Friday 24 April 2015

The Adidas years over as Nigeria sign new deal with Nike


The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF ) on Thursday announced they have signed a three year contract with American sports wear giants, Nike.

Nike and the NFF announced a new partnership in which Nike, the world’s leading football brand, is designing and developing football kits for the men’s and women’s national football teams of Nigeria from April 1, 2015, until at least 2018.

Thursday 23 April 2015

See how Mikel marked his 28th Birthday


Adored in his homeland Nigeria, yet under-rated in England, the story of John Obi Mikel. The player on wednesday marked his 28th birthday and it was indeed a special one.

The Messiah? Nigerians react to Keshi's return as coach


Nigerians took to social media to express their view on the return of the 'Big boss'. The tactician penned down a two year contract that will see him lead the eagles till 2017.

Wednesday 22 April 2015

The return of the 'Big Boss': Stephen Keshi back as Nigeria coach




Stephen Keshi has issued a rallying cry to Nigeria after signing a new two-year
contract with the national team. Stephen Keshi has signed a new two- year contract to again serve as head coach of Nigeria.

Tuesday 21 April 2015

Shocking!!! Super Eagles star Kunle Odunlami banned for naked goal celebration



Football has seen many crazy goal celebrations over the years, as we all know, this is the trademark of the round leather game.

A Goal celebration is a reflection of the passion footballers as well as the fans put into the game. Some crazy, others wild, some other,the both,but this trend is certain to continue.

Monday 20 April 2015

Nigeria Premier League week 4 round up. Nolonger a home team wins all affair!!


The Nigeria premier league returned this weekend and i tell you it was a thrilling weekend, a weekend that showed how competitive our League can be.


This articles gives you nothing but a glimpse of what really transpired in the various arenas that entertained our gallant gladiators, if you really want to understand how action proceeds in the NPFL you really have to visit a match venue next week to get a first hand feel of the action.


I was in Enugu to watch Rangers receive a season shocker as Giwa FC came, saw and conquered the flying antelopes 0-1 in their own backyard, much to the shocker and displeasure of their die hard teeming fans.


Sunday 19 April 2015

CAF BEACH SOCCER:Nigeria win bronze



Sink Ivory Coast 9-1 to come third

Broke his personal record, equaled his club goal record- The story of Batholomew Ogbeche

 For a player who has never hit double figure since he turned professional in 2001, this must be a season to remember. 



With 13 league goals thus far, Nigeria star to the 2002 World Cup, Batholomew Ogbeche has surpassed his best ever goal return. Meaning this is the first time the forward has scored over 9 goals in a single season.

How Keshi contract talks collapsed

Nigerians who waited for the much celebrated signing of contract between the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) and Coach Stephen Keshi scheduled to take place Friday had their hopes dashed as the evnt did not hold afterall.
stepen keshi

The contract signing did not hold because of a number of factors, including the absence of the president of the NFF, Amaju Pinnick who was said to be out of the country.The general secretary of the NFF, Dr. Mohammed Sanusi had last week said that the two bodies would sign the contract by Friday.
Also it was gathered that another issue that may have delayed the contract is the fact that the parent body, the National Sports Commission (NSC) is still studying the document to ascertain whether it is in line with the thinking of the federal government.