Tag: Bidemi Aluko-Olaseni
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NFF mourns former Falconets’ goalkeeper, Bidemi Aluko-Olaseni
The Nigeria Football Federation has described as “very sad” the death at the weekend of former Nigeria U20 Women National Team goalkeeper, Bidemi Aluko-Olaseni, Nigeriasoccernet.com. Aluko-Olaseni, who had been battling with cancer for about eight years, gave up the battle on Friday evening. “We are very sad to hear of the demise of Bidemi…
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Coppa Italia: Osimhen struggle to savage Napoli from an embarrassing defeat at home
The Round 16 encounter in the Coppa Italia turned out to be glorious night for Frosinone as the visitors dragged Napoli in the mud 4-0 in front of their home fans, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports. Napoli’s coach, Walter Mazzari has relatively started the match with his second string, keeping Victor Osimhen and all of his regulars in the…
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NPFL: The winning mentalist has to continue – Finidi George
Following the hard fought win of Enyimba against Bendel Insurance on Wednesday, Coach George Finidi has asked his side to continue the winning mentality, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports. The reigning champions had to sweat it out to edge fierce rivals, Bendel Insurance 2-1 in their Nigeria Premier Football League reschedule match at the Enyimba International Stadium. The…
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Finidi George tags win over Kwara United as “decider to move forward”
Enyimba Football Club Coach, Finidi George has described his side’s win over Kwara United in the Nigeria Premier Football League as boost for them to get better in their subsequent match, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports. The People’s Elephant were two goals to one winners over the Afonja Warriors at the Akure Township Stadium on Sunday in their…
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No member of the Super Eagles technical crew was sacked + NFF
The Nigeria Football Federation has issued a statement explaining the issues surrounding two members of the Super Eagles’ technical crew from the team, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports. Reports made the rounds on Monday morning of the sack of assistant Coach Messrs Finidi George and goalkeeper trainer, Ike Shorounmu by the NFF. However, the Football governing body in…
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Finidi George – We should have scored more goals against El Kanemi
Enyimba’s coach, Finidi George has reacted to his team’s win over El Kanemi Warriors on Sunday at the Aba Township Stadium, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports. The ex international who feels his team should have scored more goals in the tie his nonetheless happy with the two goals scored and the three points garnered. Chukwuemeka Obioma had scored…
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FG present houses to ex Nigeria players
The Federal Government of Nigeria presented a 3-bed room flat each to former Super Eagles World Cup stars Ike Shorunmu, Mutiu Adepoju and Finidi George as well as Dr Amu in Oyo state. The apartments which share a fence with Kola Daisi University are located along Ibadan-Oyo Road. The presentation was made in fulfilment of…
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Enyimba Coach, Finidi commends players despite loss to 3SC
Despite suffering defeat in the final of the NPFL Dozy Mmobuosi Super Cup at the Mobolaji Johnson Arena, Onikan, Lagos, Coach Finidi George has praised his Enyimba player’s attitude. Goals from Fatai Abdullahi and Eze Ekwutoziam were not enough as Enyimba succumbed to a 3-2 loss in the final to Shooting Stars and the former…
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Finidi George backs Terem Moffi to spare head Eagles attack against Algeria
Nigeria’s assistant coach Finidi George has backed FC Lorient striker Terem Moffi to lead the attack when the Super Eagles face Algeria in an international friendly next Tuesday, September 27. The match between the two countries will take place at the Oran Olympic Stadium in Algeria. The Super Eagles will be without first-choice strikers Victor…