Kelechi Iheanacho Says Man City International Stars Increased His Confidence
Published: October 11, 2015
Kelechi Iheanacho says his confidence has increased as a result of the advice he gets from the international stars at Manchester City.The Nigeria youth international was disappointed that one of the players he looks up to Gael Clichy is currently sidelined with an injury and is praying for the France international to r...
NFF Moves To Restrict Use Of Twitter, Facebook And Instagram By Super Eagles Players
Published: October 11, 2015
The Nigeria Football Federation has hinted that Super Eagles players will be restricted on their use of social media while on international duty following the face off between Sunday Oliseh and Vincent Enyeama last Tuesday.NFF supremo Amaju Pinnick made this known after a meeting in Belgium on Saturday with the main pr...
Tunji Akinola Helps West Ham Beat Aston Villa
Published: October 11, 2015
Tunji Akinola assisted West Ham Under 18s secure their fourth Barclays U18 Premier League win of the season on Saturday at Bodymoor Heath.The 16 - year - old slotted in at defense for the entire duration of the game as the Hammers beat Aston Villa 2 - 1, with the Londoners scoring through Hector-Ingram and an own goal ...
Fulham Starlet Tayo Edun Delighted To Make England Squad For World Cup
Published: October 11, 2015
Fulham defender Tayo Edun has vowed to repay manager Neil Dewsnip’s confidence in him after making England U17s roster for the Fifa Under 17 World Cup which kicks off next weekend.The left - back was pleasantly surprised that he was one of the 21 players that traveled to Chile,  as he was red - carded in his...
Sylvester Igboun Hoping To Join Obafemi Martins In FC Ebedei History Books By Scoring Against Cameroon
Published: October 11, 2015
FC Ufa star Sylvester Igboun has been previewing the upcoming friendly between the Super Eagles and Cameroon in Brussels on Sunday night.Having lost 2 - 0 to Democratic Republic of Congo in their first exhibition match in Belgium, the Russian - based striker has declared that the Super Eagles have no choice but to win ...
Ex Golden Eaglets Star Bright Edomwonyi Pleased To Net Hat - trick For Sturm Graz
Published: October 11, 2015
Sturm Graz striker Bright Edomwonyi has insisted that his team’s win over Kraftwerk U30 on Saturday served its purpose of preparing his team for their next Bundesliga clash against Rheindorf Altach after the international break.Sturm Graz humiliated Kraftwerk U30 15 - 1, with the ex Golden Eaglets striker scoring...
Nwankwo Kanu, Danny Shittu To Watch Super Eagles Vs Cameroon
Published: October 11, 2015
Former Nigeria skipper Nwankwo Kanu will be amongst the spectators when the national team faces four - time African champions Cameroon in an international friendly in Brussels on Sunday night.The ex Arsenal hero arrived in Brussels on Saturday and had a chance meeting with a familiar face, former Watford and Super Eagl...
Chinwendu Ihezuo Shines As Falconets Qualify For Final Round
Published: October 10, 2015
The Falconets have qualified for the final round of the African qualifying series for the 2016 FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup following their 2 - 0 win over Democratic Republic of Congo on Saturday evening at the National Stadium in Abuja.Thus, Nigeria advanced 4 - 1 on aggregate and will now face South Africa, who...
Super Eagles Hold Final Training Session Before Showdown With Cameroon
Published: October 10, 2015
The Super Eagles conducted their final training session on Saturday afternoon before their international friendly against Les Lions Indomptables on Sunday night at the Edmond Machtens Stadion in Brussels.Unlike Friday’s workout that was more or less a recovery session, today’s training was high tempo and ve...
Godfrey Oboabona Confirms He Is Out Of Cameroon Friendly
Published: October 10, 2015
Godfrey Oboabona will miss the Super Eagles eagerly anticipated friendly with Cameroon in Brussels on Sunday night, the Rizespor defender has confirmed to allnigeriasoccer.com.The news will be a big blow to Nigeria manager Sunday Oliseh, who had lamented the absence of Kenneth Omeruo and the ex Sunshine Stars skipper i...
Dele Alli Proud To Make England Debut
Published: October 10, 2015
Tottenham Hotspur midfielder Dele Alli was over the moon after making his competitive debut for The Three Lions in their 2 - 0 win over Estonia on Friday night.The Anglo - Nigerian is praying that England boss Roy Hodgson will give him more first  - team opportunities in future matches ahead of the 2016 European C...
Jude Nworuh Admits Dele Aiyenugba Persuaded Him To Join Bnei Yehuda
Published: October 10, 2015
Ex Midtjylland striker Jude Nworuh has admitted that Nigeria international Dele Aiyenugba persuaded him to join Bnei Yehuda.In his first words since completing his move to the Lions, the 26 - year - old also expressed his happiness at joining the Israeli Premier League side, which effectively ended his three - month se...
Fit - Again Amarante Winger Prince Bonkat Targets First Team Shirt
Published: October 10, 2015
Former Flying Eagles trainee Prince Bonkat Marsino is targeting a spot in the first team of Portuguese setup Amarante FC.Having returned to full fitness after picking up an injury before the start of this season, the winger has 4 appearances to his name in the Campeonato Nacional but featured 3 times off the bench.&ldq...
Nigeria Miss Out On Dele Alli As Spurs Midfielder Makes Competitive England Debut
Published: October 09, 2015
England manager Roy Hodgson gave Anglo - Nigerian midfielder Dele Alli his senior international debut in his team’s 2 - 0 win over Estonia at Wembley on Friday night.Everton midfielder Ross Barkley , who is of Nigerian descent, played 87 minutes of the match before making way for Tottenham Hotspur’s Alli. D...
Eddy Onazi Elected Assistant Skipper Of Super Eagles
Published: October 09, 2015
Super Eagles players have voted Lazio midfielder Eddy Onazi as the assistant captain of the national team, the Nigeria Football Federation has announced through official sources.Two other players were appointed on Friday to assist skipper Ahmed Musa in the discharge of his duties.Recuperating Chelsea loanee Kenneth Ome...