Stanley Okoro Hails Big Brother Osas Okoro After MOTM Performance Vs Tunisia
Published: January 22, 2016
Former Almeria winger Stanley Okoro says he is not surprised one bit that his elder brother Osas Okoro has been one of the standout players in the Super Eagles squad at the ongoing African Nations Championship.The Enugu Rangers star notched a helper - his third of the tournament in two games - as the Super Eagles were ...
Super Eagles Hang On To Draw With Tunisia
Published: January 22, 2016
It was a one-all draw between Tunisia and Nigeria in the 2016 African Nations Championship Group C clash on Friday in Kigali.Super Eagles coach Sunday Oliseh made three changes to his starting line for the game with Chisom Chikatara, Austin Obaroakpo and Usman Mohammed all getting their first starts in Rwanda.In the op...
Sunday Oliseh Makes Alterations To Super Eagles Starting XI
Published: January 22, 2016
Sunday Oliseh has made three changes to the Super Eagles starting XI for their game against Tunisia at the African Nations Championship on Friday afternoon.Abia Warriors skipper Austin Oboroakpo is restored to the team having served a one - match ban and he is joined in defense by Chima Akas, Stephen Eze and Etim Matth...
Sunday Oliseh Misses Super Eagles Team Walk
Published: January 22, 2016
Coach Sunday Oliseh excused himself from the Super Eagles team walk that was completed a few hours ago.The former Juventus and Ajax Amsterdam midfielder remained in his hotel room studying the tape of the Tunisians and was making last - minute strategies that will give the team victory and a ticket to the quarterfinals...
Tunisia Coach To Make Changes To Starting Lineup
Published: January 22, 2016
Tunisia coach Hatem Missaoui might make two changes to his starting lineup when the North Africans tackle Nigeria at the African Nations Championship on Friday afternoon.CS Sfaxien midfielder Mohamed Ali Moncer and Esperance striker Adem Rejaibi both started in the 2-2 draw with Guinea on Monday but are likely to start...
Ezekiel Bassey Predicts : Nigeria 2 Tunisia 0
Published: January 21, 2016
Super Eagles striker Ezekiel Bassey did not think twice when he was put on the spot and asked to predict the outcome of the African Nations Championship clash between Nigeria and Tunisia on Friday.The Enyimba goal poacher is aware that victory against the North Africans will seal qualification to the knock out rounds o...
Enyimba Goalie Femi Thomas Admits Tunisia Game Will Be Difficult
Published: January 21, 2016
Enyimba netminder Femi Thomas has admitted that the African Nations Championship clash against Tunisia on Friday afternoon will not be a stroll in the park even though the Super Eagles are early favourites to win the tournament.The Super Eagles easily saw off Niger Republic in their first game in Rwanda but tomorrow&rs...
Austin Oboroakpo Not Bothered About Ahmed Akaichi Threat
Published: January 21, 2016
Abia Warriors skipper Austin Oboroakpo has been previewing the upcoming meeting between the Super Eagles and Tunisia at the African Nations Championship.The central defender is poised to make his maiden appearance in the competition having missed Monday evening’s clash with Niger Republic due to accumulation of c...
Sheyi Ojo Becomes Youngest Goalscorer For Liverpool In FA Cup
Published: January 21, 2016
England youth - teamer Sheyi Ojo netted his first-ever professional goal in Liverpool colours in a competitive fixture in their 3 - 0 thrashing of Exeter City in the FA Cup third - round replay. The winger was recalled from his loan spell at Wolves earlier this month following a string of injuries picked up by key play...
Ahmed Musa Explains Why He Extended CSKA Moscow Contract
Published: January 19, 2016
CSKA Moscow striker Ahmed Musa has explained why he extended his contract with the Russian Premier League side .In recent years, the Nigeria national - teamer has been linked with possible moves to the English Premier League but ended speculation surrounding his future by penning a multi - year contract with the Muscov...
Sunday Oliseh : We Are Not Going Out Of This Tournament Without A Fight
Published: January 19, 2016
Super Eagles coach Sunday Oliseh has reacted to the national team’s 4 - 1 victory over Niger Republic in their first game at the ongoing African Nations Championship.With three points in the kitty after the encounter at the Stade Régional Nyamirambo, Kigali , the former Juventus and Ajax Amsterdam midfield...
Super Eagles Rewarded With $10,000 For Beating Niger
Published: January 19, 2016
Chairman of the League Management Company, Shehu Dikko, boosted the morale of the home - based Super Eagles shortly after their impressive win against Niger Republic by handing a $10,000 cash reward to the players.Sports Minister, Solomon Dalung, NFF President Amaju Pinnick and Dikko were among the spectators on Monday...
Dominic Iorfa Hopes Wolves Return To Winning Ways Against QPR
Published: January 19, 2016
Dominic Iorfa hopes Wolverhampton Wanderers return to winning ways when they tackle Queens Park Rangers in the Championship on Saturday.The England youth international, Carl Ikeme and Bright Enobakhare were in the squad that failed to extend Wolves winning run to five matches in the league, losing 3 - 1 to Cardiff City...
Chisom Chikatara: I Was Given The Match Ball In The Dressing Room
Published: January 19, 2016
Chisom Chikatara has dismissed suggestions that he wasn’t given the match ball by referee Ibrahim Nour El Din after notching a hat - trick for the Super Eagles in their 4 - 1 annihilation of Niger Republic at the African Nations Championship.Soon after the final whistle, the Abia Warriors sensation was seen askin...
Reuben Gabriel Scores First - Ever Goal In Europe, Igiebor Shines In Maccabi Tel Aviv Win
Published: January 18, 2016
Nigeria international midfielders Nosa Igiebor and Reuben Gabriel helped their teams record wins in their respective leagues on Monday night.Nosa Igibeor scored his second goal in the Israeli Premier League as Maccabi Tel Aviv thrashed Hapoel Acre 3 - 0 on match day 19.The former Dream Team star gave the champions a tw...