Mbah Dazzles As Eagles Defeat Kaduna Selected In Exhibition Match
Published: July 03, 2013
In an exhibition match played at the Kaduna Township stadium, in preparation for this weekend CHAN qualifier against the Ivory Coast, the home based Eagles defeated a Kaduna selected team by 3 goals to nil.The home based Eagles got off to a flying start from the kickoff when left full back Benjamin Francis whipped in a...
Missing Christian Obodo Found In Italy; Companion Arrested For Being In Possession of Marijuana
Published: July 03, 2013
Nigeria international Christian Obodo, who was reported to be missing by Dinamo Minsk, was found hale and hearty in Udine, Italy on Tuesday.This past weekend, the Director General of Dinamo Minsk, Sergei Pavlyukovich interviewed by goals.by declared Obodo missing. It is not the first time that law enforcements agents h...
Frenage Soccer Academy Mourns Late Thompson Oliha
Published: July 03, 2013
Ibadan based soccer school Frenage Soccer Academy has commiserated with the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) and the family of the former Super Eagles midfielder Thompson Oliha who passed away at the early hours of Sunday in Ilorin.The late footballer who until his death was a member of the Kwara State Football Academ...
Flying Eagles Crash Out Of World Cup Despite Kayode's Wonder Goal
Published: July 02, 2013
For the second tournament in succession, the Flying Eagles led by John Obuh have failed to progress beyond the quarter - finals of the Fifa World Cup for players below the age of 20 after losing 2 - 1 to Uruguay in the round of 16 played in Istanbul on Tuesday evening.With the scoreline tied at 1 - 1 and extra time loo...
Five Defensor Players Named In Starting Eleven To Face Nigeria
Published: July 02, 2013
The Uruguay National Team will play with the same squad that defeated Uzbekistan last weekend in the final Group F game.Manager Juan Verzeri will start with Guillermo De Amores (Liverpool, Montevideo) in goal while the defense comprises Guillermo Varela (Penarol), José María Giménez (Danubio FC), G...
Liverpool Goalkeeper Targets Clean Sheet Against Nigeria
Published: July 01, 2013
Guillermo de Amores, goalkeeper of the Uruguay Under 20s, is targeting his third clean-sheet against the Flying Eagles on Tuesday.''We hope to continue good, clean sheets, but the work that matters is that of the group. A team depends on everyone.''We saw Nigeria games in the group stage . They have great players and w...
Uruguay Coach Picks Olaitan, Ajagun As Flying Eagles Danger Men
Published: July 01, 2013
Head coach of the Uruguay Under 20s, Juan Verzeri remains cautious ahead of the eagerly anticipated round of 16 clash with African bronze champions Nigeria on Tuesday in Istanbul. Nonetheless the South Americans are targeting qualification for the quarter-finals of the Fifa Under 20 World Cup as the gaffer has a joker ...
Ahmadu Bello Stadium Not Ready To Host CHAN Qualifier - National Sports Commission
Published: July 01, 2013
Ahead of the CHAN qualifier between Nigeria and Ivory Coast, the Zonal Director of the National Sports Commission Zone 1, in charge of the facility, Dr. Ademola Are has voiced his concern about the readiness of the Ahmadu Bello Stadium to host a match of such magnitude and importance.In a chat with allnigeriasoccer.com...
Former Super Eagle Thompson Oliha Passes Away At 44
Published: June 30, 2013
Former Nigeria international Thompson Oliha died on Sunday, June 30 in Ilorin, Kwara State after a brief illness.Oliha, who lost his life at the age of 44, defended the colors of Nigeria at the USA 1994 World Cup and was part of the squad which won the African Cup of Nations in the same year.''Nothing was wrong with my...
Emmanuel Emenike To Start Against Shakhtar Donetsk
Published: June 30, 2013
Spartak Moscow attacker Emmanuel Emenike, who is yet to play an official game of football since he got injured last April, is likely to start for the red and white against Ukrainian champions Shakhtar Donetsk on Sunday evening.''Perhaps his appearance in the starting lineup,'' said head coach Valery Karpin to championa...
Peter Utaka Rediscovers Scoring Boot, Nets Four Against Hangzhou.
Published: June 30, 2013
Nigeria international Peter Utaka has been criticized in recent weeks for his lack of goals for Chinese Super League club Dalian Aerbin.But the 29 - year - old attacker  proved on Sunday that he has not lost his prowess in front of goal by netting a double brace in the 15th round of matches against Hangzhou.The ga...
AS Roma Striker, Uruguay Coach Wary Of Physical Nigerians
Published: June 30, 2013
AS Roma striker and Uruguay Under 20 National Team star Nicolas Lopez has commented on the second - round clash with the Flying Eagles.After the 4 - 0 hammering of Uzbekistan on Saturday, the South Americans finished second in Group F.''Now we will play Nigeria, they will be a tough opponent because they run a lot and ...
We All Need To Help Eagles Solve Striker Problem - Omowa
Published: June 29, 2013
Lack of potent striking power that was perceived to responsible for the lackluster outing of Nigeria at the on-going FIFA Confederations Cup where Super Eagles won one and lost two games to crash out at the first round stage can only be tackled by going back to the grassroots which required the help of all football sta...
Nigeria Beat South Korea, Qualify For Second Round
Published: June 27, 2013
The Flying Eagles have booked their place in the round of 16 at the Fifa World Cup for players aged below 20 years, thanks to the 1 - 0 victory over South Korea on Thursday in Istanbul.Consequently, Nigeria acquired 6 points from 3 group matches, just 1 point less than Group B winners Portugal, who thrashed Cuba 5 - 0 ...
Exclusive: Abiola Dauda Targets Sweden Call - Up
Published: June 25, 2013
Red Star Belgrade's Abiola Dauda acquired a Swedish Passport last week.The 25 - year - old striker, who arrived Sweden seven years ago, represented Sölvesborgs GoIF and Kalmar FF before signing a two - and - a - half - year contract with Red Star Belgrade just before the close of the winter transfer market.While D...