Manu Garba Named Nigerian U-20 Coach
Nigeria’s Under-17 World Cup winning coach, Manu Garba, has been promoted to the U-20 team. The technical committee of the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) made this announcement through its head of technical department, Emmanuel Ikpeme on Sunday in Lagos. Garba has become an instant hit with Nigerians for his managerial skills and exploits with the […]
Nigeria and Italy End in a Draw
Nigeria and Italy played out a 2-all game at Craven Cottage, Fulham, London last night. The Super Eagles of Nigeria put on a wonderful display against the Azurri of Italy in a friendly played at the home turf of Premier League side, Fulham Football Club in London. Buoyed by their World Cup qualification, Coach Stephen […]
GTBank Principals Cup Now in Six African Countries
GTBank has announced that its Principals Cup competition currently held in Nigeria is set to be inaugurated in five other African Countries where the bank has subsidiaries: Ghana, Sierra Leone, Gambia, Cote d’Ivoire and Liberia. According to the bank, “The competition is an annual football competition targeted at secondary school students. It evolved out of […]
Nigerians in the English Premier League
CARDIFF 1-0 SWANSEA Peter Osaze Odewingie played 75 minutes of the first Premier league meeting between the two Welsh sides, but was substituted about 15 minutes to the end of the match for Frazier Campbell. Defender, Steven Caulker scored the only goal of the Welsh derby to give Cardiff the bragging rights. NEWCASTLE 2-0 CHELSEA […]
Eaglets Settle For a Draw
The Golden Eaglets played out a thrilling 3-all draw with Sweden in their second group game at the U-17 World Cup in the United Arab Emirates. Kelechi Iheanacho, who scored four goals against Mexico in their first game, couldn’t add to his tally. He turned provider for Eaglets two goals, setting up Isaac Success and […]
Nigerians in the English Premier League
Newcastle 2 – 2 Liverpool The Ameobi brothers were on the bench against Liverpool on Saturday as the home side fought to a 2 – all draw with the Merseyside club. Sammy was thrown into the game in the 78th minute but Shola was unused. Victor Moses played all 90 minutes but Jordan Ibe didn’t […]
2013 World Youth Championship: Eaglets Get Off To A Flyer
The Golden Eaglets (Nigeria’s U-17 football team) started their World Cup campaign in scintillating fashion on Saturday, trashing their Mexican counterparts 6-1. Kelechi Iheanacho grabbed the headlines with four goals as the Eagles ran riot against the Mexicans. This sees him climb to the top of the goal scorer’s chat. He scored two goals in […]
Nestlé Partners with Peter Rufai Ahead of Milo Youth Football
Nestlé Milo has partnered with ex-Super Eagles goalie, Peter Rufai, to take its football clinic to seven Nigerian cities during the last quarter of 2013. The event which kicked off on Wednesday of the past week will go to Benin, Port Harcourt, Enugu, Akure, Abeokuta and Lagos. It will conclude in Lagos, on November 16, […]
Nigerians in the Premier League
Hull City 0-0 Aston Villa Sone Aluko featured for the Tigers in their stalemate against Midlands club, Aston Villa at the KC Stadium. The young midfielder cum striker was taken off in the 69th minute for Yannick Sagbo. Liverpool 3-1 Crystal Palace Victor Moses played 66minutes of The Red’s game at home to new boys, […]
Nigerian Celebrities to Play Football for a Cause
Ever wondered what Naeto C looks like in a football jersey? Do you want to see The Chairman, MI, score a goal live? Will Seyi Law make a good goalkeeper? You have the chance to satisfy your curiosity and more as young Nigerian celebrities, artistes and on-air-personalities will take to the pitch at the University […]
“I Was Not Fit for Burkina Faso Match” – Mikel
John Mikel Obi has refuted claims that he was not injured and decided not to play in Super Eagles friendly match against the Stallions of Burkina Faso, last week in Kaduna. He said he was not fit, and for that reason did not participate, he said, “It’s sad if people hold such views about me […]
Super Eagles Advance in Race to 2014 World Cup
The Super Eagles of Nigeria moved closer to securing a spot for the Brazil 2014 World Cup after it defeated the Flames of Malawi 2 – Nil in Calabar on Saturday. Forwards, Emmanuel Emenike and Victor Moses scored the two goals that secured the win for the Eagles. With this win, Nigeria heads to playoffs […]
NFF Invites Mike Adenuga as Special Guest for Super Eagles/Malawi Clash
The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) has invited Dr. Mike Adenuga, Globacom Chairman, to be the special guest of honour at the World Cup qualifying match between the Super Eagles of Nigeria and the Flames of Malawi. The match will be played on Saturday, September 7, at the UJ Esuene Stadium, Calabar. The NFF stated that […]
Sir Alex Ferguson: Soon ‘Once Upon a Time’ at Manchester United
By Arinze Ude Sir Alex Chapman Ferguson has announced that he will step down at the end of the season after 27 years as manager of the most famous football club in the world, Manchester United. Fergie, as he’s fondly known, took reigns of Manchester United in 1986, winning 13 league titles, 2 Champions League […]
Life Lessons from the Game of Soccer Part 2
By Arinze Ude Conclusion of Life Lessons from the Game of Soccer. For the first part, click here 16. Underrated people find life easy. They surprise everyone when they do well but overrated people are always under intense pressure and are often criticised for every wrong move they make. Google Freddy Adu. 17. Listening to […]
Life Lessons from the Game of Soccer
By Arinze Ude Soccer or football is the most popular sport, played and watched by millions of people worldwide. It is more than a game because it teaches us a lot about life, so let’s take a look at some of the lessons we can learn from following the game: 1. People don’t remember […]