Niger Attempt To Frustrate Eaglets : Stadium Officials Vanish, Team Train Under Poor Conditions
Published: September 12, 2018
The Golden Eaglets of Nigeria were on Tuesday denied a chance to train under the floodlights at the training pitch of Stade Général Seyni Kountché. The Manu Garba led team will face hosts Republic of Niger in the second semifinal match of the ongoing CAF U-17 AFCON qualifiers (WAFU B) by 7.30 pm on Wednesday.The fi...
U17 AFCON Qualifiers : Golden Eaglets Avoid Two-Time World Champions Ghana In Semis
Published: September 09, 2018
The Nigerian U17 National Team have avoided a semifinal meeting with Ghana in the semifinals of the WAFU-UFOA Zone B qualifiers for the Africa U-17 Cup of Nations following the conclusion of group matches on Sunday, September 9. The Manu Garba led side finished level on three points with Ivory Coast and Burkina Faso...
Super Eagles Star Omeruo Aims Sly Dig At Chelsea During CD Leganés Presentation
Published: August 18, 2018
Kenneth Omeruo aimed a sly dig at his parent club Chelsea during his presentation as a player of CD Leganés on Friday, August 17. Signed from Sunshine Stars more than six years ago, the experienced Nigeria international central defender has yet to debut for the Blues since his arrival and CD Leganés is the fifth c...
Official: PAOK Complete Signing Of Nigerian Striker Chuba Akpom From Arsenal
Published: August 03, 2018
Greek Super League side PAOK write on their official website that they have completed the signing of young Nigerian striker Chuba Akpom from Arsenal. Akpom's deal with PAOK is for three years and he will wear the number 47 shirt for the 2018-2019 campaign. The 22-year-old was linked with several teams in Europe a...
Official: Ivory Coast International Leaves Chelsea After Ten Years
Published: July 21, 2018
Through their official website, Italian Serie A club Sassuolo have confirmed the signing of young Ivory Coast international Jérémie Boga from Chelsea following a successful medical. The duration and financial terms of the contract signed by the midfielder have not been disclosed by The Black and Greens. Boga wa...
Super Eagles Star Etebo Turned Down Move To Watford In Favor Of Joining Stoke City
Published: July 17, 2018
 Speaking to the official website of Stoke City, Oghenekaro Etebo has revealed that he turned down the chance to join English Premier League clubs in favour of penning a deal with Stoke City this summer. The versatile midfielder has linked up with his new teammates at the Potters and is line to make his unofficial...
Chelsea Legend Gianfranco Zola Blasts Rohr For Tactical Naivety In Eagles Loss To Croatia
Published: June 17, 2018
Chelsea hero Gianfranco Zola has accused Nigeria manager Gernot Rohr of being tactically naive in the wake of the national team's 2-0 loss to Croatia in their World Cup opener on Saturday night. The USA 1994 World Cup star reckons that Rohr would have made tactical and formation changes in the second half but the Ge...
Five Things We Learned From Nigeria's 1-0 Loss To Czech Republic
Published: June 06, 2018
The Super Eagles rounded off their warm up friendlies before the World Cup with a game against Czech Republic in Austria. The three-time African champions were defeated 1-0 in the contest and Izuchukwu Okosi in this piece looks at the five things learned from the outing... 1. Defensive Mistakes Still Not Sorted ...
Obi Mikel Takes A Swipe At England Boss Southgate For Parking The Bus Against Nigeria
Published: June 03, 2018
Former Chelsea ace John Obi Mikel took a swipe at England boss Gareth Southgate in the wake of the Super Eagles 2-1 loss to the Three Lions on Saturday, saying he employed negative tactics. Southgate deployed a 3-5-2 formation against Nigeria, with Gary Cahill, John Stones and Kyle Walker the central defenders, whil...
What The Super Eagles Are Saying Ahead Of Friendly; Alli Named In England Starting XI
Published: June 02, 2018
Super Eagles players took to social media to express their thoughts ahead of the eagerly anticipated international friendly against England at Wembley on Saturday evening. Top Nigeria stars with Premier League experience in the shape of Obi Mikel, Victor Moses, Odion Ighalo and Alex Iwobi are confirmed to be in the ...
NFF Target Abraham Puts On Sensational Show As England Beat China In Toulon Opener
Published: May 26, 2018
England kicked off their bid to retain the Toulon Tournament honours with a comeback 2-1 victory over China, with Nigerian Federation target, Tammy Abraham putting in a sensational showing with an assist while also popping up with a late winner for Aidy Boothroyd's U-21 side on Saturday afternoon. The Chelsea striker ...
Manchester United's Nigerian Winger Showing Off His Skills In France
Published: May 20, 2018
Skillful Nigerian winger Shola Shoretire is presently in France with Manchester United youth team for the Tournoi International De Football U15. United lost 1-0 to Montpellier in their opening game of the tournament and will trade tackles with Dijon FCO and FC Bourgoin in their two remaining Group D fixtures. Ma...
Manchester United Interested In Ajax Sensation Labelled The New Messi
Published: April 18, 2018
Manchester United are plotting a move for Ajax Amsterdam teen sensation Naci ünüvar, who has has drawn comparisons with Barcelona forward Lionel Messi.According to Calciomercato, ünüvar put himself in the shop window during the 2018 edition of the prestigious Future Cup, scoring a brace in the final against Juventu...
Official: Finnish Club Snap Up Ex-Enyimba, Nasarawa United Midfielder
Published: April 18, 2018
Through a statement on their official website, Finnish Ykkönen outfit AC Kajaani have announced the signing of Nigerian defensive midfielder Ichull Ter'Ade Lordson on undisclosed terms.Lordson was one of the three players unveiled by the second-tier club this week, the others being Oskari Rounaja and Colombian Cristia...
Moses Makes 67th Substitute Appearance In EPL As Chelsea Pull Off Comeback
Published: April 14, 2018
Chelsea pulled off a thrilling comeback after earlier going two goals down to Southampton in their Premier League clash at the St Mary's on Saturday afternoon, going on to win 3-2 thanks to goals from Olivier Giroud and Eden Hazard.Victor Moses was named among the substitutes for Chelsea while promoted Saints youngster...