Category: World Cup
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Golden Eaglets target victory over Croatia in final group stage match
Though they have already sailed through to the Round of 16 at the FIFA U-17 World Cup Chile 2015, Golden Eaglets have predicted a tough match between Nigeria and Croatia at the Estadio Francisco Sanchez Rumoroso in Coquimbo.
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Chukwueze, Nwakali others hailed for impressive performance at World Cup
The Golden Eaglets blistering start to the Chile 2015 FIFA U-17 World Cup has been hailed by Prince Martin Apugo, the President of Diamond Football Academy, Umuahia which produced the Eaglets duo of Samuel Chukwueze and skipper, Kelechi Nwakali.
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NFF will only endorse one candidate for FIFA Presidency -Pinnick
NFF chief, Amaju Pinnick says the federation can only nominate a candidate and thus expects Orji Uzor Kalu and Segun Odegbami to come to a conclusion on who steps down for the other.
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Cameroonian referees appointed for Falconets qualifier against South Africa
The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has appointed Cameroon’s Therese Neguel as the centre referee for Saturday’s 2016 FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup African final qualifying round match in Abuja.
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Ex Internationals shower praises on impressive Golden Eaglets
Ex-internationals on Wednesday commended the Golden Eaglets on their 5-1 win over Chile in a Group A match at the ongoing 2015 U-17 World Cup in Chile.
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Besiktas prepare fresh bid for out-of-favor Chelsea midfielder Mikel Obi
Turkish giants Besiktas are ready to make a fresh bid for Chelsea midfielder Mikel Obi in the January transfer window.
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FIFA U17:Chile coach Miguel Ponce admits Golden Eaglets were better than his team
The head coach of the Chilean U17 national team, Miguel Ponce, has admitted that the defending champions U-17 World Champions, Nigeria stopped them from playing their game in his side’s Wednesday 5-1 thumping by the Emmanuel Amunike led side.
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U17 World Cup: Nigeria coach Amuneke reveals secret of how they thrashed Chile
Nigeria U17 coach Emmanuel Amuneke says his decision to stop Chile from dominating the midfield resulted in their emphatic victory over the hosts on Tuesday night.
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Nigerian forward Shola Ameobi fails to secure Charlton Athletic deal
Former Super Eagles and Newcastle striker Shola Ameobi has failed in his bid to secure a playing contract with Championship side Charlton Athletic.
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Alex Iwobi hits brace to help Arsenal defeat Bayern Munich in UEFA Youth League
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Nigerian youngster Alex Iwobi scored twice for Arsenal in their 2-0 win over Bayern Munich in the Uefa Youth League on Tuesday.
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“Swaziland wont be any match for Super Eagles” – assistant coach
Former Super Eagles assistant coach Joe Erico has laughed off the threat of Swaziland’s Sihlangu Semnikati to the side’s race for a place at the 2018 Fifa World Cup in Russia.
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World Cup winning coach Manu Garba tells Golden Eaglets to “believe in their dream”
Former Golden Eaglets Coach Manu Garba is optimistic that the team will excel at the 2015 FIFA U-17 World Cup, which kicks off today in Chile.
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Coach Amunkeke warns Golden Eaglets to expect tough game against Chile
Coach Emmanuel Amuneke has warned his wards to expect a dogfight against Chile in their second match at the ongoing FIFAU-17 World Cup Chile 2015 at the Sausalito Stadium in Vina del Maron Tuesday.
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Assistant Super Eagles boss Losciuto brands Burkina Faso coach Traore “disrespectful”
Super Eagles assistant coach, Jean Francois Losciuto has branded Burkina Faso coach, Traore Drissa “disrespectful” following declarations made by the Burkinabe gaffer on Saturday.
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FIFA U-17 WC: Golden Eaglets target victory over hosts Chile in second round match
FIFA U17 World Cup champions Nigeria will battle host country Chile in a second group match as they look to book a place in the second round of the competition.
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2018 World Cup: Nigeria to face Swaziland to reach group phase of qualifiers
The Super Eagles will have to negotiate past Swaziland to reach the group phase of the 2018 FIFA World Cup African qualifying race.
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2018 World Cup: Nigeria coach to axe striker Emmanuel Emenike in qualifier
There are very strong indications that Sunday Oliseh Oliseh will axe Emmanuel Emenike from next month’s World Cup qualifier against Swaziland after the striker failed to deliver in four matches under the new Eagles coach.
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President urges Golden Eaglets to win 2015 FIFA U-17 World Cup
President Muhammadu Buhari extends his best wishes for a triumphant outing to the Golden Eaglets of Nigeria who are in Chile to participate in this year’s under-17 FIFA World Cup Tournament.
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Nigerian youngster Alex Iwobi trains with Arsenal senior’s ahead of Watford clash
Nigeria international Alex Iwobi trained with Arsenal’s first team on Friday afternoon ahead of the Premier League tie with Odion Ighalo’s Watford at Vicarage Road on Saturday.
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Nigerian midfielder John Ogu shows off new nike boots
Nigerian international, John Ogu has taken to social media to show off his latest pair of New Nike Mercurial Victory football boots ahead of Hapoel Be’er Sheva’s trip to Beitar Jerusalem in the Israeli Premier League next week.