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Oduamadi’s late strike saves Eagles

By Arinze Ude AS Varese striker, Nnamdi Oduamadi was the hero of the day when he scored a late equaliser to deny Kenya a historic win over the Super Eagles. The striker struck three minutes into stoppage time after coming

Governor Imoke generously rewards the Super Eagles for AFCON win

By Arinze Ude The Governor of Cross River, Senator Liyel Imoke has announced the cash donation of N25million to the players and coaches of the Super Eagles for their AFCON triumph. He made this known on Wednesday in Calabar where

Keshi names final 24 for Kenya Match

Super Eagles coach, Stephen Keshi has rolled out 24 names for the World Cup qualifier against Harambee Stars of Kenya slated for Saturday in Calabar. AFCON hero, Sunday Mba made the list despite Keshi’s initial threat to drop him if

Brila FM and Nigerian Basketball Federation Sign Promotional Agreement

Brila 88.9FM, Nigeria’s foremost sports station, has signed an agreement with the Nigerian Basketball Federation (NBBF), to promote and project the league to more Nigerians and the World. This agreement will give Brila FM a special status to report events

UPDATE: CAF U-20 African Championship

By Arinze Ude MALI 1-0 NIGERIA The Flying Eagles started their Group B campaign with an unexpected loss to fellow West Africans, Mali at Ahmed Zabana stadium in Oran. Adame Niane opened the scoring for the Malians in the 13th

WEEKEND UPDATE: Nigerians in the Premier League

By Arinze Ude EVERTON 2-0 MAN CITY Victor Anichebe was instrumental in his team’s defeat of the defending Champions at Goodison Park before he was replaced by Croatian striker, Nikica Jelavic in the late stages of the game. ASTON VILLA

Sunday Oliseh Inducted Into FIFA’s Technical Study Group

By Arinze Ude Former Super Eagles captain, Sunday Oliseh has become the first Nigerian to be appointed by FIFA into its technical study group. Oliseh made this known on his personal facebook page. He wrote, “It is with Great Honour

Osaze Criticises His Employers on Twitter

By Arinze Ude This controversial Super Eagles forward took to social media on Sunday to criticise his club, West Brom, after being subjected to substitute appearances in recent games. Osaze hasn’t started any match since he tried to force a

Nigerians in European Club Competitions

By Arinze Ude UEFA CHAMPIONS LEAGUE Celtic defender, Efe Ambrose made up for his errors in the 1st leg against Juventus but it wasn’t good enough as his team crashed out of the competition. Chinedu Obasi Ogbuke became the last

Nigeria vs Kenya: Coach Keshi sets Camp Deadline

By Arinze Ude Super Eagles coach, Stephen Keshi has set March 19th as deadline date for the foreign based Super Eagles to report to camp for their World Cup qualifier against Kenya. Mikel Obi, Victor Moses, Vincent Enyeama and Ahmed

Danny Shittu is Millwall’s new Hero

By Arinze Ude Millwall captain, Danny Shittu was the hero for his club in their FA Cup Quarter-final replay against Blackburn Rovers. The bullish defender jumped above the Rovers defence to head his team to victory and set up a

Joel Obi out for rest of the Season

By Arinze Ude Injury-plagued midfielder, Joel Obi has been ruled out for remainder of the season after undergoing surgery on his troubled knee a fortnight ago. The highly rated playmaker returned from a lengthy layoff at the end of last

I May Drop Sunday Mba, Over Wolves-Rangers Fray, Stephen Keshi Says

A major transfer battle was waged between Chelsea and Manchester United in 2005, over John Obi Mikel, who was in the middle of a contract dustup. The issue got so much attention after his display when Nigeria came second at

Obafemi Martins Moves To America, Joins Seattle Sounders from Spanish Side, Levante

Super Eagles star, Obafemi Akinwunmi Martins, who joined Spanish side Levante, from Russian side Rubin Kazan, has announced his move to Seattle Sounders, a Major League Soccer club based in Washington State in the US. The club made a buyout

WEEKEND UPDATE: Nigerians in the Premier League and FA Cup Highlights

By Arinze Ude   WEST BROM 2-1 SWANSEA CITY Osaze Odemwingie replaced in-form striker, Romelu Lukaku in the second half of West Brom’s win over the newly crowned Capital One Champions. His introduction irked the Home fans and they booed

Keshi Names Squad: Recalls Martins, Osaze Out, And More

By Arinze Ude Super Eagles coach, Stephen Keshi has recalled Levante’s in-form striker, Obafemi Martins to the Super Eagles’ fold for their 2014 World Cup qualifier against Harambee Stars of Kenya. Martins was left out of Super Eagles’ party to

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