Nigeria to debut new Nike jerseys at Olympics against Japan Nigeria Homegreen

Nigeria U23 will wear a new set of jerseys made of laser cut ventilation hole at the 2016 Olympic Games in Rio de Janeiro, according to the Nigeria Football Federation. The laser-cut ventilation holes and mesh panels in the key areas of the kit are designed to improve performance by increasing air circulation and helping regulate players’ temperatures. The shirtr is crafted using mesh fabric that makes up the full front and back panels of the shirt, increasing airflow and facilitating enhanced movement. Nike’s Dri-FIT technology draws sweat away from the body to the exterior of the shirts and shorts, where it quickly evaporates.  This allows players to perform at their best by remaining cooler, drier and more comfortabèle.The new home and away kits were announced by the NFF on Tuesday afternoon. The NFF signed ar three-and-half -year contract with Nike in 2015 that will see the US-based sportwear giant provide products worth $3.75m. The home kit is a solid green shirt, with white ribbing around the back of the modern crewneck collar featuring Nike’s Dri-FIT technology.

I'm definitely not leaving Chelsea, Mikel Obi insists

Chelsea midfielder John Mikel Obi says he will 'definitely stay' at Stamford Bridge for the 2016-17 season. The 29-year-old midfielder has been linked with a move from the Blues this summer, but he insists he will not be leaving Stamford Bridge amidst transfer speculations. following the arrival of new manager Antonio Conte, pledged his future to the London outfit despite the fact his contract at the club will run out in 2017. "I am definitely staying at Chelsea and I will try to give my best to the club, like I have always done," Mikel told Evening Standard. "I want to help the team fight for every point, win and trophies. I also want to help the team qualify for the CL again. "For 10 years I have been going to the same training ground and locker room. It is an amazing club, with an amazing owner. "I have a year left and then we will see what happens. If I play well this season, it will help me earn a new contract. "I will give 120 per cent every time I’m on the pitch or come off the bench. I will always give my best.

Tevez denies Napoli & Chelsea links: I am staying at Boca

Carlos Tevez has Announced tha this future to Boca Juniors after being linked with a return to European football. The ex-Juventus, Manchester City and Manchester United forward was reportedly considering an exit from the Bombonera, with Napoli and Chelsea rumoured to be interested. But after a three-day leave period from the club following Copa Libertadores elimination, Tevez affirmed that he was not thinking of abandoning his boyhood club. "Of course I am staying at Boca. Everything else that is being said are just rumours," he told reporters in Monday's press conference. "It is almost always the case in Boca that if you miss out on an objective a whole soap opera is staged and we are used to it, but I see myself at Boca for a long time yet.

We can't afford to drop points at home - 3SC's Adetunji Sunday

The battle for survival the drop has brought a renewed strength in the Ibadan outfit as the commissioner of sports in Oyo State, Barrister Abayomi Oke met with the team to fashion a way out for the shooting Stars striker Adetunji Sunday which have been admitted that the Oluyole Warriors don't have the luxury of dropping points at will as the season gets to the business end. "We are not under pressure, our current position has put it straight to us that the task ahead of us is definitely a tough one. We don't need to be told again," Sunday said.

Algeria & Nigeria set for Africa U23 final showdown in Dakar

Nigeria face Algeria in the final of the 2015 Africa U23 Championship in Senegal billed for the Stade Leopold Sedar Senghor, Dakar the Dream Team piped hosts Senegal 1-0 in the first semi-final with Etebo Oghenekaro converting from the penalty spot. Les Fennecs on their own part brushed aside South Africa 2-0 in the second semis to reach their first Olympics for the first time in 35 years. Oussama Darfalou and Mohammed Benkhemassa scored in either half to book a place at next year’s multisport event in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil alongside Nigeria. It was a well deserving win for the north Africans who made the best of their positive start with an early goal after eight minutes. A long ball from Riyad Keniche, found Darfalou, who beat an offside trap before lobbying over South African goalie Jody February for the opener.

Nigeria rise to 53rd in August Fifa ranking

Nigeria rose up four spots to 53rd place in the FIFA rankings released on Thursday, though Nigeria is now the tenth-ranked African side. The Super Eagles have moved four places up in the grading released by the world football ruling body, but remain tenth in Africa. In July’s grading, the Super Eagles dropped 14 places to 57th – their poorest drop in 2015. One the continent, they are ranked Algeria, Cote d'Ivoire, Ghana, Tunisia, Senegal, Cameroon, Congo, Cape Verde Island and Egypt. Copa America champions, Chile entered the top ten at the expense of the Netherlands who that two places to 12th in the world.

Debate: Is it the right time for John Obi Mikel to leave Chelsea?

Nigeria's John Obi Mikel has been heavily linked with a move away from Chelsea this summer. The Nigeria midfielder has been linked with a move away from Stamford Bridge; should he cut his losses and try his chances away from West London, or remain with Jose Mourinho? The 28-year-old has been linked with a move to Turkish champions Fenerbahce, but United Arab Emirates heavyweights Al Ain appear favourites for the player's signature. Ghana striker Asamoah Gyan, who currently features for the reigning UAE Pro-League champions, has expressed his conviction that the Nigerian will definitely be heading to Abu Dhabi this summer. Following an indifferent season, in which the midfielder claimed his second Premier League title, but only made six starts in the top flight, the Super Eagle may have come to the end of the road at Stamford Bridge.

Enyeama snubs NFF disciplinary committee

Vincent Enyeama failed to appear before the disciplinary committee of the Nigeria Football Federation on Tuesday,  June 23, 2015 and may be sanctioned. The goalkeeper failed to appear before the NFF disciplinary body on Tuesday for his comment on the choice of Kaduna for Eagles game versus Chad. The Lille goalkeeper came under barrage of criticisms for his remark against the NFF’s choice of Ahmadu Stadium, Kaduna for Eagles Afcon qualifier against Chad played on June 13,2015. Not satisfied with his apology, the Super Eagles captain was summoned to a disciplinary hearing on Tuesday in Abuja, but the former Enyimba player turned down the invite. “In the case of Enyeama, we want this matter dealt with internally, in-house and quietly; the noise that this thing has generated is uncalled for,” Green told the media.  Meanwhile, Chris Green who is a member of the NFF said [Enyeama’s] case will be treated with caution as those in the disciplinary committee will be allowed to do their job then the appropriate actions will be taken. “Situations where people will pre-judge even before the persons have appeared did not even help matters.

Critical Thinking and Sports IQ – How to take Nigerian football to the next level

In sports, we expect good players to have a high level of intelligence – football IQ, basketball IQ. Sports IQ is something you can develop just like academic IQ, but you must be trained in how to get it. You look at the raw materials for developing academic IQ and see that there is no difference in what is needed in having a good sports IQ. or anyone that has attended college or university classes in the US, these words will be very familiar – critical thinking. Critical thinking is base of all university courses. It is what helps individual students develop academic intelligence. The base is to be able to problem solve, be creative, make sound decisions, think strategically, have organizational planning and be open. Nigerian athletes have a very high deficiency of good or adequate sports IQ. I use the word athlete to cover all our sports persons in every sporting endeavor we participate in. Let me dwell on our just ousted U20 football team from the World Cup. This team is considered a golden generation – they won the U17 World Cup in 2013 and paraded the best player in the tournament.