Everton Loanee Henry World Cup Hopes In Doubt After Knee Injury Relapse
Published: May 05, 2018
Henry Onyekuru's World Cup hopes for the Nigerian national team are in doubt after he suffered a knee injury relapse in training ahead of Anderlecht's Belgian First Division A playoff fixture against Club Brugge.Various media outlets including Het Nieuwsblad are reporting that the Everton loanee is uncertain for the tr...
Omeruo Discusses World Cup Preparations, Rues Failure To Qualify For Europe
Published: May 05, 2018
Kenneth Omeruo is disappointed that Kasimpasa will not be one of the teams representing Turkey in European competitions next season and can't wait for the Super Lig season to end so he joins the Nigeria squad at their training camp for the World Cup.The versatile central defender returned for a second spell with Kasimp...
EPL Wrap: Iheanacho & Abraham Subbed In; Ndidi & Okaka Out; Ibe Benched
Published: May 05, 2018
A round-up of Nigerian players that were in action for their respective clubs in the English Premier League on Saturday, May 5th.The Nigerian players with dual nationalities and have played competitively for the senior national teams of other countries have been omitted.In the early kick off at the Bet365 stadium, Stok...
Fifa Confirms The Colour Of Jerseys Super Eagles Outfield Players, GK Will Wear Vs Iceland
Published: May 05, 2018
Fifa has confirmed that the Super Eagles outfield players will wear light green jerseys with bold white V-shaped patterns drawn on it when they face Iceland at the 2018 World Cup.The Football Association of Iceland have published on their official website  the colours of jerseys to be worn by the national team of the ...
'New Obi Mikel' Helps Chelsea Youngsters Win Fourth Trophy Of The Season
Published: May 05, 2018
Chelsea were crowned the U18 Premier League champions after routing Manchester United 3-0 in the final of the national U18 Premier League at the Leigh Sports Village Stadium on Saturday afternoon.While Chelsea's immensely talented Nigerian winger, Faustino Anjorin who is away on international duty for England U17s was ...
CSKA Moscow Coach: I Can't Praise Musa, He Knows He Can Play Better
Published: May 05, 2018
CSKA Moscow coach Viktor Goncharenko has criticized Nigeria intentional Ahmed Musa ahead of the Russian Premier League match  against Arsenal Tula and this may have to do with his poor goal-scoring form in March.The Leicester City loanee has had a hand in five goals in his last five matches for the Muscovites in all c...
Rohr Compares Super Eagles Class Of 1998 & 2018 : Okocha, Kanu, Amokachi Better
Published: May 05, 2018
Gernot Rohr has admitted that Nigeria's squad for the 1998 World Cup that contained the likes of Austin Okocha, Nwankwo Kanu, Daniel Amokachi and Victor Ikpeba are better than the current squad that will participate in Russia 2018.Rohr said the new set of Super Eagles are packed full of young talents such as Ola Aina, ...
Rohr Takes Subtle Dig At Oliseh : No One Has The Right To Write Off Argentina
Published: May 05, 2018
Super Eagles coach Gernot Rohr has insisted that Argentina are one of the favourites to win the 2018 Fifa World Cup, adding that they should not be written off by pundits.It would be recalled that former Nigeria manager Sunday Oliseh recently opined that The Albiceleste will not be one of the four semifinalists in Rus...
Rohr: Obi Mikel Is Nigeria's Luka Modric, No Problem He Plays In China
Published: May 05, 2018
Super Eagles coach Gernot Rohr has spoken about the importance of Tianjin Teda midfielder John Obi Mikel to the national team ahead of the 2018 World Cup.The Chinese Super League may not be one of the most competitive leagues in the world but the German tactician has pointed out that his captain will be match fit headi...
Nigerian Right-Back To Miss Hull City's Final Game Of The Season
Published: May 05, 2018
Nigeria Football Federation target Moses Odubajo is unlikely to feature for Hull City in their final game of the season, manager Nigel Adkins hinted at Friday's press conference ahead of the trip to Brentford.28th May, 2018 will make it two years the former Dream Team VI invitee last played a competitive match for the ...
U17 Euros England 2 Israel 1: Two Players Of Nigerian Descent Debut, Saka Wins Penalty
Published: May 04, 2018
England toppled Israel 2-1 in their opening game of the 2018 UEFA European Under-17 Championship played at the Proact Stadium, Chesterfield on Friday evening, with as many as four Nigerian youngsters starring for the young Three Lions.Manchester City's Nathan Ogbeta who made his debut for the team, Arsenal duo of Xavie...
Man Utd Linked Striker Dubbed The New Zlatan Ibrahimovic Has The World At His Feet
Published: May 04, 2018
It must be brought to reckoning that Norwich City most prized Nigerian asset, Adam Idah has had quite a banner year for the club's U18s which has culminated in many breakthroughs for the youngster.Aged just 17, the talented striker has already courted interest from Manchester United who have likened him to their former...
Fifa Asks Nigeria Fans To Choose 2018 World Cup Team Bus Slogan
Published: May 04, 2018
On Friday afternoon, Fifa asked Super Eagles fans to choose the slogan that will be emblazoned on their bus during the 2018 World Cup.Three slogans were shortlisted for each of the 32 participating nations – all submitted by a FIFA.com reader in the Be There with Hyundai Contest, and a Twitter poll will decide the wi...
Chelsea's Tino Anjorin Handed Iconic No 10 Jersey Previously Worn By Moses At U17 Euros
Published: May 04, 2018
Chelsea wonderkid of Nigerian descent Faustino Anjorin has been handed the iconic number ten jersey by the England U17s for the 2018 UEFA European Under-17 Championship which began in England on Friday.There is plenty of history behind that shirt number as it is worn by Nigeria international Victor Moses when he won th...
Leicester City Latest Update On Ndidi's Injury Shed No Light On World Cup Hopes
Published: May 04, 2018
Leicester City have provided an update on the fitness of their players before they take to the pitch for Saturday’s Premier League clash with West Ham United.The Foxes manager Claude Puel was very cautious when he briefed reporters as he did not shed any light on the hamstring injury suffered by Wilfred Ndidi and did...