Governor Bello Congratulates Kogi Confluence Over Feat In Keta Cup
Published: March 28, 2016
The Governor of Kogi State, Alhaji Yahaya Bello has hailed the resilient spirit of the country’s representative at the Keta Beach Soccer Cup in Ghana, Kogi Confluence for emerging the first runner-up in the tournament.Governor Bello in a release through his Chief Press Secretary, Kingsley Fanwo said the feat of t...
Tired Super Eagles To Face Egypt Without Training
Published: March 28, 2016
The Super Eagles will face Egypt without having a feel of the Borg El Arab Stadium, venue of the African Cup of Nations qualifier on Tuesday night. The players were due to train at the Stadium on Monday night but complained that they were tired after the six-hour flight from Nigeria to Alexandria.While Egypt national t...
Enyimba Coach, Aigbogun Believes Chelsea Loanee Moses Will Wreak Havoc Vs Egypt
Published: March 28, 2016
Enyimba coach Paul Aigbogun believes West Ham creator Victor Moses will be one of the key players on Tuesday night when the Super Eagles tackle Egypt in an African Cup of Nations qualifier.Nigeria have put themselves under pressure after sharing the spoils with the Pharaohs in Friday’s clash at the Ahmadu Bello S...
Kingsley Ehizibue Debuts For Holland U21s In Win Vs Serbia
Published: March 28, 2016
The highly-rated wing-back Kingsley Ehizibue helped the Holland U21s record a 1-0 win over Serbia in an international friendly staged in Spain on Monday evening.On his international debut for the Jong Oranje, the 20-year-old was included in the starting lineup against the Serbians, having failed to come off the bench i...
League One Wrap:Adelakun Scores; Promising Striker Udoh Debuts; Ajose,Wabara,Oshilaja Go The Distance
Published: March 28, 2016
Catch up on the performances of players of Nigerian descent in the English League One on Monday afternoon.Hakeeb Adelakun netted Scunthorpe United’s third goal in their 6-0 rout of  Swindon Town.  He played the full game.Ex-Manchester United starlet Nicky Ajose went the distance for The Robins at Glanf...
Super Eagles Fly To Egypt For Battle Of Alexandria, To Train At Match Venue
Published: March 28, 2016
The Super Eagles and officials have flown to Alexandria for the return leg of the African Cup of Nations qualifier against Egypt on Tuesday night.The players are aware that they need maximum points from the match day four fixture or they could be eliminated from the competition in Gabon, due to the withdrawal of Chad o...
Olowu,Olayinka & Amaechi Help Arsenal Record Win Vs Ajax In Future Cup
Published: March 28, 2016
Three players of Nigerian descent were named in the starting line-up for Arsenal on Sunday as they recorded a 2-1 win over Ajax at the ongoing ABN AMRO Future Cup.Central defender Joseph Olowu, midfielder Xavier Amaechi and Olayinka were in action against the Dutch opponents, but it was Amaechi that grabbed the headlin...
Zambian Referee Explains He Did Not Stop His Friend Salah From Scoring In Stoppage Time
Published: March 28, 2016
Zambian referee, Jan Sikazwe, has cleared the air on why he ended the game between Nigeria and Egypt in Kaduna the moment Mohamed Salah had an opportunity to score the match-winner.Though the decision by Sikazwe angered the Egyptian supporters, he has explained that he was enforcing the laws of the game, adding that he...
Nigeria Reps Confluence Finish Second In 2016 Keta Beach Soccer Cup In Ghana
Published: March 28, 2016
Nigeria’s representatives, Confluence Beach Soccer Club of Kogi emerged the first runners up in 2016 Keta Beach Soccer Cup played at the Aborigines Beach Resort pitch in Ghana.The two-day event featured Nigeria’s Kogi Confluence, Togo’s Team Brick, Keta sides Sunset Sports and Havedzi Mighty Warriors,...
Chelsea Starlet Tomori Captains Canada U20s In Win Against England
Published: March 27, 2016
Chelsea defender Ola Aina was named in the starting line-up as England U20s lost 2-1 to Canada in an international friendly on Sunday evening at Keepmoat Stadium, Doncaster.Chelsea teammate Fikayo Tomori, who also has Nigerian blood flowing in his veins, captained the Canada Under 20 squad.Canada took the lead in the 1...
Egypt Coach : We Do Not Care Whether Chad Have Withdrawn; We Will Attack Nigeria
Published: March 27, 2016
Egypt national team coach Hector Cuper is not bothered about the withdrawal of Chad from the African Cup of Nations qualifiers, and has targeted victory against Nigeria on Tuesday in their penultimate Group G fixture.The permutation is straightforward, with the Pharaohs guaranteed qualification for the tournament in Ga...
Carl Ikeme Out Of Egypt Clash; Siasia Insists There Is Nothing To Worry About
Published: March 27, 2016
Wolverhampton Wanderers netminder Carl Ikeme has been ruled out of the African Cup of Nations qualifier against Egypt in Alexandria on Tuesday due to illness.The 29-year-old has not participated in full training since Friday’s game,with Super Eagles team doctor Ibrahim Gyaran revealing that the goalkeeper has sto...
Nansel Selbol Makes Professional Debut For Sporting Kansas City Reserves
Published: March 27, 2016
Nansel Selbol made his competitive debut for the reserve team of Sporting Kansas City, Swope Park Rangers, in their 2-1 win over Portland Timbers II on Saturday in the United Soccer League.The former Golden Eaglets trainee has been tipped by Major League Soccer as one of the five youngsters who could take the USL b...
Kogi Confluence Cruise To Keta Cup Semis In Ghana
Published: March 27, 2016
The Nigerian and Ghanaian sides have reached the last four of the ongoing Keta Beach Soccer Cup played at the Aborigines Beach Resort in GhanaOne of Nigeria’s representatives, Kogi Confluence and Ghana’s Havedzi Warriors have progressed into the semi finals of the 2016 Keta Cup in Ghana.This second edition ...
Liverpool Keeping Tabs On Taiwo Awoniyi At FSV Frankfurt
Published: March 27, 2016
Liverpool are monitoring the performance of Taiwo Awoniyi at FSV Frankfurt, according to the manager of the 2 Bundesliga club Clemens Krüger.The Nigeria U23 international penned a multi-year contract with the Reds last summer but was immediately shipped out on loan to the Bornheimer after failing to secure a work ...