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international was included in the 18 - man squad for the clash with Viv Solomon - Otabor’s Birmingham City but was withdrawn at the last minute afte...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...
Kenneth Omeruo Hints At First Team Return Against Besiktas
Published: October 30, 2015
With doubts surrounding the fitness of Kenneth Omeruo, Super Eagles coach Sunday Oliseh has taken the wise decision of omitting him from a 24 - play roster announced on Thursday for the World Cup qualifiers against Swaziland.But the central defender has sent a message to the Nigeria manager and his fans that suggests h...
Tolaji Bola & Dennis Adeniran Named To England U17 Roster
Published: October 30, 2015
England U17s coach, Steve Cooper, has included two players of Nigerian descent in his squad list for the upcoming international friendlies against Germany.Arsenal defender Tolaji Bola , who has caps for England at U16 level, and Fulham midfielder Dennis Adeniran are among the 20 youngsters named to the roster.Adeniran ...
Carl Ikeme Enjoying His Role As Super Eagles Netminder
Published: October 29, 2015
Wolves goalkeeper Carl Ikeme has been out of favour at the Championship outfit but he is way ahead of other netminders in the Nigeria setup following the retirement of long - serving Lille numero uno Vincent Enyeama.With the Anglo - Nigerian yet to be suit up in the second - tier since August, he has admitted that he i...
Manchester City Talent Kelechi Iheanacho Invited For Swaziland World Cup Qualifiers
Published: October 29, 2015
Nigeria coach, Sunday Oliseh, has invited Kelechi Iheanacho team to the national team for the forthcoming World Cup qualifiers against Swaziland after reviewing his performance against The Eagles on Wednesday night.Though Iheanacho trained with a locally assembled Super Eagles prior to the 2014 African Nations Champion...
Ex FC Ebedei Talent Obafemi Martins, Mikel, 21 Others Called Up To Nigeria Squad
Published: October 29, 2015
Super Eagles manager Sunday Oliseh has invited 23 players to the national team ahead of the World Cup qualifiers against Swaziland next month.He has handed a recall to in - form Seattle Sounders frontman Obafemi Martins after more than two years in the international wilderness, with his last appearance in a Super Eagle...
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...