'Osimhen would have been like Maradona in 1986' - Pinnick regrets Nigeria's absence in Qatar
Published: December 01, 2022
Former Nigeria Football Federation president Amaju Pinnick regrets Nigeria's failure to qualify for the 2022 World Cup.    The Super Eagles painfully missed out on the ongoing tournament in Qatar after losing on the away goals rule 1-1 on aggregate in a playoff tie with Ghana back in March 2022.   Pi...
Leicester boss Rodgers takes teenage GK of Nigerian descent to training camp in Abu Dhabi 
Published: November 30, 2022
Leicester City manager Brendan Rodgers included teenage goalkeeper of Nigerian descent Kelechi Chibueze in the traveling squad for a warm weather training camp in Abu Dhabi    The Foxes are holding a warm weather training camp in the United Arab Emirates as part of their preparations for the resumption of the ...
World Cup 2022 : Nigerians react as gallant Tunisia bow out despite beating holders France
Published: November 30, 2022
The Carthage Eagles of Tunisia got a famous win over the defending champions of the FIFA World Cup, France on Wednesday evening. Tunisia were 1-0 winners over the Les Blues led by Didier Deschamps, in a 2022 FIFA World Cup Group D matchday three encounter played at the Education City Stadium in Ar-Rayyan. Tun...
'Most African coaches don't respect themselves' - Udeze backs Onana in World Cup row with Song
Published: November 30, 2022
Former Super Eagles left-back Ifeanyi Udeze on Wednesday expressed his opinion on the face off between Indomitable Lions of Cameroon head coach Rigobert Song and goalkeeper Andre Onana and hopes the clash of ego in the team does not affect the desire to qualify for the round of 16 of the World Cup.     Cameroo...
'Security of the team', Led from the front', 'Just too good today' - Nigerian fans applaud Koulibaly
Published: November 29, 2022
Chelsea defender Kalidou Koulibaly put in a heroic display for Senegal as they became the first African team to qualify for the Round of 16 of the 2022 FIFA World Cup.  Koulibaly's header was his first goal in the shirt of the Teranga Lions and that was enough to seal Senegal's second win of the tournamen...
'The finish of a real marksman' -  Ex-Nigeria striker praises Senegal defender's goal v Ecuador
Published: November 29, 2022
Senegal's second and decisive goal against Ecuador in Tuesday's last round of matches in Group A of the 2022 FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 scored by Chelsea defender Kalidou Koulibaly was described by former Nigeria international Efan Ekoku as being the quality of a marksman.    Ekoku was one of the English...
'Sarr is not Mane' - Okocha reveals it's difficult for Senegal to replace Bayern Munich star 
Published: November 29, 2022
Ahead of Senegal's final group game of the 2022 World Cup against Ecuador, Nigeria legend Austin Okocha admitted that it is difficult for the Teranga Lions to replace their talisman Sadio Mane.   The Bayern Munich striker was originally named in Senegal's World Cup squad despite suffering an injury in a...
'Aboubakar believed he was offside' - 1994 AFCON winner on Cameroon striker's audacious chip 
Published: November 29, 2022
1994 Africa Cup of Nations-winning striker Efan Ekoku has delivered his verdict on Vincent Aboubakar's brilliant goal during the second half of Cameroon's 3-3 draw with Serbia in a 2022 World Cup clash staged at the Al Janoub Stadium, Al Wakrah on Monday afternoon.   In the 63rd minute, the Al Nassr s...
Pinnick watches Brazil beat Switzerland in company of Brazilian football royalty Ronaldo, Carlos 
Published: November 28, 2022
Former Nigeria Football Federation President Amaju Pinnick was in attendance in the 2022 World Cup game game between Brazil and Switzerland at Stadium 974, Doha on Monday evening. Pinnick, who is a member of the FIFA Executive Council, was seated with Brazilian legends Roberto Carlos and Ronaldo Nazário. Man...
'Very special', 'EPL worthy', 'Wonderful player' - Nigerian fans laud Ghana match-winner Kudus
Published: November 28, 2022
Ajax Amsterdam star Mohammed Kudus put in a heroic performance to earn the Black Stars of Ghana their first win at the 2022 FIFA World Cup.  Ghana were 3-2 winners over South Korea in a Group H matchday two encounter played at the Education City Stadium on Monday afternoon. Kudus was instrumental for Otto Ad...
Ex-Super Eagles star insists Song wrong to drop Onana; praises Aboubakar, Choupo-Moting
Published: November 28, 2022
Former Super Eagles defender Ifeanyi Udeze has weighed in on the face off between Indomitable Lions head coach Rigobert Song and first choice goalkeeper André Onana before the Group G match between Cameroon and Serbia.    Before the game that ended 3-3, news breaking from the camp of the Lions indicated that I...
AFCON winner with Nigeria reacts to Cameroon's opener in 3-3 draw against Serbia 
Published: November 28, 2022
Former Super Eagles striker Efan Ekoku was on commentary duty for the World Cup world feed on Monday during the Cameroon versus Serbia game in the ongoing 2022 FIFA World Cup and believes there was no controversy over the legitimacy of the goal scored by Jean-Charles Castelletto.   The Nantes of France defender ...
World Cup 2022 : Nigeria legend reveals what he loves about Morocco's win v Belgium 
Published: November 27, 2022
The Atlas Lions of Morocco pulled off a huge shock in a World Cup Group F clash at the Al Thumama Stadium on Sunday by beating Belgium 2-0 courtesy of goals from Abdelhamid Sabiri and Zakaria Aboukhlal.    With their victory over the European nation, Morocco only need to avoid suffering a defeat in their final...
Nigerian fans rave about Mbappe after match-winning performance against Denmark 
Published: November 26, 2022
Kylian Mbappe played the role of a hero for France as they advanced to the knockout rounds of the 2022 FIFA World Cup holding in Qatar. Mbappe scored a brace in Les Bleus' 2-1 win over Denmark in a Group D matchday two encounter of the 2022 FIFA World Cup played at Stadium 974 (Rass Abou Aboud) on Saturday.  ...
'Well deserved' - Senegal's win over Qatar excites Okocha 
Published: November 25, 2022
Former Bolton Wanderers midfielder Austin Jay Jay Okocha was over the moon following the 3-1 win of Senegal over Qatar in their second Group A match of the 2022 FIFA World Cup on Friday evening.   The Teranga Lions defeated hosts Qatar with goals scored by Boulaye Dia, Famara Diedhiou and Bamba Dieng. Ghana-born...