Golden Eaglets Qualify For Second Round In Style
Published: October 25, 2013
The Golden Eaglets of Nigeria defeated Asians Iraq to qualify for the second round of the Fifa Under 17 World Cup.Nigeria, three time winners of the competition, thrashed Iraq 5- 0 on Friday afternoon at the Rashid Stadium, Dubai.The Iraqis were already trailing 4 - 0 at the end of the first half and conceded a late go...
Lukman Haruna Happy With Outcome Of Europa League Tie
Published: October 25, 2013
Nigeria international Lukman Haruna has commented on the Europa League tie between Dynamo Kiev and Thun which ended 3 - 0 in favor of the Kievites.The 22 - year - old midfielder was on the field for 70 minutes before being replaced by Sergey Sydorchuk.“The game has developed well for us. Swiss have focused on the...
Elderson Echiejile To Miss Academica Match
Published: October 24, 2013
Nigeria international Elderson Echiejile has been omitted from the Sporting Braga squad that will entertain Academica in the eighth round of matches in the Primeira Liga.That means the left back will not have a chance to come face to face with international teammate John Ogu , who was named in the provisional 20 - man ...
Yekini PostHumous Birthday: Lawyer Lauds Fifa Boss
Published: October 24, 2013
Counsel to the late goal-king, Rashidi Yekini, Barrister Jubril Mohammed has expressed his happiness and gratitude to FIFA President, Sepp Blatter who paid tribute to the Nigeria’s late football hero yesterday in commemoration of his 50th posthumousbirthday.Jubril, while reacting to newsmen from his base in Ibada...
Stephen Keshi To Hand Abdul Ajagun Super Eagles Call Up
Published: October 24, 2013
Nigeria gaffer Stephen Keshi has strongly hinted to the press in Greece that he would hand an invitation to Panathinaikos midfielder Abdul Ajagun if he continues churning out fine performances for his club.It would be recalled that the Flying Eagles attacking midfielder, who put himself in the shop window at the Fifa U...
Sani Lulu To Contest For 2014 NFF Presidency
Published: October 22, 2013
Former NFF President Alhaji Sani Lulu Abdullahi has signified his intention to contest for the Presidency of the Federation in the 2014 Election.According to Lulu this is in response to various calls from the football stakeholders that he returns to the position he was forceful impeached in 2010. Quoting his words, the...
EXCLUSIVE: Heerenveen Center Back Kenneth Otigba Pledges International Future To Nigeria
Published: October 21, 2013
Allnigeriasoccer.com understands that SC Heerenveen center back Kenneth Otigba has pledged his international future to Nigeria, declaring that he would love tor represent the country of his birth.The 21 - year - old has flourished this season in the Eredivisie , netting 2 goals in his last 4 matches for the Super Frisi...
Emmanuel Emenike Nets Debut Goal For Fenerbahce
Published: October 20, 2013
Istanbul giants Fenerbahce continue to top the standings in Turkey following their 2 - 1 win over Kayseri Erciyesspor on Sunday in the Super League.Nigeria international Emmanuel Emenike was the Man of the Match, netting the winning goal in the fifth minute of added time.It was his first goal in all competitions while ...
Kelechi Iheanacho Dedicates Goals To Late Mom, Brother
Published: October 19, 2013
New kid on the block Kelechi Iheanacho has shared his thoughts and impressions on the Golden Eaglets 6 - 1 humiliation of Mexico in their opening Group F game at the Fifa Under 17s.“First and foremost, I want to thank God for giving us victory today and for giving me the opportunity to score four  the goals,...
Golden Eaglets Walking The Walk, Thrash Mexico 6 - 1
Published: October 19, 2013
Just before the commencement of the group games in Group F, manager Manu Garba boasted that his team will play a brand of Total Football at the Fifa Under 17 World Cup.And the Golden Eaglets walked the walk at the Khalifa Bin Zayed Stadium on Saturday afternoon, thrashing defending champions Mexico 6 - 1.Kelechi Iheana...
Kayode Olanrewaju Expose: Asec Mimosa Clears Ogunjobi
Published: October 19, 2013
*FIFA slams Olanrewaju: return to ASEC*ASEC will drag Olanrewaju to court for damagesFrom the documents which ASEC Mimosas FC of Abidjan sent to the Nigeria Football Federation directly and another through the Ivorien FA, www.gongnews.net was able to find out that the club made issues clear but the “Mr Fix it&rd...
Manu Garba Promises The Best Of Total Football
Published: October 19, 2013
Ahead of the Golden Eaglets opener against defending champions Mexico at the Fifa Under 17 World Cup, coach of the side Manu Garba has stated that his charges will play total football.Total Football, popularized by former Holland manager Rinus Michels, is a football system where all the players minus the goalkeeper are...
Emmanuel Sarki Interested n Playing For Super Eagles
Published: October 19, 2013
Wisla Krakow midfielder Emmanuel Sarki is probably having his best season since he became a professional footballer, with his Polish club yet to be undefeated after 11 matches played in the Premier League.The 25 - year - old is one of the important pieces in the Wiskla Krakow squad, having featured in all the matches p...
Michael Olaitan Says He is Ready For Busy Schedule
Published: October 18, 2013
Michael Olaitan says he is not concerned that Olympiakos have four matches to prosecute in a space of eleven days.The Greece champions are guests to Platanias on Saturday in the Super League, then travel to face Benfica in the Champions League next Wednesday followed by another game in the championship four days later ...
Emmanuel Emenike: I Never Said I Want To Be Bigger Than Yekini
Published: October 18, 2013
Nigeria international Emmanuel Emenike has rubbished quotes attributed to him by a website sponsored by a telecommunications outfit.In the phantom interview, the Fenerbahce attacker was quoted to have said that he wanted his name to be bigger than deceased Super Eagles legend Rashidi Yekini, the record goalscorer for t...