The midfielder got his first league goal of the season as the Biancocelesti sealed a place in next season’s Champions League after their win at the Stadio San Paolo on Sunday Nigeria international Ogenyi Onazi grabbed his first goal of ...
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Carlos Henriques, FIFA Referee Development Officer, has called on Nigerian referees to forget about World Cup officiating ambition for now. Mr. Henriques gave the advice in an interview in Abuja on Friday. He advised them to concentrate more on how ...
Read More »Under-utilized sporting facilities responsible for Nigeria’s dwindling fortunes - Onigbinde
Caf technical instructor, Adegboye Onigbinde has said the wrong use and under-utilizing of sporting facilities is responsible for the country’s problems in sports. In 2012, the Federal Executive Council set up a committee to look into the mode of maintenance ...
Read More »WYC: Awoniyi, We want to win irrespective of who is playing
Excerpt from Awoniyi interview with CAF Caf: To start with, how do you feel being selected for the FIFA U-20 World Cup? Taiwo Awoniyi: First and foremost, special thanks to God Almighty who has been the author of everything. Without ...
Read More »Okon Picks Oshoala, Nkwocha, 21 Others for World Cup
Coach Edwin Okon has released his list of 23 players for the 7th FIFA Women’s World Cup finals starting in Canada next week, including BBC Women’s Footballer of the Year Asisat Oshoala, team captain Evelyn Nwabuoku and veteran goalkeeper Precious ...
Read More »AWONIYI: WE ARE GOING FOR THE TROPHY
Nigeria’s U-20 side, Flying Eagles, are being touted as one of the favourites at the 2015 FIFA U-20 World Cup in New Zealand following the imperious manner they won the continental title last March in Senegal. Striker Taiwo Awoniyi who ...
Read More »Kanu Reacts To Mikel Eagles’ Snub
Former Super Eagles captain Nwankwo ‘Papilo’ Kanu has challenged Nigerian players to understand the importance of representing the country, following reports that John Obi Mikel refused Stephen Keshi’s advances to be a part of the Africa Cup of Nations qualifier ...
Read More »WYC: Iheanacho, Injury and visa issues delayed me
Manchester City starlet Kelechi Iheanacho has said he hopes the Flying Eagles match the high expectations from the Nigeria at the U20 World Cup in New Zealand. The African champions are drawn against five-time winners Brazil, North Korea and Hungary ...
Read More »Man City in partnership for Nigeria market
Manchester City have entered into a three-year partnership with PZ Cussons The deal with PZ Cussons, an international consumer products group headquartered in Manchester, sees the company become the Premier League club’s official partner in Nigeria. PZ Cussons will drive ...
Read More »WYC: Iheanacho trains with the Flying Eagles for the first time
Nigeria’s Flying Eagles had their first training session in New Zealand early this morning, in the city of New Plymouth, where they will play their group matches at the FIFA U-20 World Cup billed to kick off on Saturday. According ...
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