Odion Ighalo, John Ogu And Steve Ukoh Are Early Birds In Camp
Published: June 03, 2015
Ahead of the African Cup of Nations qualifier next weekend, the Super Eagles have been boosted by the arrival of three foreign - based professionals.Watford striker Odion Ighalo, in - form Hapoel Beer Sheva midfielder John Ogu and ex Switzerland youth - teamer Steve Ukoh arrived in Abuja on Tuesday, the Nigeria Footbal...
Jose Mourinho Pleased With Performance Of Obi Mikel Against Sydney FC
Published: June 02, 2015
Chelsea coach Jose Mourinho says he is impressed with the attitude of the senior players, including  John Obi Mikel, that accompanied the squad for a post - season tour of Thailand and Australia. The Nigeria international participated in both friendlies against Thailand All - Stars in Bangkok and Sydney FC&nb...
Official : Hapoel Beer Sheva Confirm Excellent John Ogu Has Signed Fresh Deal
Published: June 02, 2015
Hapoel Beer Sheva have confirmed that John Ogu , 27, has extended his contract for four more seasons.According to reports in Israel, the Nigeria international had wanted to leave the club at the end of this season before he was persuaded to remain at the capital of the Negev. Last summer, the ex Almeria man penned a 1 ...
Austin Ejide Announces Departure From Hapoel Beer Sheva And Insists It Was Not About Money
Published: June 02, 2015
Nigeria goalkeeper Austin Ejide has announced his departure from Hapoel Beer Sheva, three years after he joined The Camels from Hapoel Petah Tikva. The shot - stopper has insisted that he did not sign a new deal with Hapoel Beer Sheva because he was not in the plans of the new coach for next season, shooting down sugge...
Samuel Etoo Gives Advice To Young AC Milan Striker Henty Ezekiel
Published: June 02, 2015
Cameroonian superstar Samuel Eto’o has given advice to AC Milan striker Henty Ezekiel on what it takes to succeed at the highest level. The young Nigerian player was pleased to meet the Sampdoria forward at the airport in Milan on Monday.“Like every top player,  Eto’o advised me to always remain ...
Chuba Akpom Backing England To Beat Mexico At Toulon Tournament
Published: June 02, 2015
Arsenal striker Chuba Akpom is backing the England Under 20s squad to beat Mexico in their final group fixture at the ongoing Toulon Tournament in France. With four points in their kitty from the first two games against Morocco and Ivory Coast, the Anglo - Nigerian hopes they can get a good result against Mexico on Wed...
Kelechi Iheanacho Admits Flying Eagles Need To Be At Their Best Against North Korea
Published: June 02, 2015
Manchester City youth - teamer Kelechi Iheanacho has opined that the game against North Korea won’t be a stroll in the park.The Asians, like the Nigerians, have their backs against the wall after losing their opener to Hungary, and Iheanacho has admitted that the Flying Eagles need to grind out a win.Speaking to ...
Skipper Musa Mohammed Apologizes To Nigerians For Loss To Brazil
Published: June 02, 2015
Nigeria U20s skipper Musa Mohammed has apologized to Nigerians for the Flying Eagles dismal outing against Brazil on Monday. Believe it or not, the African champions are in a tight corner and a loss against North Korea in two days will send them out of the tournament in New Zealand even before their last group fixture ...
Keshi Retains Eight Domestic - Based Players For Afcon Clash Against Chad
Published: June 02, 2015
Of the 26 domestic - based players invited for the African Cup of Nations qualifier against Chad, Super Eagles coach Stephen Keshi has retained only 8 for the upcoming tie in Kaduna.Half of the home - based players that made the grade are from Warri Wolves - Daniel Akpeyi, Azubuike Egwuekwe, Solomon Kwambe and Gbolahan...
Iheanacho Senior Claims : I Am Sick, I Did Not Watch Game Against Brazil
Published: June 02, 2015
Kelechi Iheanacho’s father, Pa James, has denied that he was angry with Flying Eagles coach Manu Garba for subbing out the Manchester City striker 15 minutes from time against Brazil.James Iheanacho has audaciously claimed that  he did not watch the game that was televised to millions of Nigerians on Monday ...
Nigeria To Face Brazil Again To Decide Bragging Rights
Published: June 01, 2015
World champions, the Golden Eaglets of Nigeria, have been invited for a tournament in Korea that will see them take on Brazil, United States and South Korea later this month. Coach Emmanuel Amuneke has opined that the tourney will be a good test for his players ahead of the Fifa Under 17s in Chile this October.“T...
Brazil Midfielder Boschilia : The Coach Told Me To Shoot At Goal
Published: June 01, 2015
Second half substitute against Nigeria, Boschilia, has revealed that Brazil coach Rogerio Micale instructed him to shoot from distance prior to his introduction.And it paid dividend 13 minutes after he stepped out onto the pitch, with off - form Enaholo failing to stop his 25 - yard strike.“He (Micale) told me to...
Iheanacho Senior Furious Over Substitution Of Kelechi In Loss To Brazil
Published: June 01, 2015
Kelechi Iheanacho’s father , James, was furious with the substitution of his son in the Flying Eagles 4 - 2 defeat to Brazil at the ongoing Fifa Under 20 World Cup in New Zealand. The Manchester City starlet , who appeared to be playing a free role behind the front two - Isaac Success and Taiwo Awoniyi - was subb...
Braintree Town Winger Simeon Akinola To WAIT For England Debut
Published: June 01, 2015
Braintree Town winger Simeon Akinola will have to wait to make his international debut at any level for the national teams of England. Originally the 22 - year - old was among the 16 players called up for England C’s friendly against the Republic of Ireland Under 21s on Monday afternoon.Now the official website o...
Brazil Coach Replies Manu Garba : We Exploited Gaps In Midfield And Wings
Published: June 01, 2015
Rogerio Micale, coach of Brazil’s Under 20 National Team, stated in his post - match comments that his squad exploited gaps in the Flying Eagles’ midfield and wings in the second half of both countries opener at the World Cup.But the newly - appointed manager has admitted that Nigeria gave his team a run fo...