Four things Super Eagles must avoid against Guinea-Bissau on Monday
Published: March 26, 2023
The die is cast and the Super Eagles must revive their 2023 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying hopes by beating Guinea-Bissau on Monday in the reverse fixture of their qualifiers.    The hosts, ranked 118th on the world by FIFA, made history by beating 1-0 Nigeria for the first time on Friday at the Moshood Abiola ...
Arsenal loanee Ogungbo registers his first assist as a professional for EFL's Red Devils
Published: March 26, 2023
Arsenal loanee Mazeed Ogungbo registered his first assist as a professional as Crawley Town defeated Rochdale 2-0 in a League Two clash at the Broadfield Stadium on Saturday evening.   The Republic of Ireland underage international of Nigerian descent is spending the entirety of the season on loan at The Red De...
Balogun inspired by Saka's achievements with Arsenal first team
Published: March 26, 2023
On-loan Gunner Folarin Balogun, has admitted that he has been inspired by the impressive performances of Bukayo Saka at Arsenal this season.   ​Saka, who was teammates with Balogun at the Arsenal Academy, has been one of the best players for the Premier League table toppers, scoring 12 goals and registering 10...
The truth about Chelsea old boy Victor Moses' link to Galatasaray
Published: March 26, 2023
Former Chelsea star and Premier League winner in 2017, Victor Moses has been linked with a transfer to Turkish Super Lig table toppers Galatasaray in recent hours.    It was claimed that Moses has been identified as a possible summer target for Galatasaray, with manager  Okan Buruk giving his green light to...
Lookman and five other Super Eagles players with a point to prove in return leg v Guinea-Bissau
Published: March 26, 2023
Nigerians were left frustrated as the Super Eagles lost to Guinea-Bissau on Friday evening at the Moshood Abiola stadium in Abuja.    There is no gain in saying that most of the players disappointed the fans and they would be looking to redeem themselves when they square up against the Djurtus on Monday at the ...
2023 AFCONQ: Three reasons Moffi should start against Guinea-Bissau
Published: March 26, 2023
Terem Moffi sat idly on the bench as the Super Eagles of Nigeria lost to the Djurtus of Guinea-Bissau on Friday evening.   The decision by Jose Peseiro not to use the in-form striker didn't go down well with a large section of the fans and pundits alike.  With Nigeria desperate for a result on Monday a...
Guinea-Bissau's match-winner against Super Eagles, Balde skips training ahead of return leg 
Published: March 26, 2023
Guinea-Bissau are sweating on the fitness of Mama Baldé ahead of their 2023 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying match against Nigeria.    The Troyes attacker instantly turned into a national hero after scoring the match-winning goal in a 1-0 victory over the Super Eagles on Friday.    Balde picked a lon...
'He does it better than Messi, Ronaldo' - Liverpool great Barnes labels Okocha 'most skillful player' 
Published: March 26, 2023
Liverpool great John Barnes reckons that Austin Jay-Jay Okocha is the most skillful player the world has witnessed and also underlined that the retired Nigeria international is in the same bracket as ex-Paris Saint-Germain and Barcelona super star Ronaldinho.    Barnes was a guest at SuperSport along with Th...
Dual nationals watch : Nwaneri bags brace, Madueke puts on show, Goodman debuts for Young Lions
Published: March 26, 2023
Arsenal attacking midfielder Ethan Nwaneri has been England's standout performer in the elite round of the 2023 European U17 Championship qualifiers.    The Flying Eagles-eligible player bagged a brace to help the Young Lions beat Denmark in their first game of the U17 EURO elite round qualifying on March ...
Super Eagles midfielder Aribo reveals why he's not getting game time at Southampton 
Published: March 25, 2023
Joe Aribo has struggled lately at club level, with several Super Eagles and Southampton fans wondering why he's not getting game time.    The former Rangers man has admitted that he's out of favour at the St. Mary's Stadium due to a coaching decision and nothing to do with injury.    Since t...
'Maybe in the future it will happen' - Chukwueze responds to Arsenal and Aston Villa links 
Published: March 25, 2023
Nigeria national teamer Samuel Chukwueze has reacted to speculation linking him with possible moves to Premier League duo Arsenal and Aston Villa in the summer transfer window.    Statistically, the 2015 FIFA U17 World Cup winner is having his best season as a professional, with eleven goals and eleven assists ...
Official : Major League Soccer club Real Salt Lake sign versatile American-Nigerian player 
Published: March 25, 2023
With a statement on their official website, Major League Soccer club, Real Salt Lake have announced the signing of Emeka Eneli after selecting him in the 2023 MLS SuperDraft.   A defender and midfielder by trade, Eneli was the 25th overall selection in the 2023 MLS SuperDraft  and was drafted from Cornell Un...
Peseiro raises concern over Akpoguma's head injury, gives Egyptian referee a piece of his mind 
Published: March 25, 2023
Kevin Akpoguma faces a fitness test to make Nigeria's squad for the upcoming Africa Cup of Nations qualifying match against Guinea-Bissau at the Estádio 24 de Setembro, Bissau.   After suffering a blow to the head, Akpoguma was forced to be substituted in the 55th minute, with Semi Ajayi taking his place ...
Iwobi on Super Eagles' missed scoring chances, next game; refuses to comment on state of pitch 
Published: March 25, 2023
Alex Iwobi was the player chosen to represent the Super Eagles players at the post-match press conference after the national team's shock 1-0 loss to Guinea-Bissau in an Africa Cup of Nations qualifying match on Friday evening.    Statistically, the Everton star has emerged as the most trusted outfield play...
Peseiro responds to question on pairing Onuachu, Osimhen in attack and snubbing Moffi
Published: March 25, 2023
Nigeria manager Jose Peseiro faced the cameras shortly after his side's shock 1-0 loss to Guinea-Bissau on matchday three in the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers.    The three-time African champions were expected to stroll past their opponents, ranked 118th in the world, but that opinion changed by th...