Obafemi Martins In The Running For MLS Goal of the Year Award
Published: November 17, 2015
Super Eagles marksman Obafemi Martins’s goal in the away match against Colorado Rapids has made the round of 16 shortlist for the 2015 MLS Goal of the Year Award.The Seattle Sounders star’s goal in the 73rd minute that made the scoreline 3 - 1 in favour of the visitors has been included in the list along wi...
Dominic Iorfa Thanks England Fans After Win Against Switzerland
Published: November 17, 2015
Wolves defender Dominic Iorfa was delighted that England U21s came from a goal down to beat Switzerland on Monday night in a European Championship qualifier.Iorfa made his third appearance for the Under - 21s during the qualifiers, and was the only Anglo - Nigerian player that went the distance in Brighton. “Grea...
In - form Brown Ideye Sends Message Of Support To Super Eagles
Published: November 17, 2015
Out - of - favour Super Eagles forward Brown Ideye has sent a message of support to the national team before they tackle Swaziland on Tuesday afternoon.The Olympiakos frontman has not been called up to the squad since Oliseh took over as coach but the former Juventus midfielder has stated that he will keep monitoring h...
Carl Ikeme Visited By Important Guest Ahead Showdown With Swaziland
Published: November 17, 2015
Ahead of the eagerly anticipated World Cup qualifier between the Super Eagles and Swaziland, an important guest visited the Presidential Hotel, Port Harcourt, where the national team is lodged, on Monday.Ezennie Ikeme, Carl Ikeme’s dad, was at the camp to see his beloved son and motivate him ahead of the crucial ...
Echiejile Confident Super Eagles Will Overcome Swaziland
Published: November 17, 2015
Monaco defender Elderson Echiejile slotted in at left - back in the Super Eagles goalless draw with Swaziland in a 2018 World Cup qualifier held last Friday at Somhlolo National Stadium.The wing - back is confident the Super Eagles will qualify for the next round of qualifiers and has urged the fans to come to the Ado...
Swaziland Coach : The Super Eagles Are Under Pressure
Published: November 17, 2015
Head Coach of Swaziland National Team, Harries Bulunga says his team are ready for one of the biggest games in their history when they confront Nigeria at the Adokiye Amiesiamaka Stadium, Port Harcourt on Tuesday afternoon.The Sihlangu Semnikati’s trip to West Africa has gained huge media attention back home afte...
Chuba Akpom On Target Against Switzerland; Manuel Akanji Plays Full Game
Published: November 16, 2015
Arsenal loanee Chuba Akpom was amongst the goals as England Under 21s came from behind to beat Switzerland 3 - 1 in a European Championship qualifier at Amex Stadium, Brighton on Monday night.As for team news, Dominic Iorfa (Wolverhampton Wanderers) and Dominic Solanke (Vitesse) were named in the starting line - up for...
Super Eagles Promised $20,000 For Every Goal Scored Against Sihlangu
Published: November 16, 2015
The Super Eagles will pocket $20,000 for every goal scored against Swaziland at the Adokiye Amiesimaka Stadium on Tuesday.The host, Rivers State Government, pledged the amount on Monday as an incentive to encourage the Sunday Oliseh - side to qualify for the third round of the African Zone World Cup qualifiers.The squa...
Carl Ikeme Resists Comparisons To Vincent Enyeama
Published: November 16, 2015
Wolverhampton Wanderers goalkeeper Carl Ikeme says he has not found it difficult replacing Lille shot - stopper Vincent Enyeama, who has called time on his career with the national team after a publicized dispute with Sunday Oliseh.And the 29 - year - old has resisted all attempts to compare him to Enyeama, stressing t...
Sunday Oliseh Warns Super Eagles Are In A Difficult CHAN Group
Published: November 16, 2015
Super Eagles manager Sunday Oliseh has commented on the African Nations Championship draw that pitted Nigeria in Group C of the tourney alongside Tunisia, Guinea and Niger Republic.Oliseh has admitted that his side will face a tough task in their bid to qualify for the knock out stages and wants preparations to start i...
Dennis Adeniran Bags Hat - trick In Fulham Win Vs Spurs
Published: November 16, 2015
England youth - teamer Dennis Adeniran notched a hat - trick for Fulham Under - 18s in their 5 - 3 defeat of Tottenham Hotspur  in the Barclays Under-18 Premier League this past weekend at Motspur Park.The midfielder gave Fulham the lead in the third minute after combining with Humphrys before scoring twice in th...
Nwankwo Kanu Doffs His Hat To Champions Enyimba
Published: November 16, 2015
Former Super Eagles hero Nwankwo Kanu has doffed his hat to Enyimba after they were officially crowned champions of the Nigeria Professional Football League for the seventh time in their history.The Aba - based side had already wrapped up the title with one game to spare after playing out a goalless draw with nearest c...
ARIK Airline Denies Reports Plane Ferrying Dream Team Lost An Engine
Published: November 16, 2015
ARIK Airline, through its Public Relations and Communications manager, has denied reports published in several media outlets, including allnigeriasoccer.com, that claimed that the aircraft flying the Dream Team to Gambia lost an engine while taking off from the Kotoka International Airport, Accra.Banji Ola said there i...
Swaziland National Team Promised Goat For Nigeria Draw
Published: November 16, 2015
The Swaziland National Football Team have been promised a goat by Madlenya Football Club PRO Jonase Vilane on the back of their impressive goalless draw with Nigeria in the World Cup second qualifying round, first leg held last Friday.Vilane made the announcement during a sports programme broadcast on SBIS 1 on Friday ...
Super Eagles Draw Tunisia, Niger And Guinea In CHAN
Published: November 15, 2015
The home - based Super Eagles have been drawn alongside Tunisia, Niger and Guinea in the 2016 African Nations Championship holding in Rwanda.The Nigeria side will play their games at the Nyamirambo Stadium, which will be the venue for the all the Group C fixtures, according to CAF.CAF Secretary General Hicham E...