Wenger Will Not Stop Chuba Akpom And Aaron Eyoma From Representing Nigeria
Published: February 19, 2015
According to statements credited to NFF President, Amaju Pinnick, Arsenal manager Arsese Wenger says he will not influence the international future of players in his squad. The likes of Chuba Akpom, Alex Iwobi, Semi Ajayi and Aaron Eyoma are eligible to represent both England and Nigeria, but the first and last players...
Coach Manu Garba Praises Flying Eagles After Defeating Ghana
Published: February 19, 2015
The Flying Eagles defeated their Ghanaian counterparts 2 - 0 in a friendly ahead of next month’s African Youth Championship.Skipper Musa Mohammed put away his spot - kick in the 70th minute before substitute Ifeanyi Matthew doubled the advantage in injury time. Coach Manu Garba has showered praise on his charges ...
Kelechi Nwakali Rescues Golden Eaglets From Defeat
Published: February 18, 2015
Skipper Kelechi Nwakali rescued world champions Nigeria from defeat in their second group game at the ongoing CAF Under 17 Championship. In the 13th minute, the Guinea Under 17s took the lead through Sam Diallo, who converted a spot kick, and the scoreline remained the same until eight minutes from time.The Golden Eagl...
Chidozie Awaziem Stars As Porto Knock Out Real Madrid From UEFA Youth League
Published: February 18, 2015
Chidozie Awaziem made his UEFA Youth League debut for the Under 19 squad of Primeira Liga giants Porto on Tuesday.The 18 - year - old started and completed the game against Real Madrid held at Estadio Alfredo Di Stéfano, and was cautioned in the 63rd minute.Tournament’s top scorer Mayoral gave Real Madrid ...
Alhaji Gero Misses Out On Gabon Trip, As Siasia Names Squad
Published: February 17, 2015
Olympic National Team coach Samson Siasia has trimmed his squad to 21 players for the upcoming All Africa Games qualifier against Gabon in Libreville on Saturday.Surprisingly, Viborg striker Alhaji Gero and ex Samsunspor ace Umar Aminu will not be on the plane to Central Africa.But Arsenal Under 21 captain Alex Iwobi i...
Arsenal Striker Alex Iwobi, Paul Onuachu Begin Training With Nigeria Under 23s
Published: February 17, 2015
Arsenal striker Alex Iwobi was among the six foreign - based professionals that trained with Nigeria’s Olympic National Team on Monday evening. Joining him are Danish - based duo Alhaji Gero and Paul Onuachu, Atanda Sodiq, Popoola Saliq and Oladele Oshobe.Standard Liege have not sanctioned one - cap Nigeria inter...
Brown Ideye Relishing Prospect Of Stepping Out On Hallowed Turf Of Wembley
Published: February 17, 2015
Brown Ideye is relishing the prospect of playing at Wembley, should West Brom defeat west Midlands rivals Aston Villa in the sixth round of the FA Cup on the weekend of March 7/8.The Baggies booked their place in the last eight of the competition following their 4 - 0 thrashing of West Ham last weekend, with Brown Idey...
Nigeria Draw Against Ghana In Pre - AYC Friendly
Published: February 16, 2015
In a warm - up game ahead of the African Youth Championship, Nigeria and Ghana, who have won nine tournaments between them, played a 2 - 2 draw in Accra on Monday evening.The hosts found themselves 1 - 0 down in the 22nd minute when Tottenham Hotspur starlet Musa Yahaya opened scoring for the Flying Eagles, after being...
Yakubu Aiyegbeni Dreaming Of Wembley Appearance
Published: February 16, 2015
There is one thing that stands out for footballers playing in England, which is an appearance in the famous Wembley Stadium.Yakubu Aiyegbeni, who netted the match - winner for Reading in their FA Cup win over Derby, is dreaming of making an appearance in the hallowed turf come May when the final is played. If not for i...
PFC Haskovo New Signing Oladele Oshobe Joins Dream Team Camp
Published: February 16, 2015
Midfielder Oladele Oshobe will begin training with Nigeria’s Under 23 national team on Monday, ahead of the All African Games qualifier against Gabon this coming weekend.The 21 - year - old arrived Abuja on Sunday afternoon from Bulgaria, where he plies his trade.He caught the eye of Samson Siasia during the scre...
World Champions Golden Eaglets Beat Niger In Africa U-17 Championship Opener
Published: February 15, 2015
Fifa Under 17 world champions Nigeria took on Niger Republic in the opening game of  2015 Africa U-17 Championship, and they got their campaign off to a winning start after defeating the hosts 2 - 0.The Golden Eaglets made a perfect start, scoring through Victor Osimhen after 17 minutes.In the 27th minute, skipper...
Charlton Athletic Loanee Ayo Obileye Scores First Senior Goal
Published: February 15, 2015
Central defender Ayo Obileye scored his first - ever goal at senior level as Dagenham & Redbridge defeated Morecambe 3 - 2 in the 31st round of matches in League Two. Andrew Fleming leveled for the home team in the 24th minute, and three minutes after the restart Obileye capitalized on a defensive mix - up to resto...
Fleetwood Town Manager Hails Nicky Ajose After Scoring Eighth Goal Of The Season
Published: February 14, 2015
In his post match comments after the 2 - 0 loss to Crewe Alexandra, Fleetwood  Town manager Graham Alexander has admitted that his side failed to recover after falling behind three minutes before the interval. In - form Anglo - Nigerian striker Nicky Ajose , 23, scored for the third consecutive game in League One,...
Watford Striker Odion Ighalo Nets 15th Goal Of The Season
Published: February 14, 2015
Speaking after netting his 15th goal in the English Championship this season, striker Odion Ighalo has acknowledged that Watford had to did deep for the win over Bolton Wanderers.The ex Flying Eagles skipper contributed two goal in The Hornets 4 - 3 win over the home team, opening scoring in the 25th minute before layi...
Return Of The YAK, Veteran Striker Comes Off Bench To Score Game - Winner For Reading
Published: February 14, 2015
Three Nigerians were involved in Reading’s 2 - 1 win over Derby County in the fifth round of the FA Cup on Saturday.While Jordan Obita started the game at the iPro Stadium , Super Eagles Yakubu Aiyegbeni and Hope Akpan were introduced in the second half. But it was veteran forward Yakubu Aiyegbeni who stole the s...