Flamingoes lose to Spain

A brace from Patri Guijarro plus one from Nahikari Garcia were all the Europeans needed to book a place in the semi final of the competition at the expense of Bala Nikyu’s side as the Nigerians once agains failed to make it past the quarters. Nigeria lost 3-0 to Spain in the quarter final game of the Fifa U17 Women’s World Cup played at the Estadio Edgardo Baltodano, Liberia on Friday morning. Nikyu's team were second best for most of the game and lacked the bite to open up the Spanish defence while the Europeans easily found space in the Nigerian area.

Mathoho: Chiefs want to defend Nedbank Cup

Kaizer Chiefs defender Eric Mathoho reveals that the entire team is aware of FC Buffalo's intentions going into their Wednesday night's Nedbank Cup clash at the FNB Stadiums. AmaKhosi face the Eastern Cape second division side for a spot in the quarterfinals, and Mathoho said that they will not underestimate their opponents. The lanky centre-back hinted that coach Stuart Baxter might decide to field a different team from the one that lost to AS Vita last weekend, but he added that they all want to contribute to the success of the team.

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Emenike hits brace against Gaziantepspor

Emmanuel Emenike was on target twice as his side secured a 3-0 victory at Gaziantepspor in the Turkish top flight played at the Kamil Ocak Stadium on Monday night. A first half brace from the Super Eagles sharpshooter in the 10th and 34th minutes inspired Ersun Yanal’s men to their 18th win of the domestic season. The Super Eagles forward struck twice as the Yellow Canaries grabbed a vital away victory in a Turkish Super League game played on Monday night

Odemwingie scores in Villa bashing

The former Cardiff forward’s goal in the 22nd minute stirred a comeback win for Mark Hughes’ men after they had gone a goal down in fifth minute of the five-goal thriller. Peter Odemwingie got a goal for Stoke City as they hammered hosts Aston Villa 4-1 in the English Premiership game staged at the Villa Park on Sunday afternoon. The Nigerian continued his sweltering goal scoring form on Sunday afternoon as his goal inspired a comeback victory against the Villans in an English Premiership game 

'Legend' Drogba upstaged as Eto'o eases Chelsea into Champions League quarter-finals

Prior to making his long-awaited return to Stamford Bridge, Didier Drogba admitted he had not decided whether he would celebrate scoring against Chelsea. In his pre-match press conference, Jose Mourinho refused to rule out the possibility of Drogba coming back to Stamford Bridge as a player when he becomes a free agent again this summer. But then Mourinho also said he did not believe this match would be over by half-time. Less than four minutes after the referee had blown his whistle it became abundantly clear just why Mourinho had identified Galatasaray as his preferred opponents in the Champions League round of 16. And for all the sentimental talk of the past few days, it had little to do with Drogba.

Keshi needs Uche & Odemwingie to get strong squad, says Adepoju

After watching the international friendly match between the Super Eagles and Mexico that ended goalless, Adepoju concluded that the Big Boss needs the duo to have a complete squad. Former Nigeria midfielder Mutiu Adepoju says coach Stephen Keshi needs to include experienced forwards Ikechukwu Uche and Peter Odemwingie in his squad in order to have a balanced team at the World Cup.

Ronaldo fires Madrid to Liga summit

The Portugal attacker buried a first-half header to set the hosts on their way before teeing up the Brazilian for a brilliant right-footed strike to double the advantage shortly after the break. Cristiano Ronaldo and Marcelo helped Real Madrid moved back to the top of La Liga with a comfortable 3-0 win over Levante on Sunday.

Ike Uche have passed Kessi First rule

Apart from the barrage of criticism that greeted the unveiling of the jerseys which the Super Eagles will wear for the 2014 FIFA World Cup, another issue that has generated heated arguments in Nigerian football circles is whether coach Stephen Keshi should uphold or rescind his verdict that Ikechukwu Uche will not make the Super Eagles squad for Brazil. As the FIFA World Cup inches nearer, I strongly believe that the Villarreal forward represents a good option for the Keshi-led technical crew who dream of a brilliant showing in Brazil 

 especially at a time when the country is yet to recover from the shocking news of Bright Dike’s unavailability due to injury .Following his consistent performances in La Liga this season and with the World Cup on the horizon, do the Eagles' hopes in Brazil rest on the shoulders of the Villarreal man more so considering the idea that Ike had passed kishe first rule for FIFA World Cup selection i think he deserve a chance?