Thursday, 26 March 2015

Falcons Forward Ordega Happy To Join Spirit

Super Falcons forward, Francisca Ordega, has enthused that she is happy to join the Washington Spirit, a club that plays in the USA National Women Soccer League.

Wednesday, 25 March 2015

Abia Warriors Vs Dolphins Game Rained Out

The rescheduled match day 2 fixture in Umuhia between Abia Warriors and Dolphins FC did not finish on Wednesday.

Taribo Dey Hail Enyeama As Goalie Keeper Wey Sabi Pass

Befor befor defender for Super Eagles of Naija, Taribo West, don sonch Vincent Enyeama beta hailings say hin dey one of de goalie keepers wey sabi pass for Naija level as de goalie go dey wear Naija jersey for 100 times when Uganda come chop am.

NPFL: Abia Warriors & Dolphins Go Wear One Trouser (Pidgin)


Abia Warriors go follow Dolphins FC of Port Harcourt knack head today for inside Umuahia by 6pm for match wey dem no gree play for when dem suppose play am becos say Dolphins go do dem different gbege wey dem get for CAF Confed Cup.

Dolphins don come back from Tunis, Tunisia after CAF throway dem comot from inside Confed Cup sake of say dem no reach stadium for time wey dem follow Club Africain tap ball.

Na only one match Dolphins don play dis season and na draw dem play against Kwara Utd. Na de same tori dey for Abia Warriors too but dem don play 2 matches get only one point.

So na beta match we go see for inside Umuahia today as de two clubs go dey find dem first win dis season.

Eagles, Cranes Lock Horns In Friendly Match

The stately Akwa Ibom International Stadium, Uyo will come alive on Wednesday, when the Super Eagles of Nigeria and the Cranes of Uganda lock horns in a prestigious international friendly match.

The last time the venue witnessed elemental explosion of football proportions was when the Super Eagles hosted the Bafana Bafana in a 30th Africa Cup of Nations qualifier on Wednesday, 19th November, 2014. The match ended 2-2.

FIFA Development Officer Rahman Praises NFF For Reception

FIFA Development Officer Rahman Ngoufonja has praised the reception accorded the FIFA Women’s World Cup trophy by the Nigeria Football Federation during its stop-over in the country at the weekend.

Vincent Enyeama To Face Cranes For The First Time

Super Eagles number one goalkeeper, Vincent Enyeama will be making history on many fronts if he is picked for the role between the goalposts when Nigeria confront Uganda in an international friendly in Uyo on Wednesday.

Tuesday, 24 March 2015

Keshi Agrees To Continue As Super Eagles Coach


Coach Stephen Keshi, according to reports, has accepted terms on the contract handed to him by the Nigerian Football Federation (NFF) and will return as coach of the senior national team of Nigeria.

Super Falcons To Camp In Canada

African champions Super Falcons will camp in Canada ahead of the FIFA Women’s World Cup, which begins in the same country, in June.

President Goodluck Ebele Jonathan Set To Host Victorious Flying Eagles

President Goodluck Jonathan on Monday congratulated the Flying Eagles on their Sunday’s victory over Senegal in the final game of the 2015 African Youth Championship.

Goodluck Ebele Jonathan Receives Women's World Cup Trophy

Nigeria President, Dr. Goodluck Ebele Jonathan (GCFR) has received the FIFA Women's World Cup trophy, which is on a tour of all 24 nations that qualified to take part in the seventh edition of the global finals in Canada this summer.

Onuh: Heartland Yet To Reach Peak

Heartland head coach Erasmus Onuh has said his side are still a work in progress after the biggest win in the ongoing season.

Senate President Hails Victorious Flying Eagles

Senate President, David Mark, Monday lauded the Flying Eagles of Nigeria over their victory at the 2015 African Youth Championships in Senegal on Sunday.

Maigidansanma Basking In The Euphoria Of Kwara United Good Form


General Manager of Kwara United, Haruna Maigidansanma has assured fans of the club to expect more positive results.

Super Falcons Returns Back Home, Resumes Training On Wednesday

Super Falcons returned to the country Monday after they were forced to a 1-1 draw by Mali in their All Africa Games final qualifier in Bamako last Saturday.

Dolphins Players Apologises For Show Of Shame

Players of Dolphins FC, led by their captain, Sunday Rotimi have tendered an apology to the club management, Nigerians and people of Rivers State.

Salzburg Joins Chase For Musa Muhammed



Red Bull Salzburg have opened talks with Nigeria Under 20s  skipper Musa Muhammed regarding a potential transfer ahead of the summer transfer window.

European Clubs Monitoring Akinjide

Italian Serie A side Udinese are mulling over a move for Nigeria Youth Soccer Academy, Calabar starlet Akinjide Idowu.

Nigerian Ronaldo Hits Eagles Camp

In - form Gent striker Moses Simon is the latest player to arrive the Super Eagles camp in Uyo ahead of the national team’s exhibition game against Uganda on Wednesday.

More Players Hits Eagles Camp

At least 7 invited players have arrived in Uyo for the international friendly between the Super Eagles and the Cranes on Wednesday at the Akwa Ibom International Stadium.

Ike Opara Makes MLS Team Of The Week

For the second week running, a player of Nigerian descent has been named in the prestigious MLS Team of the Week.

Monday, 23 March 2015

Confluence Queens Tackle Rivers Angels In Exhibition Match

The Nigeria Women League Congress for the 2015 season billed for Tuesday 25th March will witness an exhibition match between League champions Rivers Angels and Confluence Queens.

Sunday, 22 March 2015

Ujah, Balogun Off To Nigeria

Cologne striker Anthony Ujah departed Germany on Sunday along with fellow Nigeria international Leon Balogun for the Super Eagles upcoming friendlies against Uganda and South Africa.

Brace Hero Ofoedu Punish Former Club Karsiyaka

Chikeluba Ofoedu scored against his former team Karşıyaka in their four-nil loss to Samsunspor on Sunday afternoon.

Akindele On Target For Dallas

FC Dallas maintained their one hundred percent win record in the MLS with a 2 - 0 victory over Philadelphia Union on Saturday.

Nigerian Premier League - Latest Table


# Team   P GD Pts
01 FC Taraba 3 2 7
02 Heartland FC 2 4 6
03 Elkanemi Warriors 3 2 6
04 Gabros 3 2 6
05 Kwara United 3 1 5
06 Enyimba 3 1 5
07 Wikki 3 0 4
08 Sunshine Stars 3 0 4
09 Sharks 3 0 4
10 Giwa FC 3 -2 4
11 Kano Pillars 1 2 3
12 Warri Wolves 2 1 3
13 Lobi Stars 3 0 3
14 Enugu Rangers 3 -1 3
15 Nasarawa 3 -2 3
16 Dolphins FC 1 0 1
17 Abia Warriors 2 -2 1
18 Akwa United 3 -2 1
19 Bayelsa United 3 -3 1
20 Shooting Stars 2 -3 0

Nigeria Premier League - Week 3 Results

Wikki Tourists 1-1 Kwara United
Sharks FC 1-0 Akwa United

Nigerians Finds Form In Europe

In what was a bleak weekend for the strikers called up to the Super Eagles friendly games, Nnamdi Oduamadi and four others scored for their respective sides.

Nigeria U23 Vs Zambia U23

Starters: Emmanuel Daniel, Sincere Seth, Stanley Amuzie, Azubuike Okechukwu, Segun Oduduwa, Erhun Obanor (C), Tonbara Tiongoli, Oghenekaro Etebo, Junior Ajayi, Mohammed Usman, Saviour Godwin

Shagari Turns Hero For Kwara United In Bauchi

Kwara United goalkeeper, Ismaila Shagari stole the show to force Wikki Tourists of Bauchi to a 1-1 on Saturday at the Abubakar Tafawa Balewa Stadium.

Siasia: Dream Team VI Must Score Goals

Head coach of the Dream Team VI, Samson Siasia has harped on the need to beat visiting Zambia convincingly when they play in the first leg of the All Africa Games qualifier today in Abuja.

Grant Praises The Impact Of Mikel, Kanu And Yakubu

Ghana coach Avram Grant has saluted Nigeria midfielder Mikel Obi as a top professional having worked with him at Chelsea.

Mba Close To Bastia Exit

Former Rangers and Warri Wolves midfielder Sunday Mba has hinted on a possible departure from French side CA Bastia at the end of the current season.

Allardyce: Super Eagles Job, Count Me Out

West Ham United manager Sam Allardyce writing in his column for London Evening Standard has reacted to news linking him to the managerial jobs of Nigeria, Sunderland and QPR.

Mohammed Garba Returns As Yobe FA Chief

Alhaji Mohammed Garba has been re-elected as chairman of the Yobe State Football Association.

Ezeh: AYC Final Will Be Tough, But We Will Triumph



Flying Eagles forward Chidera Ezeh has predicted a difficult African Youth Championship final against Senegal on Sunday, but he would still back Nigeria to carry the day.

Sanusi Assures Flying Eagles On Quality World Cup Preparation

The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) have assured the Flying Eagles they will get adequate preparation for the 2015 FIFA U20 World Cup in New Zealand.

Uganda To Arrive Nigeria On Monday

The delegation of Senior National Team of Uganda to Wednesday’s international friendly date with the Super Eagles will arrive in Nigeria on Monday.

Saturday, 21 March 2015

Eze Targets Clean Sheet

Gabros FC goalkeeper, Chidiebere Eze has promised a clean sheet against oriental neighbours, Enugu Rangers.

Wikki Tourists Moves To Reduce Playing Staffs

The chairman of Wikki Tourists FC, Suleiman  Abdullahi Chindo, has said that plans are under way by the management of the club to reduce the number of players in the team to 25 from the 35 registered for the 2014/2015 season to enhance players’ pay package, welfare and health condition.

Ikhana: We Must Make Aba A Fortress

Enyimba head coach Kadiri Ikhana has revealed to SportingLife that his boys are aware that they must beat Bayelsa United in their home game on Sunday after the last home draw against Akwa United.

Oak Zeel Petitions NFF And LMC On Okonkwo's Switch To Gabros

Oak Zeel CEO, Omeje Okechukwu Valentine has petitioned the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) and League Management Company (LMC) over the provisional clearance issued to defender Chibuzor Okonkwo.

Friday, 20 March 2015

Isaac Promise Brace Helps Balikesirspor To 4-1 Home Win

Isaac Promise scored two goals on Friday to help his Balikesirspor side to a 4-1 home win over Eskisehirspor in the Turkish Super Lig at the Balikesir Ataturk Stadi.

Darmstadt Defender Balogun To Arrive On Sunday

One cap Super Eagles’ right back Leon Balogun has spoken of his excitement at being called up by Nigeria for Wednesday’s international friendly against Uganda.

Sanusi: We Are Friends With The Media

New General Secretary of Nigeria Football Federation, Dr. Mohammed Sanusi, has espoused the development of football from the grassroot, ensuring Nigerian teams prepare well and perform well at international competitions, unite the Nigeria football fraternity and attracting more and meaningful sponsorship to the NFF as his vision in administration.

NFF Motivates Flying Eagles Ahead Of AYC Final

The Nigeria Football Federation has moved to motivate the U-20 National Team, Flying Eagles, ahead of Sunday’s 19th African Youth Championship final against hosts Senegal.

Super Falcons, Matildas' Match Sold Out

The 7th FIFA Women’s World Cup match between Nigeria and Australia at the Winnipeg Stadium in the city of Winnipeg on June 12 has been sold out, organizers confirmed on Friday.

Official: Pelican Stars Pulls Out Of Champion Of Champions Challenge

Pelican Stars have pulled out of the 2013/14 Nigeria Women Premier League Champion Of Champions Challenge against Rivers Angels.

Oshoala Set For Official Liverpool Debut

Super Falcons forward, Asisat Oshoala is set to make her official debut for Liverpool Ladies in an English Women's FA Cup match against Birmingham City Ladies on Sunday afternoon.

Flying Eagles And Young Lions Clash In AYC Final


Flying Eagles of Nigeria will tackle Senegal in the final of the 2015 African Youth Championship on Sunday night in Dakar after the host nation beat Mali 2-1 in the second semifinal of the competition.

Wogu Sure Of Super Falcons' Chances In Bamako


Confluence Queens attacker Chioma Wogu has revealed that her target is to help the Super Falcons of Nigeria get a convincing result this weekend in Bamako.