Okocha impressed with Gakpo's form but highlights Netherlands have not dominated games
Published: November 29, 2022
Three-time World Cupper with the Super Eagles, Austin Okocha is impressed with the form that Cody Gakpo has shown at the 2022 World Cup for the Netherlands.    Netherlands took top spot in Group A with seven points, one more than African champions Senegal, after their 2-0 victory over Qatar on Tuesday evening....
'Security of the team', Led from the front', 'Just too good today' - Nigerian fans applaud Koulibaly
Published: November 29, 2022
Chelsea defender Kalidou Koulibaly put in a heroic display for Senegal as they became the first African team to qualify for the Round of 16 of the 2022 FIFA World Cup.  Koulibaly's header was his first goal in the shirt of the Teranga Lions and that was enough to seal Senegal's second win of the tournamen...
'The finish of a real marksman' -  Ex-Nigeria striker praises Senegal defender's goal v Ecuador
Published: November 29, 2022
Senegal's second and decisive goal against Ecuador in Tuesday's last round of matches in Group A of the 2022 FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 scored by Chelsea defender Kalidou Koulibaly was described by former Nigeria international Efan Ekoku as being the quality of a marksman.    Ekoku was one of the English...
'Sarr is not Mane' - Okocha reveals it's difficult for Senegal to replace Bayern Munich star 
Published: November 29, 2022
Ahead of Senegal's final group game of the 2022 World Cup against Ecuador, Nigeria legend Austin Okocha admitted that it is difficult for the Teranga Lions to replace their talisman Sadio Mane.   The Bayern Munich striker was originally named in Senegal's World Cup squad despite suffering an injury in a...
'Not impossible' - Agent admits Man Utd-linked Nigeria star could leave Napoli next summer
Published: November 29, 2022
Italian intermediary Andrea D'Amico, who was among the agents that brokered the deal taking Victor Osimhen from Lille to Napoli in 2020, has admitted that the Nigeria international could be leaving the Serie A club next summer.    Manchester United have identified Osimhen as a possible replacement for Cris...
Premier League Cup : Flying Eagles-eligible striker on target for Crystal Palace 
Published: November 29, 2022
With three games remaining in Group E of the Premier League Cup, Crystal Palace have a one-point advantage over second-placed Sheffield United.    The Eagles U21s side played out a 2-2 draw with Bristol City at the Robins High Performance Centre on Monday, with several players of Nigerian descent eligible to r...
'Aboubakar believed he was offside' - 1994 AFCON winner on Cameroon striker's audacious chip 
Published: November 29, 2022
1994 Africa Cup of Nations-winning striker Efan Ekoku has delivered his verdict on Vincent Aboubakar's brilliant goal during the second half of Cameroon's 3-3 draw with Serbia in a 2022 World Cup clash staged at the Al Janoub Stadium, Al Wakrah on Monday afternoon.   In the 63rd minute, the Al Nassr s...
England star Jack Grealish reveals what he told Bukayo Saka's Nigerian dad
Published: November 29, 2022
Manchester City's England star Jack Grealish has revealed the exchange he had with Bukayo Saka's Nigerian dad in an interview with his former Aston Villa teammate Gabriel Agbonlahor, who also has Nigerian blood flowing in his veins.    Grealish gave the lowdown on his Three Lions teammates who are comp...
'It was clearly Bruno's goal' - Okocha on Ronaldo trying to claim Portugal's first goal v Uruguay
Published: November 28, 2022
Portugal's place in the knockout stages of the 2022 World Cup is secured after a 2-0 win over Uruguay at the Lusail Iconic Stadium, Lusail on Monday night.   It was a touch of revenge for the Portuguese who were beaten 2-1 by the South Americans in the round of 16 of the 2018 World Cup in Russia.   P...
'Every striker will be proud of that goal' -  Okocha on Casemiro match-winning strike for Brazil  
Published: November 28, 2022
Nigeria legend Austin Jay-Jay Okocha on Monday evening heaped plaudits on the quality of goal scored by Brazil midfielder Casemiro in the victory over Switzerland in Group G of the 2022 FIFA World Cup in Qatar.   The Manchester United defensive midfielder fired a delightful shot past the Switzerland goalkeeper i...
Pinnick watches Brazil beat Switzerland in company of Brazilian football royalty Ronaldo, Carlos 
Published: November 28, 2022
Former Nigeria Football Federation President Amaju Pinnick was in attendance in the 2022 World Cup game game between Brazil and Switzerland at Stadium 974, Doha on Monday evening. Pinnick, who is a member of the FIFA Executive Council, was seated with Brazilian legends Roberto Carlos and Ronaldo Nazário. Man...
'Very special', 'EPL worthy', 'Wonderful player' - Nigerian fans laud Ghana match-winner Kudus
Published: November 28, 2022
Ajax Amsterdam star Mohammed Kudus put in a heroic performance to earn the Black Stars of Ghana their first win at the 2022 FIFA World Cup.  Ghana were 3-2 winners over South Korea in a Group H matchday two encounter played at the Education City Stadium on Monday afternoon. Kudus was instrumental for Otto Ad...
Ex-Super Eagles star insists Song wrong to drop Onana; praises Aboubakar, Choupo-Moting
Published: November 28, 2022
Former Super Eagles defender Ifeanyi Udeze has weighed in on the face off between Indomitable Lions head coach Rigobert Song and first choice goalkeeper André Onana before the Group G match between Cameroon and Serbia.    Before the game that ended 3-3, news breaking from the camp of the Lions indicated that I...
AFCON winner with Nigeria reacts to Cameroon's opener in 3-3 draw against Serbia 
Published: November 28, 2022
Former Super Eagles striker Efan Ekoku was on commentary duty for the World Cup world feed on Monday during the Cameroon versus Serbia game in the ongoing 2022 FIFA World Cup and believes there was no controversy over the legitimacy of the goal scored by Jean-Charles Castelletto.   The Nantes of France defender ...
Man Utd not willing to pay N46.4b to bring Super Eagles star to Old Trafford
Published: November 28, 2022
Premier League club Manchester United have taken their foot off the pedal as regards the transfer pursuit of Nigerian striker Victor Osimhen.    According to Sky Germany, the Red Devils are in need of a replacement for Cristiano Ronaldo who was released from his contract last week, but are not willing to meet t...