Eddy Onazi Meets With Agent That Claims He Can Influence World Cup Games
Published: June 01, 2014
Ahead of the World Cup scheduled to begin in Brazil on June 12, an undercover reporter working for British newspaper, The Sun , has exposed a Nigerian football agent, Henry Chukwuma Okoroji , who claimed that he could fix the outcome of matches at the tournament. Okoroji told highly respected investigative reporter, Ma...
Iran Coach, Carlos Queiroz Announces 23 - Man Roster
Published: June 01, 2014
Iran coach Carlos Queiroz has named his 23-man squad for the World Cup but has included another player, Mohammad Reza Khanzadeh of Zob Ahan , on standby just in case fullback Hashem Beikzadeh fails to recover from injury before their first match against Nigeria. The four players that have been axed from the roster ear...
Obafemi Martins Nets Sixth Goal Of The Season
Published: June 01, 2014
Experienced Nigerian forward Obafemi Martins scored his fifth goal in eight MLS games, as Seattle Sounders thrashed Real Salt Lake 4 - 0 on Saturday. Pineda, Pappa and Barrett had given Seattle a three - goal cushion before the Nigeria international struck in second half stoppage time to add more gloss to the scoreline...
Stephen Keshi Knows The Players That Will Grace The World Cup
Published: May 31, 2014
Nigeria manager Stephen Keshi says he is not losing sleep over the choice of players to grace the mundial which starts in Brazil in less than two weeks time.All 32 countries, including Nigeria, participating at the World Cup  must submit their 23 - man squad list to Fifa on or before June 2, therefore, Keshi must ...
NFF Accuses Glo Of Contract Violation
Published: May 30, 2014
The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF), has accused its major sponsor, Globacom Nigeria Limited of reneging on their contractual terms by refusing to pay nearly two years of sponsorship fee to the football federation.A top executive committee member who does not want his name in print said the annual sponsorship fee is ...
Iran Hold Angola To 1 - 1 Draw In Friendly
Published: May 30, 2014
On Friday, Group F opponents Iran shared the spoils with Angola at Hartberg Stadium in their penultimate tune- up game ahead of the World Cup.The Africans took the lead three minutes before the interval through Dominguez Silva, before in - form Tractor Sazi striker, Karim Ansarifard, equalized for the Asian powerhouse ...
Nigeria U-15 Boys Emerge Champions Of Africa
Published: May 30, 2014
Nigeria once again confirmed its status as the giant of Africa in football when its National U-15 boys secured the gold medal of the football event with a 3-1 victory over Swaziland at the Africa Youth games in Gaborone, Botswana on Friday.The U-15 boys who needed just a draw to secure what is widely referred t...
Arsene Wenger Rates Super Eagles Ahead Of Bosnia, Tips African Champions For Second Round
Published: May 30, 2014
French coach of Arsenal, Arsene Wenger, has tipped Argentina as nailed on favorites to get out of Group F and reach the knock out round of the World Cup. The experienced manager rates Nigeria ahead of Bosnia Herzegovina in the race for second position, pointing out that the Eagles play more as a unit, and that quality ...
Kunle Odunlami Shakes Off Knock
Published: May 30, 2014
Sunshine Stars defender Kunle Odunlami will only miss the World Cup if he is not selected by manager Stephen Keshi and not as a result of injury concerns. Recall that he had to be substituted against Scotland two days back after he suffered a knock and that is the right word to use as he has recovered from the minor in...
Onyekachi Apam Tells Keshi : Yobo Should Start At The World Cup
Published: May 29, 2014
Out - of - favour Super Eagles center back, Onyekachi Apam, wants coach Stephen Keshi to include Joseph Yobo in the starting lineup at the World Cup because he has the experience to organize the largely untested Nigeria defense.While Joseph Yobo has made 96 international appearances for Nigeria and has played i...
Sunday Mba Arrives Super Eagles Camp
Published: May 29, 2014
CA Bastia midfielder Sunday Mba finally arrived the Super Eagles camp on Wednesday just before they faced Scotland in a friendly, team administrator Dayo Enebi has confirmed.A visa hitch had prevented the former Warri Wolves ace from joining the squad when the training camp started on Sunday, and the African Cup of Nat...
Nigeria Hold Scotland To Draw In London
Published: May 28, 2014
Ahead of the World Cup which starts around two weeks time, Scotland gave Nigeria cause for concern after they held the African champions to a 2 - 2 at Craven Cottage on Wednesday evening in an international friendly.The Tartan Army dominated most of the first half, with Celtic man Charlie Mulgrew giving them the lead i...
Mikel, Enyeama To Miss Scotland Clash As Keshi Names Starting Eleven
Published: May 28, 2014
Manager Stephen Keshi will not start the exhibition match against Scotland with his strongest possible starting eleven.From the look of things, apart from Austin Ejide, Joseph Yobo and Elderson Echiejile, the Super Eagles coach wants the remaining eight players to prove if they are good enough to be on the plane to Bra...
Efe Ambrose Will Put Aside Relationship With Celtic Pals
Published: May 28, 2014
Nigeria right back Efe Ambrose will put aside his relationship with his Glasgow Celtic teammates when the Super Eagle confront Scotland in a few hours time.Going into the fixture at Craven Cottage, the Scots are unbeaten in their last five internationals, racking up four wins while drawing against the United States.And...
Scotland - Nigeria Friendly To Go Ahead Despite Match Fixing Probe
Published: May 28, 2014
The Scotland - Nigeria friendly will go ahead as planned despite fears of match fixing surrounding the fixture.Reports have surfaced in the British media that the National Crime Agency classified the Wednesday showdown at Craven Cottage, London as a high risk fixture, which could mean irregular betting patterns have be...