Super Eagles camp update : Feyenoord's history-making striker trains with team pre-Mexico
Published: May 28, 2022
Feyenoord striker Cyriel Dessers is available for selection later today when the Super Eagles trade tackles with Mexico at the AT&T Stadium in Arlington.   Dessers reported for international duty on Friday afternoon local time and was involved in the team's final workout before they take to the pitch against...
Manchester United-linked Nigerian winger attracting interest from Monaco, Vitesse
Published: May 27, 2022
Italian transfer market guru Fabrizio Romano has confirmed that Manchester United are monitoring the situation of Nigerian winger Malcolm Ebiowei ahead of a possible move this summer.    New Manchester United assistant coach Steve McClaren knows all about the qualities of the winger as the former England manage...
How Nigeria-eligible winger Shoretire could be Erik ten Hag's new version of Dusan Tadic
Published: May 27, 2022
Erik ten Hag has his work cut out for him at Manchester United as the squad in in need of a major rebuild due to the underperformance of several top-class players.   The ex-Ajax Amsterdam manager utilizes a 4-3-3 tactical set-up, but it is based around a Juego de Posicion positional play and emphasizes on intens...
Official : Stoke City release ex-Golden Eaglets invitee; two Irish-Nigerians offered new deals
Published: May 27, 2022
Championship club Stoke City have announced their retained and released list following the conclusion of the 2021-2022 season, with decisions taken on the future of three Nigeria-eligible youngsters.   2019 Golden Eaglets invitee Ifeanyi Udanoh will leave the bet365 Stadium when his contract expires on June 30, ...
Opinion : The likely formation Jose Peseiro may use in first game as Nigeria coach
Published: May 27, 2022
After running the rule over the Super Eagles players for the first time on Thursday evening, new manager Jose Peseiro spoke about how happy he was to start work and he also praised the attitude of the players.   This article will take a look at the most likely formation the Portuguese football tactician may adopt ...
Opinion : Nigeria should make a move for Arsenal midfielder who is also eligible for England, Spain
Published: May 27, 2022
An established fact is that youths are the future of football and that is why every team around the world lay emphasis on having as many youngsters as possible on their roster.   However, international football is a bit different. It is well-known that clubs have the opportunity to sign players when they wish wh...
Nigeria squad update : 20 players named in final squad; Musa, Chukwueze, Etebo, 7 others withdraw
Published: May 27, 2022
Ten players initially named in the Super Eagles expanded squad list for their internationals in the United States against Mexico and Ecuador have withdrawn from the roster.   Nigeria boss Jose Peseiro will not be able to count on Fatih Karagümrük winger Ahmed Musa for the two matches.   Nine other playe...
Two reasons behind Bassey and Sanusi successful season at European clubs
Published: May 27, 2022
Rangers and Porto defenders Calvin Bassey and Zaidu Sanusi, who have been called up to Jose Peseiro's squad for the summer internationals, tasted much success during the recently concluded season.   Bassey was instrumental in helping Rangers get to the Europa League final before losing to Frankfurt, winning ...
Rangers to demand record transfer fee for a Nigerian defender from clubs interested in Bassey
Published: May 27, 2022
Scottish Premiership giants Rangers will demand a record transfer fee for a Nigerian defender from clubs interested in the signature of Calvin Bassey this summer. The Daily Mail UK is reporting that the Light Blues have placed a price tag of £25 million (approximately N13.1 billion in Nigerian currency) on Basse...
Official : Wigan make decision on two Republic of Ireland youth teamers of Nigerian descent
Published: May 27, 2022
Championship newcomers Wigan Athletic have published their retained and released list following the conclusion of the 2021-2022 season.   The Latics have made a decision on the future of two Republic of Ireland youth teamers of Nigerian descent.   Republic of Ireland U20 international Timi Sobowale is amo...
Peseiro reveals what impressed him about Super Eagles players after first workout in USA
Published: May 27, 2022
Portuguese football tactician Jose Peseiro oversaw his first training session as Super Eagles coach on Thursday evening in Texas, United States.   The former Venezuela and Saudi Arabia manager has made it clear that his immediate target is to win the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations.   However, there is some wa...
Jose Peseiro should follow Chelsea and Tottenham Hotspur blueprint for Super Eagles
Published: May 27, 2022
New Super Eagles coach Jose Peseiro is currently preparing to lead his team out for the first time in friendly matches against Mexico and Ecuador.   Peseiro who has a degree in physical education from the Lisbon University started coaching in the lower leagues before taking charge of Nacional, steering them into...
Uzoho ends rumours of taking a break from Eagles as he joins team in USA; Awaziem in camp
Published: May 27, 2022
Goalkeeper Francis Uzoho has ended rumours of taking a break from the Super Eagles after he reported for international duty in the United States of America ahead of Nigeria's upcoming internationals in May and June.   There had been speculation in a section of the local media that the Omonoia Nicosia glovesm...
Super Eagles camp update : 17 players at the disposal of Peseiro as Lorient stars report for duty
Published: May 27, 2022
Super Eagles head coach Jose Peseiro now has seventeen players at his disposal as at the time of writing this report, two days before the national team trade tackles with Concacaf powerhouse Mexico in an international friendly in Texas.   Lorient pair Innocent Bonke and Terem Moffi linked up with their internati...
Pictured : Rangers duo join Super Eagles camp in United States pre-Mexico
Published: May 26, 2022
Glasgow Rangers duo Joe Aribo and Calvin Bassey have reported for international duty in the United States of America ahead of Nigeria's friendly against Mexico at the AT&T Stadium in Texas.   The holding midfielder and versatile fullback landed in Texas before the national team's first training session u...