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Rohr expects Mikel to be fit for World Cup

Posted by admin Headlines, Soccer, Sports Sunday, May 6th, 2018

Rohr expects Mikel to be fit for World Cup Super Eagles coach, Gernot Rohr said he expects captain, John Obi Mikel to be fit for the World Cup despite playing in Chinese League. The Chinese Super League may not be one of the most competitive leagues in the world but the German tactician has pointed […]

CHAN Eagles receive N3m each

Posted by admin Headlines, Soccer, Sports Sunday, April 15th, 2018

Super Eagles players at the 2018 Africa Nations Championships reportedly have been paid N3m million each for their troubles at the tournament where they came second behind hosts Morocco. The payment it was gathered was their share of the prize money from the tournament as well as the outstanding win bonus in the semi-final. “The […]

Rohr warns Eagles over complacency after 1-0 victory over Poland in friendly

Posted by admin Headlines, Soccer, Sports Tuesday, March 27th, 2018

• Team arrives London for Serbia friendly Joe Apu Despite the 1-0 victory over Poland in the international friendly ahead of the FIFA World Cup, Nigeria’s manager Gernot Rohr has warned his players and the country’s supporters not to get carried away by the 1-0 win over Poland on Friday night. The Super Eagles defeated […]

Why Enyeama cannot make Eagles list – Rohr

Posted by admin Headlines, Soccer, Sports Sunday, March 18th, 2018

File: Enyeama Vincent Super Eagles coach Gernot Rohr said it was practically impossible to consider Vincent Enyeama for the World Cup because the former national keeper is struggling with his form. Enyeama called time on his international career in October 2015 following a row with former Nigeria coach Sunday Oliseh, but there were rumours that […]

Enyeama escapes death in France

Posted by admin Headlines, Soccer, Sports Thursday, March 15th, 2018

Nigerian international, Vincent Enyeama and his Lille teammates on Saturday scampered for safety, following an attack from their own fans. Supporters broke through the barriers after a 1-1 draw with Montpellier and attacked their own players. Security and stewards were unable to stop fans invading the pitch and had to move quickly to protect the […]

Malawi football match ends with referee killing player

Posted by admin Headlines, Soccer, Sports Saturday, March 10th, 2018

A referee is facing murder charges after football players forced him to kill a member of an opposing team in southern Malawi, police said Friday. The referee was overseeing a football match between two local teams, Billiat FC and Chilengo FC, in the town of Thyolo on Wednesday, when Chilengo FC players refused to accept […]

Rohr invites Mikel, Onazi, Moses, 25 others for Poland, Serbia friendlies

Posted by admin Headlines, Soccer, Sports Wednesday, March 7th, 2018

Super Eagles’ Technical Adviser, Gernot Rohr, has called up team captain Mikel Obi, midfielder Ogenyi Onazi and Victor Moses in a 28-man squad for the Poland and Serbia friendly matches. Newsmen report that the friendly matches are in preparation for the 2018 FIFA World Cup to be hosted by Russia. Home-based goalkeeper Ikechukwu Ezenwa, who […]

Amokachi wants his twins (PICTURED) to play for Nigeria

Posted by admin Headlines, Soccer, Sports Monday, February 19th, 2018

Former Super Eagles striker, Daniel Amokachi who declared himself Super Eagles number one fan still has that patriotic zeal running in his veins like in the days he played for Nigeria. The USA ’94, France ’98 and Korea-Japan 2002 World Cup star has said he would want to see his twin sons follow the path […]

You’re a liar, Fortuna Sittard tell Sunday Oliseh

Posted by admin Headlines, Soccer, Sports Sunday, February 18th, 2018

Dutch second tier club Fortuna Sittard have denied that former Nigeria captain Sunday Oliseh was suspended due to his “refusal to participate in illegal activities”. Oliseh was suspended on Wednesday for what the club dubbed “unacceptable actions”. In response, Oliseh claimed the club wanted him to “violate the law”. On Thursday a statement from Sittard […]

Overseas offers pour in for CHAN Eagles after 4-0 loss to host Morocco in CHAN finals

Posted by admin Headlines, Soccer, Sports Thursday, February 8th, 2018

CHAN EaglesEagles Members of the home based Eagles are already reaping the benefits of their heroics at this year’s CHAN in Morocco as no fewer than six of them are now considering overseas offers. Investigations have shown that two top clubs are jostling for 19-year-old Sunday Faleye, who enjoyed two great games against Rwanda and […]