Iwobi Frustrated, Omeruo Benched As Nigeria Suffer Shock Loss To South Africa
Published: June 10, 2017
There were no mishaps from South Africa as they began their quest to qualify for the 2019 African Cup of Nations with a convincing victory over Nigeria at the Godswill Akpabio Stadium on Saturday.Goals from Tekelo Rantie and Pacy Tau gave Bafana Bafana victory in front of the perplexed Super Eagles fans.It was the Supe...
Half-Time Report : City's Iheanacho, Etebo Come Close To Scoring; RSA Hit The Post
Published: June 10, 2017
Nigeria have been held to a 0-0 half-time draw by South Africa in their African Cup of Nations qualification match at the Godswill Akpabio Stadium this evening.It was the Super Eagles who managed to fashion the game's first attempt, as Bafana Bafana goalkeeper Itumeleng Khune was forced to beat away Kelechi Iheanacho's...
Arsenal Starlet Iwobi More Expensive Than The Entire South Africa Starting XI
Published: June 10, 2017
The Nigeria starting XI named to face South Africa in an African Cup of Nations qualifier in Uyo on Saturday evening cost 47.6 million euros (equivalent of N19.28 billion in Nigerian currency).According to the experts at transfermarkt.com, the most expensive player in the Super Eagles starting eleven is Leicester City ...
Arsenal, Chelsea Linked Striker Henry Will Not Make Competitive Debut Against South Africa
Published: June 10, 2017
KAS Eupen frontman Henry Onyekuru will not make his competitive debut for Nigeria's senior national team against South Africa today at the Godswill Akpabio International Stadium.The young striker has been left out of the 18-man squad, meaning he is expected to watch the game from the stands.The players on the bench are...
Exclusive : Arsenal's Iwobi, Simon Start, Chelsea's Omeruo Dropped As Nigeria Announce Starting XI vs RSA
Published: June 10, 2017
Super Eagles manager Gernot Rohr has released his starting lineup for his side's African Cup of Nations qualifier against South Africa at the Godswill Akpabio International Stadium, starting from 1700 hours.Chippa United netminder Daniel Akpeyi will be in goal, and the German has fielded a back four with William Troost...
Liverpool-Bound Striker Of Nigerian Descent Targets World Cup Award Previously Won By Messi
Published: June 10, 2017
Liverpool-bound striker Dominic Solanke is facing the biggest game of his career when England U20 national team tackle Venezuela in the final of the Fifa U20 World Cup.Italy's Riccardo Orsolini is in pole position for the prestigious Golden Shoe, awarded to the top goalscorer in the competition, but the Chelsea talent ...
Nigerian Wonderkid Offered New Contract By Man City, Chidiebere Nwakali Retained
Published: June 10, 2017
Manchester City are hoping to tie down the highly-rated English-born Nigerian defender Tosin Adarabioyo to a new contract.The Citizens have submitted their retained list to the Premier League, and informed that the central defender has been offered fresh terms to stay at the Etihad Stadium.However, what is unclear is w...
Official : Pacy Winger Offered New Leicester City Deal, Four Nigerian Young Stars Retained
Published: June 10, 2017
England youth international of Nigerian descent Layton Ndukwu has been rewarded for the progress he has made over the last few seasons, with Premier League side Leicester City offering him a contract extension.The tricky and pacy winger will be spending his tenth year at the King Power Stadium outfit in 2018 if he sign...
Chelsea Dazzler Moses Fires Up Super Eagles Teammates : We Are The Best In Africa
Published: June 10, 2017
Chelsea right wing-back Victor Moses has sent a message of support to his Super Eagles teammates before they face off with Bafana Bafana in an African Cup of Nations qualifier on Saturday evening.Moses withdrew from the Nigeria squad before it was announced by manager Gernot Rohr, and the official word from the Nigeria...
Ex-Arsenal Winger Of Nigerian Parentage Offered New Contract By Southampton
Published: June 10, 2017
Southampton have submitted their retained and released list to the Premier League following the conclusion of the 2016-2017 season.The promising Nigerian winger Nathan Tella did enough to impress the coaching staff as he has been offered a fresh contract.The 17-year-old completed the remainder of his scholarship with t...
South Africa Unleashes Rantie, Dolly Vs Nigeria, Three Players That Started In Uyo 2014 Make Lineup
Published: June 10, 2017
South Africa manager Stuart Baxter has named his starting lineup for Saturday evening's African Cup of Nations qualifier against Nigeria at the Godswill Akpabio International Stadium.Eight players plying their trade in their domestic championship will start the game from the beginning, while three foreign-based profess...
Liverpool Confirm Awoniyi's Return To Club, Three Players Of Nigerian Descent Retained
Published: June 09, 2017
The Premier League on Friday confirmed the retained list of all the twenty teams that participated in the English top tier, including Liverpool.NEC Nijmegen already announced that they won't keep ex-Flying Eagles star Taiwo Awoniyi in the Netherlands after they were demoted to the Eerste Divisie.The striker and three p...
Victor Moses, Five Nigerian Starlets Retained By Chelsea, Solanke Rejects Offer
Published: June 09, 2017
Premier League champions Chelsea have announced the full list of players they wish to keep next season, with seven players of Nigerian descent retained.The Blues have confirmed that Ola Aina, Tammy Abraham, Ike Ugbo, Tariq Uwakwe, Fikayo Tomori and Super Eagles dazzler Victor Moses will report for pre-season training.D...
Tension Grips Super Eagles Over Lineup; Fasting Shehu's Starting Spot At Risk
Published: June 09, 2017
There is tension in the Super Eagles Le Meridian Hotel camp with Nigeria manager Gernot Rohr set to announce his starting lineup for Saturday's African Cup of Nations qualifier versus South Africa.There remains a mystery about who will get Rohr's nod at right wing-back as the German has concerns about Anorthosis Famagu...
Manchester United Offer New Deal To Promising Nigerian Defender, Dubbed The New Dani Alves
Published: June 09, 2017
The promising Nigerian defender Matthew Olosunde will remain at Manchester United  if he accepts the club's offer of a new contract.Olosunde and five players who represented the Red Devils last season have been tabled fresh terms, and negotiations are still ongoing.The 19-year-old caught Manchester United coach Jose M...