Young Stars Ekong, Madu And Esiti Set To Make Debut As Keshi Names Starting XI
Published: June 13, 2015
Super Eagles manager Stephen Keshi has named his starting line - up for Saturday afternoon’s African Cup of Nations qualifier against Chad in Kaduna. As many as three players are set t o make their international debut for Nigeria, with Keshi including William Troost-Ekong, Kingsley Madu and Anderson Esiti in the ...
Eseosa Aigbogun On Target As Switzerland Thrash Ecuador
Published: June 13, 2015
FC Basel sensation Eseosa Aigbogun was in action for Switzerland on Friday as the Europeans thrashed Ecuador 10 - 1 in Vancouver. The 22 - year - old was named in the starting line - up for the first time at the Fifa Women’s World Cup after she came off the bench in the 1 - 0 loss to Japan on Monday.And she repai...
Falcons Coach, Edwin Okon Optimistic Nigeria Will Qualify For Second Round
Published: June 13, 2015
Nigeria coach Edwin Okon is optimistic that the Super Falcons will recover from their disappointing 2 - 0 defeat against Australia when they face USA in their last Group D fixture.With only 1 point in their kitty after two rounds, the African champions must beat the Americans to keep their World Cup hopes alive.  ...
Super Falcons Bow To Australia
Published: June 13, 2015
Australia produced an assured performance to beat African champions Nigeria 2-0 at the Winnipeg Stadium in the Group D of the FIFA Women’s World Cup in Canada on Friday night.The Aussies were much more forward-thinking than during their nervous opening match with USA providing a constant threat to Super Falcons&r...
Investigation : Coach Nduka Ugbade Behind Flying Eagles New Zealand Flop; Manu Garba Distances Himself From Bribery Allegations
Published: June 12, 2015
A close ally to under  - fire Flying Eagles coach, Manu Garba, has dismissed suggestions that he received gratification from Saviour Godwin’s agent to include the FC Sports forward in his 21 - man roster for the World Cup at the expense of Alhassan Ibrahim.And he has stressed that Manu Garba’s lieutena...
Chidera Ezeh Admits Flying Eagles Failed The Nation As Squad Returns To Abuja On Saturday
Published: June 12, 2015
Porto youth - teamer Chidera Ezeh was lost for words when asked to explain why the Flying Eagles failed to sparkle at the Fifa Under 20 World Cup. Ezeh failed to make a single appearance at the World Cup, with Nigeria Under 20s coach Manu Garba preferring the trio of Taiwo Awoniyi, Saviour Godwin in the attack.“I...
Edwin Okon Believes Super Falcons Have An Element Of Surprise
Published: June 12, 2015
Super Falcons coach Edwin Okon believes his squad have an element of surprise and it will be difficult for other countries to predict their pattern of play. The Nigeria manager was speaking at a press conference ahead of tonight’s meeting against Australia at the World Cup taking place in Canada.“Anyone who...
FC Dallas Striker Tesho Akindele Becomes Cap- Tied After Making Official Debut For Canada
Published: June 12, 2015
FC Dallas striker Tesho Akindele is now cap - tied to Canada and can no longer represent the national team of Nigeria at any level. The Calgary - born player was in action for Canada Men’s National Team in their 2 - 0 win over Dominica in a 2018 FIFA World Cup Qualifiers - Round 2.Tesho Akindele, who slotted in a...
Oyo SWAN Honours Late Football Commentator, Fatoyinbo
Published: June 11, 2015
The late Sports football commentator and ace broadcaster with the Federal Radio Corporation of Nigeria, (FRCN) late Prince Tolu Fatoyinbo has been described as the bridge between the golden era of Sport commentary on radio and the present crop of commentators in the country as well as the last of the titan in sports co...
Swedish Club Kalmar Invites Shekarau Babes For Friendly Games
Published: June 11, 2015
Swedish Premier League side Kalmar have invited Nigeria Nationwide League club Shekarau Babes to attend a training tour to help them get the experience of Swedish football. During the training tour, Shekarau Babes will take part in two friendly games against yet to be determined opponents.General Manager of Shekarau Ba...
Football Scouts From UK, Netherlands and Germany To Storm Frenage 2015 Soccer Summit
Published: June 11, 2015
Football scouts from UK, Netherlands and Germany have confirmed their readiness to storm Nigeria for the 3rd edition of ‘2015 Frenage Soccer Summit’, a soccer fiesta conceptualized by the Ibadan based soccer school to celebrate grassroots football and expose the exceptional soccer players Nigerian academies...
Washington Spirit Francisca Ordega : Nigerians Should Expect More Goals From Me
Published: June 11, 2015
Nigeria attacker Francisca Ordega is not resting on her laurels after her 87th minute goal on Monday morning gave the Super Falcons a point against Sweden in both countries World Cup opener.The youngster is confident the Falcons will defeat Australia on Friday night and qualify for the last 16 of the tournament even be...
England Striker Eniola Aluko Vows To Silence Critics
Published: June 11, 2015
England striker Eniola Aluko is unfazed after she was criticized by Three Lioness fans in the aftermath of their 1 - 0 loss to France at the World Cup and has vowed to prove her critics wrong in the next game. The Chelsea star, who was playing as a lone striker, could not covert several scoring opportunities agains...
Germany U20s Coach Hails Flying Eagles For Putting Up A Fight
Published: June 11, 2015
Germany Under 20 National Team coach, Frank Wormuth, has shared his thoughts and impressions on his country’s hard fought 1 - 0 win against Nigeria in the second round of the 2015 Fifa Under 20 World Cup.The European champions will face another African side, Mali, in the quarter - finals on Sunday thanks to Levin...
Nigeria U20s Coach Manu Garba Blames Goalkeeper Enaholo Again After Loss To Germany
Published: June 11, 2015
Flying Eagles coach, Manu Garba, has hinted that Joshua Enaholo should be blamed for his side’s ouster from the Fifa Under 20 World Cup after conceding a 19th minute goal he ought to have prevented.“Our players lost concentration at the crucial moment and this gave the Germans a chance to score,.” Man...