Amuneke Credited With Golden Eaglets Success By Kelechi Nwakali
Published: November 09, 2015
Emmanuel Amuneke has been credited with the success of the Golden Eaglets at the 2015 Fifa Under 17 World Cup by the skipper Kelechi Nwakali.Nwakali was one of the stars of the Nigeria U17s at the tournament in Chile and was awarded the Golden Ball and Bronze Shoe thanks to his three goals and three assists for the cha...
Victor Osimhen Dedicates Golden Boot To Sister, Praises Amuneke
Published: November 09, 2015
Ultimate Strikers star Victor Osimhen has dedicated his Golden Boot Award to his senior sister, who gave birth to a baby girl on Friday, and has appreciated coach Emmanuel Amenuke for being a role model to the players.The 16 - year  - old etched his name into Fifa Under 17 World Cup folklore by scoring his tenth g...
Odion Ighalo, Carl Ikeme, 4 Others Hit Super Eagles Camp
Published: November 09, 2015
As at 1025 hours on Monday, November 9, only three of the invited foreign - based professionals were at the Bolton White Hotel and Apartment in Abuja.One of the early arrivals was Watford frontman Odion Ighalo and joining him are ex Flying Eagles goalie Dele Alampasu and Wolves netminder Carl Ikeme.As for the home - ba...
Obi Mikel Hits Super Eagles Camp On Tuesday Morning
Published: November 09, 2015
Allnigeriasoccer.com understands that Chelsea midfielder John Obi Mikel will arrive the Super Eagles camp in Abuja on Tuesday morning, ahead of their World Cup qualifying fixtures against Swaziland.Mikel’s British Airways flight will depart the English capital , London , on Monday night, meaning the earliest poss...
Nwankwo Kanu, Leon Balogun Hail Golden Eaglets
Published: November 09, 2015
 Nwankwo Kanu has a soft spot for the Golden Eaglets, having represented the team with pride during the 1993 Fifa Under 17 World Cup, and has congratulated the Emmanuel Amuneke - led side for winning the trophy.And the former Arsenal hero has inferred that the Nigeria U17s triumph in Chile will generate an increas...
Fanendo Adi, Tesho Akindele On Target In MLS Cup Playoffs
Published: November 09, 2015
Portland Timbers and FC Dallas will contest the Audi 2015 MLS Cup Playoffs Western Conference Final after they saw off Vancouver Whitecaps and Seattle Sounders in the last four on Monday morning.Fanendo Adi contributed to the Timbers success, notching his 17th goal of the season in the 31th minute before Chara doubled ...
Kelechi Nwakali Pleased To Win Golden Ball Award
Published: November 09, 2015
ASJ Academy midfielder Kelechi Nwakali was delighted to win the Golden Ball at the Fifa Under 17s but was quick to praise his teammates for contributing to his success at the tournament.The hardworking Golden Eaglets skipper netted three times in Chile, including a brilliantly executed free - kick in the semi - finals,...
Emmanuel Amuneke Delighted He Accomplished His Mission
Published: November 09, 2015
Golden Eaglets coach Emmanuel Amuneke has praised his players for lifting the Fifa Under 17 World Cup on Monday morning after beating Mali 2 - 0 in the showpiece game.Goals from Golden Boot winner Victor Osimhen and Aspire Academy starlet Funsho Bamgboye secured a deserved victory over the African champions.“It w...
Golden Eaglets Retain Fifa Under 17 World Cup
Published: November 09, 2015
The Golden Eaglets have retained the Fifa Under 17 World Cup after two goals in quick succession in the second half gave them a 2 - 0 victory over Mali at the Estadio Sausalito (Viña del Mar) on Monday morning.The game began in spectacular fashion, with Osinachi Ebere missing a spot kick in the third minute befo...
Kingsley Madu Scores First Of The Season
Published: November 08, 2015
Super Eagles left - back Kingsley Madu scored his first goal of the 2015 - 16 season on gameweek 16 in the Sloval Super Liga on Sunday evening.AS Trencin thrashed DAC 1904 Dunajska Streda 4 - 1 at the Mestský futbalový štadión Na Sihoti , with Madu giving the defending champions a dream star...
Amuneke Opts For Attacking Trident Of Osimhen, Bamgboye And Ebere
Published: November 08, 2015
For the final of the 2015 Fifa Under 17 World Cup, Golden Eaglets coach, Emmanuel Amuneke, has made one change to the starting line - up that beat Mexico on Thursday.As expected, he has kept faith with goalkeeper Akpan Udoh while he will stick with same back four, the impressive wing - backs John Lazarus and Udochukwu ...
Heerenveen Defender Kenneth Otigba Dedicates First Goal Of The Season To Mom
Published: November 08, 2015
SC Heerenveen defender Kenneth Otigba has dedicated his first goal in the new Eredivisie season to his mother, whom he has called his greatest supporter.Despite the 4 - 1 scoreline in favour of The Super Frisians, the ex Hungary youth international has remained modest, saying that Twente gave them a run for their money...
Brown Ideye Scores Fourth Goal In Five Games
Published: November 08, 2015
Out - of - favour Nigeria national - teamer Brown Ideye continued his rich vein of form for Olympiakos in the Greek Super League on Sunday after scoring an insurance goal that handed the defending champions a win over Iraklis.Serbia midfielder Luka Milivojevi� gave The Reds a half - time lead before Ideyedoubled the ...
Falconets Beat South Africa, Qualify For Eighth Consecutive World Cup
Published: November 08, 2015
The Falconets have qualified for their eighth consecutive Fifa Under 20 Women’s World Cup courtesy of a 3 - 1 aggregate victory over South Africa’s Basetsana on Sunday afternoon at the Makhulong Stadium.In the second leg, Chinwendu Ihezuo scored the match - winner for Nigera in the 16th minute, firing home ...
Knee Injury Rules Leon Balogun Out Of World Cup Qualifiers
Published: November 08, 2015
Mainz stopper Leon Balogun has been ruled out of the upcoming World Cup qualifiers between Nigeria and Swaziland on account of injury.The German - born defender has been struggling with an injury for the past few weeks and aggravated it during the meeting against Wolfsburg on Saturday after receiving a kick on his left...