Flying Eagles Recover From Opening Day Loss
Published: June 25, 2013
The Flying Eagles recovered from their opening day loss to Portugal, by defeating Cuba 3 - 0 on Monday in Kayseri.Portugal and Korea Republic shared the spoils in the other group match, meaning Nigeria remain third in the standings and must get a result in the final game against the Asians to be certain of progressing ...
Brazil Is Ready To Host The World Cup - Enyeama
Published: June 24, 2013
Goalkeeper and skipper of the Super Eagles, Vincent Enyeama has indicated that Brazil is ready to host next year's World Cup, Fifa's flagship competition.''I had the opportunity to be in two World Cups. From what I saw, the field is fantastic and logistics was perfect. We got to training on time.'' I do not know what...
Eagles Depart Brazil; Give Jerseys To Hotel As Parting Gift
Published: June 24, 2013
The Nigeria delegation that represented Africa at the Confederations Cup departed Brazil on Monday afternoon, around 2 pm .The team failed to qualify for the semi - finals of the tourney after the 3 - 0 loss to Spain in their last group game.Manager Stephen Keshi is grateful to the supporters who cheered the Super Eagl...
Confederations Cup: Eagles Land In Fortaleza, To Practice Tonight
Published: June 21, 2013
Ahead of Nigeria's meeting with European and World Champions Spain, the Super Eagles landed in Fortaleza on Friday afternoon. The Nigeria delegation, comprising 41 people, have checked into their hotel rooms.Led by coach Stephen Keshi, members of the National Team will get a feel of the Presidente Vargas Stadium turf a...
Vincent Enyeama Refuses To Throw In The Towel
Published: June 21, 2013
Nigeria lost the chance to progress to the semi - finals of the Fifa Confederations Cup after the 2 - 1 loss to South America champions Uruguay at Itaipava Arena Fonte Nova (Salvador, Bahia) on Thursday.Nonetheless, Lille custodian and Super Eagles skipper Vincent Enyeama is refusing to throw in the towel and is positi...
Stephen Keshi Proud Of Eagles Performance Against Uruguay
Published: June 21, 2013
Speaking at a press conference after Nigeria's 2 - 1 loss to Uruguay on Thursday evening, manager Stephen Keshi remained coy when quizzed about the absence of African coaches in the European Leagues.''How many African players playing in Europe, have a good performance, they can even have a certified technician, but the...
Uruguay Grind Out Win Against Nigeria
Published: June 21, 2013
South American champions Uruguay defeated Nigeria 2 - 1 on Thursday evening to keep alive their hopes of qualifying for the semi - finals of the Confederations Cup. Desperate to win, manager Oscar Washington Tabarez started with a three man attack - Diego Forlan (Internacional), Edinson Cavani (Napoli) and Luis Suarez(...
Stephen Keshi: Playing The Final Would Be A Dream Come True
Published: June 20, 2013
Manager Stephen Keshi says he wants to use Nigeria's matches at the Fifa Confederations Cup to improve her chances of qualifying for next year's World Cup. The Super Eagles top African World Cup qualifying Group F, with 9 points from 5 matches. A draw against Malawi in September will see the African champions progress ...
Uruguay Star Edinson Cavani Expects Physical Game From Nigeria
Published: June 20, 2013
Napoli striker Edinson Cavani is expecting a physical game from the Nigerians but has boasted that the experience of Uruguay will see them overcome their African opponents.Going further, Cavani admitted that the tie against the Super Eagles is a do or die affair as a loss will see the South Americans crash out of the C...
Stephen Keshi Wants Fair Play
Published: June 20, 2013
Stephen Keshi hopes tonight's clash with Uruguay in Salvador will not be marred by poor refereeing decisions. At a press conference, there were suggestions that the South Americans might try to con the match officials if they were given a chance.''I do not have the ability to tell the referees to officiate the game. I...
Vincent Enyeama Not Bothered About Cavani, Suarez
Published: June 20, 2013
Ahead of the encounter with  Uruguay on Thursday evening, Nigeria numero uno Vincent Enyeama has stated that the Super Eagles don't have any special plans for the famous strike force of the South Americans - Diego Forlan (Internacional), Edinson Cavani (Napoli) and Luis Suarez(Liverpool).Though Enyeama acknowledge...
Stephen Keshi: We Don't Know If Onazi Will Come
Published: June 20, 2013
Nigeria manager Stephen Keshi has cleared the air on reports making the rounds that Lazio midfielder Eddy Onazi will travel to Salvador to link up with the rest of his colleagues.Recall that Onazi got injured in the World Cup qualifying fixture against Namibia and failed to travel with the team to Brazil.''Regarding On...
Fifa Under 20 World Cup: Alberto Aladje Doubtful To Face Flying Eagles
Published: June 19, 2013
Guinea Bissau born Portugal Under 20 international Alberto Aladje is a major doubt for the clash against the Flying Eagles on Friday at Kadir Has Å�ehir Stadıum (Kayseri). The 19 - year - old striker, who is on the books of  FC Aprilia in Italy, injured his right knee during training on Tuesday. He now faces a...
Uruguay To Start Nigeria Game With Three Musketeers In Attack
Published: June 19, 2013
Having lost their first game at the Confederations Cup to World Champions Spain last weekend, Uruguay manager Oscar Washington Tabarez knows defeat against Nigeria on Thursday will spell doom for their campaign.Based on the South Americans last training session held on Wednesday, Oscar Tabarez will start the match agai...
Obi Mikel Pleads For Fans Support
Published: June 19, 2013
Against Tahiti on Monday in Nigeria's opening match at the Confederations Cup, the Super Eagles lacked support.Chelsea midfielder Obi Mikel does not want that trend to continue in tomorrow's encounter with Uruguay and has pleaded for the locals to support Nigeria. Sportv.globo.com quoted Mikel as saying: ''I hope every...