Two Nigeria targets named in Germany squad for 2020 Olympic Games
Published: July 05, 2021
The German Football Association (DFB) on Monday announced a 19-man roster for the 2020 Olympic Games taking place in Tokyo, Japan, with two central defenders heavily courted by the Nigerian Federation making the cut. Jordan Torunarigha (Hertha BSC) and Felix Uduokhai (FC Augsburg) are among the six players listed as...
Every word said by Rohr on loss to Mexico, home-based Super Eagles, World Cup qualifiers
Published: July 04, 2021
Super Eagles manager Gernot Rohr, Nigeria Football Federation's Deputy Director, Technical & Scouting Paul Aigbogun and Enyimba winger Anayo Iwuala attended a press conference in the wake of the national team's 4-0 loss to Mexico at the Memorial Coliseum in Los Angeles. Mexico got their first two goals in the first...
'It was a great experience' - Super Eagle Iwuala delighted to face Mexico's La Liga, Serie A stars
Published: July 04, 2021
Super Eagles captain for the national team's most recent international match, Anayo Iwuala has spoken of his happiness at being given the opportunity to face Mexico but rued the loss to the CONCACAF powerhouse. Mexico ran riot at the United Airlines Field at the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum in California, register...
Lille emerge as frontrunners to sign Nigeria star linked with Chelsea, Arsenal, Liverpool, West Ham
Published: July 04, 2021
Samuel Chukwueze may quit Villarreal in the summer transfer window with reigning French champions Lille now the latest club to join the chase to sign him. This much was disclosed by former Super Eagles midfielder, Ifeanyi Ekwueme during an exclusive chat with this reporter.According to him, representatives of the Dia...
Three things we learned from Super Eagles' loss to CONCACAF powerhouse Mexico
Published: July 04, 2021
All Nigeria Soccer's Izuchukwu Okosi made a few observations from the Super Eagles' 4-0 defeat to Mexico in California in the sixth meeting between both sides.1. Herrera Pleads With Fans Over ShoutingMexico captain Hender Herrera went over to the Mexican fans and pleaded with them to observe Covid-19 protocols and not ...
Super Eagles player ratings : Iwuala only bright spark; Nwabili let down by sloppy defence; Sunusi caged
Published: July 04, 2021
Nigeria's Super Eagles prosecuted their international friendly against Mexico early Sunday morning but it ended in a big defeat for the team assembled by a consortium of local coaches and Nigeria Football Federation technical chiefs. Izuchukwu Okosi presents the player ratings from the game. The StartersGoalkeeper ...
Mexico 4 Nigeria 0 : No debut for Spurs youngster as inexperienced Eagles suffer heavy defeat
Published: July 04, 2021
The Super Eagles comprised mainly of the Nigeria Professional Football League stars in the early hours of Sunday were defeated 4-0 by Mexico in their international friendly at the California Memorial Coliseum stadium in Los Angeles.  There was no debut for Tottenham Hotspur goalkeeper Joshua Oluwayemi who was hand...
'I've to focus on Mexico game' - Tottenham GK vows to be at his best if handed Nigeria debut
Published: July 03, 2021
Tottenham Hotspur goalkeeper Joshua Oluwayemi has promised to rise to the occasion if handed his senior international debut by Super Eagles coach for the friendly against Mexico, Paul Aigbogun. Having trained with the likes of Harry Kane, Hugo Lloris, Son Heung-min and Toby Alderweireld, the former England U15 intern...
PSV's Super Eagles-eligible winger back with a bang, involved in four goals in first pre-season game
Published: July 03, 2021
Super Eagles target Nonso Madueke has started where he left off last season by netting a brace and registering two assists as PSV Eindhoven thrashed Belgian opponents RWD Molenbeek 6-2 in their first pre-season game on Saturday. An England U21 international, Madueke was not on international duty this summer so has ...
Official : Houston Dash sign American-born Nigeria international as NTRP
Published: July 03, 2021
With a statement on their official website, National Women's Soccer League club Houston Dash have announced the signing of American-born Nigeria international Michelle Alozie as a National Team Replacement Player (NTRP). For the sake of clarity, National Team Replacement players can be signed when a national team pl...
Photo : NFF confirm Tottenham shot-stopper has linked up with Super Eagles pre-Mexico
Published: July 03, 2021
The Nigeria Football Federation through Instagram have provided a squad update less than twenty-four hours before the Super Eagles glamour friendly against CONCACAF powerhouse Mexico. Ever since news broke out that Tottenham Hotspur goalkeeper Joshua Oluwayemi was handed a late call-up for the friendly holding in Un...
Official : Nigeria international striker joins Spanish side UD Granadilla Tenerife
Published: July 02, 2021
UD Granadilla Tenerife have completed the signing of Nigerian international Roosa Ariyo, informs the official website of the Spanish Primera División (women) side. Born in Finland to a Nigerian father and Finnish mother, she was a member of the Super Falcons squad to the recent Summer Series held in the United Sta...
Report: Mikel in advanced talks to join Kuwait SC in 'most expensive deal' in Kuwaiti league history
Published: July 01, 2021
According to reports emanating from the Arabic press, former Chelsea star John Obi Mikel is set to join Kuwaiti Premier League side Kuwait Sporting Club. Greentidekw making reference to Kuwaiti newspaper Al-Jarida claims that the 2013 Africa Cup of Nations winner has agreed personal terms with Kuwait SC. The rep...
Confirmed : 2002-born CF Montreal striker added to Nigeria roster for friendly vs Mexico
Published: July 01, 2021
Sunusi Ibrahim has earned a late call-up to the Super Eagles for their friendly against Mexico, informs the official website of Major League Soccer club CF Montreal. The 2002-born striker is the second foreign-based professional added to the roster ahead of Saturday's glamour friendly at the Memorial Coliseum in Los ...
Spurs' Oluwayemi, promoted to first team training by Mourinho last season, gets late Nigeria invite
Published: July 01, 2021
England underage international Joshua Oluwayemi has earned a shock call-up to the Super Eagles ahead of the upcoming friendly against Mexico in the United States. The news was first broken by French-based Nigerian journalist Babatunde Ojora and this website has sought additional confirmation from the player's camp ...