Peter Utaka Breaks Seven - Month Goal Drought
Published: May 21, 2014
Out - of - favour Super Eagles attacker Peter Utaka broke his seven - month goal drought in the Chinese Super League in the 13th round of matches as Beijing Guoan thrashed Hangzhou 4 - 0 on Wednesday.The 30 - year - old came off the bench in the 63rd minute, and two minutes later netted his first goal of the season.His...
Segun Owobowale Stars For Holland, As England Win Euro Under 17s
Published: May 21, 2014
ADO Den Haag left winger Segun Owobowale lasted the entire duration as Holland surprisingly failed to win the UEFA Under 17 Championship on Wednesday after losing on penalties to England in the final .After regulation time ended 1 - 1, the game had to be decided by the lottery of penalty shootouts, and the Young Lions ...
Falcons Manager, Edwin Okon Includes Desire Oparanozie In Squad To Face Rwanda
Published: May 21, 2014
Falcons manager Edwin Okon overlooked Gloria Ofoegbu and Glory Iroka as he named a squad of 18 players for the upcoming African Women Championship qualifying fixture against Rwanda.Otherwise there were no major surprises in the squad made up of 2 goalkeepers, 5 defenders, 8 midfielders and 3 strikers unveiled to the pu...
Holidaying Michael Olaitan Loses Four Friends In Jos Bomb Blasts
Published: May 21, 2014
Former Mighty Jets starlet Michael Olaitan was back in Jos visiting family and friends when two bombs went off on Tuesday, and out of the 118 people that lost their lives in the unfortunate incident, four were his friends.The explosion occurred yesterday afternoon around the Jos Main Market, and no group has claimed re...
Vincent Enyeama : The Important Thing Is To Qualify
Published: May 21, 2014
There is a possibility that Nigeria could face either France or Switzerland in the second round at the World Cup which begins next month in Brazil. Whichever team the Super Eagles lock horns with, Lille goalkeeper Vincent Enyeama has stressed that the aim is to advance to the quarterfinals of the competition.“If ...
Golden Eaglets To Abide By Code Of Conduct
Published: May 21, 2014
The Golden Eaglets will have to abide by a new Code of Conduct which outlines clear guidelines on how the players will comport themselves while in camp along with how they should deal with each other and the technical crew.Coach Emmanuel Amuneke issued the stern warning in a meeting between the backroom staff and the 3...
Rolo Zapata Tips Group F Winner For World Cup Semis
Published: May 20, 2014
Argentinian coach Rolo Zapata has opined that the winner of Group F - which pits Argentina, Nigeria, Bosnia and Iran - has been handed an easy route qualifying for the semifinals of the World Cup. The former Sunshine Stars and Black Aces gaffer reckons that the big match in the group will take place on June 25 when two...
Stanley Okoro Reveals He Is Set To Return To Almeria
Published: May 20, 2014
Former Golden Eaglets midfielder Stanley Okoro, who netted his second goal in the Bulgarian championship on the final day of the season, is set to return to Almeria, the player, himself, has revealed.Cherno More snapped up the 21 - year - old on loan from the Spanish side just before the start of the season after he im...
Iran Hold Belarus To 0 - 0 Draw In Tune Up Game
Published: May 19, 2014
Super Eagles Group F opponents Iran played a goalless draw with Belarus in Austria on Sunday in one of their tune - up matches ahead of the World Cup. The encounter between the Asia powerhouse and their European opponents took place at their training camp in Kapfenberg.Friendly matches have also been confirmed against ...
Victor Obinna Grabs Brace For Chievo Verona
Published: May 19, 2014
In their final Serie A fixture, Victor Obinna managed to score his first goals of the season for Chievo Verona as they defeated Inter Milan 2 - 1 .The Nigeria international joined the Flying Donkeys on a short term deal in the January transfer window after finding it difficult getting a first team shirt at Lokomotiv Mo...
Dominic Solanke On Target As England Qualify For Euro Under 17 Final
Published: May 19, 2014
Highly rated Chelsea youth - teamer Dominic Solanke grabbed his third goal of the UEFA Under 17 Championship currently taking place in Malta as England defeated one of the tournament favorites Portugal 2 - 0 to book their place in the final on Wednesday. The 16 - year - old opened scoring for the Young Lions in the 51s...
Vincent Enyeama To Play Champions League Football Next Term
Published: May 18, 2014
Vincent Enyeama will play in the Champions League again next season after Lille finished third in Ligue 1.Going into their last fixture against Lorient, Les Dogues had been competing with Saint-étienne for the last Champions League spot and even a draw would not have sufficed as their nearest challengers defeate...
Minister of Sports, Dr. Danagogo Urges Under 15 Boys To Roll Up Their Sleeves
Published: May 17, 2014
Nigeria face Botswana, DR Congo and Tanzania in group A of the football event at the African Youth Games, Gaborone, 2014 which holds between May 22nd and May 31st in Botswana.According to fixtures released by organizers Nigeria will trade tackles with U-15 team from host Botswana on May 22nd before battling DRC and Tan...
Edin Dzeko Absent As Bosnia Begin Training For World Cup
Published: May 17, 2014
Direct rivals for a second round World Cup ticket, Bosnia Herzegovina officially started preparations for the showpiece event at the training base in Hrasnica on Friday, May 16.The players will follow a strict training plan drawn up by the Dragons handlers. The squad will have workouts twice a day and rest every fourth...
Agent Reveals Nigeria Federation Are Sweating To Secure Isaac Success Release
Published: May 17, 2014
The Nigeria Football Federation are in a race against the clock to secure the release of Granada starlet Isaac Success for the important African Youth Championship qualifying fixture against Tanzania next weekend.It had been reported that the 18 - year - old striker had been permitted by the Spanish side to feature in ...