No World Cup debut for ex-Super Eagles hopeful as impressive Canada lose to Belgium
Published: November 23, 2022
Canada handed World Cup debut to Samuel Adekugbe in their 1-0  defeat against Belgium Wednesday night in the second Group F match of the 2022 FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022.    Adekugbe was named to the substitute bench alongside former Super Eagles hopeful Ike Ugbo, the latter being a former Chelsea starlet who op...
'That was a cool finish' - Ex-Super Eagles striker praises Doan for quality of his goal v Germany
Published: November 23, 2022
Japan delivered a shocking blow to one of the pre-tournament favourites Germany Wednesday afternoon in the first Group E game of the 2022 FIFA World Cup in Qatar with a 2-1 victory just 24 hours after Saudi Arabia handed same measure of punishment to South American champions Argentina.    Wednesday's perfor...
Portugal coach refuses to confirm which of his starters v Nigeria will make way for Ronaldo 
Published: November 23, 2022
Portugal coach Fernando Santos is keeping his cards close to his chest regarding his team selection for Thursday's World Cup H opener against Ghana at Stadium 974, Doha.   It is all but confirmed that Real Madrid and Manchester United legend Cristiano Ronaldo will return to the starting lineup against the B...
'He's got great feet' - 1994 AFCON winner hails Germany's teenage star Musiala 
Published: November 23, 2022
1994 Africa Cup of Nations-winning striker Efan Ekoku praised Bayern Munich teenage sensation Jamal Musiala during Germany's shock 2-1 loss to Japan in a World Cup Group E clash at the Khalifa International Stadium, Al Rayyan on Wednesday afternoon.   The substitutes made the difference for the Asian gian...
Nigerian by blood : Chelsea product Musiala shines but Germany suffer shock loss to Japan 
Published: November 23, 2022
Former Nigeria Football Federation target and Chelsea academy product Jamal Musiala made his FIFA World Cup bow and was in excellent form on Wednesday in Germany's shock narrow 1-2 defeat to Japan at the Khalifa International Stadium.    His fellow international of Nigerian descent, Karim Adeyemi was an unu...
Ex-Super Eagles star tips Morocco to beat Croatia if they score first 
Published: November 23, 2022
Former Super Eagles left back Ifeanyi Udeze during his analysis of the first half of the Morocco versus Croatia Group E opener believes that The Atlas Lions will  ultimately win the game if they score first in the second half after a cagey first 45 minutes.    Morocco had a few goal scoring chances in the firs...
2013 AFCON winner among Chelsea goalscorers at the World Cup 
Published: November 23, 2022
2013 Africa Cup of Nations winner Victor Moses is among the sixteen players to score a goal at the World Cup while on the books of Chelsea.    Raheem Sterling became the latest Chelsea player to score at the World Cup when he found the net for England in their 6-2 hammering of Iran on Monday in their opening Gr...
Butler-Oyedeji's goal not enough as Arsenal bow out of Papa Johns Trophy 
Published: November 23, 2022
Arsenal bowed out of the Papa Johns Trophy at the round of 32 stage after a 3-2 loss to Stevenage at The Lamex Stadium (Stevenage, Hertfordshire) on Tuesday, November 22.   As for team news, Zach Awe, Nathan Butler-Oyedeji, Joel Ideho and Ethan Nwaneri all tasted action for the Young Gunners, while Liverpool ac...
Talented winger of Nigerian descent makes development squad debut for Chelsea 
Published: November 23, 2022
England youth international of Nigerian descent Tudor Mendel-Idowu made his debut for Chelsea's development squad on Tuesday in their 4-2 hammering of Peterborough United in a Papa Johns Trophy clash staged at  Weston Homes Stadium.    The talented winger entered the game as a substitute in the 87th min...
World Cup 2022 : Okocha reacts to Lewandowski's missed penalty in Poland's goalless draw v Mexico
Published: November 22, 2022
Former Super Eagles midfielder and captain Austin Okocha on Tuesday shared his thoughts on the missed penalty by Poland superstar Robert Lewandowski in the goalless draw against Mexico in the second Group C match of the 2022 FIFA World Cup in Qatar.     Poland were presented the opportunity to perhaps claim al...
World Cup - How did the Super Eagles perform at Russia 2018?
Published: November 22, 2022
The 2022 FIFA World Cup is finally underway. OddsChecker, which compares World Cup odds and offers, have made Brazil the favourites for the tournament. And if they win the final in Lusail’s Iconic Stadium it will be a record-breaking sixth success, and their first in 20 years.    But for fans of Nigeria, it w...
Ex-Super Eagles left-back surprised by Saudi Arabia win over Argentina, VAR decisions 
Published: November 22, 2022
Former Super Eagles defender Ifeanyi Udeze on Tuesday took a swipe at the inconsistent Video Assistant Referee (VAR) calls so far at the 2022 FIFA World Cup in Qatar.   Saudi Arabia ended Argentina's 36-match unbeaten run with a shock 2-1 win over the South Americans who last won the World Cup in 1986 when ...
Super Eagles star sends message to Fenerbahce he'll leave if an offer arrives from EPL 
Published: November 22, 2022
Newly capped Nigeria international Bright Osayi-Samuel has reportedly told Fenerbahce to sanction a move if an offer is received from the English Premier League.    According to Turkish outlet Sporx, Osayi-Samuel, who is looking forward to returning to England, has communicated with the leadership of Fenerbahc...
'They have good players' -  Ex-Nigeria manager backs Tunisia to challenge Denmark for second place
Published: November 22, 2022
Former Nigeria manager Gernot Rohr believes one of Africa's representatives at the 2022 World Cup, Tunisia have a chance of challenging for second position in Group D.   The Tunisians open group play against Denmark at the Education City Stadium, Al Rayyan on Tuesday, before games against Australia and worl...
World Cup 2022 : Former Nigeria striker delivers his verdict after Senegal's loss to Netherlands 
Published: November 21, 2022
Former Super Eagles striker Julius Efosa Aghahowa berated Senegal's missed chances in their first 2022 FIFA World Cup Group A game on Monday evening.   African champions, Senegal, holds the continent's biggest hopes of reaching the latter stages of the tournament but lost 2-0 to The Netherlands and Aghah...