Exclusive: Chelsea Star Mikel Not Quitting Super Eagles Despite AFCON Miss
Published: March 30, 2016
Chelsea midfielder John Obi Mikel will not call time on his international career with the Super Eagles despite their elimination from the African Cup of Nations qualifying race as a result of their 1-0 loss to Egypt on Tuesday night.Days leading up to the tie with the Pharaohs in Kaduna, the former Lyn Oslo starlet was...
Ex-Barcelona Winger Amuneke Congratulates Egypt For Win Over Nigeria
Published: March 30, 2016
Ex-Zamalek winger Emmanuel Amuneke has congratulated Egypt in the wake of their 1-0 victory over Nigeria in an African Cup of Nations qualifier on Tuesday night at the Borg El-Arab Stadium in Alexandria.And the Super Eagles assistant coach has said that the North Africans were successful against Nigeria because they pl...
Wolverhampton Wanderers Sweating On Fitness Of Ikeme Ahead Ipswich Town Clash
Published: March 30, 2016
Wolverhampton Wanderers manager Kenny Jackett is sweating on the fitness of Nigeria glovesman Carl Ikeme ahead of Saturday’s Championship game against Ipswich Town at the Molineux Stadium.The netminder returned to England on Tuesday morning early from international duty with the Super Eagles due to illness and Wo...
Onyekachi Okafor Absconds From Rivers United
Published: March 30, 2016
The management of Nigeria Professional Football League (NPFL) club, Rivers United has announced that striker, Onyekachi Okafor has absconded from the camp of the team.Okafor was duly registered to play for United this season having arrived from another NPFL side, Warri Wolves at the end of last season.Speaking to River...
Chelsea Striker Aluko Named In England Squad To Face Belgium,Bosnia
Published: March 30, 2016
Chelsea striker Eniola Aluko has been named by manager Mark Sampson in the England squad for the forthcoming Euro 2017 Qualifiers. The Three Lionesses square off against Belgium at the AESSEAL New York Stadium, Rotherham on Friday,April 8 before facing Bosnia & Herzegovina at the NFSBiH Training Centre four days la...
Super Eagles Admit Mistakes, Appeal To Fans Not To Turn Their Backs On National Team
Published: March 30, 2016
The Super Eagles and Nigeria Football Federation have apologized to Nigerians and supporters of the national team following the team’s failure to qualify for the 2017 African Cup of Nations in Gabon.The Samson Siasia-led side have acknowledged that the fans are disappointed and have pleaded with them not to turn ...
Siasia Points To Bad Luck For Loss To Egypt;Moses Had A Chance To Score
Published: March 30, 2016
Super Eagles interim coach Samson Siasia was disappointed that the national team crashed out of the 2017 African Cup of Nations qualifiers following their 1-0 loss to Egypt and pointed out that the sudden withdrawal of Chad contributed to their exit.Reflecting on the scoreline, the former Nantes striker reckons that th...
Super Eagles Arrive In Abuja From Alexandria
Published: March 30, 2016
The Super Eagles and officials have arrived in Abuja from Alexandria, venue of the African Cup of Nations against Egypt on Tuesday night.The delegation, who flew aboard a chartered ARIK Airline, landed at the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport at approximately 0630 hours on Wednesday.Immediately after the squad arriv...
Kogi FA Congratulates Governor Bello Over Confluence Feat in Keta Beach Soccer Cup
Published: March 29, 2016
Umarr Isah Sulieman, chairman of Kogi Football Association has congratulated the state governor Yahaya Bello over the state team’s feat in 2016 Keta Beach Soccer Cup in Ghana.Nigeria’s representative finished as first runners up at the second edition of the inter continental beach soccer event held ...
Barkley,Alli Feature As Three Lions Are Tamed By Holland
Published: March 29, 2016
Two players of Nigerian descent, Ross Barkley and Dele Alli, were in action on Tuesday night as the Three Lions were tamed by the Netherlands at Wembley Stadium, suffering their first loss at home since 2013.England went into the tie full of confidence after coming from behind to beat Germany 3-2 in Munich last weekend...
Spurs Starlet Onomah Scores Again As England U19s Book Their Place In Germany
Published: March 29, 2016
The England Under 19s have sealed their place in this summer’s European Championship following their 2-0 victory over defending champs Spain in the UEFA U19s Euros Elite Round Qualifier on Tuesday.Tottenham Hotspur midfielder Josh Onomah was included in Aidy Boothroyd’s starting XI and it took him only six ...
Oliseh, Ogunjobi, Bag Meritorious Awards
Published: March 29, 2016
State of Osun Pillar of Sports, Chief Taiwo Ogunjobi, will on Sunday April 3, be honoured with meritorious Award of Excellence in football administration. The Award of Excellence is organized by Grassroot Football Coaches Council (Oshogbo Local Government Chapter) to recognize prominent sports personalities in the coun...
Super Eagles Kiss Goodbye To 2017 AFCON, Lose To Solitary Sobhi Goal
Published: March 29, 2016
Egypt are on the brink of qualifying for the 2017 African Cup of Nations after defeating Nigeria 1-0 at the Borg El Arab Stadium on Tuesday night.A 65th minute strike from Radwan Sobhi saw the Pharaohs pip Super Eagles 1-0 in the city of Alexandria.Nigeria enjoyed the early possession as both teams tried to settle down...
Ejo Delighted With Kogi Feat In 2016 Keta Beach Soccer Cup
Published: March 29, 2016
Adamu Audu, head coach of Kogi Confluence has expressed delight as his side’s resilient display to emerge the first runner up in the 2016 Keta Beach Soccer Cup in Ghana.The Nigerian side initially overcame maiden champions Owibeseb before bowing 2-0 to eventual winners Havedzi Warriors in the final of the second ...
Chelsea Loanee Moses Starts, Arsenal Young Star Iwobi Benched As Siasia Refuses To Change Tactics
Published: March 29, 2016
The Super Eagles coach Samson Siasia has made three changes to the side that tackled Egypt in Kaduna on Friday evening for today’s reverse fixture in Alexandria.A review of the lineup published by the Nigerian Federation revealed that the former Nantes striker will still play with the same tactics he used in Kadu...