Chicharito Show Rescues Draw For Mexico Against Nigeria
Published: June 01, 2013
In front of 62,000 spectators, the Nigeria National Team drew 2 - 2 with their Mexican counterparts in a very explosive exhibition match played at the Reliant Stadium Houston, Texas on Friday night.Manchester United's Javier Hernandez had given the Tri Color the lead in the 21st minute when he finished off a cross in t...
Kenya President, Sonko Promise =N=7.4 Million For Harambee Stars Win
Published: May 31, 2013
Kenya’s president Uhuru Kenyatta has pledged to give the national soccer team Harambee Stars maximum support in the forthcoming FIFA World Cup qualifier match against Nigeria and subsequent matches, informs michezoafrika.com.In a message delivered on behalf of the president by Nairobi Senator Gideon Mbuvi Sonko d...
Reliant Stadium Pitch In Poor Condition
Published: May 31, 2013
The exhibition match between Nigeria and Mexico will go ahead even though the Reliant Stadium pitch is in very poor condition. Ahead of crucial World Cup qualifiers against Kenya and Namibia, the Super Eagles players must be cautious to avoid injuries due to the quality of the pitch.The pitch, which has just been relay...
Dynamo Kiev's Brown Ideye Expects Interesting Clash
Published: May 31, 2013
The Super Eagles of Nigeria, African champions, have completed their training for tonight's eagerly anticipated clash against Tri Color of Mexico at the Reliant Stadium Houston, Texas. It should be noted that this game is more than a friendly as both teams are using the encounter to fine-tune strategies ahead of vital ...
John Obuh Promises To Make Changes
Published: May 30, 2013
Flying Eagles gaffer John Obuh has commented on the 0 - 2 loss to defending Champions Mexico in the 41st edition of the Toulon Tournament. In his remarks, Obuh said he will make several changes for the clash against Belgium on Sunday.''We expected such opposition because we played a lot of South American team lately.''...
Eddy Onazi: Nigerians Do Not Want To Know If It Is A Friendly
Published: May 30, 2013
Lazio midfielder Eddy Onazi says the Super Eagles will be well motivated to defeat the Mexico National Team on Friday in Houston, Texas.''Nigerians do not want to know if it is friendly or what tournament, we just want to win because we believe we have the capacity,''Onazi was quoted as saying by msn.mediotiempo.com.Co...
John Ibeh Delighted With Europa League Qualification
Published: May 30, 2013
Nigerian midfielder John Ibeh was delighted that Pandurii Târgu Jiu qualified for next season's Europa League for the first time in the team's 51 year history.In a winner - take - all match, Pandurii Târgu Jiu played a 1-1 draw with Kehinde Fatai's Astra Giurgiu on Wednesday evening and finished the season ...
Flying Eagles Lose To Defending Champions Mexico In Toulon Tournament
Published: May 29, 2013
The Flying Eagles lost 2 - 0 to defending champions Mexico in their opening match of the prestigious Toulon tournament on Wednesday evening.Chivas USA forward Julio Morales opening scoring for the Mexican Under 20 National Team after 27 minutes, capitalizing on defender Okorie's mistake. The Flying Eagles, who are maki...
Two Foreign Based Players Join Kenya Camp
Published: May 29, 2013
Two foreign based players have added up to Adel Amrouche’s numbers in the Harambee Stars training camp as they prepare to face off with Nigeria in a crucial 2014 World Cup Qualifier at the Moi Kasarani Stadium on June 5th.Jamal Mohammed and Patrick Osiako are the latest foreign based players to join Adel Amrouche...
Christian Obodo: National Team Refused To Play When I Was Kidnapped
Published: May 29, 2013
Nigeria international Christian Obodo has sensationally revealed to the media in Belarus that he was courted to play for the Italian National Team by former manager Marcello Lippi.''I chose to play for Nigeria. When I played for Perugia in 2002, Marcello Lippi came to watch me and told me I have to play for Italy.''But...
FC Midtjylland's Noah Ojuola Eyeing National Team Call Up
Published: May 28, 2013
FC Midtjylland youngster Noah Ojuola wants to represent the Under 23 National Team if he's handed the opportunity by the selectors.The ex FC Ebedei talent thought he would be considered for the Flying Eagles but was snubbed by manager John Obuh when he named his provisional squad for next month's Fifa Under 20 World Cu...
Bayer Leverkusen's Sidney Sam Denies Nigeria!
Published: May 28, 2013
Bayer Leverkusen's Sidney Sam has sensationally denied reports that he wanted to play for the Super Eagles of Nigeria.Sam, 25,  has been named by Germany gaffer Joachim Loew in an experimental squad which travels to North America for exhibition matches against United States and Ecuador this summer.German newspape...
Peter Odemwingie Reveals Anatoliy Byshovets Introduced Him To Philosophy
Published: May 28, 2013
Nigeria international Peter Odemwingie has commented on his time spent with Lokomotiv Moscow under the leadership of Anatoliy Byshovets.Anatoliy Byshovets, an ex Russia international,  guided the Railway Men from 2006 to 2007. In his first season, Lokomotiv Moscow finished in third place while they occupied seve...
Sodje Brothers Hosted By Duchess Of London
Published: May 27, 2013
The Sodje brother Efe and Sam were recently guests on a popular London chat show Tea With The Duchess which is hosted by Nigerian born TV queen Duchess Nena Ubani, popularly known as Duchess of London in the UK Entertainment scene.  The brothers who are enjoying their summer holidays took time out from their stric...
Kenya Coach To Work With Foreign Players Monitored
Published: May 27, 2013
Harambee Stars head coach Adel Amrouche over the weekend said he is yet to officially release his list of foreign based players who will link up with the rest of the team in Nairobi ahead of the forthcoming FIFA World Cup qualifier matches.Amrouche says he will only work with the players he has been able to monitor thr...