Ejike Uzoenyi : It Is Important We Win Our First Game
Published: January 05, 2014
Nigeria international Ejike Uzoenyi has said that it is important for the domestic Eagles to win their first game of the African Nations Championship which kicks off on Saturday. The Enugu Rangers winger is one of the three players named in the roster that featured in the African Nations Cup also staged in South Africa...
NFF Under 13 Football Championship Enters Semi Final Stage
Published: January 05, 2014
The national finals of the 2013 NFF U-13 Football Championship enter the semi final stage on Monday in Abuja.Team Lagos which has a 100% record so far will face team Katsina in the first semi final match by 2pm, while Team Niger also with a 100% record will engage team FCT by 4pm on the same day.  Out of the 13 St...
Flamingoes Resume Training For Costa Rica 2014
Published: January 05, 2014
The Nigeria U17 women team will resume training on Monday with Costa Rica 2014 Women’s World Cup on their horizon.Flamingoes handled by Bala Nkiyu and Anne Chijiene broke camp due to the Christmas and New Year holidays. They will regroup in Abuja to sharpen their skills and await the run out of the year.They are ...
Nigerian Breweries Thrilled By Oyo Sports Writers Association Award
Published: January 05, 2014
In a bid to show appreciation to a  continuous supporter of Nigerian Sports, Sports Writers Association of Nigeria (SWAN) Oyo State chapter during its 2013 end of the year week has bestowed an award of honour on the Nigerian Breweries Plc in an elaborate event held over the weekend in Ibadan. The Chairman of Oyo S...
Ethiopia Beaten By Nigeria Again
Published: January 04, 2014
Nigeria defeated Ethiopia 2 - 1 in her last tune- up game before the squad departs for the CHAN tournament which starts in South Africa in a week’s time. The victory means Stephen Keshi has not lost or even drawn to Ethiopia in four matches since he took over the reins as Nigeria manager.Ifeanyi Ede and Ugonna Uz...
Asisat Oshoala Rescues Falconets With Last Gasp Penalty
Published: January 04, 2014
Nigerian U20 women team otherwise known by admirers as Falconets forced the Gombe U13 boys to an impressive one-all draw, in a tension soaked game played in Abuja earlier today.Gombe who were disqualified in the U13 competition going on in the nations capital drew the curtain raiser, and after that they were pegged bac...
John Ogu Apologizes To Academica, Coach For Late Return To Training
Published: January 03, 2014
Nigeria international John Ogu faces a fine by Academica and a role on the substitutes bench for returning late to Portugal after the Christmas break.The Academica brass had mandated the squad to resume training on December 27 only for the 25 - year - old midfielder to join the team four days behind schedule.John Ogu h...
We Are Prepared For South Africa - Ugo Njoku
Published: January 03, 2014
Bayelsa Queens wing-back, Ugo Njoku has declared that the Falconets are ready for South Africa U20 girls ahead of the final round of Canada 2014 U20 Women’s World Cup qualifiers.Ugo credited the confidence on good preparations they have had so far with the side currently camping in Abuja for the mouth watering fi...
Kenneth Otigba Waiting To Hear From Keshi Over National Team Future
Published: January 03, 2014
Heerenveen youngster Kenneth Otigba is eligible to represent the National Team of Nigeria  even though he has caps for the youth teams of Hungary.The central defender has strongly hinted that he would consider playing for the Super Eagles  if he is selected for the mundial in Brazil.“Maybe I should choo...
Injured Joseph Akpala To Miss World Cup
Published: January 01, 2014
Karabükspor attacker Joseph Akpala has suffered a serious injury which is expected to keep him on the sidelines for up to six months.And it means the 27 - year - old , who is on loan at Karabükspor from Germans Werder Bremen, will not play a single match again this season and is definitely out of the Brazil 2...
Mikel, Toure, Drogba Make Best Player Shortlist
Published: January 01, 2014
The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has announced the three footballers vying for the right to be called the top player on the continent. Two - time winner of the award, Yaya Toure will compete with fellow Ivorian Didier Drogba as well as Nigeria international John Obi Mikel for the 2013 African Footballer of t...
Nigerian Breweries PLC Bags Sports Writers Association of Nigeria (SWAN) Award
Published: December 31, 2013
In a bid to show appreciation to a continuous supporter of Nigerian Sports, Sports Writers Association of Nigeria (SWAN) Oyo State chapter during its 2013 end of the year week has bestowed an award of honoured on the Nigerian Breweries Plc in an elaborate event held over the weekend in Ibadan.The Chairman of Oyo State ...
Abdul Ajagun Resumes Training With Panathinaikos
Published: December 31, 2013
Panathinaikos midfielder Abdul Ajagun returned to training on Tuesday morning after he was given some days off by the leadership of the Greek club.The Greens, fourth on the Super League table, are preparing for Sunday’s  clash away to Panaitolikos.On Monday, manager Anastasiou  held a workout without th...
Austin Ejide Delighted With Victory Over Hapoel Tel Aviv
Published: December 31, 2013
Hapoel Beer Sheva, who pay the wages of Nigeria international Austin Ejide, are having their best season ever in the Israeli championship. On Monday , Hapoel Beer Sheva defeated Hapoel Tel Aviv 3 - 1 at the Bloomfield Stadium, the second defeat suffered by the Reds this season against the Camels after they lost 2 - 0 i...
Bosnian Players To Pocket At Least 206,000 Dollars Each If Selected For World Cup
Published: December 30, 2013
Bosnia and Herzegovina, who will play for the first time at the World Cup next summer, are entitled to prize money just like the remaining teams participating in the mundial.For qualifying for the World Cup, Fifa will hand 1.5 million dollars to each federation and another 8 million dollars for participating in the gro...