Exclusive : Guangzhou R&F Striker Aaron Samuel To Spend At Least Ten Days On The Sidelines
Published: June 14, 2015
Guangzhou R&F striker Aaron Samuel has hinted that he will not be fit for his Chinese club’s next game in the Super League against  Chongqing Lifan. The 21 - year - old had to make way for Watford attacker Odion Ighalo in the second half of the African Cup of Nations qualifier against Chad on Saturday an...
Gbolahan Salami : I Just Had To Deliver When I Had The Opportunity
Published: June 14, 2015
Warri Wolves striker Gbolahan Salami was the only domestic - based professional that was named in the starting X1 against Chad and he repaid the faith of manager Stephen Keshi by opening scoring in the 2 - 0 defeat of the opponents.The former Red Star Belgrade target has confessed that the Super Eagles squandered sever...
Kenneth Omeruo Thanks Fans For Support Against Chad
Published: June 13, 2015
Chelsea youngster Kenneth Omeruo was delighted with the victory over Chad and he took to social media to make his feelings known to the public. The central defender partnered  William Troost - Ekong at central defense and assisted the Super Eagles keep a clean - sheet against the opponents, who were a hard nut to ...
Eniola Aluko Unable To Break World Cup Duck As England Beat Mexico
Published: June 13, 2015
Eniola Aluko failed to get off the mark after making eight appearances for England at the Fifa Women’s World Cup which is taking place in Canada. Against Mexico tonight, the Chelsea striker was more lively in attack compared to The Three Lionesses opener with France.Before the interval the 28 - year - old would h...
Pahang Forward Dickson Nwakaeme Shocked Over Death Of Malaysian - Based Footballer David Oniya
Published: June 13, 2015
Pahang FA striker Dickson Nwakaeme has expressed shock over the passing away of Nigerian defender David Faramola Oniya. The 30 - year - old died in hospital after collapsing during Saturday’s friendly between his club T - Team and Kelantan.“It is very sad news for me and the whole Malaysian football followe...
Nwankwo Kanu Congratulates Super Eagles Over Win Against Chad
Published: June 13, 2015
Former Arsenal striker Nwankwo Kanu has congratulated the Super Eagles and the technical crew for beginning their African Cup of Nations qualifying campaign on a winning note.The 2015 African champions were frustrated by the tactics of Chad in the first half before they turned things around in the second stanza. Gbolah...
Nigeria Beat Chad In AFCON Qualifier And A Star Is Born, Kingsley Madu
Published: June 13, 2015
Nigeria started their 2017 African Cup of Nations Qualifiers on a positive note with a 2-0 victory over Chad at the Ahmadu Bello Stadium on Saturday. The highlight of the Super Eagles win was the imperious display of AS Trencin fullback, Kinglsey Madu, who shone like a million stars on his debut for the national team.A...
Young Stars Ekong, Madu And Esiti Set To Make Debut As Keshi Names Starting XI
Published: June 13, 2015
Super Eagles manager Stephen Keshi has named his starting line - up for Saturday afternoon’s African Cup of Nations qualifier against Chad in Kaduna. As many as three players are set t o make their international debut for Nigeria, with Keshi including William Troost-Ekong, Kingsley Madu and Anderson Esiti in the ...
Eseosa Aigbogun On Target As Switzerland Thrash Ecuador
Published: June 13, 2015
FC Basel sensation Eseosa Aigbogun was in action for Switzerland on Friday as the Europeans thrashed Ecuador 10 - 1 in Vancouver. The 22 - year - old was named in the starting line - up for the first time at the Fifa Women’s World Cup after she came off the bench in the 1 - 0 loss to Japan on Monday.And she repai...
Falcons Coach, Edwin Okon Optimistic Nigeria Will Qualify For Second Round
Published: June 13, 2015
Nigeria coach Edwin Okon is optimistic that the Super Falcons will recover from their disappointing 2 - 0 defeat against Australia when they face USA in their last Group D fixture.With only 1 point in their kitty after two rounds, the African champions must beat the Americans to keep their World Cup hopes alive.  ...
Super Falcons Bow To Australia
Published: June 13, 2015
Australia produced an assured performance to beat African champions Nigeria 2-0 at the Winnipeg Stadium in the Group D of the FIFA Women’s World Cup in Canada on Friday night.The Aussies were much more forward-thinking than during their nervous opening match with USA providing a constant threat to Super Falcons&r...
Investigation : Coach Nduka Ugbade Behind Flying Eagles New Zealand Flop; Manu Garba Distances Himself From Bribery Allegations
Published: June 12, 2015
A close ally to under  - fire Flying Eagles coach, Manu Garba, has dismissed suggestions that he received gratification from Saviour Godwin’s agent to include the FC Sports forward in his 21 - man roster for the World Cup at the expense of Alhassan Ibrahim.And he has stressed that Manu Garba’s lieutena...
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...