Leon Balogun Pleased After Showing Off His Impressive Ball-Playing Skills
Published: September 04, 2016
Mainz 05 stopper Leon Balogun has spoken of his happiness after the Super Eagles defeated Tanzania in their final African Cup of Nations qualifier in Uyo to earn their first three points of the qualifying campaign, bearing in mind that the victory over Chad was later nullified.The central defender showed off his impres...
Ex-Golden Eaglets Trainee Ovie Ejaria Scores First Goal For Liverpool
Published: September 03, 2016
Nigerian midfielder Ovie Ejaria opened his goalscoring account for the first team of Liverpool in their 2-1 loss to Huddersfield Town  in a behind-closed-doors friendly on Friday.The game was arranged by the Reds boss Jurgen Klopp to keep his players not called up for international duty fit ahead of next weekend&r...
Manchester City Praise Iheanacho For Wonder Goal Against Tanzania
Published: September 03, 2016
Manchester City have congratulated their striker Kelechi Iheanacho for scoring the game-winner against Tanzania in an African Cup of Nations qualifier. The game was heading for a draw until the 78th minute when the City number 72 broke the deadlock, striking a beauty of an effort from outside the penalty box. Together ...
Kelechi Iheanacho World Class Strike Gives Nigeria Win Over Tanzania
Published: September 03, 2016
Nigeria snatched a 1-0 victory against Tanzania in the final Group G match of the 2017 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers on Saturday evening. Manchester City starlet Kelechi Iheanacho struck a beauty of an effort with twelve minutes left on the clock as Nigeria squeezed past the East African side to finish on five point...
Nigerian Superstar Kanu Shows He Still Has The Midas Touch With Hat-Trick For Arsenal
Published: September 03, 2016
Nwankwo Kanu netted a hat-trick as Arsenal Legends beat AC Milan Glorie 4-2 in a thrilling game at Emirates Stadium on Saturday afternoon.Before the game, the retired Nigeria international had promised the Gunners faithful that he would score three goals and he delivered on his promise.On 27 minutes, Kanu gave Arsenal ...
Chelsea, Man City, Leicester City, Watford Stars Named In Nigeria Lineup To Face Tanzania
Published: September 03, 2016
Nigeria coach Gernoit Rohr has announced his starting line-up ahead of Saturday’s African Cup of Nations qualifier against Tanzania in Uyo. The big news is that the German has decided to pick Wolves goalkeeper Carl Ikeme as the man to protect the goalposts ahead of home-based pair Ikechukwu Ezenwa and Emmanuel Da...
In-Form Racing Genk Striker Samatta Targets Win Against Wilfred Ndidi & Nigeria
Published: September 03, 2016
Tanzania skipper Mbwana Samatta has talked about Saturday’s African Cup of Nations qualifier between his side and Nigeria, and is confident they can get a result in Uyo. Ahead of that clash at the Akwa Ibom International Stadium, the Racing Genk striker has led by example, arriving in Uyo from Belgium, before his...
Rio Olympics Hero Daniel Wants To Be Ikeme Understudy In Super Eagles
Published: September 03, 2016
Exactly two weeks after he helped Nigeria to win the bronze medal game at the 2016 Olympic Games, Enugu Rangers netminder Emmanuel Daniel is in line to make his international debut against Tanzania today. In truth, the odds are in his favour, as Wolves goalkeeper Carl Ikeme arrived late in camp amid claims that he may ...
Porto Teen Sensation Awaziem Dreaming Of Debut Against Tanzania After No Show Vs Mali
Published: September 03, 2016
Porto defender Chidozie Awaziem has been rewarded with his second call up to the national team after catching the eye of the coaching staff whilst representing the Portuguese setup.The 19-year-old is dreaming of making his international debut against Tanzania on Saturday, having missed the international friendlies agai...
Leon Balogun Admits Tanzania Clash Is A World Cup Qualifier Dress Rehearsal
Published: September 03, 2016
Mainz 05 stopper Leon Balogun is looking forward to stepping out onto the Akwa Ibom International Stadium pitch on Saturday, and expressed his confidence that the Super Eagles will beat Tanzania though there is nothing at stake. Balogun is aware that the players don’t have time on their hands before they are summ...
Wolfsburg Trainee Osimhen Confesses : I Envy Mikel A Lot....
Published: September 03, 2016
Wolfsburg trainee Victor Osimhen is targeting his first-ever appearance for the Super Eagles when they lock horns with Tanzania in an African Cup of Nations qualifier at the Akwa Ibom International Stadium on Saturday. The former Golden Eaglets sensation has spoken of his admiration for Chelsea midfielder John Obi Mike...
Internationals Round Up: Shodipo Debuts For Ireland U21; Akpoguma Notches Assist In Germany Win; Akindele & Canada Lose
Published: September 03, 2016
Catch up on the players of Nigerian descent who were in action for their respective countries on Friday.1899 Hoffenheim loanee Kevin Akpoguma was named in the starting line-up as Germany U21s thrashed Slovakia 3-0 in an international friendly. The central defender, who has been approached by the Nigerian Federation to ...
Two Nigerian Teenagers Registered For The Premier League By Manchester United
Published: September 02, 2016
Two Nigerian youngsters have been included by Manchester United in their Premier League roster for the 2016-2017 campaign. Lagos-born central midfielder Tosin Kehinde and Matthew Olosunde have been handed an opportunity to make their Premier League bow in the new season, with both players making the Red Devils roster. ...
Seven Young Stars Of Nigerian Descent Included In Tottenham Premier League Roster
Published: September 02, 2016
Tottenham Hotspur have submitted their squad list for the first half of the 2016-2017 campaign to the Premier League with seven players of Nigerian descent making the roster, including Nigeria U23 international Nathan Oduwa. England star Dele Alli headlines the list of Nigerians eligible to be fielded by the White Hart...
Wolves Goalie Ikeme, Zulte Waregem Newbie Madu Arrive In Uyo
Published: September 02, 2016
Wolverhampton Wanderers netminder Carl Ikeme has finally arrived in Uyo ahead of Saturday’s African Cup of Nations qualifier against Tanzania at  Godswill Akpabio International Stadium.It was a full house on Thursday, with new S.V. Zulte Waregem acquisition Kingsley Madu also showing up at Le Meridien Hotel ...