U17 World Cup : Akinola Goes 90 As United States Lose To Colombia
Published: October 12, 2017
In a disappointing week for the United States, their U17 team wrapped up group play at the 2017 Fifa U17 World Cup with a 3-1 loss to Colombia at the DY Patil Stadium, Navi Mumbai on Thursday evening.The Detroit-born striker of Nigerian descent Akinola returned to the starting line-up for the Americans, a reward for ne...
Ahmed Musa Dismisses Reports Linking Him With January Move To Everton
Published: October 12, 2017
Suggestions that Nigeria international Ahmed Musa could be joining Everton in the January transfer window in the event that they fail to recall Henry Onyekuru from R.S.C. Anderlecht are wide of the mark.While a temporary or permanent departure from the Foxes can't be ruled out in its entirety, the Toffees are not one o...
How Super Eagles World Cup Qualification Unified Nigerians In UAE
Published: October 12, 2017
The proprietor of an Ibadan based soccer school; Prince Oluwole Ololade has described the early qualification of Nigerian’ Super Eagles for Russia 2018 FIFA World Cup as a good omen for all stakeholders in Nigeria’s football family.The Frenage International Soccer Academy boss who watched Super Eagles clash against...
(Photo Confirmation) Nigerian RB In Line To Make Champions League Debut Vs Chelsea
Published: October 12, 2017
Promising Nigerian right-back Nura Abdullahi may travel with the Roma squad for their Champions League meeting with Chelsea at Stamford Bridge next Wednesday, October 18.The Football College Abuja product was sighted training with the Giallorossi first-teamers on Thursday morning, fueling speculation that he may travel...
England Fear They May Face Nigeria In World Cup Group Of Death
Published: October 12, 2017
England could face Africa powerhouse Nigeria in next year's football festival, the World Cup, according to permutations done by The Sun.The Three Lions are set to occupy the 12th position when Fifa announces the latest ranking of national teams on Monday, which will place them in Pot 2 for the World Cup draw that will ...
(See Photo) Super Eagles Star Ndidi Training With Leicester Amid Injury Reports
Published: October 12, 2017
Super Eagles star Wilfred Ndidi is in contention to make his tenth appearance in all competitions this season when Leicester City host Hal Robson-Kanu's West Brom in the Premier League on Monday.Speculation had been rife in the local and foreign media that the central midfielder was set for a spell on the sidelines aft...
Wenger Sends Congratulation Message To Nigerians : Our Player Scored The Goal For You
Published: October 12, 2017
Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger has sent a congratulation message to Nigerians and supporters of the Super Eagles on qualifying for the 2018 World Cup.And the Frenchman was extremely pleased that one of his pupils, Alex Iwobi, scored the most important goal of his career to date in Saturday's game with Zambia, which seal...
Rohr Names Two Experienced Super Eagles Stars He Won't Call-Up Vs Algeria
Published: October 12, 2017
Super Eagles manager Gernot Rohr has hinted that Chinese-based stars Odion Ighalo and John Obi Mikel will be rested for an inconsequential World Cup qualifier against Algeria next month.The German tactician explained that the experienced duo will be omitted from the roster because of the flight distance from China to A...
Antonio Valencia Beats Nigerian Prodigy To Man Utd Goal Of The Month Award
Published: October 12, 2017
Lagos-born Nigerian wonderkid Tosin Kehinde has missed out on Manchester United's Goal of the Month award for September, with Ecuador star Antonio Valencia scooping the accolade.Kehinde's super strike against Chelsea in the Premier League 2 on September 18 had been in the running for the award along with efforts from ...
Arsenal Fan & Daughter of Nigerian Billionaire Confirms Break Up With Anichebe
Published: October 12, 2017
Florence Ifeoluwa Otedola, who is the daughter of Nigerian billionaire Femi Otedola, has confirmed that she and Super Eagles striker Victor Anichebe are no longer an item but remain good friends.Clearing the air on her relationship with the former Everton and West Brom star, the London-based DJ Cuppy, who is a passiona...
Which Coach Will Be In The Dugout Algeria Vs Nigeria? Ex-Man City Star Favored
Published: October 12, 2017
The Algerian Football Federation (FAF) are poised to confirm the dismissal of Spanish tactician Lucas Alcaraz, with the executive committee voting unanimously to do away with his services at a meeting on Wednesday.While it is all but confirmed that the former Granada manager will get the chop, his contract is still run...
Prolific Nigeria International Striker Scores Again For Brighton & Hove
Published: October 11, 2017
Prolific Nigerian international striker Ini Umotong wrote her name on the score-sheet again as Brighton & Hove Albion began their FA WSL Continental Cup campaign with a 4-2 victory over Yeovil Town at Culver Road on Wednesday evening.Umotong made it 2-0 when she rounded the keeper before firing the ball into an empty n...
'Nigerian Messi' : The Good Things Liverpool Manager Klopp Told Me
Published: October 11, 2017
Bobby Adekanye, dubbed the Nigerian Messi in his homeland, has reiterated that he's hoping to make his debut for Liverpool before the end of the 2017-2018 season, having trained with the first-team on a number of occasions.The 18-year-old winger received words of encouragement from Reds manager Jürgen Klopp before he ...
Not Iwobi, Iheanacho Nor Mikel As Rohr Names Super Eagles Most Valuable Player
Published: October 11, 2017
Super Eagles coach Gernot Rohr reckons that Chelsea dazzler Victor Moses is the best player on his team.The German tactician is on the same page as controlling body for African football, CAF, who selected the former Crystal Palace and Wigan Athletic ace in their best eleven for match day three, four and five from the F...
(Photo Confirmation) Nigeria Target In Line To Make Eagles Home Debut Vs Chelsea
Published: October 11, 2017
Nigeria Football Federation target Freddie Ladapo is in line to feature for the Eagles when they tackle champions Chelsea in the Premier League on Saturday.The ex-Flying Eagles invitee has been photographed training with the first team as Crystal Palace stepped up their preparations for the match day eight fixture agai...