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International friendly: S’Africa hold Eagles in Nelspruit

Posted by admin Headlines, Soccer, Sports Sunday, March 29th, 2015

Bafana Bafana coach Shakes Mashaba was delighted with his side’s showing in their 1-1 draw with Nigeria in Nelspruit on Sunday An 85th minute scorcher by Russian-based Ahmed Musa – who captained the Super Eagles side on the day – and an added time strike by Mamelodi Sundowns’s Bongani Zungu ensured a share of the […]

Keshi yet to sign contract

Posted by admin Headlines, Soccer, Sports Thursday, March 26th, 2015

Keshi yet to sign contract By Our Reporter on March 26, 2015 Sports The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) and out of contract former Super Eagles coach, Stephen Keshi has finally agreed to a new deal that would see the “Big Boss” return to the team. NFF President, Mr Pinnick Amaju who confirmed Keshi’s imminent […]

Eagles fail to fly again in Uyo

Posted by admin Headlines, Soccer, Sports Thursday, March 26th, 2015

.As Cranes spoil Enyeama’s centenary BY GEORGE ALUO Another bad outing! That was what the Super Eagles had last night at the magnificent Uyo nest of champions, as Nigeria lost 0-1 to Uganda in an international friendly. The defeat spoilt the fun of Nigeria’s first choice keeper, Vincent Enyeama who celebrated his 100th cap for […]

Eagles face Cranes as Enyeama grabs 100th cap

Posted by admin Headlines, Soccer, Sports Wednesday, March 25th, 2015

Vincent Enyeama Goalkeeper and team captain, Vincent Enyeama, will win his 100th cap when Nigeria host Uganda in a friendly match today (Wednesday) at the Akwa Ibom State International Stadium in Uyo. The Lille goalkeeper has been a regular for Nigeria since making his debut at the 2002 World Cup. In a football system where […]

Nigeria win seventh AYC title – Beat host Senegal 1-0

Posted by admin Headlines, Soccer, Sports Sunday, March 22nd, 2015

Idris Adesina • (1) Flying Eagles before their semi-final match against Ghana (2) The Under-20 Cup won by Nigeria at the African Youth Championship in Senegal … on Sunday. | credits: AFP advertisement Nigeria became the first side to win the African Youth Championship for […]

Mali rejects Keshi, appoints Frenchman Alain Giresse as manager

Posted by admin Headlines, Soccer, Sports Wednesday, March 18th, 2015

The dream of out of contract Nigeria coach, Stephen Keshi to return to Mali Eagles as coach has been terminated with the appointment of Frenchman Alain Giresse by the Mali Football Federation yesterday. Giresse who is making a second stint as Mali coach is expected to sign a two-year contract today, that country’s football federation […]

Flying Eagles beat Black Satellites 2- 0, qualify for finals of AYC

Posted by admin Headlines, Lagos, Soccer, Sports Wednesday, March 18th, 2015

F/Eagles book final ticket The Flying Eagles beat Ghana 2-0 Wednesday at the Leopold Sedar Senghor Stadium in Dakar, to reach the final of the 19th edition of the African U-20 Championship. A goal in each half from Obinna Nwobodo and Musa Muhammed ensured Nigeria confirmed their place in the ultimate game of the […]

Bolivia withdraw from Nigeria friendly match

Posted by admin Headlines, Soccer, Sports Wednesday, March 18th, 2015

Bolivia have cancelled a friendly with Nigeria, scheduled for 26 March in Uyo, because of security fears. Bolivian Football Federation president Carlos Chavez said: “Armed conflict and the tense political situation in Nigeria forced our withdrawal.” Nigerian officials said they were bemused by the decision, claiming they had put everything in place to ensure a […]

Enyimba beat Egypt’s Smouha

Posted by admin Headlines, Soccer, Sports Sunday, March 15th, 2015

Kadiri Ikhana Nigeria Federation Cup champions, Enyimba FC, on Sunday defeated Smouha SC of Egypt 1-0 in the first leg of their CAF Champions League second round match at the Enyimba International Stadium, Aba. A lone goal from substitute Cameroonian Raphael Boumsong gave Enyimba a slim advantage in the race for the group stages of […]

English Premier League: Ideye’s strike sinks Stoke City

Posted by admin Headlines, Soccer, Sports Sunday, March 15th, 2015

Brown Ideye Brown Ideye’s first-half winner sealed a narrow 1-0 victory for West Brom as Tony Pulis returned to haunt Stoke again. The striker’s seventh goal of the season settled the game to move the Baggies 11 points clear of the Barclays Premier League relegation zone. Ex-Potters manager Pulis — who also beat Stoke […]