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...
Asisat Oshoala Wins Another Award In England
Published: October 31, 2015
Asisat Oshoala has won the Outstanding Achievement Female New Player award, Liverpool Ladies Football Club have announced through official channels.The Nigeria international is widely regarded as one of the top young players in the world, having won the FIFA U-20 Women’ s World Cup Golden Boot and Golden Ball in&...
David Enogela Vows To Put It Right Against Brazil
Published: October 31, 2015
Defensive midfielder David Enogela has vowed to put it right when the Golden Eaglets face Brazil at the ongoing Fifa Under 17 World Cup after his slip led to Croatia’s match winner in their final group fixture.But he can take heart from his performance in the Nigeria U17s win over Australia, having helped goalkee...
Bright Enobakhare Scores In U21 League Action As Wolves Suffer Defeat
Published: October 31, 2015
Wolves striker Bright Enobakhare was on target on Friday night in the Under 21 Premier League Division 2 but his goal was not enough, with his team losing 3 - 2 to Blackburn Rovers at Molineux.On 10 minutes, the highly - rated Nigerian starlet gave Wolves the lead, reacting quickest to a rebound after Hunte’s eff...
Ugonna Uzochukwu Grabs Winner For Chippa United
Published: October 30, 2015
Ugonna Uzochukwu assisted Chippa United secure their third win of the season on Friday night against Mpumalanga Black Aces at the Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium (Port Elizabeth) .There was plenty of Nigerian interest in this game, with three Super Eagles players in the shape of Daniel Akpeyi, James Okwuosa and Uzochukwu ma...
Sone Aluko Out Of MK Dons Clash
Published: October 30, 2015
Sone Aluko has not recovered sufficiently to be considered for selection ahead of Hull City’s tie against MK Dons in the Championship.Last weekend, the Nigeria international was included in the 18 - man squad for the clash with Viv Solomon - Otabor’s Birmingham City but was withdrawn at the last minute afte...
George Abbey Delighted Obafemi Martins, Kelechi Iheanacho Are In Super Eagles Squad
Published: October 30, 2015
Retired Nigeria international George Abbey was pleased that Seattle Sounders striker Obafemi Martins and Manchester City talent Kelechi Iheanacho have been chosen to represent the national team. The former Crewe Alexandra defender was a teammate to Martins in the Super Eagles, and was named in the starting XI alongside...