World Cup : Soon To Be 21 Years Old, Ross Barkley Handed No 21 Shirt
Published: May 23, 2014
The England Federation has confirmed the shirt numbers for the upcoming World Cup where the Three Lions are pitted in the same group as Italy, Uruguay and Costa Rica.Anglo - Nigerian midfielder Ross Barkley will sport the number 21 jersey while Wayne Rooney gets to keep his number 10 shirt. The highly rated Everton sta...
Abdulwaheed Afolabi Makes Cameo Appearance As Gabala Lose Cup Final
Published: May 23, 2014
Former Flying Eagles striker Abdulwaheed Afolabi waited until the second half of extra time before his introduction in the final of the Azerbaijan Cup between his team Gabala and Neftci.Normal and extra time failed to produce a winner, with the scoreline reading 1 - 1, thus, a penalty shootout had to decide the outcome...
Philadelphia Union Defender, Amobi Okugo Relishing Contest With Robbie Keane
Published: May 23, 2014
Philadelphia Union stand in skipper, Amobi Okugo is relishing the confrontation with Republic of Ireland international, Robbie Keane ahead of the meeting with LA Galaxy in the MLS on Sunday.The central defender cum defensive midfielder must redouble his efforts in the clash with the experienced forward, who has netted ...
AYG: Nigeria Opens With Victory
Published: May 22, 2014
The Nigeria National Under 15 team on Thursday defeated host Botswana 2-0 in the opening game of the football event at the 2014 Africa Youth Games in Gaborone, Botswana.Two strikes from supporting striker Nasifi Yahaya, in the 4th and 90th minutes of the game ensured that the coach Danladi Nasidi led side silenced the ...
Reuben Gabriel Scores Stunner In Charity Game Organized By Efe Ambrose
Published: May 22, 2014
Kilmarnock reject Reuben Gabriel scored a 25 - yard stunner at a Charity Game organized by Celtic defender Efe Ambrose staged at the Ahmadu Bello Stadium on Tuesday.Friends of Efe defeated Highlanders FC, an amateur team owned by Efe’s godfather Alhaji Sabo Babayaro, 4 - 1, with Reuben’s strike the highligh...
Vincent Enyeama Tips Nigeria To Qualify For World Cup Semis
Published: May 22, 2014
Speaking to the official website of Fifa, Vincent Enyeama, the deputy Super Eagles skipper, has predicted that Nigeria will become the first African country in history to advance to the semifinals of the World Cup.Before the showpiece event in Brazil, African countries - Cameroon, Senegal and Ghana in that order - have...
Peter Utaka Breaks Seven - Month Goal Drought
Published: May 21, 2014
Out - of - favour Super Eagles attacker Peter Utaka broke his seven - month goal drought in the Chinese Super League in the 13th round of matches as Beijing Guoan thrashed Hangzhou 4 - 0 on Wednesday.The 30 - year - old came off the bench in the 63rd minute, and two minutes later netted his first goal of the season.His...
Segun Owobowale Stars For Holland, As England Win Euro Under 17s
Published: May 21, 2014
ADO Den Haag left winger Segun Owobowale lasted the entire duration as Holland surprisingly failed to win the UEFA Under 17 Championship on Wednesday after losing on penalties to England in the final .After regulation time ended 1 - 1, the game had to be decided by the lottery of penalty shootouts, and the Young Lions ...
Falcons Manager, Edwin Okon Includes Desire Oparanozie In Squad To Face Rwanda
Published: May 21, 2014
Falcons manager Edwin Okon overlooked Gloria Ofoegbu and Glory Iroka as he named a squad of 18 players for the upcoming African Women Championship qualifying fixture against Rwanda.Otherwise there were no major surprises in the squad made up of 2 goalkeepers, 5 defenders, 8 midfielders and 3 strikers unveiled to the pu...
Holidaying Michael Olaitan Loses Four Friends In Jos Bomb Blasts
Published: May 21, 2014
Former Mighty Jets starlet Michael Olaitan was back in Jos visiting family and friends when two bombs went off on Tuesday, and out of the 118 people that lost their lives in the unfortunate incident, four were his friends.The explosion occurred yesterday afternoon around the Jos Main Market, and no group has claimed re...
Vincent Enyeama : The Important Thing Is To Qualify
Published: May 21, 2014
There is a possibility that Nigeria could face either France or Switzerland in the second round at the World Cup which begins next month in Brazil. Whichever team the Super Eagles lock horns with, Lille goalkeeper Vincent Enyeama has stressed that the aim is to advance to the quarterfinals of the competition.“If ...
Golden Eaglets To Abide By Code Of Conduct
Published: May 21, 2014
The Golden Eaglets will have to abide by a new Code of Conduct which outlines clear guidelines on how the players will comport themselves while in camp along with how they should deal with each other and the technical crew.Coach Emmanuel Amuneke issued the stern warning in a meeting between the backroom staff and the 3...
Rolo Zapata Tips Group F Winner For World Cup Semis
Published: May 20, 2014
Argentinian coach Rolo Zapata has opined that the winner of Group F - which pits Argentina, Nigeria, Bosnia and Iran - has been handed an easy route qualifying for the semifinals of the World Cup. The former Sunshine Stars and Black Aces gaffer reckons that the big match in the group will take place on June 25 when two...
Stanley Okoro Reveals He Is Set To Return To Almeria
Published: May 20, 2014
Former Golden Eaglets midfielder Stanley Okoro, who netted his second goal in the Bulgarian championship on the final day of the season, is set to return to Almeria, the player, himself, has revealed.Cherno More snapped up the 21 - year - old on loan from the Spanish side just before the start of the season after he im...
Iran Hold Belarus To 0 - 0 Draw In Tune Up Game
Published: May 19, 2014
Super Eagles Group F opponents Iran played a goalless draw with Belarus in Austria on Sunday in one of their tune - up matches ahead of the World Cup. The encounter between the Asia powerhouse and their European opponents took place at their training camp in Kapfenberg.Friendly matches have also been confirmed against ...