Manchester City Block Iheanacho and Nwakali From Representing Nigeria
Reigning English Premier League champions, Manchester City have announced Nigerian duo, Kelechi Iheanacho and Chidi Nwakali will be unavailable for the African Youth Championship (AYC) in Senegal. Both players were among the nine overseas players that had been called up to Nigeria’s U-20 male football team and were given till Thursday to report to the […]
Sudan Opts Out, Eagle ‘B’ Team To Face Yemen
The Sudanese Football Federation have reportedly opted out of the scheduled friendly with Super Eagles’ home based side on January 17th in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. Super Eagles ‘B’ team were scheduled to face Sudan on January 17th and Finland five days later but a sudden change of heart by the Sudanese has prompted the […]
Egwuekwe In Hot Demand
Super Eagles defender, Azubuike Egwuekwe is on the verge of joining the GLO Nigerian Premier League exodus to Europe. Egwuekwe, 25, has been linked with the likes of Panathinaikos, Penafiel, West Ham United, Watford and Udinese in this January transfer window. Greek giants, Panathinaikos have reportedly opened talks with Egwuekwe’s agent over a possible move […]
Cristiano Ronaldo Wins Again
Real Madrid of Spain and Portugal national team captain, Cristiano Ronaldo was crowned FIFA World Footballer of the Year award ahead of arch rival, Lionel Messi, Barcelona’s Argentine ‘martian’ and German custodian, Manuel Neuer at a glittering FIFA awards ceremony in Zurich on Monday night. Ronaldo earned his second consecutive and third Ballon D’Or victory […]
Aruna Quadri Makes History
Nigeria table tennis star, Aruna Quadri made history on Wednesday when he became the first African to be crowned World Best Player by World Table Tennis governing body, ITTF, at an award ceremony at the Armani Hotel, Dubai, United Arab Emirates. Quadri, who also took home the Star Point of the Year award, finished above […]
Enyeama Bags Another Award
Super Eagles of Nigeria goalkeeper and captain, Vincent Enyeama has been named the Goal Nigeria Player of the Year 2014. Enyeama, who bagged the Ligue 1 Goalkeeper of the Year award at the weekend, garnered 55% of the votes cast between December 1-5, 2014 from readers of the football website. The Lille Metropole of France […]
Remembering Enyimba and Super Eagles Star Romanus Orjinta
The Nigerian football community was thrown into great mourning following news of the sudden demise of former Super Eagles and Enyimba defender Romanus Orjinta. Orjinta was found dead in his Enugu apartment by his neighbours on New Year’s eve. He was believed to be alone at the time of his death as his children were […]
Enyeama Wins Best Keeper in Ligue 1
Super Eagles goalkeeper, Vincent Enyeama has been selected as the best keeper in Ligue 1 for the second consecutive season by French Newspaper, L’Equipe. The 32-year-old was in outstanding form for Lille Metropole in the 2013/2014 season. However, Enyeama and Lille have had a nightmarish season so far that sees them languishing in bottom half […]
Okagbare Finishes 2014 as World’s Best Sprinter
Blessing Okagbare capped off a tremendous year as she emerged World’s best sprinter in 2014 according to an online review of the world top 10 sprinters in 2014. Okagbare was picked ahead of US sprinter and five-time Olympic medalist, Justin Gatlin; Kaliese Spencer, Dafne Schippers and Kirani James. Okagbare, who won the Long Jump Bronze […]
Siasia Trims Squad Down to 39
Samson Siasia, head coach of Nigeria’s Under-23 football team, has trimmed his squad down to 39 players as he gears up for the 2015 All Africa Games. Siasia, who took Nigeria to Olympic Silver in 2008 Beijing Olympic Games, named four foreign-based players and thirty-five locally-based players. The full squad: Goalkeepers: Abiodun Akande Yusuf […]
Manu Garba Invites 30 For African Youth Championship
Nigeria Men’s U-20 football head coach, Manu Garba has called up 30 players to the Flying Eagles training camp in Kaduna in preparation for the forthcoming African Youth Championship billed for March 2015 in Senegal. Nigeria have been grouped alongside hosts Senegal, Cote d’Ivoire and Congo. Garba and his players will be aiming to win […]
Nigeria Shines in Club World Cup
Nigerian striker Sanni Issa scored the winning penalty kick as his club side, Auckland City of New Zealand finished third at the just concluded Club World Cup in Marrakech, Morocco. The OFC minnows signed the Nigerian from Vanatau side, Amicale six days before they touched down in Rabat and linked up with his new team […]
Pre-FIFA Clears Ukoh For Super Eagles
Former Switzerland under-20 international, Steven Archibong Effiong Ukoh has been cleared by the world’s football governing body, FIFA, to make his full international debut for Nigeria. Ukoh, 23, was born in Berne, Switzerland in 1991 to Nigerian parents, and current plays in midfield for Swiss side Biel-Bienne FC. The versatile midfielder has previously represented Switzerland […]
Football: Balogun Pledges Allegiance to Nigeria
Barcelona youngster, Boluwatife Balogun has pledged his allegiance to Nigeria, despite being able to represent Netherland and France. Balogun, who has a French mum and also holds a Dutch passport, has made himself available for the Olympic National Team and Flying Eagles. Balogun, 18, started his career in France with Lens Academy, which produced the […]
NFF Woo Lothar Matthaus to Coach Super Eagles
Nigerian Football Federation (NFF) have enquired about the possibility of German legend, Lothar Matthaus replacing Stephen Keshi as Super Eagles coach. According to SL10.org, NFF made contact with the Nigerian representative of Lothar Matthaus’ agent who informed them that the football legend has a lucrative contract, as a TV pundit, with Sky Deutschland. The […]
Falcons Beat Cameroon to Reclaim African Women’s Title
Nigeria’s female national football team, Super Falcons defeated Cameroon 2-0 in the final of African Women’s Championship in Windhoek, Namibia yesterday. Super Falcons striker, Desire Oparanozie gave them the lead after just 12 minutes with a sublime free kick. Asisat Oshoala then put them in total control with a well taken goal two minutes before […]