Ex Tottenham Hotspur And Fulham Defender William Troost-Ekong Did Not Think Twice Before Choosing Nigeria Ahead Of Holland
Published: June 04, 2015
FC Groningen defender William Troost-Ekong has stated that it would be a dream come true if he makes his debut for the Super Eagles next weekend against Chad in an Afcon qualifying fixture.The 21 - year - old has caps for Holland U20s but was invited to the Nigerian senior team after pledging his international future t...
Nigeria Make Slight Progress In Fifa Ranking
Published: June 04, 2015
On Thursday morning, the official website of Fifa published its latest ranking of national teams.Compared to their ranking in the month of May, the Super Eagles have climbed two spots, and have a global ranking of 43rd while in the continental ranking the Super Eagles are seventh. Algeria, Ivory Coast, Tunisia, Ghana a...
Germany U20s Skipper Kevin Akpoguma On Target In Win Against Uzbekistan
Published: June 04, 2015
Germany Under 20 National Team are through to the last 16 of the 2015 Fifa Under 20 World Cup.A player of Nigerian descent skippered the German side in their 3 - 0 win against Uzbekistan on Thursday morning. Hoffenheim central defender Kevin Akpoguma lasted the entire distance at the Christchurch Stadium, Christchurch ...
North Korea Coach Admits Saviour Godwin Quick - fire Brace Demoralized His Team
Published: June 04, 2015
North Korea U20s coach, An Ye Gun, has stated that Saviour Godwin’s quick - fire brace early in the second half deflated his team’s confidence after proving their mettle in the first stanza against the African champions.In his post match comments, he said : “In the second half we conceded the goal too...
Nigeria U20s Coach, Manu Garba : We Entertained The Crowd
Published: June 04, 2015
Flying Eagles coach Manu Garba was pleased with the overall performance of his team in their 4 - 0 thrashing of North Korea on Thursday morning. But the Nigeria U20s manager has admitted that his wards did not play to instructions in the first half, with the Asians holding the African champions to a goalless dr...
Ex Manchester City And Fulham Midfielder Dickson Etuhu Off The Mark For AIK Stockholm
Published: June 04, 2015
Out - of - favour Nigeria international Dickson Etuhu notched his first goal for AIK Stockholm in their thrilling 4 - 3 victory against Falkenberg on Wednesday night. In his second start of the season, the former Blackburn Rovers and Manchester City man opened scoring for AIK in the 26th minute but Rodevåg levele...
Impressive Nigeria See Off North Korea, As Isaac Success Scores Fourth Consecutive Goal At Fifa Tournaments
Published: June 04, 2015
The Flying Eagles got their Fifa Under 20 World Cup campaign back on track with a 4 - 0 thrashing of North Korea at New Plymouth /Stadium Taranaki on Thursday morning.After a goalless first half, a brace from Godwin Saviour and a goal apiece by Kingsley Sokari and Isaac Success gave Nigeria a win they were in search of...
Tottenham Hotspur Starlet Musa Yahaya And Man City Striker Iheanacho Start From Bench As Manu Garba Names Starting Line-up Vs North Korea
Published: June 03, 2015
Flying Eagles coach Manu Garba has made four changes to the starting line - up that took on Brazil on Monday in the African champions first Group E fixture. The Under 17 World Cup - winning manager has kept faith with  goalkeeper Joshua Enaholo despite his howlers against Brazil.The defense is untouched, with skip...
Centre - Backs Kenneth Omeruo And Godfrey Oboabona Join Nigeria Camp
Published: June 03, 2015
With the clock ticking towards the deadline handed to Super Eagles foreign - based contingent to assemble in Abuja for a training camp ahead of the Afcon qualifier against Chad, only two invited players are yet to join the camp.The latest arrivals are defenders Kenneth Omeruo (Chelsea), Godfrey Oboabona (Rizespor) and ...
Chuba Akpom, Dominic Iorfa And Moses Odubajo Handed Starting Berths As England U20s Lose Unbeaten Run
Published: June 03, 2015
For the first time at the ongoing Toulon Tournament, England Under 20s boss, Aidy Boothroyd, handed starting berths to Anglo - Nigerian trio - Chuba Akpom, Dominic Iorfa and Moses Odubajo - in Wednesday evening’s game against Mexico.The Young Three Lions lost for the first time in 12 matches, suffering a 2 - 1 de...
Vincent Enyeama, William Troost-Ekong, Eddy Onazi, Three Other Pros Join Super Eagles Camp
Published: June 03, 2015
Nine foreign - based professionals are now in camp ahead of Nigeria’s African Cup of Nations qualifying fixture against Chad .The trio of Odion Ighalo, Steve Ukoh and John Ogu were the first set of players based overseas to arrive in Abuja.Checks at Bolton White Hotels and Apartments in Abuja revealed that Lazio ...
Emmanuel Emenike Is Most Expensive African Player Bought By Turkish Club
Published: June 03, 2015
Respected Turkish sports daily Fanatik has published on its official website the top 25 most expensive transfers involving Super Lig clubs. Emmanuel Emenike’s move from Spartak Moscow to Fenerbahce in 2013 was ranked in third position.The Istanbul side, who are never shy to get out their cheque book, paid 13 mill...
Peppe Nkwocha Anoints Liverpool Star Asisat Oshoala Heiress To Her Throne
Published: June 03, 2015
Veteran Nigeria forward Peppe Nkwocha has tipped Liverpool star Asisat Oshoala to be a global star in the not too distant future. Already the River Angels product has been picking up accolades, with CAF naming her the best female footballer in Africa in its most recent awards ceremony.In addition, she appears to be pop...
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...