2015 AYC FINAL: REPEAT OR REVENGE? Senegal stand in the way of high-flying Eagles

The Flying Eagles of Nigeria are set to win a seventh African Youth Championship crown at the expense of hosts Senegal on Sunday.

Kick-off time at the 45,000-capacity Leopold Sedar Senghor Stadium in Dakar is 7.30pm local time or 8.30pm Nigerian time.

NFF MIND GAMES UNVEILED:The Fate of Keshi hangs on Jonathan re-election

The Nigeria Football Federation seem to be playing mind games with Nigerians over the contract of Stephen Keshi. Reports reaching teamA9F is that the football body are eagerly awaiting the outcome of the Presidential election before deciding the fate of Ex-Eagles captain, Keshi.

NFF boss Amaju Pinnick who on resumption of office laid off the Big Boss, only restored the tactician back to office due to the presidents interference and will be ready to permanently dismiss the coach if President Good luck Jonathan losses his election.

Victor Moses suffers yet another injury set back

Stoke City Coach Mark Hughes has revealed that his Nigerian forward Victor Moses is doubtful for the weekend’s Premier League clash against his former club, Crystal Palace.

AM WALKING AWAY: The actual reason NFF Scribe walked way

The Nigerian football family was thrown into shock when the general-secretary of the Nigerian Football Federation, Barr Musa Amadu threw in the towel yesterday. So many stories has emanated on what led to the premature exit of the Kaduna stae born administrator but reports suggests The FIFA World Cup fund tore the football body apart.

Reports linking me to Nigeria is due to Okocha- West Ham boss

West Ham manager Sam Allardyce has squashed reports linking him with the vacant Nigeria managerial position. The English man who in the last week has been linked with three jobs claims he still has a job at West Ham.

His words " At the last count I believe I’ve been linked with three jobs this week: Sunderland, QPR and Nigeria!

The first thing I have to say is that, in case no one noticed, I still have a job here at West Ham.

I understand why the speculation is there, of course I do. Everyone knows my contract with the club expires at the end of June and, as yet, nothing further has been decided.

I was approached by more than 10 clubs- Onazi

Super Eagles and SS Lazio midfielder Ogenyi Onazi has revealed that about 10 clubs are looking to sign him.

Speculations have grew that the Lazio player is wanted by English Premiership clubsides,West Ham and Liverpool.

Uganda confirms Nigeria friendly, releases squad for the encounter

 
The head coach of Ugandan Cranes Miltun ‘Micho’ Sredojevic confirmed the international friendly against Nigeria on 25th March, 2015 by releasing his provisional squad for the encounter. Here is the list of players invited:

Nigeria Duo Battle For PFA Award

Nigerian duo of Hope Akpan and Danny Shittu are both shortlisted for the PFA's Player in the Community award at next month's Football League awards.

Akpan has been recognised, along with Elliot Omozusi of Leyton Orient for his outstanding contribution to the local area off the pitch.

Hope Akpan

AYC 2015: Flying Eagles jet to final after crushing Ghana

The Flying Eagles of Nigeria beat Ghana 2-0 on Wednesday at the Leopold Sedar Senghor Stadium in Dakar, to reach the final of the 19^th 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 championship.

South Africa Coach calls Nigeria “arrogant”

Ahead of the clash between the two sides, Bafana Bafana of South Africa head coach Shakes Mashaba has described the Super Eagles of Nigeria as arrogant. The tactician made this declaration while announcing his squad to play Swaziland and Nigeria on Tuesday.

Ideye, Ogu, Ighalo others react to Eagles invitation

Nigerian players took to social Medias to express their delight at being invited to represent their fatherland. This is an upward swing from years back when players were begged to represent the country.

"Thank You Lord for I was Invited to represent my Country Nigeria in the Friendly Games Against Bolivia in UYO and against SOUTH AFRICA in SA," Hapoel Beer Sheva midfielder John Ogu said.

Bolivia/South Africa Friendlies: Enyeama set for 100th cap as Ideye returns

Nigeria skipper Vincent Enyeama is set for a century of caps for the Super Eagles after being named in the 28 man squad for the friendlies against Bolivia and South Africa. The Lille shot-stopper will receive a special recognition by the NFF for this outstanding feat.

Nigeria caretaker coach Daniel Amokachi also recalled West Bromwich Albion striker Brown Ideye for the double cracker.

Ideye was overlooked for last year's FIFA World Cup™ but has rediscovered his form in the English Premier League. The Super Eagles host Bolivia on 26 March in Uyo, southern Nigeria, and three days later travel to South Africa.

Ideye, Enyeama, Ambrose all smile in Europe

                                                                           

ENGLAND

Brown Ideye scored his fourth goal of the season to earns West Brom a 1-0 win over Stoke City at the Hawthorns - their fourth successive home win this season.

The 26 year old who has weighed in seven goals in all competition headed home a Craig Gardner's cross in the 19th minute to earn the Baggies their sixth win in their last eight games at the home.

His compatriot Victor Anichebe meanwhile failed to make the match-day 18 after failing to recover from a groin injury while Victor Moses played for 54 minutes as Stoke four game winning streak ended

Nigerian midfielder Sone Aluko was an unused substitute for Hull in their 0-0 draw against Leicester City.

Billy Bazuaye: Ex-Nigeria coach passes on

The Nigeria football family has again been thrown into mourning following the death of veteran Nigerian coach, Willy Bazuaye, who passed away Monday at the University of Benin Teaching Hospital in Benin City.

Bazuaye, who shot into limelight after leading the Nigeria U17 team, the Golden Eaglets, to win the World Cup at their level in China in 1985, was terribly ill in his last days, teamA9F gathered.