7 Goals In 31 Games : Reuben Gabriel Eyes Nigeria Recall After Brilliant Season
Published: October 29, 2017
Reuben Gabriel was delighted with his form for KuPS after helping the Finnish top-flight club qualify for the Europa League in the just concluded season, and is targeting a recall to the Super Eagles ahead of the 2018 World Cup.Gabriel notched 7 goals from 31 matches in the league, his highest tally in a single season ...
Nigeria Make Move To Cap American-Born Ajax Amsterdam Striker
Published: October 29, 2017
The Nigeria Football Federation have set the ball rolling in their bid to cap Ajax Amsterdam star Toni Payne, ahead of the 2019 FIFA Women's World Cup.The Birmingham native earlier turned out for United States U15, U17, U20 and U23 National Teams but is willing to switch allegiance to Nigeria and new Super Falcons mana...
Dad Advises Prolific Nigerian-Brazilian Striker Dom: Choose Nigeria, Not Brazil
Published: October 29, 2017
São Paulo-based Nigerian Joe Uzoukwu, the father of prolific Vejle's Nigerian-Brazilian striker Dominic Uzoukwu has advised his son to commit his international future to Nigeria rather than the country of his birth, Brazil.Dominic has picked up where he left off last season, scoring 7 goals in 13 matches this term to ...
Can The Super Eagles Win The 2018 World Cup?
Published: October 28, 2017
The new song in town in the last one week by die hard followers of the Super Eagles is that, "We can win the 2018 FIFA World Cup".This optimistic belief shows ambition on the part of the supporters and advocates of the three-time African Cup of Nations champions.Our best performance has been second round appearances in...
England Coach Southgate To Run The Rule Over Tammy Abraham Against Arsenal
Published: October 28, 2017
England national team coach Gareth Southgate will attend the Premier League match between Arsenal and Swansea City at the Emirates Stadium on Saturday, October 28, according to reports.The Daily Mail writes on its electronic edition that the Three Lions gaffer will run the rule over Chelsea loanee Tammy Abraham and fit...
GK Alampasu Speaks On Argentina Friendly, Relationship With Rohr, Romero
Published: October 28, 2017
Young CD Feirense netminder Dele Alampasu has shared his thoughts and impressions on the upcoming high-profile international friendly between Nigeria and Argentina in Krasnodar.The former Flying Eagles and Golden Eaglets star was omitted from the Super Eagles roster against Zambia, but has insisted that he maintains a ...
Rohr To Join Eagles In Morocco, Squad List Out Next Week- Report
Published: October 28, 2017
Super Eagles manager Gernot Rohr will link up with the national team players and his backroom staff in Morocco on November 5, ahead of next month's World Cup qualifier against Algeria and international friendly against Argentina.The Nigeria Football Federation chose to camp in the North African country as it's easier t...
Nigerian Exports : Chibuike Double, Omeruo Stars, Balogun In 18, Fred On Fire, Eduok Assists
Published: October 27, 2017
How Nigerian players fared in league matches across Europe on Friday, October 27.In the Turkish Super Lig, Chelsea loanee Kenneth Omeruo and compatriot Emen Eduok started in Kasimpasa's 3-1 win over this season's surprise package Göztepe at Recep Tayyip Erdoğan Stadyumu (İstanbul).The striker provided the assist for...
Super Eagles Head Coach : We Are Not Afraid Of Messi, Aguero, Romero Et Al
Published: October 27, 2017
Super Eagles head coach Yusuf Salisu Yusuf has tried to allay fears about the upcoming friendly between Nigeria and Argentina, insisting that the Jorge Sampaoli-led side are not unbeatable if only the Super Eagles can put up a phenomenal showing on the day.The two-time World champions would square off against the Super...
Chelsea Coach Conte Provides Fresh Update On Victor Moses Injury
Published: October 27, 2017
It has become more clear that Victor Moses will not be involved for the Super Eagles when they face Algeria (World Cup qualifier) and Argentina (international friendly) in November. Chelsea manager Antonio Conte has confirmed that his right wing-back is incapable to play against Bournemouth, after suffering an injury ...
Lugano's Amuzie Playing His Way Into Starting XI, Plays Full Game Second Time In October
Published: October 27, 2017
Nigeria U23 international Stanley Amuzie appears to be close to forcing his way into Lugano's starting eleven thanks to his imperious displays in his first three matches for the Swiss Super League outfit.The versatile defender got manager Pierluigi Tami's nod to start at left-back in Thursday's 3-2 win at Schötz in a ...
Serbia Propose Pre-World Cup Friendly Against Nigeria - ScoreNigeria
Published: October 27, 2017
Serbia have proposed a friendly against Nigeria that will prepare both countries for next year’s World Cup, officials said, scorenigeria.com.ng has reported.President of the Serbia-Nigeria Chamber of Commerce, Temi Gold, disclosed that contacts have already been made with top NFF officials over this friendly.Serbia w...
Argentina Demanded N720 Million From Azerbaijan Before Accepting To Face Nigeria
Published: October 27, 2017
Secretary General of the Association of Football Federations of Azerbaijan Elkhan Mammadov has explained why the Azerbaijan national team refused to play Argentina in a friendly next month.Both Argentina and Nigerian Federations have confirmed that their national teams will face off in a friendly that will be staged in...
Nigerian Exports: Uche & Amuzie Shine; Awoniyi Subbed In; Mikel & Ekong Rested; Friday In 18
Published: October 26, 2017
How Nigerian players fared in matches across Europe on Thursday, October 26.In the Copa del Rey, ex-Golden Eaglet Francis Uzoho was not in Deportivo La Coruna squad 18-man squad versus Las Palmas. La Coruna must overcome a three-goal deficit in next month's second leg after losing 4-1 at the Estadio Municipal de Riazor...
Why Facing Messi, Aguero & Co Is The Best For The Super Eagles Now
Published: October 26, 2017
The aftermath of a successful qualification series is a revamp time for managers, as they must have to juggle stability and the need to make decisive improvements to their team, if need be, such that makes up for the subtleties of a big tournament preparation. At this stage, the Super Eagles team leaves wiggle room for...