Abdullahi Shehu
Published: November 13, 2015
Super Eagles coach, Sunday Oliseh, has said that the national team will defeat Swaziland on Friday night to honour the memory of Shehu Abdullahi’s father, who passed away on Wednesday.Abdullahi Dinawa has since been buried according to Muslim rites, after battling illness days leading up to his death.“We,as...
Swaziland Skipper Hoping Football Gods Smile On National Team
Published: November 13, 2015
Swaziland National Team skipper, Tony ‘TT’ Tsabedze, is aware of the pedigree of the Super Eagles in African football, but stated  they are not afraid to go toe - to - toe with the opponents.The Mbabane Swallows midfielder is praying the football gods smile on the Sihlangu Semnikati when they face the...
Sunday Oliseh Targets Victory Against Swaziland
Published: November 13, 2015
Super Eagles coach, Sunday Oliseh, is confident of success ahead of the World Cup qualifier against Swaziland and the ex Juventus midfielder is targeting a big win to make the second leg in Port Harcourt a mere formality.The 2013 African champions arrived in Swaziland at 1600 hours on Thursday before having a f...
Fifa President Hails Golden Eaglets, Emmanuel Amuneke
Published: November 12, 2015
In a letter dated November 11, 2015, Acting President of FIFA, Alhaji (Dr) Issa Hayatou has felicitated with the Nigeria Football Federation over the Golden Eaglets triumph at the 2015 Fifa Under 17 World Cup.Hayatou stated that he hoped to see members of the Golden Eaglets develop further and reach greater heights in ...
Dominic Iorfa Impresses For England U21s, Solanke & Akpom Fire Blanks
Published: November 12, 2015
Chuba Akpom led the frontline for England U21s as they shared the spoils with Bosnia & Herzegovina in a UEFA European U21 Championship Group 9 Qualifier played at Asim Ferhatovic Hase Stadion, Sarajevo on Thursday afternoon.Chelsea loanee Dominic Solanke partnered Akpom in attack but fired blanks in the goalless dr...
Official : Mosta Announce Signing Of Ex Orlando Pirates Star Onyekachi Okonkwo
Published: November 12, 2015
Maltese Premier League club Mosta have completed the signing of Nigeria international Onyekachi Okonkwo on undisclosed terms.The central midfielder has been searching for a new employer following his release by South African club Mpumalanga Black Aces at the end of the 2014 - 2015 season and was offered to a number of ...
Swaziland Coach Expects Team To Deliver Against Nigeria
Published: November 12, 2015
Swaziland coach, Harries Bulunga, says he expects his team to give the Super Eagles a run for their money on Friday at Somhlolo National Stadium when both countries meet in a World Cup qualifier.There are no injury worries in the Swaziland camp ahead of the game against the Super Eagles , who have competed in five pre...
Ashinme Kigbu Blessed To Be A Manchester City Player
Published: November 12, 2015
Manchester City defender Ashinme Kigbu says he is privileged to be one of the youngsters at the City Football Academy, having signed scholarship terms with The Citizens in the summer.The 16 - year - old has revealed that opponents are mesmerized by the environment and are eager to impress during matches as they have dr...