The African Examiner All-conquering Golden Eaglets of Nigeria have humbled their Swedish opponents with 3 goals to nothing to qualify for the final of the FIFA U-17 World Cup in United Arab Emirates. (UAE) Taiwo Awoniyi broke the deadlock in the first half of the game, while Samuel Okon, and Chidera Ezeh sealed the game for […]
Agency Reporter Eaglets coach Manu Garba has said it will be the cup or nothing for his team at the U17 World Cup in the UAE. Nigeria battle their counterparts Sweden in Tuesday’s semi-final for a place in the final. “As an interim coach in 2007 when we were about leaving Nigeria for the World […]
The African Examiner Nigeria’s Golden Eaglets survived Uruguay, their sternest opponent so far in the ongoing u-17 world cup in United Arab Emirates to qualify for the semi final. The first goal of the match came through the tireless hardwork of Taiwo Awoniyi in the 18 minutes of the game. Uruaguay came into the second […]
Agency Report Golden Eaglets coach Manu Garba has restated his belief his team will go past Uruguay to reach the semi-final of the U17 World Cup on Saturday. The South Americans earlier in the year defeated Super Eagles and Flying Eagles 2-1 at both meetings, but Manu is confident his team will beat Uruguay. “The […]
The African Examiner Chelsea striker Willian was named as a replacement for Diego Costa by Luiz Felipe Scolari for the Brazil squad picked for next month’s friendlies. Willian made the cut after Atletico Madrid forward Costa’s decision to pin his national colours to that of world champions Spain. Scolari has also recalled AC Milan striker […]
Agency Reporter Golden Eaglets coach Manu Garba has saluted his team’s firepower, saying his team are difficult to stop as they love to score goals. Golden Eaglets players Yahaya (Left) and Awoniyi (Right) celebrate one of their goals against Iran Nigeria booked their place in the last eight of the U17 World Cup on Tuesday […]
By Agency Reporter Kelechi Iheanacho’s outstanding performance at the Fifa Under-17 World Cup may ultimately make him a ‘Gunner’ as Arsenal are reportedly making moves to sign the wonder-kid. Golden Eaglets Danger Man, Kelechi Iheneacho Iheanacho almost single-handedly brought Mexico to their knees as he scored four goals en-route to Nigeria recording a 6-1 win […]
By Agency Reporter The line-up for the second round of the 2013 FIFA U-17 World Cup in the UAE was completed on Friday with Nigeria’s Golden Eaglets billed to face Iran on Tuesday, Oct. 29. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the last games in the third series of first round group matches […]
The African Examiner Sensational Nigeria rounded off their Group F campaign with a 5-0 hammering of Iraq at the Rashid Stadium in Dubai, a result which is good enough to see them finish top of the section and book a Round of 16 date with Iran at the FIFA U-17 World Cup in UAE. Four […]
The African Examiner President Goodluck Jonathan has congratulated the Golden Eaglets of Nigeria on their 5-0 crushing defeat of the Iraqis on Friday in the ongoing FIFA Under-17 World Soccer Championship in the United Arab Emirates. As the Eaglets progress to the knock-out stages of the Championship as winners of their group, President Jonathan urged […]
Nigeria thrice came back from behind to hold Sweden to a thrilling 3-3 draw in an U17 World Cup game on Tuesday. Nigeria thus lead Group F with four points from two games, same as Sweden but are ahead on +5 goals difference as against second-placed Sweden who have +3 goal difference. Mexico are third […]
Ignatius Okpara, Enugu The Nigerian League Management Company, LMC, says it would not rest on its oars until the nation’s football system is transformed to meet international standard as obtained in Europe and elsewhere. It said the ongoing rebuilding process in the round leather game by the LMC, yielded tremendous result in the just […]
… Smile Home with 10 Million Naira By Ignatius Okpara, Enugu The 2013 GLOBACOM sponsored Nigeria premier league season on Sunday came to an end with defending champions, Kano pillars FC of Kano, retaining the prestigious trophy. Kano pillars, recorded a total of 63 points during the season to emerge overall winner, just as they […]
The African Examiner President Goodluck Jonathan has congratulated the Golden Eaglets on their stunning victory over their Mexican counterparts in the on-going Under-17 World Championships taking place in the United Arab Emirates. As the nation celebrates yesterday’s victory however, President Jonathan urges the Eaglets to remember that they have just overcome their first opponents in […]
Nigeria’s Golden Eaglets showed no mercy as they dumped world champions Mexico 6-1 in an opening U17 World Cup group game on Saturday. It was an emphatic victory over Mexico after the Eaglets started slowly with the defending champions all over ther place and enjoying more of the ball. Kelechi Iheanacho scored double brace, while […]
Zambia has issued arrest warrants for three international players who missed the 2-0 friendly defeat by Brazil in China. DR Congo club TP Mazembe insisted Rainford Kalaba, Stoppila Sunzu and Nathan Sinkala were injured, leading to a dispute with the Zambian FA and the involvement of the Zambian government. After examining the players in Lusaka, […]
Ghana put one foot in the 2014 FIFA World Cup Brazil with an emphatic 6-1 victory over Egypt in the first leg of their qualification play-off in Kumasi. The hosts dominated from the outset at Baba Yara Stadium and deservedly took the lead inside five minutes through captain Asamoah Gyan. Wael Gomaa’s own goal doubled the lead, before Mohamed Aboutrika’s penalty […]
Emmanuel Emenike bagged a brace as Nigeria won 2-1 in Ethiopia in the first leg of their 2014 FIFA World Cup qualifying play-off. The Turkey-based striker equalised midway through the second half with a fierce shot and calmy converted a last-minute penalty in Addis Ababa. Ethiopia, the surprise side among the ten qualifiers for the […]
…Team Vows To Win For Him President Goodluck Ebele Jonathan, was the surprise special guest at the Super Eagles training session Saturday in Addis Ababa, as he stormed the National Stadium venue of the session to ginger the players up ahead of the World Cup qualifier on Sunday against Ethiopia. Accompanied by the Nigerian envoy […]
Nigeria Super Eagles have arrived Addis Ababa ahead Sunday’s final 2014 World Cup playoff against hosts Ethiopia. The Eagles arrived in the early hours of Saturday aboard a chartered Ethiopian Airlines flight and were received by Nigeria delegation, who have been on ground in Addis Ababa as well as top officials of the Ethiopia Football […]
