Oyo To Host NRA 2013 AGM
Published: June 04, 2013
Oyo State has been confirmed as the host state for this year’s Nigeria Referee Association (NRA) Annual General Meeting (AGM), scheduled for this weekend.The national executives members of NRA and representatives from all states are expected to arrive at Lafia Hotel Ibadan on Friday 7th June ahead of the AGM slat...
Super Eagles Train At Kasarani Pitch
Published: June 04, 2013
Kenya’s opponents in the World Cup Qualifiers, the Super Eagles of Nigeria had a feel of the Moi Sports Centre Kasarani turf this evening, barely 24 hours to the match on Wednesday. The Eagles landed in Nairobi early Tuesday morning from Germany.The team was accompanied to the Moi Sports Centre Kasarani by the Ni...
Sunday Mba: I Can Do More With The National Team
Published: June 04, 2013
2013 African Cup of Nations match winner Sunday Mba has told the official website of Fifa that he hopes to shine at the Confederations Cup billed to be staged in Brazil from June 15 - 30.The Rangers International midfielder has been on the wishlist of clubs in Ukraine, Turkey and Romania since his exploits in South Afr...
Super Eagles Land In Kenya
Published: June 04, 2013
Kenya’s opponents in the World Cup Qualifier match on Wednesday Super Eagles of Nigeria jeted into the country in the thick of the night on Tuesday from Frankfurt, Germany where they had connected a flight to Kenya from Mexico.According to FKF Chief Executive Officer Michael Esakwa who received them at the airpor...
Namibia - Nigeria Match Tickets Go On Sale
Published: June 04, 2013
Tickets for the Namibia - Nigeria game on June 12th have gone on sale at Computicket at Shoprite and Checkers and at the NFA Soccer House for N$50 each (equivalent of  =N= 760) and no tickets will be sold on match-day, informs namibiasport.com.na.After the Brave Warriors lock horns with Malawi on Wednesday, they e...
Ogu, Onazi Rated 50 - 50 For Kenya Clash
Published: June 03, 2013
Ahead of the titanic clash against the Harambee Stars of Kenya on Wednesday, the Super Eagles medics are sweating on the fitness of Academica midfielder John Ogu, Lazio's Eddy Onazi plus Brown Ideye of Dynamo Kiev.The three players suffered knocks in the clash with Mexico (2 - 2) last Friday. All are rated 50 - 50 to b...
Tahiti Announce Squad For Confederations Cup
Published: June 02, 2013
Manager of Tahiti National Team, Eddy Etaeta has named a 23 - man squad for the Fifa Confederations Cup. The only professional named by the gaffer is the ex France youth -teamer and Nancy forward Marama Vahirua, who played on loan last season for Greece Super League side  Panthrakikos. Interestingly, four members ...
Kenya Accuses Nigeria Federation Of Playing Hide And Seek
Published: June 02, 2013
The Kenyan soccer Federation (FKF) has accused the Nigerian Federation of playing hide and seek in regards to sending out information on their expected date of arrival in Nairobi for the World Cup qualifier match, reports michezoafrika.com.Kenya will host the African champions Nigeria in Nairobi next week on Wednesday ...
John Obuh Satisfied With Flying Eagles Performance
Published: June 02, 2013
John Obuh and his charges are still without a win after two rounds of matches played at the prestigious Toulon Tournament.Against Belgium on Sunday afternoon, Alhaji Gero struck after 43 minutes to salvage a draw for the Flying Eagles. Earlier, Mpoku's 23rd minute goal had given the Europeans the lead.In his post match...
Ahmed Musa: I Was Unlucky With The Penalty
Published: June 02, 2013
Ahmed Musa was the only CSKA Moscow player that failed to convert his penalty kick against Anzhi on Saturday in the Russian Cup final. While Musa has expressed delight that the Army Men won their seventh Russian Cup, he has admitted that he was unlucky not to score from the spot.''Of course, I'm happy that we were able...
Updated: Ahmed Musa Creates Record In Russia, Scores In Fourth Consecutive Match
Published: June 01, 2013
Ahmed Musa's CSKA Moscow won the Russian Cup final on Saturday, defeating Anzhi 4 - 3 on penalties after regulation and extra time ended in a stalemate.The Nigeria international gave the Russian Premier League champions an early lead, thanks to his 8th minute strike. It is worthy to note that that goal was Musa's fourt...
Chicharito Show Rescues Draw For Mexico Against Nigeria
Published: June 01, 2013
In front of 62,000 spectators, the Nigeria National Team drew 2 - 2 with their Mexican counterparts in a very explosive exhibition match played at the Reliant Stadium Houston, Texas on Friday night.Manchester United's Javier Hernandez had given the Tri Color the lead in the 21st minute when he finished off a cross in t...
Kenya President, Sonko Promise =N=7.4 Million For Harambee Stars Win
Published: May 31, 2013
Kenya’s president Uhuru Kenyatta has pledged to give the national soccer team Harambee Stars maximum support in the forthcoming FIFA World Cup qualifier match against Nigeria and subsequent matches, informs michezoafrika.com.In a message delivered on behalf of the president by Nairobi Senator Gideon Mbuvi Sonko d...
Reliant Stadium Pitch In Poor Condition
Published: May 31, 2013
The exhibition match between Nigeria and Mexico will go ahead even though the Reliant Stadium pitch is in very poor condition. Ahead of crucial World Cup qualifiers against Kenya and Namibia, the Super Eagles players must be cautious to avoid injuries due to the quality of the pitch.The pitch, which has just been relay...
Dynamo Kiev's Brown Ideye Expects Interesting Clash
Published: May 31, 2013
The Super Eagles of Nigeria, African champions, have completed their training for tonight's eagerly anticipated clash against Tri Color of Mexico at the Reliant Stadium Houston, Texas. It should be noted that this game is more than a friendly as both teams are using the encounter to fine-tune strategies ahead of vital ...