Manchester City Hail Impressive Iheanacho After Full Debut For Nigeria
Published: March 25, 2016
English Premier League club Manchester City monitored the African Cup of Nations qualifier between Nigeria and Egypt on Friday evening.Their highly-rated striker Kelechi Iheanacho made his first-ever start for the Super Eagles, lasting 64 minutes on the pitch before he was replaced by Osmanlıspor frontman Aminu Umar...
Why Egypt Boycotted Post Match Press Conference
Published: March 25, 2016
 Egyptian Football Association member Ehab Hath has explained why the Pharaohs boycotted the mandatory press conference after their 1-1 draw with the Super Eagles in Kaduna.Hath was agitated that the Zambian referee denied the Egyptians the chance to snatch a late winner after he blew the final whistle while the t...
Ikpeba Proud Of Super Eagles Performance Against Egypt, Hails Siasia
Published: March 25, 2016
Ex-Monaco striker Victor Ikpeba was proud of the performance of the Super Eagles against Egypt in an African Cup of Nations qualifier on Friday evening.The national team were on the brink of nicking a win until they lost concentration in the closing minutes and allowed Roma winger Mohamed Salah to snatch an equalizer.&...
Alex Iwobi Thanks England As Nigeria Cap-Tie Midfielder
Published: March 25, 2016
Arsenal attacking midfielder Alex Iwobi was pleased to make his competitive debut for the Super Eagles in their 1-1 draw with Egypt on Friday evening.Having represented England at youth level in friendly matches, the 19-year-old’s second-half appearance in Kaduna means he can no longer play for the Three Lions.Th...
Drama In Kaduna As Salah Strikes Late To Deny Nigeria A Win
Published: March 25, 2016
A last gasp equaliser from Mohamed Salah ensured that the 2017 African Cup Of Nations Qualifier between Nigeria and Egypt ended in  a 1-1 draw at a jam-packed Ahmadu Bello Stadium on Friday evening.The Super Eagles paid for their wastefulness in front of goal against the Pharoahs.Ahmed Musa took the game to the Eg...
Lazio Midfielder Eddy Onazi Leads Cheerleaders In Kaduna
Published: March 25, 2016
Lazio’s Eddy Onazi is suspended for the Super Eagles clash against Egypt on Friday evening but his heart is still with the national team and he has offered his support.The defensive midfielder has called on the fans to show their undiluted support to the players during the game at the Ahmadu Bello Stadium in Kadu...
Manchester City Starlet Iheanacho, Watford Star Ighalo Start For Nigeria Vs Egypt
Published: March 25, 2016
Super Eagles coach Samson Siasia has named his starting XI for the African Cup of Nations qualifier against Egypt in Kaduna.Manchester City starlet Kelechi Iheanacho,ex Warri Wolves star Oghenekaro Etebo and Dream Team VI defender Stanley Amuzie have been handed their first-ever start in a competitive fixture for the n...
Arsenal Hero Kanu Calls For Fans Backing Ahead Showdown Against Egypt
Published: March 25, 2016
Retired Nigeria international Nwankwo Kanu has called on the fans to show their support ahead of Friday evening’s crucial African Cup of Nations qualifier against Egypt in Kaduna.The former Arsenal hero reckons that the Super Eagles are poised to pick up their second win in the qualifying campaign.It’s time...
Onomah Dazzles In England U19s Win; Fulham Starlet Adeniran Helps U17s Record Win
Published: March 25, 2016
A couple of players of Nigerian heritage were in action on Thursday for the England youth teams.The England U19s defeated Georgia 2-1 at Estadio Luis Rodríguez Salvador, Cartaya in the 2016 UEFA European Under-19 Championship Elite Qualifying Round.Tottenham Hotspur midfielder Josh Onomah started and played 79 m...
Exclusive : Super Eagles To Hold Pre-Match Meeting At 1400 Hours
Published: March 25, 2016
Interim coach of the Super Eagles, Samson Siasia, and his players will hold a traditional pre-match meeting on Friday afternoon, starting from 1400 hours.During the meeting, the former Nantes star will announce the starting line-up, inform the players his tactics for the AFCON qualifying tie against the North Africans ...
CSKA Moscow Striker Aaron Samuel Dismisses Reports About Injury
Published: March 25, 2016
CSKA Moscow striker Aaron Samuel has dismissed rumours in the local media that he has suffered an injury and will not be fit enough to face Egypt in the coming hours in an African Cup of Nations qualifier.Reports had claimed on Thursday that the youngster could not complete the workout after sustaining an injury.&ldquo...
Emmanuel Daniel Catches The Eye Of Nigeria Coach
Published: March 25, 2016
Nigeria U23s interim coach Fatai Amoo was delighted with the performance of his charges against Brazil on Friday night but Enugu Rangers glovesman Emmanuel Daniel was singled out for special praise.Daniel made five important saves before his substitution and the 1-0 scoreline in favour of the Dream Team at the end of t...
Tottenham Hotspur Winger Oduwa Shows Flashes Of Brilliance In Nigeria Debut
Published: March 25, 2016
Tottenham Hotspur starlet Nathan Oduwa made his international debut for the Nigeria U23s on Thursday night in their shock 1-0 victory against their Brazilian counterparts at the Estádio Kléber Andrade.If there was any doubt surrounding the future of the winger, it was put to rest yesterday when he stepped...
Nigeria Beat Brazil, As Emmanuel Daniel Makes A Name For Himself In South America
Published: March 25, 2016
As part of preparations for the 2016 Olympic Games, African champions at Under 23 level, Nigeria, secured a famous 1-0 victory against Brazil on Thursday night in an international friendly at the Estádio Kléber Andrade.Midfielder Ubong Ekpai netted the game-winner as early as the third minute when he fire...
Kaduna State Governor Visits Super Eagles Ahead Egypt Clash
Published: March 24, 2016
Governor of Kaduna State,Nasir El-Rufai,visited the Super Eagles on Thursday evening to offer his support twenty-four hours before the eagerly anticipated African Cup of Nations qualifying fixture against Egypt.He was accompanied by his Deputy, the Commissioner of Budget and Planning, Muh’d Sani Dattijo, and othe...