No Fairytale Debut For West Brom Striker Brown Ideye
Published: August 23, 2014
It was not a fairytale debut for Nigeria international Brown Ideye at the St. Mary’s Stadium as Southampton hosted West Brom in the second round of matches in the English Premier League. Seven minutes after the restart, the former Dynamo Kiev attacker replaced another Super Eagle, Victor Anichebe, in attack, but ...
Nigeria Hero Maureen Mmadu Does Not Want History To Repeat Itself; Falconets Advised Not To Lose Concentration
Published: August 23, 2014
Falcons legend Maureen Mmadu has advised Nigeria’s Under 20 Women’s National Team not to take their foot off the pedal against Germany tomorrow when both countries face off in the final of the Fifa Under 20s.Apart from being a successful coach with Norwegian club Avaldsnes Idrettsla, Mmadu’s pronounce...
Ex Falconets Skipper Gloria Ofoegbu Gives Lowdown On Germany Team
Published: August 23, 2014
Ex Falconets skipper Gloria Ofoegbu has commented on the chances of Nigeria overpowering Germany in Sunday’s final of the Fifa Under 20 World Cup. The Rivers Angles fullback is the right person to provide a lowdown on the European opposition, having played against them in the final of the 2010 edition, which the ...
Courtney Dike Showers Praise On Rave Of The Moment, Asisat Oshoala
Published: August 23, 2014
Less than 48 hours before Nigeria clash with Germany in the final of the Fifa Women’s Under 20 World Cup, Courtney Dike has showered praise on Asisat Oshoala ,saying she has a perfect understanding with the Rivers Angels striker.Both players have accounted for more than half of the goals scored by the Falconets a...
Russian - Nigerian Defender, Brian Idowu Professes Love For Zenith St Petersburg
Published: August 22, 2014
A day before Amkar Perm’s game in the Russian Premier League against Zenith St Petersburg, Brian Idowu has professed his admiration for the opponents, saying he would love to return to the club before hanging up his boots.The defender had been on the books of the Academy Team of  Zenith St Petersburg, but di...
Chinedu Obasi Rubbishes Reports Claiming He Is Injured
Published: August 21, 2014
Having spent three years in the international wilderness, Schalke 04 forward Chinedu Obasi has been invited for the African Cup of Nations qualifiers with Congo and South Africa. But malicious reports surfaced in the local media on Wednesday that claimed he was injured, questioning the decision of the national team sel...
Falconets Coach, Peter Dedevbo Hails Four - Goal Heroine Asisat Oshoala
Published: August 21, 2014
For the second time in three tournaments, Nigeria’s Women’s Under 20 Team, the Falconets have qualified for the final of the Fifa Under 20 World Cup currently taking place in Canada, after defeating North Korea 6 - 2 in the semis.A double brace by Asisat Oshoala, a quick goal from Courtney Dike and Uchechi ...
Amkar Perm To Appeal Fegor Ogude Three - Game Ban
Published: August 20, 2014
Amkar Perm say they will be appealing the three - match ban handed to Fegor Ogude by the Russian Federation after he was red carded in a Russian Premier League game two days ago. The defensive midfielder was shown a straight red card after a violent challenge on Kuban Krasnodar’s Anton Sosnin.When the incident wa...
Efe Ambrose Off To Slovenia After Administrative Goof
Published: August 20, 2014
Nigeria international Efe Ambrose is in a race against time to join the Glasgow Celtic squad that will tackle Slovenian side, Maribor, in the first leg, play - off round of the Champions League on Wednesday night.The stopper is eligible for the match at Ljudski vrt, but an administrative goof prevented him from traveli...
Chinedu Obasi Gets Call Up After Three Years In The International Wilderness
Published: August 19, 2014
Local Football regulator, Nigeria Football Federation, in the absence of a substantive coach, on Tuesday announced a list of 23 players invited to prosecute the Afcon qualifiers against Congo and South Africa.Hull City offensive player Sone Aluko, Elderson Echiejile, Nnamdi Oduamadi, Nosa Igiebor and Chinedu Obasi have...
Emmanuel Sarki Reveals Fifa Has Not Cleared Him To Represent Haiti
Published: August 19, 2014
Contrary to misleading reports by a section of the local press, one of the most respected sports newspapers in Europe, Przeglad Sportowy, has been doing some digging to unravel the decision of the Haiti Federation to call up Emmanuel Sarki for the friendly game with Chile next month. The Wisla Krakow midfielder has cla...
Joel Obi Named To Inter Milan Roster For Europa League Clash With Stjarnan
Published: August 19, 2014
Walter Mazzarri , manager of Inter Milan, has unveiled the players nominated for the Europa League play - off tie against Icelandic team, Stjarnan, on Wednesday evening.Named in the provisional squad list made public on Tuesday morning are 3 goalkeepers, 8 defenders, 7 midfielders and 3 attackers, and it is from that p...
Emmanuel Sarki Set To Debut For Haiti National Team
Published: August 18, 2014
This is not a mistake or a joke. Wisla Krakow midfielder Emmanuel Sarki has been invited by the Haiti Federation for the friendly against Chile on September 9 in the United States of America. The official website of Wisla Krakow informs that the former Golden Eaglets and Flying Eagles player will leave for the USA on S...
Joseph Yobo Warring With Fenerbahce Over Pay Cut
Published: August 18, 2014
Self retired Nigeria international Joseph Yobo and Fenerbahce stopper Joseph Yobo faces a difficult choice ahead of the start of the Super Lig.Now in the final year of his contract with the Turkish champions, the club are insisting he finds a new employer for the upcoming season even if it means taking a pay cut, write...
Falconets Coach, Peter Dedevbo : I Am Ready For North Korea
Published: August 18, 2014
Nigeria thrashed New Zealand 4 - 1 on Sunday night to qualify for the semifinals of the ongoing World Cup for female players less than 20 years.An early brace by Asisat Oshoala and two late goals from Uchechi Sunday have now set up a meeting with Korea DPR on Wednesday at the Moncton Stadium. In his post match comments...