Chidera Ezeh Admits Flying Eagles Failed The Nation As Squad Returns To Abuja On Saturday
Published: June 12, 2015
Porto youth - teamer Chidera Ezeh was lost for words when asked to explain why the Flying Eagles failed to sparkle at the Fifa Under 20 World Cup. Ezeh failed to make a single appearance at the World Cup, with Nigeria Under 20s coach Manu Garba preferring the trio of Taiwo Awoniyi, Saviour Godwin in the attack.“I...
Edwin Okon Believes Super Falcons Have An Element Of Surprise
Published: June 12, 2015
Super Falcons coach Edwin Okon believes his squad have an element of surprise and it will be difficult for other countries to predict their pattern of play. The Nigeria manager was speaking at a press conference ahead of tonight’s meeting against Australia at the World Cup taking place in Canada.“Anyone who...
FC Dallas Striker Tesho Akindele Becomes Cap- Tied After Making Official Debut For Canada
Published: June 12, 2015
FC Dallas striker Tesho Akindele is now cap - tied to Canada and can no longer represent the national team of Nigeria at any level. The Calgary - born player was in action for Canada Men’s National Team in their 2 - 0 win over Dominica in a 2018 FIFA World Cup Qualifiers - Round 2.Tesho Akindele, who slotted in a...
Oyo SWAN Honours Late Football Commentator, Fatoyinbo
Published: June 11, 2015
The late Sports football commentator and ace broadcaster with the Federal Radio Corporation of Nigeria, (FRCN) late Prince Tolu Fatoyinbo has been described as the bridge between the golden era of Sport commentary on radio and the present crop of commentators in the country as well as the last of the titan in sports co...
Swedish Club Kalmar Invites Shekarau Babes For Friendly Games
Published: June 11, 2015
Swedish Premier League side Kalmar have invited Nigeria Nationwide League club Shekarau Babes to attend a training tour to help them get the experience of Swedish football. During the training tour, Shekarau Babes will take part in two friendly games against yet to be determined opponents.General Manager of Shekarau Ba...
Football Scouts From UK, Netherlands and Germany To Storm Frenage 2015 Soccer Summit
Published: June 11, 2015
Football scouts from UK, Netherlands and Germany have confirmed their readiness to storm Nigeria for the 3rd edition of ‘2015 Frenage Soccer Summit’, a soccer fiesta conceptualized by the Ibadan based soccer school to celebrate grassroots football and expose the exceptional soccer players Nigerian academies...
Washington Spirit Francisca Ordega : Nigerians Should Expect More Goals From Me
Published: June 11, 2015
Nigeria attacker Francisca Ordega is not resting on her laurels after her 87th minute goal on Monday morning gave the Super Falcons a point against Sweden in both countries World Cup opener.The youngster is confident the Falcons will defeat Australia on Friday night and qualify for the last 16 of the tournament even be...
England Striker Eniola Aluko Vows To Silence Critics
Published: June 11, 2015
England striker Eniola Aluko is unfazed after she was criticized by Three Lioness fans in the aftermath of their 1 - 0 loss to France at the World Cup and has vowed to prove her critics wrong in the next game. The Chelsea star, who was playing as a lone striker, could not covert several scoring opportunities agains...
Germany U20s Coach Hails Flying Eagles For Putting Up A Fight
Published: June 11, 2015
Germany Under 20 National Team coach, Frank Wormuth, has shared his thoughts and impressions on his country’s hard fought 1 - 0 win against Nigeria in the second round of the 2015 Fifa Under 20 World Cup.The European champions will face another African side, Mali, in the quarter - finals on Sunday thanks to Levin...
Nigeria U20s Coach Manu Garba Blames Goalkeeper Enaholo Again After Loss To Germany
Published: June 11, 2015
Flying Eagles coach, Manu Garba, has hinted that Joshua Enaholo should be blamed for his side’s ouster from the Fifa Under 20 World Cup after conceding a 19th minute goal he ought to have prevented.“Our players lost concentration at the crucial moment and this gave the Germans a chance to score,.” Man...
Super Falcons Skipper Evelyn Nwabuoku Not Scared Of Australia
Published: June 11, 2015
Super Falcons skipper skipper Evelyn Nwabuoku says her side fear no one as they target victory against Australia in the 2015 FIFA Women’s World Cup Group D match-up on Friday night.Despite being massive underdogs, Nigeria started their tournament with a well-earned 3-3 draw with one of the pre-tournament favourit...
Canada 2015: Onyedinma Hails Super Falcons Draw Against Sweden
Published: June 11, 2015
The Chairperson of Nigeria’s Women Football League, and Nigeria’s leader of delegation to the on going FIFA Women’s World Cup in Canada, Chief (Mrs) Dilichukwu Onyedinma, has expressed optimism on the abilities of the Super Falcons to outclass their Australian counterpart in the make or mar en...
Flying Eagles Bundled Out Of Fifa Under 20 World Cup By Germany
Published: June 11, 2015
Flying Eagles were bundled out of the Fifa Under-20 World Championship in New Zealand after losing 1-0 in the round of 16 to Germany this morning. There was clearly a winner as the Germans dominated the match from start to finish.The Germans saw off the challenge of the clueless Flying Eagles to book a meeting with Mal...
Birmingham City Winger Viv Solomon - Otabor Boards British Airways Flight To Nigeria To Link Up With Olympic Team
Published: June 10, 2015
Allnigeriasoccer.com understands that Birmingham City winger Viv Solomon - Otabor will begin training with Nigeria’s Under 23 National Team on or before Friday. The 19 - year - old is presently at the airport in London, where he will board a British Airways flight to Abuja.During the training camp, coach Samson S...
Liverpool Striker Sheyi Ojo On Target As England Lose To Russia
Published: June 10, 2015
Liverpool’s Sheyi Ojo netted an 80th minute penalty but it was enough as England Under - 18s lost 2 - 1 on Tuesday evening in a friendly with Russia played at Arena Khimki, Moscow. The Anglo - Nigerian striker was named in the starting line-up alongside Manchester City defender Tosin Adarabioyo.The hosts took the...