2018 U-17 Women’s World Cup: Flamingoes Battle Destructive Cameroon
Nigeria’s U-17 female team, the Flamingoes will take on a fierce Cameroon in February, for a place in next year’s U17 Women’s World Cup in Uruguay. The Flamingoes, who were called to action too quickly without proper preparations, moved into the final games of the playoffs, after they defeated their Ethiopian counterparts in the second […]
Eaglets’ Win Over Uruguay Brings Team Closer to U-17 World Title
Two strikes from Taiwo Awoniyi has helped the Nigerian Golden Eaglets secure a berth in the semi final of the FIFA U-17 World Cup in the United Arab Emirates (UAE). Awoniyi’s first goal came in the 17th minute of the first half with help from Kelechi Iheanacho. Much to the chagrin of the Uruguayans who […]
Confederation Cup Round Up
JAPAN 1-2 MEXICO Both sides had nothing but pride to play for as Mexico departed the competition on a winning note. Mexican striker, Javier ‘Chicharito’ Hernandez scored twice and missed an opportunity to take home the match ball when he blazed the rebound of his penalty kick into the stands. Japan got their goal through […]
Nigeria Succumbs to Uruguay with a 2-1 loss
Nigeria’s 18 match unbeaten run ended abruptly yesterday when they lost 2-1 to the Uruguayans. Stephen Keshi made two changes from the team that played against Tahiti, with Sunday Mba and Anthony Ujah dropping to the bench for John Ugo and Brown Ideye respectively. The South Americans started brightest and tested Vincent Enyeama early […]
Confederations Cup 2013: Nigeria vs Uruguay Preview
Venue & date:Arena Fonte Nova, Salvador; Thursday, 20 June This is the first meeting between the two countries. Uruguay won the Copa America in 2011 to book their participation in the competition. Stephen Keshi has said Ogenyi Onazi won’t be available for the match and it’s too late for the Super Eagles to call up […]
Confederations Cup Round Up
BRASIL 3-0 JAPAN Hosts, Brasil easily dispatched Asian champions, Japan in the opening fixture of the tournament. Neymar got the ball rolling in the third minute, unleashing a thunderbolt into the top right hand corner. Neymar who hadn’t scored in 9 games prior to this fixture, showed why he’s been touted the next Pele with […]