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Canada 2014: Falconets Defeat New Zealand 4-1 to Face Korea Republic in Semi-Final

Nigeria’s Falconets defeated New Zealand 4 goals to 1 in their quarter final match to proceed to the semi-final at the ongoing FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup in Canada. Nigeria dominated the game and got her first goal in the

Victor Moses Completes Loan Move to Stoke City

  Super Eagles and Chelsea forward, Victor Moses, has completed a loan move to Stoke City from Chelsea. With the transfer now complete, Moses will be uniting with his compatriot Osaze Odemwingie at the Britania and hopes he can help

Nigerians in the English Premier League

The Barclays English Premier League (EPL) will kick off in earnest tomorrow with fallen giants, Manchester United facing Swansea City in new manager, Louis van Gaal’s first competitive match, at Old Trafford in the 12:45 kickoff. The transfer window has

Uzoenyi Cleared to Play for Mamelodi Sundowns

Nigerian winger, Ejike Uzoenyi has been granted a work permit to finalize his move to the South African side, Mamelodi Sundowns. Uzoenyi, who made the move from the Nigerian Premier League to Premier Soccer League after an eye-catching performance at

Nigeria to Play South Africa in Cape Town

The South African Football Association (SAFA) has confirmed Cape Town as the venue for the 2015 AFCON qualifier between South Africa and Nigeria on September 10th. Despite South Africa’s recent poor run of results at the stadium, it is believed

Super Eagles Leap to 33rd in Latest FIFA Rankings

The Super Eagles of Nigeria climbed just a place up in the latest FIFA/Coca Cola World rankings released yesterday to maintain their third position in the continent. Despite their impressive second round finish at the World Cup in Brazil, Nigeria

FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup: Falconets Qualify for Quarter-Finals

Nigeria’s U-20 women’s national team, the Falconets, have booked their place in the quarter-finals of the ongoing FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup, where they will lock horns with New Zealand, after coming from behind to defeat England 2-1 on Wednesday.

Blessing Okagbare Wins 100 Meters Gold African Athletic Championship

On Monday night, Nigeria’s Blessing Okagbare continued with her Commonwealth Games form as she won gold in the women’s 100m event in a record time of 11.00 secs at the ongoing 19th Edition of the African Athletic Championships in Marrakech,

Manu Garba Names 25 for Lesotho Clash

  Nigeria’s U-20 Men’s national team, Flying Eagles’ coach, Manu Garba has released a list of 25 names for the highly anticipated clash with Lesotho later this month. Garba included 2013 U-17 World Cup winning Golden Eaglets including Captain Musa

Okagbare Leads Team Nigeria to African Athletics Competition

Team Nigeria comprising of 30 athletes, led by Commonwealth Games track double Gold medalist, Blessing Okagbare has touched down in Marrakech, Morocco for the 19th edition of the African Athletics Championship (AAC). The team is hoping to produce the performance

Nigeria to Play Rwanda in Calabar

The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) has announced that the 2015 AFCON qualifier between the Super Eagles of Nigeria and their Rwandan opponents will take place at the U.J. Esuene Stadium in Calabar on Saturday, September 6. Calabar has played

Nigeria Holds Mexico to 1-1 Draw

  The Falconets began their 2014 FIFA U20 Women’s World Cup title bid on a shaky note. As they forced Christopher Cuellar’s ladies to a draw in Canada, Nigeria’s U20 women national team played out a 1-1 draw with Mexico

Sammy Ameobi Pledges Allegiance to Nigeria

Nigerian international striker, Shola Ameobi’s younger brother has declared his interest to play for the Super Eagles of Nigeria. The young Newcastle winger cum striker is eligible to play for both Nigeria and England, who he has represented at under-21

Ideye Set For Baggies Debut

Nigerian international striker Brown Ideye has finally been granted a work permit, a requisite to play in the English Premier League, by the British High Commission. Ideye’s transfer to EPL side, West Brom had been delayed due to hitches in

Commonwealth Games Recap

The Commonwealth Games came to a thrilling end yesterday in Glasgow, Scotland. Team Nigeria ended in an impressive eighth position, much better than their eleventh position in the previous edition of the Games in New Delhi, India in 2010. Team

Nigeria to Play Rwanda in AFCON Qualifiers

The Super Eagles of Nigeria will face Amavubi of Rwanda in Group A of the 2015 AFCON qualifiers after the Rwandans defeated Congo 4-3 on penalties, booking their place in the next round of the qualifiers. Rwanda turned a 2-0

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