England Coach Explains Why He Replaced Layton Ndukwu At Euro Under 17s
Published: May 08, 2015
England Under 16s manager, John Peacock, has explained why he had to sub out Anglo - Nigerian Layton Ndukwu against Italy in both countries opening Group D fixture at the European Under 17 Championship on Thursday.The gaffer has stressed that the Leicester City striker gave a good account of himself but had to replaced...
Didier Drogba Wins African Player Of The Month Award For April
Published: May 08, 2015
Chelsea’s Ivorian legend Didier Drogba has been named the winner of the English Premier League African Player of the Month of April. In a statement released by Tunde Adelakun, CEO of the organisers New African Soccer, Drogba, 37, beat off competition from Crystal Palace’s DR Congo winger Yannick Bolassie an...
Adama Pays Surprise Visit To Confluence Queens
Published: May 08, 2015
Hon Abdul Adama paid a surprise visit to the training ground of Confluence Queens on Thursday evening.The former chairman of the Nigeria Women Premier League side breezed in to the Mainbowl of the Lokoja Confluence Stadium and was welcomed by players and officials of the club.“Football will always be my passion. ...
Osita Chikere Celebrates FIVE Goals In Norwegian Cup Clash
Published: May 07, 2015
Viking striker Osita Chikere was pleased to score five goals in the 9 - 0 hammering of  IL Varegg in the second round of the Norwegian Cup on Thursday night. The former Sunshine Stars man has refused to take the credit alone as he thanked his teammates for making it possible to net 5 goals in a single game for the...
Official : Millwall Release Defender Danny Shittu, Retain Youngster Fred Onyedinma
Published: May 07, 2015
Following their demotion to the third  - tier of English football, Millwall have embarked on cost cutting measure by releasing several first team players. Unfortunately, Nigeria international Danny Shittu was one of those affected, the official website of the London club announced on Thursday.But the good news is ...
NFF Sets The Record Straight On England Friendly
Published: May 07, 2015
The Nigeria Football Federation has dismissed suggestions that the Super Eagles will play a friendly with The Three Lions in the foreseeable future. General Secretary of Nigeria Football Federation, Dr. Mohammed Sanusi has admitted that there is nothing concrete despite NFF supremo Amaju Pinnick visiting the Chairman o...
Olarenwaju Kayode Vows NOT To Sign Contract With Austria Vienna; Maccabi Netanya Treat Him Like A Slave
Published: May 07, 2015
Former Nigeria Under 20 international Olarenwaju Kayode is angry with Maccabi Netanya for leaking information to the Press that they sold him to Austria Vienna for a fee of 800,000 euros.It is thought that the Austrian club negotiated directly with their Israeli counterparts, and the striker has vowed to report his cur...
KuPS Striker Francis Chibuike Nearing Match Fitness
Published: May 07, 2015
KuPS striker Francis Chibuike is making good progress on his road to recovery after being on the sidelines for close to three months. Team medics plus coach Marco Rajamäki will ascertain his fitness when KuPS take on city rivals KuFu SC-98 in a friendly on Thursday night beginning from 1900 hours.“I’m ...
Super Eagles Maintain 45th Position In Fifa Ranking
Published: May 07, 2015
On Thursday, football governing body, Fifa, published its latest ranking of National Teams.Compared to their position the previous month, deposed African champions, the Super Eagles, remain in the same 45th position.  Even in the continental ranking, Nigeria remained stagnant as they are still number eight in Af...
Jude Nworuh To Leave AC Horsens This Summer
Published: May 07, 2015
Danish First Division club AC Horsens will not be extending the contract of Jude Nworuh at the instance of the striker.The 25 - year - old arrived Horsens from FC Midtjylland in 2012, and he has been one of their key players in the league.“Jude has even announced that he would like to try something new, and I hav...
Nigeria Women Football League Preview : Battle Royale In Bayelsa
Published: May 07, 2015
Nineteen goals were scored in the first league matches of the 2015 Nigeria Women Football League, with Bayelsa Queens snatching an away victory over FC Robo in Lagos. This weekend, Bayelsa Queens will be at home to Adamawa Queens, while FC Robo may have their woes compounded in Lokoja as they tackle Confluence Queens a...
Rep Dismisses Cock And Bull Story Of Isaac Success Being Injured
Published: May 07, 2015
Granada starlet Isaac Success is not in danger of missing out on the Fifa Under 20 World Cup on account of injury, according to his representative Dominic Egbukwu.It is true that the striker did not take part in the game against Getafe last weekend due to health concerns but he has since resumed full training with the ...
Steve McManaman Singles Out Sheyi Ojo For Praise
Published: May 07, 2015
Former Liverpool player Steve McManaman has lavished praise on the Liverpool Under 21s, and Anglo - Nigerian winger Sheyi Ojo was one of the players he singled out for special praise.With two rounds remaining in the Under 21 Premier League, the young Reds occupy the second position on the table with 35 points.“I ...
Kuban Krasnodar Make 5.5 Million Euros Bid For Jerry Mbakogu
Published: May 06, 2015
Russian Premier League side Kuban Krasnodar have firmed up their interest in Jerry Mbakogu by tabling a bid for the forward.Tuttob.com says Kuban have submitted an offer of 5.5 million euros in their bid to land the signature of the 22 - year - old this summer. As previously reported, Lokomotiv Moscow are also  in...
Flying Eagles To Test Might Against Hoffenheim, Nurnberg And Freiburg
Published: May 06, 2015
At their training camp in Germany, the Flying Eagles will play three test games against German opposition, the Nigeria Football Federation has officially announced.The Manu Garba tutored lads will first their might against Hoffenheim U23s on May 12 in Hoffenheim.Then three days later, the same date the FA must submit i...