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Onoura regrets mum’s absence to cheer him against Eagles

Onoura regrets mum’s absence to cheer him against Eagles

The Ethiopian national team coach, Iffy Onoura has waved off the Super Eagles as a threat to his ambition to pick the ticket to the 2012 African Cup of Nations finals just as he expressed satisfaction with the performance of the team he took over last July.

Ethiopia tie, a litmus  test for Siasia – Gombe

Ethiopia tie, a litmus test for Siasia – Gombe

Former Gombe United Football Club Chairman, Alhaji Gara Gombe has said the African Nation’s Cup qualifier between the Super Eagles and Ethiopia will serve as a litmus test for Samson Siasia as coach of the national team.

Equatorial Guinea match,  a  must win – Eguavoen

Equatorial Guinea match, a must win – Eguavoen

Under-23 team chief coach, Augustine Eguavoen, says today’s match against Equatorial Guinea is a must win for him and his wards, stressing that their 4-1 victory over Insurance Football Club of Benin on Tuesday was just a tip of the iceberg.

Tornados won’t be  relegated, Nasidi assures

Tornados won’t be relegated, Nasidi assures

Team manager of Niger Tornados, Danladi Nasidi has said that the club’s 16th position on the log with 20 points after 19 games of the first half the season would be better at the close of the season.

Dolphin to maintain squad for second round

Dolphin to maintain squad for second round

As the Nigeria Premier league is set to resume from her two weeks break, Dolphin FC of Port Harcourt hope to maintain its squad for the second half of the season.

Ronaldo,  Eto’o others for Kanu testimonial

Ronaldo, Eto’o others for Kanu testimonial

AFTER 17 years of meritorious service to the nation, former Captain of the Super Eagles, Nwankwo Kanu declared that he was a fulfilled man as he looks forward to his testimonial match in Lagos to officially end his international soccer career.

NFF appoints Kanu as Ambassador

NFF appoints Kanu as Ambassador

The Nigeria Football Federation on Thursday announced the appointment of former Super Eagles’ skipper Nwankwo Kanu as Ambassador of Nigeria football.

I’ve no respect for Eagles, says Ethiopian coach

I’ve no respect for Eagles, says Ethiopian coach

Coach of Ethiopia national team, Iffy Onuora has boasted that his team will show no respect for the Super Eagles when both teams clash in the 2012 Africa Cup of Nations qualifier at the Abuja national stadium.

Moses makes U-turn on Nigeria

Moses makes U-turn on Nigeria

Wigan Athletic youngster, Victor Moses could get his chance to play international football with the Eagles after he was handed a late call up by coach Samson Siasia for the Nigeria/ Ethiopia Nations Cup qualifying match on Sunday

Ethiopia can be slippery, Kanu  warns Eagles

Ethiopia can be slippery, Kanu warns Eagles

Former Eagles captain does not share the enthusiasms of the national team players who are looking forward to a whitewash of their Ethiopian counterparts when they clash in the Cup of African Nations qualifiers billed for Sunday in Abuja.

Don’t  boo us, Osaze begs boo boys

Don’t boo us, Osaze begs boo boys

Osaze Peter Odemwingie has pleaded with impatient Nigerian fans to give the Eagles more room to improve.
The West Brom of England top scorer stated that the Eagles are gradually finding their level, therefore all what was required of Nigerian fans is patience and understanding.

CAF moves Libya, Cote’d Ivoire games

CAF moves Libya, Cote’d Ivoire games

African Cup of Nations qualifying matches featuring Libya and Cote’ d Ivoire have been switched to neutral venues because of safety concerns in the host countries.

Utaka out to attack Ethiopians

Utaka out to attack Ethiopians

Peter Utaka is one player who is eager to register his name on the scorers sheet when the Eagles file out against Ethiopia on Sunday.