Vincent Enyeama Not Disappointed Spectators Booed Both Teams
Published: June 17, 2014
Super Eagles custodian, Vincent Enyeama, was not disappointed that the spectators that witnessed the clash between Nigeria and Iran at Estádio Joaquim Américo Guimarães, Curitiba showed their displeasure with the scoreline by booing both teams.“What can I say? The fans pay to see the game. ...
Nigerian Football Referees Join Bring Back Our Girls Campaign
Published: June 17, 2014
Rising from its Annual General Meeting, Nigeria Football Referees Association (NRA) has joined the clarion call for the release and return of the abducted Chibok girls in the interest of good image of our Country Nigeria, while enjoining the Country’s leadership to do all it could to make the Country secured and ...
Bosnia Sends Spy To Run The Rule Over Super Eagles
Published: June 17, 2014
Bosnia and Herzegovina manager Safet Susic had been praying for the outcome of the match between two of his next opponents, Nigeria and Iran, to end in a draw and he got his wish after both teams played goalless on Monday night.The Bosnia Federation sent a spy, Bor�e Sredojevi�, to witness the game staged at Est&aa...
Stephen Keshi Admits Shortcomings In Second Half
Published: June 17, 2014
Speaking at a press conference after the  goalless draw with Iran, Stephen Keshi has admitted that the Super Eagles took their feet off the pedal in the second half. The absence of a genuine play-maker in the Nigeria squad meant the team could not break down a well organized Iranian defense.“We played very w...
John Obi Mikel Urges Eagles To Stand Up And Be Counted
Published: June 17, 2014
Nigeria remain winless in nine World Cup games following their shocking 0 - 0 draw with Iran on Monday evening.Chelsea midfielder John Obi Mikel has been doing some soul searching on what went wrong at Arena da Baixada.And he has admitted that the Eagles need to stand up and be counted in their next two games against B...
Keshi Names Starting Eleven To Face Iran
Published: June 16, 2014
Stephen Keshi has nominated 11 players for Nigeria’s opening World Cup fixture against Iran at Arena da Baixada on Monday afternoon.As expected, World Cup veteran Vincent Enyeama will skipper the side in the absence of Joseph Yobo, who drops to the bench. Godfrey Oboabona (Rizespor), Kenneth Omeruo (Chelsea on lo...
Nwankwo Kanu Spends Time With Super Eagles Ahead World Cup Opener
Published: June 16, 2014
The Super Eagles received an important guest before leaving for Arena da Baixada, where they take on Iran in their opening World Cup fixture this evening. Former Arsenal and Ajax Amsterdam attacker Nwankwo Kanu , who participated at three World Cups, visited the team to wish them good luck, offer moral support and enco...
Vedad Ibisevic Eyes Nigeria Scalp
Published: June 16, 2014
Vedad Ibisevic etched his name in Bosnia and Hezegovonia folklore, netting the first ever goal scored by the country at the World Cup. Five minutes to the end of the encounter at Estádio Maracanã, Rio de Janeiro , the VfB Stuttgart striker registered his name on the score - sheet, taking the scores to 2 -...
Ajimobi Opens World Cup Viewing Centers Across Oyo State
Published: June 16, 2014
For Soccer fans in Ibadan and other part of the major cities in the state not to be left out the on-going 2014 FIFA World Cup’s bliss, the Executive Governor of the State Senator Abiola Ajimobi who has ordered erection of viewing centers across all major cities.The 1,500 capacity tent with a life size big screen ...
Agent Confirms Several Teams Want Okaka
Published: June 16, 2014
Andrea Cattoli, the agent of Italian - Nigerian striker Stefano Okaka has provident an update on the future of his client.The 24 - year - old is being linked with several clubs in Europe on the back of his performance for Sampdoria this past season.“There are several requests for Stephen, he is very good at Sampd...
Vincent Enyeama Says Players, NFF Not At Daggers Drawn Over Appearance Fees
Published: June 16, 2014
Ahead of the eagerly anticipated clash against Iran, Lille numero uno Vincent Enyeama has played down reports that members of the Super Eagles were at daggers drawn with the Nigeria Federation over appearance fees and bonuses.The deputy Super Eagles skipper has stressed that they are focused on the game against the Asi...
Joseph Yobo : I Think People Will Be Surprised
Published: June 16, 2014
Ahead of the Iran clash, Fenerbahce central defender Joseph Yobo has taken stock of the quality of players in the Super Eagles, and reckons the team will live up to their billing as continental champions in Brazil.If their last two opening fixture defeats to Argentina  - in South Korea/Japan 2002 and South Africa ...
Stephen Keshi : Mikel Is A Great Player
Published: June 16, 2014
Speaking at a press conference on Sunday after training, Stephen Keshi believes Nigeria have more than enough quality in the squad and will not rely on one individual. The Nigeria manager refused to give a hint about his starting lineup, stressing that the Super Eagles play as a team.“Mikel is a great player, but...
Victor Moses Says Iran Clash Is MUST Win
Published: June 15, 2014
Chelsea winger Victor Moses has spoken of the importance of the Super Eagles getting all three points when they clash with Iran at Arena da Baixada.The 23 - year - old has made it clear that a victory in Monday afternoon’s match will compensate the team for the rigorous training the squad has embarked on since th...
Official : Zamalek Beat Al Ahly In Sprint For Maroof Yusuf, Pens Three - Year Deal
Published: June 15, 2014
This is official. Zamalek SC have beaten rivals Al Ahly in the struggle for the signature of highly rated starlet Maroof Yusuf, 21.The attacking midfielder has appended his signature to a three - year deal with the White Knight , which has effectively ended his four - year association with Police Union.Maroof Yusuf has...