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  • Kane suffers angle ligament damage

    Kane suffers angle ligament damage

    Tottenham striker Harry Kane has suffered ligament damage to his right ankle.

    However, the injury is not thought to be as severe as the injury which sidelined him for seven weeks earlier this season.

    The England international was replaced after seven minutes of Sunday’s 6-0 FA Cup quarter-final win over Millwall.

    The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that he was hurt when defender Jake Cooper blocked his shot close to the byeline.

    Spurs said the injury is similar to the one Kane picked up against Sunderland on Sept. 18.

     

  • England spanks Nigeria 8-1 in Suwon Continental Cup

    England spanks Nigeria 8-1 in Suwon Continental Cup

    Anglo-Nigerian Dominic Solanke was among the goalscorers as England U20 spanked Nigeria U17 team 8-1 in the Suwon Continental Cup.

    Manu Garba’s team was broken in the 19th minute when Young Lions’ captain Taylor Moore opened the floodgate. Barely a minute later Barnsley striker Adam Armstrong netted the first of his treble and Chelsea forward Solanke scored to make it 3-0.

    The first half scoring was capped off by an Armstrong second.

    In the second period, the on-loan Newcastle striker got his hat-trick with Patrick Roberts recording a brace and a Callum Connolly lone strike a minute after the restart.

    Golden Eaglets, playing six Nigerians (Fikayo Tomori, Ovie Ejaria, Josh Onomah, Ademola Lookman and Solanke) in Paul William’s squad managed to get a solitary goal after they had let in six goals.

    The Golden Eaglets will look to improve when the confront Iran on Thursday in their second match of the four-team invitational tourney, before facing South Korea to cap off the event.

  • CSKA confirm EPL clubs interest in Musa

     

    Russian champions CSKA Moscow on Monday confirmed interests from England for Nigeria international Ahmed Musa, but said nothing has been signed yet.

    Musa has been the subject of interest from English champions Leicester City, with several other clubs also mentioned to be interested in his services.

    “I cannot say yes or no.  It is no secret that Musa was and remains in very serious demand, particularly from the English teams,” africanFootball.com quoted CSKA chief Roman Babayev as saying to championat.

    “Until documents are signed, the transfer is not complete and I will not speak about it.”

  • England to beat Nigeria to Dele Alli

    England to beat Nigeria to Dele Alli

    England could again beat Nigeria to Spurs emerging star Dele Alli after Jordon Ibe of Liverpool opted to feature for the Three Lions and not the Super Eagles.

    Reports coming out of England suggest that 19-year-old Alli is now in line to make England final squad for the 2016 European Championships after his quick adaptation to life in the English Premier League.

    Like Ibe, Alli’s father is Nigerian, but he has represented England at the various age-group teams, including playing twice for the England U-21s.

    The midfielder’s superlative showings at Spurs – six appearances and a goal – have already received rave reviews. Former England star Michael Owen said he has not been surprised by Alli’s rise to the top because his time in the lower leagues has prepared him for life in the EPL.

    “His time at MK Dons prepared him for what he is now facing and I’m not surprised he has done well for himself so far,” said Owen.

    Alli’s manager at MK Dons, Karl Robinson, again restated his belief that the midfielder has a great future ahead of him and could be “a wildcard option” for England next summer.

    “He is a level-headed boy, who is always calm and willing to work,” said Robinson.

    “As a wildcard Dele is a very versatile midfielder, who could play at No 8 or No 10 or on the left and can sit in the midfield and dictate the pace of the game from deep. He can be as good as he wants to be.”

  • Jordon Ibe dumps Nigeria for England

    Jordon Ibe dumps Nigeria for England

    Liverpool forward Jordon Ibe will not play for Nigeria as he has opted for England, according to Nigeria coach Sunday Oliseh.

    Oliseh, who recently held discussions with the youngster in England over the possibility of playing for Nigeria, confirmed the player has chosen England Three Lions.

    “Jordon Ibe’s family informed me by a telephone call, that he was giving priority to an England call-up. We wish them well,” Oliseh tweeted.

    This comes just after England boss Roy Hodgson revealed he has his eyes on the England U-21 international, but insisted the forward has to earn his place in his team and he will not rush to cap at full international so as to keep him out of reach of other countries who may be interested in having him.

  • Tube strike shuts London underground

    Tube strike shuts London underground

    • The ongoing strike by London’s underground public rapid transit system has shut the capital city of England leaving millions of commuters stranded.

    The industrial action is London’s largest in 13 years and witnesses more than 20, 000 workers shunning works over pay and night shifts.

    Very significantly, London is hard hit by the strike as all four of the main Tube unions are involved as well as First Great Western rail services making the impact severe on London commuters.

    Tube is London’s underground public rapid transit system serving a large part of Greater London and parts of the home counties of Buckinghamshire, Hertfordshire and Essex.

    Tube but strike
    Empty tube passage

    Additional information from a UK based media house, TheTelegraph has it that the tube strike has caused misery for a number of commuters who have struggle to get to work – with some journeys taking as much as four times longer.

    Taxi firm, Uber has been criticised for increasing its prices by almost 300 per cent to cash in on the chaos. London’s Mayor Boris Johnson has said the strike was “totally unnecessary” and was causing huge disruption to Londoners and to businesses.

    London Underground said it had received no response to the latest “fair and competitive” pay offer made to unions on Monday, urging that it be put to workers.

    However unions say the 24-hour tube service due begin in September will wreck work/life balance for its staff. Business groups said the strike will cost the capital’s economy tens of millions of pounds.

    Consequentially, government as estimated the cost of each day the strike lasts to be worth $77 million even as the industrial action is expected to continue on Friday especially for workers.

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  • Oshoala makes history in England

    Oshoala makes history in England

    Liverpool striker Asisat Oshoala etched her name into African football folklore by becoming the first player from the continent to feature in the FA Women’s Super League.

    The Nigeria international entered the history books on Wednesday night when she stepped out on to the Select Security Stadium pitch as back-to-back champions Liverpool tackled Sunderland.

    One of England’s UEFA Women’s Champions League representatives, The Reds, slipped to a shock 2 – 1 loss at the hands of The Lady Black Cats.

    In the first half, with the scoreboard reading 1 – 0 in favour of Sunderland, Oshoala had a golden opportunity to make it 1 – 1, but her shot missed the target.

    On a personal note, the Falcons star has admitted that she was sad to lose on her Women’s Super League bow, and her inability to open her Liverpool goal scoring account, albeit in an official match.

    ”I am disappointed that we lost and I failed to score,” Asisat Oshoala said briefly to SL10.ng.

    With 17 minutes remaining, Asisat Oshoala made way for England youth international Lucy Staniforth.

    The current African Women’s Footballer of the Year is contractually bound to Liverpool until the end of next season.

  • Ugbo is England U-17 Hero

    Ugbo is England U-17 Hero

    Anglo -Nigerian Ike Ugbo scored twice for England under-17, as they secured their sixth win in six qualifying games beating Romania 2-1.

    The young Chelsea striker put John Peacock’s side ahead after just seven minutes, firing home at the second time of having been denied by the Romanian keeper Catalin Vasile, went through on goal.

    Adrian Petre equalized for the visitors six minutes later, but Ugbo scored again in the second half to wrap up the points.

    The 16-year-old could have easily scored a hat-trick but he fired a good chance over the bar just before the half time break.

    Eligible to represent Nigeria at senior level Iké is currently a schoolboy and is set to begin a scholarship in July 2015.

    Already he is heavily rated by the coaches at Chelsea youth set up with manager Joe Edwards praising him, after he scored a hattrick back in July.

    “Scoring goals is a good habit to get into and that’s four goals already for Ike Ugbo, who’s really only been playing as a centre forward since midway through last season”.

    In the same game another player of Nigerian parentage Layton Ndukwu was an unused substitute.

  • We will beat England — Dike

    We will beat England — Dike

    Nigeria striker, Courtney Dike, who scored the fastest goal in the history of the FIFA U-20 Women World has declared that the Falconets will get a victory against England in their last Group game.

    The win against South Korea was crucial, because everything was very tight after the draws on the opening matchday, Dike told FIFA.com.

    In our next game against England, I’m expecting the team to fight just as hard. I’m convinced that, if we play as well as we did today, we’ll win again.

    Dike, who is ecstatic after the ‘wonder goal’ went on to declare her optimism of doing more at the tournament.

    This gives me loads of confidence, said the forward, now I’m just hoping to keep playing and keep improving alongside the rest of the team. I’m very happy to be here and I hope we can go a long way.

    Nigeria will play England in Edmonton, needing only a point to qualify for the Quarter Finals.

  • Oshaniwa: I want to play in England

    Oshaniwa: I want to play in England

    Nigeria World Cup defender Juwon Oshaniwa has told AfricanFootball.com his dream is to play in the English Premier League.

    Oshaniwa, who rose to the occasion at Brazil 2014, said he was delighted with his performance at the World Cup, where he played against “exceptional” Lionel Messi. Excerpt:

    How would you describe the performance of Nigeria in Brazil?

    It was not a bad one, though we desired for something great at the World Cup, but we found ourselves not going beyond second round. It was a good outing, all the same.

    As an individual, how was your own performance?

    It was a great performance for me. The experience for me was a sign of better days ahead in the Eagles.

    Which game will you pick as your toughest?

    That is the game against Iran. It was my first game at the World Cup and a lot was expected from me and I did not disappoint.

    Who was the toughest player you faced in Brazil?

    That was (Mathieu) Vabuena from France, he was trickish but I showed my stuff.

    Who was the softest?

    Who is the player you dream of playing against?

    That has happened already, that is Lionel Messi. He is a great player, exceptional, a magician.

    You are currently with FC Ashdod in Israel, but are you going to move?

    Football is all about movement, I will keep doing my best to keep growing and see what happens.

    Where are you hoping to play this summer?

    I have not decided that, and I still have a contact with Ashdod.

    Where is your dream league?

    That is the English Premier League. It is my desire to play there soon because it is the best league in the world presently.

    There is  unrest in Israel, could that impact on your future at Ashdod?

    Honestly, it is an area that should give one some concern. Good atmosphere has a lot to do in football, but God will surely direct me. Ashdod still have right over me because I still have a valid contract with them.

    Where are the offers for you coming from now?

    Lots of places like Belgium, Turkey, Qatar, Ukraine, but I told them to speak with Ashdod.

    The AFCON 2015 qualifiers will start for the Eagles in September, will the Eagles be ready?

    Yes, we will be ready. Leagues would be on by then and every player will be active and fit. I am looking forward to us qualifying and going ahead to successfully defend our trophy in Morocco.