Osaze Odemwingie Signs New Deal at Stoke City
Super Eagles superstar, Osaze Peter Odemwingie has signed a new one-year extension deal to keep him at Stoke City for another season. He hit the summer with a question mark over his future after the end of his initial 18-month contract. He suffered an unfortunate injury last season after making a big impression immediately after joining the club. […]
Joel Chukwuma Obi Close to Making a Switch From Inter Milan to Genoa
Super Eagles’ midfielder, Joel Chukwuma Obi is reportedly close to making a switch from Inter Milan to Genoa. According to reports in Italy, the Nigerian footballer is discussing personal terms with the Serie A side. Obi had attracted interests from various clubs, including two newly promoted-Serie A sides, Carpi and Frosinone after he was deemed surplus […]
Juwon Oshaniwa Close to Joining the Scottish Premier League
Nigerian defender, Juwon Oshaniwa is close to joining Scottish Premier League side, Hearts. According to British tabloids, Oshaniwa has already signed a three-year contract with the side and has also been granted a work permit to move to Tynecastle. Oshaniwa, 24, became a free agent this summer after leaving Israeli club FC Ashdod at the […]
International Invitational Football Tournament to Hold in Anambra this July
The maiden edition of the International Invitational Football Tournament tagged “Africa for Peace’’ between clubs from Nigeria and South Africa will hold in Oba, Anambra State in July. The Local Organising Committee (LOC) Chairman, Mustapha Mohammed, said on Sunday in Abuja, that the tournament would hold from July 21 to July 26. He said newly […]
Ngozi Ebere and Desire Oparanozie Make List of Top Female Players
Super Falcons’ defender, Ngozi Ebere and striker, Desire Oparanozie have been included in the list of top 46 players at the ongoing FIFA Women’s World Cup 2015 despite a frustrating outing in Canada. The list was released by American female football site, womensoccerunited.com. Ebere and Oparanozie were joined by two other African players on the […]
Kaduna Set to Host AFCON Qualifying Match
The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) have chosen Ahmadu Bello Stadium in Kaduna State to host the 2017 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualifying match between the Super Eagles of Nigeria and the Pharaohs of Egypt. NFF disclosed this on Wednesday on its website; the match is billed for Wednesday, March 23, 2016. NFF General Secretary, […]
AFCON Qualifiers: Super Eagles Kick Off Campaign With a Win
The Super Eagles of Nigeria started their 2017 African Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualifying campaign with a comfortable 2-0 win over Chad in Kaduna on Saturday. The Group G fixture was Coach Stephen Keshi’s first game since his return to the Super Eagles’ fold following a long contract re-negotiation. Nigeria took control of the game […]
Perpetua Nkwocha Makes History With 100th Appearance
Super Falcons forward, Perpetua Nkwocha made history on Friday when she came on for Desire Oparanozie against Australia in Winnipeg at the ongoing FIFA Women’s World Cup in Canada to become the first female footballer to make 100 appearances for Nigeria. She also became the oldest player in the history of the Women’s World Cup at […]
FIFA U-20 World Cup: Flying Eagles’ Impressive Run Ends
After an impressive performance during the FIFA World Cup this year, the Flying Eagles of Nigeria lost their place in the ongoing FIFA U-20 World Cup yesterday to Germany after succumbing to a 1-0 loss. Germany, who are captained by Nigerian-born defender Akpoguma, were the best team in the first half and got their reward […]
FIFA U-20 World Cup: Flying Eagles Advance to the Quarter-Finals
Nigeria Men’s U-20 team, the Flying Eagles beat Hungary on Sunday morning to qualify for the quarter finals of the ongoing FIFA U-20 World Cup in New Zealand. Both teams started the day on three points; however Hungary had a better goal difference and needed only a draw to progress to the knockout stages of […]
Super Eagles Climb Two Places in Latest FIFA World Cup
Nigeria’s Super Eagles have climbed two places to 43rd in the latest FIFA World rankings with 681 points. The improvement sees Nigeria climb above Guinea and Congo to 7th place in Africa. The Super Eagles were 9th in Africa and 45th in the world in last month’s ranking. World champions, Germany are still the best team […]
FIFA U-20 World Cup: Flying Eagles Trounce Korea
Nigeria U-20 Men’s football team, the Flying Eagles, scored four goals in an impressive second-half against Korea in New Plymouth to secure their first win of the FIFA U-20 World Cup. Nigeria opened the scoring through Saviour Godwin when he beat the oncoming keeper with a header. He grabbed a brace and the team’s second […]
Nigerian Wrestlers Excel in Cairo
Nigerian wrestlers put in a great performance in both Freestyle and Greco-Roman style at the just concluded African Championships in Cairo, Egypt to finish with a total haul of 8 medals. In the Freestyle, Blessing Okorodudu (63kg) won her fifth straight African gold medal. Her efforts were matched by Odunayo Adekuoroye, a 2014 Commonwealth Games […]
Flying Eagles Start U-20 World Cup Campaign
Nigeria men’s U-20 football team, the Flying Eagles started their FIFA U-20 World Cup campaign in New Zealand on Monday morning with a 4-2 loss to Brazil. The game was easily the best game at the tournament so far; Brazil and Nigeria produced a classic at Taranaki Stadium in New Plymouth. Both teams produced end-to-end […]
Asisat Oshoala Wins BBC Women’s Footballer of the Year Award
Super Falcons of Nigeria forward, Asisat Oshoala has been crowned the BBC Women’s Footballer of the Year. The Liverpool FC of England star became the first player to win the award after she beat Spain’s Veronica Boquete, German Nadine Kessler, Scot Kim Little and Brazilian Marta in a poll conducted by the BBC World Service. The […]
Keshi Invites 15 Foreign Based Players for Chad Game
Super Eagles handler, Stephen Okechukwu Keshi has invited inspirational goalkeeper, Vincent Enyeama and 14 other foreign based players to the Eagles camp for their 2017 African Cup of Nations qualifier against Chad. THE FULL LIST Goalkeeper: Vincent Enyeama (Lille OSC, France) Defenders: Godfrey Oboabona (Rizespor FC, Turkey); Kenneth Omeruo (Middlesbrough FC, England); Leon Balogun […]