'I'm excited' - Brentford midfielder buzzing ahead of big month with Super Eagles at AFCON
Published: December 30, 2021
Brentford star Frank Onyeka is set to represent Nigeria in his first major tournament - the 2021 Africa Cup of Nations which kicks off in Cameroon on January 9.  It is almost a foregone conclusion that Onyeka will make his Africa Cup of Nations debut next month, with interim Super Eagles boss Augustine Eguavoen nami...
'They have to go to AFCON' - Brentford manager on the loss of Super Eagles star in January
Published: December 30, 2021
Brentford manager Thomas Frank has confirmed that Frank Onyeka will be released to the Nigeria Football Federation for the 2021 Africa Cup of Nations which kicks off in Cameroon on January 9. The FC Ebedei product could potentially play his last game for the Bees when they face Aston Villa on January 2 before linking ...
John Terry returns to Chelsea; will mentor Nigeria-eligible players, work with Nigerian coach
Published: December 30, 2021
European champions Chelsea have informed via their official website that one of the greatest players in their history, John Terry has returned to the club to take up a a coaching consultancy role at the Chelsea Academy.The Blues legend will work with young players and coaching staff in the youth development programme.T...
Ex-Celtic hitman insists Rangers will only sign a high profile player if Aribo leaves January
Published: December 30, 2021
Former Celtic hitman Frank McAvennie believes Rangers will only sign a high-profile player in the January transfer window if Joe Aribo departs the club.The Nigeria international will enter the final eighteen months of his contract with the Light Blues in the coming days and it is known that he is not interested in exte...
Photo : Ex-Liverpool striker among three invitees in Super Eagles' Abuja camp pre-AFCON
Published: December 30, 2021
Former Liverpool striker Taiwo Awoniyi is among three roster invitees in the Super Eagles camp in Abuja as the three-time African champions gear up to begin their preparations for the 2021 Africa Cup of Nations. A shock inclusion in the 28-man squad list announced on Christmas Day, Orlando Pirates central defender Ol...
'Mourinho recommended him' - Super Eagles fans react to appointment of Peseiro as Nigeria boss
Published: December 29, 2021
Through a press release, the Nigeria Football Federation confirmed the appointment of José Peseiro as the new coach of the Super Eagles on Wednesday,December 29, eleven days before the start of the 2021 Africa Cup of Nations. However, the Portuguese football tactician will not be on the bench during the tournament in...
NFF boss Pinnick reveals real reason Leicester winger wasn't named in Nigeria AFCON squad
Published: December 29, 2021
Nigeria Football Federation President Amaju Pinnick has dismissed speculation in a section of the local media which had erroneously claimed that Leicester City winger Ademola Lookman was now eligible to represent the Super Eagles after completing the necessary paperwork. Erstwhile Nigeria manager Gernot Rohr revealed...
'It's important for them to play' - Rodgers confirms release of Iheanacho, Ndidi to NFF for AFCON
Published: December 29, 2021
Leicester City boss Brendan Rodgers has confirmed that Kelechi Iheanacho and Wilfred Ndidi will be released to the Nigeria Football Federation ahead of the upcoming Africa Cup of Nations. The holding midfielder and striker will hop on a plane bound for the country's capital Abuja immediately after the Foxes Premier...
'Injuries are part of the game' - Omonia Nicosia stopper thrilled to be back with Super Eagles
Published: December 29, 2021
Omonia Nicosia netminder Francis Uzoho says he's delighted to be back with the Super Eagles after a lengthy injury layoff. The 2013 U17 World Cup winner suffered a horrific knee injury during a prestige international friendly with Brazil in October 2019 after landing awkwardly, leaving him on the sidelines for the r...
'It comes with responsibility' - Watford star says he's honoured to captain Super Eagles
Published: December 29, 2021
William Troost-Ekong says he is honored to captain three-time African champions Nigeria ahead of the 2021 Africa Cup of Nations. Having made his senior debut in 2015, the Watford center back is one of the senior players in the Super Eagles and only Ahmed Musa, Leon Balogun, Odion Ighalo and Kenneth Omeruo earned th...
'They have no right' - NFF threaten to report Watford to FIFA over release of Dennis for AFCON
Published: December 29, 2021
The Nigeria Football Federation have threatened to report Premier League club Watford to football's governing body FIFA over the release of Emmanuel Dennis for the Africa Cup of Nations. With a goal involvement of thirteen (8 goals, 5 assists), statistically Dennis has been Watford's Player of the Season so far by a c...
Two Liverpool legends react to Ndidi penalty incident in Leicester's win vs the Reds
Published: December 29, 2021
Liverpool legends Emile Heskey and Steven McManaman have had their say on the penalty incident involving Leicester City center-back Wilfred Ndidi and Reds winger Mohamed Salah during the first half of Tuesday night's Premier League clash at the King Power Stadium.Referee Michael Oliver awarded a penalty to Liverpool af...
Lookman comments on his future with Leicester after match-winning strike vs Liverpool
Published: December 29, 2021
Ademola Lookman refused to be drawn into speculation regarding his future at Leicester City after his match-winning strike against Liverpool in the Premier League on Tuesday.The Foxes signed the Super Eagles hopeful on a season-long loan with an option to buy him from RB Leipzig inserted into the agreement.Lookman retu...
Lookman match-winner for Leicester against Liverpool; Ndidi hands Nigeria fitness boost
Published: December 28, 2021
Super-sub Ademola Lookman was the match-winner for Leicester City as they claimed a hard-fought 1-0 win over Liverpool in a Premier League clash at the King Power Stadium on Tuesday night. Wilfred Ndidi handed Nigeria a fitness boost ahead of the Africa Cup of Nations after returning to the starting lineup and he c...
'A great goal' - West Ham captain hails Watford talisman Dennis after 8th strike
Published: December 28, 2021
West Ham captain Mark Noble has labelled Emmanuel Dennis' early strike in the Hammers' 4-1 rout of Watford a great goal. The Hornets suffered their fifth successive loss in the Premier League on Tuesday evening despite their Nigerian talisman giving them the lead in the fourth minute. Dennis fired a rising shot in...