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...
Nigeria's Finest Moses Prepared For Big Test Against Barcelona's Argentina & Croatia Stars
Published: February 20, 2018
Nigeria Player of the Year Victor Moses is fired up for Chelsea's eagerly anticipated Champions League round of sixteen first-leg tie against Barcelona at Stamford Bridge on Tuesday evening.The Blues number fifteen has posted on social media pictures of his final training session with the Premier League champions.''Tra...
Chelsea Star Moses Named NFF Player Of The Year (Men), Oshoala Top Woman
Published: February 19, 2018
Chelsea dazzler Victor Moses has been named the official Player of the Year (Men) at the inaugural NFF Awards 2018.The Blues number fifteen saw off competition from Leicester City midfielder Wilfred Ndidi and 2018 African Nations Championship star Anthony Okpotu to clinch the accolade.Former Liverpool and Arsenal Ladie...
How The Super Eagles Could Line-up At The 2018 World Cup
Published: February 19, 2018
As the start of the world’s biggest soccer competition draws near, many football loving Nigerians both home and abroad would begin to wonder how best the Super Eagles could line up against oppositions. It is no longer news that we have been drawn against football powerhouse Argentina, Croatia and Iceland.I believe fo...
Sunday Oliseh: I Made Super Eagles Stronger By Bringing Iwobi, Moses Simon
Published: February 19, 2018
Former Super Eagles coach Sunday Oliseh has stated that the national team was weak until he introduced some young players into the squad after his appointment as coach in 2015.Hale End Academy product Alex Iwobi was being groomed to play for Nigeria's Olympic National Team by Samson Siasia but was fast-tracked into the...
Tyronne Ebuehi: My Biggest Dream Is To Represent Nigeria At The World Cup
Published: February 19, 2018
ADO Den Haag fullback Tyronne Ebuehi has declared that his biggest dream is to be part of the Super Eagles roster at the 2018 World Cup, and this contributed to his decision to remain at the Eredivisie club at the close of the winter transfer market despite interest from Benfica.If the right-back is summoned for the up...