Both sides spurned chances throughout the encounter but Rooney, the England striker, showed fine composure to take advantage of a Philippe Senderos mistake to net the winner with just 11 minutes to play
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The African nations were locked at 1-1 after extra-time in the ongoing Africa Cup of Nations
Meanwhile, Warri Wolves will after the friendly match move to Out-Jeremi in Ughelli South Local Government Area of the state for a one and a half week rigorous camping to finally prepare them for the task ahead
The hosts were unchanged from their 2-1 midweek win over Aston Villa, while Rafa Benitez elected to play Demba Ba from the start on his return to St James’ Park and gave John Terry a first Premier League start for nearly three months after a knee injury
Ghana faces either Burkina Faso or Togo in the semi finals
Odemwingie, who played for Nigeria at the 2004, 2006, 2008 and 2010 Africa Cup of Nations and at the 2010 FIFA World Cup finals, has been suspended from training for one week by his club following his trip to London on Thursday (transfer deadline day), on the understanding that he was going to join another English Premiership club, Queens Park Rangers
Jonathan was a surprise guest at the Super Eagles’ training session at the National Stadium, Abuja days before the team’s first leg, final qualifying match against Liberia in Monrovia in September 2012
Keshi said on Saturday that he expects his team to give its all and come out tops in what is being projected as a spectacle
Confusion over his date of birth almost put an end to his dreams of a career with a top European club
Arsenal will continue its battle for Champions League slot when Stoke City visit the Emirates Stadium in one of the Saturday’s fixtures while relegation haunted QPR entertain Norwich
The self-styled New Nigeria Golden Eaglets under Coach Manu Garba, who qualified the team for the championship last December after winning six matches, have been drawn against two West African rivals, Ghana, Cote d’Ivoire, and 2011 second runner-up, Congo-Brazzaville, at the championship to be held between April 13 and 27
The only player to miss the match is midfield player, Fengor Ogude
Odenwingie could also be fined after club officials described his action as unprofessional
In a statement by the Secretary of the Board, Isaac Ajisafe, the teams were disqualified for going contrary to certain sections of the rules and regulations governing the Nigeria Women League
Odemwingie is likely to be fined two weeks’ wages by West Brom, who said they were “extremely disappointed to witness TV footage of Odemwingie arriving at Loftus Road” when no deal had been struck
Keshi was reacting to the news making the rounds that Nigerians were scared of the confrontation with the Ivorien Elephants
Ekeji, who spoke with State House Correspondents on Thursday, said that the most important outcome of the match to Nigerians should be winning and not the number of goals
The former England captain is expected to be unveiled at a news conference later this afternoon, says the Press Association
The Chelsea midfielder, who admitted that the West African country can boast of tested legs, however, remarked that the two teams have equal chance of progressing
In a statement by Kwara United FC Media Officer, Prince Olayioye Olusola Ajide, all arrangements have been put in place to ensure that football lovers are treated to a scintillating pre-season encounter