Washington Spirit Striker Named In Nigeria Squad, Will Not Extend Atletico Madrid Stay
Published: February 21, 2018
Washington Spirit star Francisca Ordega is set to feature for the Nigeria Women's National Team next week at the Turkish Women’s Cup - Alanya 2018, with new Super Falcons coach Thomas Dennerby handing her a call-up.Yesterday, Brighton & Hove officially announced that their striker Ini Umotong has also been su...
UYL Wrap: Bennetts ‏Scores World-Class Goal, Eyoma Captains Spurs, Okafor Starts For Basel
Published: February 21, 2018
Tottenham Hotspur have set up a meeting with Porto in the quarterfinal of the UEFA Youth League next month after beating Monaco 3-1 on penalties at Stevenage on Wednesday afternoon.England U17 World Cup-winning defender Timothy Eyoma captained Spurs for this one and he was joined in the starting line-up by versatile wi...
Ostersund Striker Gero Not Giving Up Ahead Of Arsenal Europa League Match
Published: February 21, 2018
Ostersund have a mountain to climb in their bid to reach the last sixteen of the Europa League after failing to score a goal in the first leg and conceding three times against Arsenal.Nigerian attacker Alhaji Gero jetted into the English capital on Wednesday afternoon and was asked to comment on the chances of the Swed...
Alex Iwobi : Baby Steps, Giant Strides
Published: February 21, 2018
Not so many African footballers can boast of having a legend as an uncle, Iwobi can. The year is 1993, Okocha played a major role in qualifying Nigeria for it's first ever World Cup, decades and nearly a quarter of a century after his nephew Iwobi did the same. Okocha scored the equaliser against Algeria with a free-ki...
Ex-Everton Star Amokachi: Why Harry Kane Is One Of The Best Strikers In The World
Published: February 21, 2018
Ahead of the Super Eagles international friendly against England on June 2, former Everton star Daniel Amokachi has rated Tottenham Hotspur's goal machine Harry Kane as one of the best strikers in the world.The ex-Nigeria international has said that Everton's Oumar Niasse has the traits required to be a a top s...
Brighton & Hove Albion Striker Called Up To Nigeria Squad
Published: February 21, 2018
The Nigeria Football Federation have invited Brighton & Hove Albion striker Ini Umotong to the Super Falcons ahead of a friendly tournament in Turkey next week, Turkish Women’s Cup - Alanya 2018.The former England U15 trainee was delighted to be considered by new Nigeria manager Thomas Dennerby for the tournament.Spe...
Rohr Says He Won't Take Enyeama To The World Cup Because Of Winston Bogarde Status
Published: February 21, 2018
Super Eagles manager Gernot Rohr has finally ruled out the possibility of including Lille netminder Vincent Enyeama on his 23-player roster for the 2018 World Cup.The German pointed out that the veteran goalkeeper has been inactive for his French club since the start of this season, a similar status former Netherlands ...
Moses Outshines Kante, Alonso, Pique & Busquets In Defensive Stats; Second Best Player Both Teams
Published: February 21, 2018
With Chelsea forced to a 1-1 draw by Barcelona in the Champions League on Tuesday night, it means the Premier League champions preserved their record of never losing a game Victor Moses started in the competition.A number of key defensive statistics expressed Moses's impressive performance for Chelsea against the Spani...
Golden Eaglets Assistant Coach Leads Non-League Team Into FCT Preseason Final
Published: February 21, 2018
Newly appointed Nigeria U-17 team's assistant coach, Bunmi Blair, on Tuesday, led relatively unknown team, Cityzens Football Club into the final of the 2018 FCT preseason tournament.Bunmi, a journalist/coach who was recently appointed as one of the assistants to veteran Golden Eaglets coach, Manu Garba, led Cityzens FC...
England Overtake Nigeria, Ireland In Race For The Services Of Arsenal Whizkid
Published: February 20, 2018
The English Football Association has leapfrogged Nigeria and Republic of Ireland Federations in the race for the services of Arsenal wonderkid Armstrong Okoflex.The Gunners U18 striker cum winger was invited to England U16s squad for the recent 2018 UEFA Development Tournament, where the Young Lions faced Scotland, Spa...
Okocha Builds His Ultimate Team Featuring Victor Moses, Musa & Ndidi
Published: February 20, 2018
Former Bolton Wanderers and Paris Saint-Germain midfielder Austin Okocha has built his Ultimate Team on Fifa 18 comprising past and present footballers. Okocha picked three Super Eagles stars in the starting line-up: Victor Moses (Chelsea) and Leicester City pair Wilfred Ndidi and Ahmed Musa while Kelechi Ihean...
CSKA Moscow Boss: Aaron Samuel Wants To Return To Super Eagles
Published: February 20, 2018
CSKA Moscow Director General Roman Babayev has explained why the club decided to loan out Nigeria international striker Aaron Samuel.Samuel is expected to complete a loan move to Amkar Perm before the Russia transfer window closes for business in the next forty eight hours. ''First of all, we want to provide the player...
Victor Moses Happy To Receive Nigeria Player Of The Year Award
Published: February 20, 2018
Chelsea right wing-back Victor Moses has expressed his happiness over winning the inaugural Nigeria Player of the Year Award on Monday night.The nominees for the award were Moses, Leicester City midfielder Wilfred Ndidi and Lobi Stars frontman Anthony Okpotu but the Nigeria Football Federation decided to award the priz...
Why Torino Midfielder Joel Obi Should Be Recalled To The Super Eagles
Published: February 20, 2018
Joel Obi’s potential has never been in doubt but injuries have limited his playing time and seemingly restricted him from reaching his full potentials that has made many rank amongst the top two midfielders Nigeria never had.With his impressive performances for Torino this season, a return might as well be on the hor...
Spectators To Pay At Least N9,700 To Watch Poland-Nigeria Friendly In Wrocław
Published: February 20, 2018
Ahead of the pre-World Cup friendly between Poland and Nigeria in Wrocław on March 23, the Polish Football Association have announced the ticket prizes for the game.It will cost Nigerian fans 160 Polish Zloty (equivalent of N17,197.20) to buy a Category A ticket, while Category B and C tickets will cost N12,895.20 and...