Ogu, Onazi Rated 50 - 50 For Kenya Clash
Published: June 03, 2013
Ahead of the titanic clash against the Harambee Stars of Kenya on Wednesday, the Super Eagles medics are sweating on the fitness of Academica midfielder John Ogu, Lazio's Eddy Onazi plus Brown Ideye of Dynamo Kiev.The three players suffered knocks in the clash with Mexico (2 - 2) last Friday. All are rated 50 - 50 to b...
Tahiti Announce Squad For Confederations Cup
Published: June 02, 2013
Manager of Tahiti National Team, Eddy Etaeta has named a 23 - man squad for the Fifa Confederations Cup. The only professional named by the gaffer is the ex France youth -teamer and Nancy forward Marama Vahirua, who played on loan last season for Greece Super League side  Panthrakikos. Interestingly, four members ...
Kenya Accuses Nigeria Federation Of Playing Hide And Seek
Published: June 02, 2013
The Kenyan soccer Federation (FKF) has accused the Nigerian Federation of playing hide and seek in regards to sending out information on their expected date of arrival in Nairobi for the World Cup qualifier match, reports michezoafrika.com.Kenya will host the African champions Nigeria in Nairobi next week on Wednesday ...
John Obuh Satisfied With Flying Eagles Performance
Published: June 02, 2013
John Obuh and his charges are still without a win after two rounds of matches played at the prestigious Toulon Tournament.Against Belgium on Sunday afternoon, Alhaji Gero struck after 43 minutes to salvage a draw for the Flying Eagles. Earlier, Mpoku's 23rd minute goal had given the Europeans the lead.In his post match...
Ahmed Musa: I Was Unlucky With The Penalty
Published: June 02, 2013
Ahmed Musa was the only CSKA Moscow player that failed to convert his penalty kick against Anzhi on Saturday in the Russian Cup final. While Musa has expressed delight that the Army Men won their seventh Russian Cup, he has admitted that he was unlucky not to score from the spot.''Of course, I'm happy that we were able...
Updated: Ahmed Musa Creates Record In Russia, Scores In Fourth Consecutive Match
Published: June 01, 2013
Ahmed Musa's CSKA Moscow won the Russian Cup final on Saturday, defeating Anzhi 4 - 3 on penalties after regulation and extra time ended in a stalemate.The Nigeria international gave the Russian Premier League champions an early lead, thanks to his 8th minute strike. It is worthy to note that that goal was Musa's fourt...
Chicharito Show Rescues Draw For Mexico Against Nigeria
Published: June 01, 2013
In front of 62,000 spectators, the Nigeria National Team drew 2 - 2 with their Mexican counterparts in a very explosive exhibition match played at the Reliant Stadium Houston, Texas on Friday night.Manchester United's Javier Hernandez had given the Tri Color the lead in the 21st minute when he finished off a cross in t...
Kenya President, Sonko Promise =N=7.4 Million For Harambee Stars Win
Published: May 31, 2013
Kenya’s president Uhuru Kenyatta has pledged to give the national soccer team Harambee Stars maximum support in the forthcoming FIFA World Cup qualifier match against Nigeria and subsequent matches, informs michezoafrika.com.In a message delivered on behalf of the president by Nairobi Senator Gideon Mbuvi Sonko d...
Reliant Stadium Pitch In Poor Condition
Published: May 31, 2013
The exhibition match between Nigeria and Mexico will go ahead even though the Reliant Stadium pitch is in very poor condition. Ahead of crucial World Cup qualifiers against Kenya and Namibia, the Super Eagles players must be cautious to avoid injuries due to the quality of the pitch.The pitch, which has just been relay...
Dynamo Kiev's Brown Ideye Expects Interesting Clash
Published: May 31, 2013
The Super Eagles of Nigeria, African champions, have completed their training for tonight's eagerly anticipated clash against Tri Color of Mexico at the Reliant Stadium Houston, Texas. It should be noted that this game is more than a friendly as both teams are using the encounter to fine-tune strategies ahead of vital ...
John Obuh Promises To Make Changes
Published: May 30, 2013
Flying Eagles gaffer John Obuh has commented on the 0 - 2 loss to defending Champions Mexico in the 41st edition of the Toulon Tournament. In his remarks, Obuh said he will make several changes for the clash against Belgium on Sunday.''We expected such opposition because we played a lot of South American team lately.''...
Eddy Onazi: Nigerians Do Not Want To Know If It Is A Friendly
Published: May 30, 2013
Lazio midfielder Eddy Onazi says the Super Eagles will be well motivated to defeat the Mexico National Team on Friday in Houston, Texas.''Nigerians do not want to know if it is friendly or what tournament, we just want to win because we believe we have the capacity,''Onazi was quoted as saying by msn.mediotiempo.com.Co...
John Ibeh Delighted With Europa League Qualification
Published: May 30, 2013
Nigerian midfielder John Ibeh was delighted that Pandurii Târgu Jiu qualified for next season's Europa League for the first time in the team's 51 year history.In a winner - take - all match, Pandurii Târgu Jiu played a 1-1 draw with Kehinde Fatai's Astra Giurgiu on Wednesday evening and finished the season ...
Flying Eagles Lose To Defending Champions Mexico In Toulon Tournament
Published: May 29, 2013
The Flying Eagles lost 2 - 0 to defending champions Mexico in their opening match of the prestigious Toulon tournament on Wednesday evening.Chivas USA forward Julio Morales opening scoring for the Mexican Under 20 National Team after 27 minutes, capitalizing on defender Okorie's mistake. The Flying Eagles, who are maki...
Two Foreign Based Players Join Kenya Camp
Published: May 29, 2013
Two foreign based players have added up to Adel Amrouche’s numbers in the Harambee Stars training camp as they prepare to face off with Nigeria in a crucial 2014 World Cup Qualifier at the Moi Kasarani Stadium on June 5th.Jamal Mohammed and Patrick Osiako are the latest foreign based players to join Adel Amrouche...