Eddy Onazi : We Will Do Our Homework On The Pitch
Published: November 12, 2013
Lazio midfielder Eddy Onazi has commented on the upcoming meeting between Nigeria and Ethiopia billed to be staged in Calabar on November 16.“As players in the team, we all know the responsibility that we have and everyone has tightened his belt and just waiting for Saturday to come and give it our best shot.&nbs...
Swiss Court Orders FC Zurich To Pay Widow Of Lucky Isibor 255,000 Euros
Published: November 11, 2013
The Court of Appeal in Switzerland has ruled in favor of deceased Nigeria international Lucky Isibor, who last defended the colors of FC Zurich before he hung up his boots.In 2002, then aged 25, the contract of the ex Concord striker was unilaterally terminated after he tested positive for HIV during a routine medical....
Nosa Igiebor Out For Two Months
Published: November 11, 2013
Real Betis midfielder Nosa Igiebor is scheduled to undergo surgery in the coming days as a result of his groin injury problems.Estadiodeportivo.com says the Nigeria international could spend up to eight weeks on the sidelines, meaning he won’t return to action until middle of January next year.It is the same ailm...
Nosa Igiebor Faces Late Fitness Test Ahead Barcelona Showdown
Published: November 10, 2013
Real Betis midfielder Nosa Igiebor is doubtful for the home game against log leaders Barcelona on Sunday evening.The Nigeria international, who clocked 23 yesterday, did not train with the first team squad on Saturday due to pains in his abdominal area.But club medics are doing all they can to make him available for th...
NUPENG Boss Congratulates Eaglets, Floats Soccer Tourney For Nigerian Youths
Published: November 09, 2013
The Chairman of Nigeria Union of Petroleum & Natural Gas Workers, (NUPENG) Lagos state zone, Comrade Tokunbo Najeemdeen Adebola has joined other Nigerians in congratulating the victorious Golden Eaglets that have just made the country proud by winning the FIFA Under-17 World Cup hosted by United Arab Emirates while...
Esperance Starlet Emeka Emerum Tips Former Teammate Kelechi Iheanacho For Greatness
Published: November 09, 2013
Esperance starlet Emeka Emerum says he is not surprised that former teammate at Taye Academy, Kelechi Iheanacho was chosen as the best player of the just concluded Fifa Under 17 World Cup staged in United Arab Emirates.“We started playing together in 2005, but then I was his senior. Seeing Kelechi Iheanacho at th...
Kenneth Otigba : My Dad Wants Me To Represent Nigeria
Published: November 09, 2013
Kenneth Otigba recently snubbed an invitation to represent the Hungary Under 21 National Team in order to concentrate on establishing himself with Dutch club Heerenveen.While that reason may be the official position of the highly rated 21 - year - old center back, he is understood to be in contact with officials of the...
AC Milan Starlet Favour Aniekan Showers Praises On Golden Eaglets
Published: November 09, 2013
AC Milan youngster Favour Aniekan is among those singing the praises of the Golden Eaglets, who lifted the Fifa Under 17 World Cup for a record fourth time on Friday evening.“They did very well at the tournament. I was very happy when the team won the final. “It was difficult watching the matches here in It...
Eddy Onazi Passed Fit For Parma Match
Published: November 09, 2013
Lazio midfielder Eddy Onazi has been given the all clear by club medics after a scan on his adductor, and will be included in the roster for the Serie A showdown with Parma on Sunday. “Onazi? We did a check for a nuisance adductor, but as expected the result was negative,”Lazio Doctor Roberto Bianchini told...
Mexico Coach : Nigeria Deserve To Win
Published: November 08, 2013
Raul Gutierrez, manager of the Mexico Under 17 National Team, has praised the Golden Eaglets after his team lost 3 - 0 in the final of the World Cup which came to a climax in Abu Dhabi on Friday evening.“I am proud of this team - character and everything they did to get here. Nigeria is a great team, a great cham...
Nigeria Wins Fifa Under 17 World Cup
Published: November 08, 2013
The Golden Eaglets maintained their undefeated streak when it mattered most, defeating Mexico 3 - 0 at the Mohamed Bin Zayed Stadium, Abu Dhabi on Friday evening to lift the Fifa Under 17 World Cup a record fourth time.The Young Tricolor enjoyed possession at the early stages of the game while the Nigerians relied on t...
Fifa President Sepp Blatter Wishes Nigeria, Mexico Good Luck
Published: November 08, 2013
Fifa President Joseph Blatter has posted a message on his official Twitter account , wishing the Golden Eaglets and their Mexican counterparts good luck before both teams lock horns in the final of the Under 17 World Cup.“Today’s final sees 3-time winners Nigeria play current holders @FEMEXFUTOFICIAL. Good ...
Kelechi Iheanacho Warns Mexico Nigeria Has Improved
Published: November 08, 2013
One name stuck out in the Golden Eaglets 6 - 1 hammering of the young Tricolor of Mexico - Kelechi Iheanacho.The starlet bagged four goals in the match and has been credited with one other strike as well as seven assists in the ongoing tournament which comes to a climax this evening.Kelechi Iheanacho, who is being chas...
Abdul Ajagun Likely To Make Fourth Start Of The Season
Published: November 08, 2013
Panathinaikos continue to prepare for Saturday’s Super League meeting with Aris, who have on their payroll Chigozie Udoji and John Ibeh.Gazzetta.gr has strongly hinted that manager Anastasiou will hand Flying Eagles skipper Abdul Ajagun his fourth start of the season following the injury to Danijel PranjiÄ�.The ...
Golden Eaglets Skipper Musa Mohammed Sends Message To Nigerians
Published: November 07, 2013
Captain Musa Mohammed has sent a message to Nigerians, stating that the Golden Eaglets are fully focused ahead of the titanic clash with Mexico in the final of the Fifa Under 17 World Cup.“The first game is in the past, now we focus on the following. It’ll be a difficult game because it is a final and both ...