Super Eagles will get a new coach in 2weeks - NFF

The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) will announce a permanent coach for the Super Eagles in two weeks time a top member of the federation has said.

Amodu's Uncle blaming NFF for the death of Shuaibu Amodu

NFF owed him 7 months salaries at N800,000 per month. He was not having money to meet his family obligations and to take care of himself and his 8 children. He was in Benin to press button for NFF to pay him something; so that he would see those that could talk to those in Abuja. He even bailed one of our brothers from a police station.

Results with Video Highlights

Korean Tournament: Denmark Hammer Nigeria 6-2
A pathetic Nigeria Olympic team suffered its second straight defeat at the Suwon Int'l Tournament in South Korea losing 2-6 to Denmark this morning.

Nigeria had earlier lost 0-1 to hosts Korea in the opening match of the pre-Olympics tournament, africanFootball.com reports.

Africa Cup of Nation Qualifier: Algeria 7-1 Ethiopia

Riyad Mahrez inspired Algeria to a 7-1 thumping of Ethiopia on Friday night.

Other Results

Group A
Tunisia 1 - 0 Togo

Group C
Mali 1 - 0 Equatorial Guinea

Group G
Nigeria 1 - 1 Egypt
A late equaliser by Mohamed Salah denied the Super Eagles the chance of moving to the top of Group G in the African Cup of Nations qualification.

The Super were forced to play a 1-1 draw when Salah slotted home a fine pass from Ramadan to cancel out Oghenekaro Etebo’s goal.

The draw meant Egypt stay on top of Group G with seven points from three matches and host Nigeria in Egypt 

video: Nigeria 1 - 1 Egypt [AFCON Qualification] Highlights 2016

Nigeria XI: Ikeme,Oboabona,Efe,Amuzie,Shehu,Mikel,Etebo, Iheanacho,Musa,Simon,Ighalo.
Subs: Akpeyi, Elderson, Moses, Umar, Azubuike, Orji, Iwobi.

Egypt XI: El-Shennawy;Gaber,Tolba,Rabia,Hegazy;Elneny,Ibrahim S,Abdallah El-Said,Trezeguet,Salah;Koka.

Nigeria were forced to a 1-1 draw by Egypt in Friday’s Africa Cup of Nations qualifier played in Kaduna. download video: Nigeria 1 – 1 Egypt [AFCON Qualification] Highlights 2016

Results of Qualifiers, Intl Friendlies

Dream Team VI defeat Brazil in friendly match
Nigeria beat Brazil 1-0, in a friendly match played in Vitoria on Friday morning.
The hosts of this year’s Olympic Games, created the better chances, but were either denied by poor finishing or goalkeeper Emmanuel Daniel who had an excellent game.

Ubong Ekpai scored the only goal of the encounter after just four minutes, firing in a rebound.

Nigeria vs Egpyt Updates

Adi, Iheanacho, Moses join Eagles as camp swells to 16 for Egypt

Earlier, the Abuja camp on Monday morning had John Mikel Obi, Alex Iwobi, Aminu Umar, Godfrey Oboabona, Kalu Orji, Odion Ighalo, Ikechukwu Ezenwa, Aaron Samuel.

On Tuesday morning, Daniel Akpeyi, Stanley Amuzie, Elderson Echiejile, Ogenyi Onazi, Azubuike Okechukwu, Efe Ambrose, Abdullahi Shehu, Ahmed Musa, Moses Simon are expected in Abuja on arrival deadline day.

Saturday Results Across Nigeria, Africa, Europe

NPFL

Akwa United 2-0 Plateau United

CAF CHAMPIONS LEAGUE

Al Ahli Tripoli 1-0 Al Hilal Omdurman

Armée Patriotique 1-2Young Africans

Zesco United 4-1 Horoya AC

Club Africain Tunis 1-0 MO Béjaïa

Kaiser Chiefs 0-1 ASEC Mimosas

Stade Malien 2-0 Coton Sport Garoua

Recreativo 0-0 Al Ahly Cairo

Mamelodi Sundowns 2-0 AC Leopards de Dolisie

Wydad Casablanca 5-1 Cnaps Sport

FULL TIME SCORES

NPFL
Enugu Rangers 1-0 Wikki Tourist

Sunshine 1-1 Ifeanyi Ubah

El Kanemi 2-0 Enyimba

Kano Pillars 3-2 Akwa United

Ikorodu United -0-0 MFM FC

Shooting Stars 2-1 Giwa FC

Warri Wolves 1-0 Niger Tornadoes

Heartland 1-0 Lobi Stars

Plateau United 1-1 Abia Warriors

Rivers United 1-0 Nasarawa United

Harry Redknapp Revealed How Kanu Nwankwo Always Avoid Training On Monday Mornings

Monday mornings are always hard but no one hates them more than Kanu

"The most common thing I'd get from Kanu was a message every Monday morning that at some points it felt pre-recorded"

Super Eagles Squad to battle Egypt

New Super Eagles interim coach, Samson Siasia has named his first squad as the National team coach. This is the squad that will be playing against Egypt in the AFCON qualifiers towards the end of this month.

Midweek Results across Nigeria, Europe

NPFL

Abia Warriors 0-0 Kano Pilllars

Akwa United 3-1 Heartland

Giwa 2-1 Rivers United

Lobi 3- El Kanemi Warriors

NFF Reappoints Siasia

Nigeria has re-appointed Samson Siasia as Head Coach of the Senior National Football Team, Super Eagles. He will work with respected tactician Salisu Yusuf, FIFA U-17 World Cup –winner Emmanuel Amuneke and Alloy Agu for the upcoming 2017 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers against Egypt.

The combination was recommended by the NFF Technical and Development Committee following Sunday Oliseh’s resignation on twitter in the early hours of Friday.

Sunday Oliseh resigns as Super Eagles coach

Sunday Oliseh has resigned as Super Eagles head coach.

The former Juventus midfielder, who took over from sacked Stephen Keshi seven months ago, on Thursday tendered his resignation letter and thank the NFF for giving him such opportunity.

We want Hiddink to stay-Mikel

Chelsea midfielder John Obi Mikel says 99% of the club's players want Guus Hiddink to become their permanent manager.

He said: "It is the choice of the owner, the club and the board. They will have to decide.

Results of Weekend matches in Nigeria, Europe

NIGERIA PROFESSIONAL FOOTBALL LEAGUE 

Plateau United 2-1 Niger Tornadoes
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Dolphins FC 1-0 Enyimba

Giwa 0-1 Ifeanyi Uba

El Kanemi 0-1 Wikki

Heartland FC 0-0 Warri Wolves

Kano Pillars 2-1 Enugu Rangers
Shooting Stars 0-1 Lobi Stars

Sunshine 1-1 Akwa United

Ikorodu United 1-1 Abia

Nasarawa 1-2 Mfm FC

Iheanacho: I use to begged to watch EPL matches

In what can best be describe as a grass to grace story, Nigeria and Manchester City 19 years old star, Kelechi Iheanacho said he do beg to watch the Barclay Premier League matches when growing up as most times, he find it hard to raise the fifty naira charge per a match.

ABS FC, Dolphins of Port Harcourt renamed

The New logo of Dolphins Fc now Rivers United FC

Dolphins football club of Port Harcourt have officially changed their name to Rivers United FC, The League management company confirmed.

The confirmation was made via their Twitter handle on Thursday evening following a request by the Rivers State government.

Toriola qualifies for a record seventh Olympic tournament

Africa’s most decorated table tennis player, Nigeria’s Segun Toriola, has become the first athlete in the continent to qualify for his seventh appearance at the Olympic Games.

Obafemi Martins join the train to Chinese Super League

Nigeria striker Obafemi Martins has joined Chinese Super League side, Shanghai Shenhua, from United States Major League Side (MLS), Seattle Sounders.