Nigerian football star sensation Kelechi Iheanacho has been named the winner of the CNN Goal of the Week Award beating three-time FIFA Ballon D’Or winner Cristiano Ronaldo to the coveted prize. The 20-year-old was on target for the Super Eagles when they defeated Zambia 2-1 in Ndola during the … [Read more...]
Super Eagles captain reveals the Cheque Japanese surgeon gave the team ‘is yet to clear’
According to reports from Thisday, Super Eagles Captain, John Mikel Obi talked about the monetary gift made to Nigeria by Japanese plastic surgeon, Katsuya Takasu after the national Under-23 team won the bronze medal at Rio 2016. Mikel revealed that the gift money had not been cashed two months … [Read more...]
Man in plain clothes opens fire at the Abuja airport as the Super Eagles arrive
A Disastrous incident was prevented at the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, Abuja, yesterday, when a plain cloth Police man trying to arrest Chairman of the League Management Committee, Shehu Dikko they had no without a warrant. They dispersed the crowd that came to welcome the Super Eagles … [Read more...]
Lagos and Abuja stadium up for grabs!!! Government to concession
Solomon Dalung, the Minister of Youth and Sports on Tuesday in Abuja, said arrangements had been concluded to engage the private sector in the management of Abuja and Lagos national stadia. The minister, who made this known while fielding questions from State House correspondents, said the … [Read more...]
Gernot Rohr leads Super Eagles to the 2018 world cup after beating Zambia
Captain Mikel Obi lead the Super Eagles team to Russia for a world cup qualifying game against Zambia on Sunday. The match ended in two goals to one favouring the Super Eagles team. The Super stars of the match were international players-- Arsenal's Alex Iwobi and Man City's Kelechi Iheanacho. These … [Read more...]
We want to use this World Cup qualifiers to put things right – Mikel Obi
In an interactive session with the media on Friday in Abuja, Super Eagles Captain John Mikel Obi said he is ready to take on the responsibility of heading the team to qualification for the 2018 World Cup in Russia. “Sometimes when you are young, you make mistakes but the more you grow up, the … [Read more...]
Super Eagles: Have Alex Iwobi and Kelechi Iheanacho settled for a jersey number?
It looks like the Premier League super stars, Alex Iwobi and Kelechi Iheanacho may have finally settled for shirt numbers with the Super Eagles of Nigeria. This comes after both players were forced to switch to other numbers in previous games. While Arsenal 20-year-old forward Alex Iwobi appears … [Read more...]
“A lot of today’s players cannot play 90 minutes because of S*x” – Ghanaian Coach
LOL! Konji wahala... Ghanaian coach Malik Jabir has clearly stated on a national radio show that footballers fancy having more sex than improving their skills or exploring their potentials. Jabir said they loose too much energy while indulging in the action, that makes them get tired even before … [Read more...]
Senate President hosts Captain Mikel Obi ahead of Zambia game
Senator Bukola Saraki, Senate President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, on Monday night, played host as he received the captain of Bronze-winning Nigerian football team in the 2016 Rio Olympics, John Mikel Obi, in Abuja. "Had the pleasure of hosting @mikel_john_obi today & nice to get to … [Read more...]
‘All the other players and myself are fit and ready’ Mikel Obi
Super Eagles Captain Mikel John Obi has debunked rumors that he is injured, he said he is fully fit and ready for Sunday’s match at the Levy Nwanawasa Stadium, Ndola against the Chipolopolo of Zambia while debunking reports of his being injured. According to Mikel who spoke with thenff.com, he is … [Read more...]
