'Ronaldo doesn't play, just like Osimhen' - Nigeria manager on the absence of Portugal talisman
Published: November 17, 2022
Speaking at the pre-match press conference on Wednesday, Jose Peseiro believes that the Portugal squad is strong despite the absence of their talismanic captain Cristiano Ronaldo.    The Manchester United superstar missed Portugal's final workout on Wednesday afternoon due to illness.    Ronaldo has...
'I'm not sure' -  Peseiro admits Ajax left back is touch and go for Portugal clash 
Published: November 16, 2022
Super Eagles manager Jose Peseiro has admitted that Ajax Amsterdam left back  Calvin Bassey is touch and go for the international friendly against Portugal on Thursday evening.    The Leicester City academy product was forced off through injury at halftime against FC Emmen last weekend and it was initially ...
'Needs 10-15 days to recover' - Peseiro confirms Osimhen pulled out of friendly due to back injury 
Published: November 16, 2022
Nigeria manager Jose Peseiro has dismissed reports at home and abroad claiming that Victor Osimhen feigned an injury in order to skip Thursday evening's friendly against Portugal.    Osimhen  was originally included in the Super Eagles 23-man squad but the Nigerian Federation later adjusted the roster, c...
'We need to be aggressive' - Boavista star urges Super Eagles teammates pre-Portugal 
Published: November 16, 2022
Versatile Boavista defender Bruno Onyemaechi is in contention to make his international debut for Nigeria in Thursday evening's glamour friendly against Portugal.    Onyemaechi is familiar with Portuguese football as he has been in the European nation for four years, first representing  Feirense before jo...
'One of the best African teams, has excellent players' - Portuguese manager hails Eagles 
Published: November 16, 2022
Portuguese football tactician Toni Conceição has lauded the Super Eagles before their friendly against Portugal, labeling the Jose Peseiro-led side 'one of the best African teams'.   Conceição has an idea of what Portugal's national team can expect from their last opponent before the World Cup a...
Super Eagles to hold final training session at  Estadio Jose Alvalade 1930 hours 
Published: November 16, 2022
The Super Eagles are scheduled to train for the final time on Wednesday evening before their international friendly against Portugal.    On the eve of the meeting with the 2016 European champions, manager Jose Peseiro will put the players through their paces at the Estádio José Alvalade, venue of tomorrow...
Portugal sweating over the fitness of Porto star ahead of friendly against Nigeria 
Published: November 16, 2022
Portugal head coach Fernando Santos is sweating over the fitness of Porto goalkeeper Diogo Costa before their friendly against three-time African champions Nigeria.    Costa missed the last two training sessions held by the Portugal national team, on Monday and Tuesday, due to muscular problems and it remains ...
Super Eagles update : Full camp as Villarreal star Chukwueze finally reports for duty 
Published: November 15, 2022
Nigeria manager Jose Peseiro now has the full complement of twenty three players invited for the upcoming friendly against Portugal.    Villarreal winger Samuel Chukwueze could drop down the pecking order of wingers for the match against the World Cup-bound European nation following his late arrival to the te...
'I never heard from Rohr' - Chelsea product explains decision to choose Canada over Nigeria 
Published: November 15, 2022
World Cup-bound striker with the Canada national team, Ike Ugbo has explained the rationale behind his decision to commit his international future to Canada over Nigeria.    The Chelsea academy product flirted with the Nigerian Federation in 2017 whilst playing international football for England's Young Li...
Ex-West Brom defender explains Super Eagles players state of mind ahead 2022 World Cup
Published: November 15, 2022
Former West Brom defender Ifeanyi Udeze understands the disappointment of Nigerian fans ahead of the 2022 FIFA World Cup which begins in five days time but has spared a thought for the national team players following Nigeria's failure to qualify for the tournament.    Speaking on Brila FM, Udeze, who played...
Peseiro says he wants best possible result against Portugal, defends Ronaldo
Published: November 15, 2022
Nigeria manager Jose Pesiero spoke to the media in his homeland Portugal ahead of Thursday evening's international friendly.   The match, scheduled for Estádio José Alvalade, may shed some light on Portugal coach Fernando Santos' starting lineup against Ghana in their World Cup opener as the Black Star...
2022 World Cup : Squad numbers of seven players who chose other countries over Nigeria
Published: November 15, 2022
Football's world governing body, Fifa has confirmed the squad numbers and list of players set to represent their respective countries at the 2022 World Cup.    Seven players who chose other nations over Nigeria will travel to the tournament in Qatar, which begins on Sunday, November 20, with Qatar taking o...
Dutch giants PSV Eindhoven interested in 2019 Flying Eagles invitee
Published: November 15, 2022
Dutch giants PSV Eindhoven are reportedly monitoring the contract situation of 2019 Flying Eagles invitee Fisayo Dele-Bashiru, with a summer move being mooted. Fisayo has been one of the standout performers for Sheffield Wednesday this season, scoring crucial goals and setting up his teammates.   According ...
Snapped : Ronaldo all smiles as he trains with Portugal ahead of Nigeria friendly 
Published: November 15, 2022
Manchester United striker Cristiano Ronaldo is in contention to take to the pitch when Portugal face three-time African champions in a glamour friendly at the Estádio José Alvalade on Thursday evening.    According to the training images shared by the official Twitter account of the Seleção, the five-time ...
Super Eagles hold first training session pre-Portugal, three players still being expected
Published: November 14, 2022
Manager Jose Pesiero observed at close quarters on Monday evening majority of the players invited for the upcoming friendly against Portugal - the national team's first workout ahead of Thursday's game.    Israeli-based goalkeeper Adeleye Adebayo, Leicester City holding midfielder Wilfred Ndidi, Nantes...