Algeria Coach Tells Zambia : Forget Russia 2018, Momentum With Nigeria
Published: September 06, 2017
Algeria manager Lucas Alcaraz has written off the chances of Zambia qualifying for the 2018 World Cup in Russia, insisting that they should channel their energy into qualifying for the 2022 World Cup.In the race for qualifying in Group B of the African World Cup qualifiers, the Chipolopolo are only three points off the...
Tammy Abraham Sparks International Tug Of War Between Nigeria And England
Published: September 05, 2017
The Nigeria Football Federation have set the ball rolling in their bid to cap England U21 international Tammy Abraham ahead of the 2018 Fifa World Cup in Russia.Camberwell-born Abraham has caps for England at U18, U19 and U21 level but this is not binding until he plays competitively for the Three Lions. NFF Presid...
Iwobi Headlines Players Of Nigerian Descent Named In Arsenal UEL Squad
Published: September 05, 2017
Emirates FA Cup winners Arsenal have confirmed their roster for the group stage of the UEFA Europa League, with four players of Nigerian descent included by manager Arsene Wenger.Nigeria international Alex Iwobi has been included along with fellow Hale End Academy product Chuba Akpom, Tolaji Bola and Aaron Eyoma.The fo...
Much Ado About Nothing : V. Moses, Musa Dismiss Rumours Of Rift With Pinnick
Published: September 05, 2017
The social media was awash with a video that was beamed by popular Satellite TV, Super Sports before the Super Eagles drew 1-1 with Cameroon in a 2018 FIFA World Cup qualifier on Monday night.Although the three-time African Cup of Nations champions are one foot away from qualifying for the Mundial, a lot was made out o...
Super Eagles Paid Full Match Bonus Despite Draw Vs Cameroon
Published: September 05, 2017
The Nigeria Football Federation has opted to pay players and officials of the Super Eagles the full match bonus for Monday’s crunchy 2018 FIFA World Cup encounter against the Lions of Cameroon in Yaounde, even though the tieended in a draw.NFF President Amaju Pinnick disclosed this to the team on board the ARIK Air B...
Manchester United Appoint New Scout For Central and Eastern Europe
Published: September 05, 2017
English Premier League side Manchester United have appointed a new scout, Piotr Sadowski for Central and Eastern European countries.Prior to his new role at Manchester United, the talent spotter was the managing director of the academy in Kolejorz, and after the last change - the organizational director at seven-time P...
Roma Nigerian Right Back Nura In Line To Face Chelsea In Champions League
Published: September 05, 2017
AS Roma manager Eusebio Di Francesco has included the promising Nigerian right back Nura Abdullahi in his 23-man Champions League squad-list submitted to UEFA following the conclusion of the summer transfer window.The Football College Abuja product has yet to make his debut for the Italian club but was an unused substi...
Ola Aina Nominated For Hull City Player Of The Month Award
Published: September 05, 2017
Super Eagles invitee Ola Aina is in the running to be named Hull City's Player of the Month for August 2017.The Chelsea loanee has been nominated for the accolade along with Polish winger Kamil Grosicki, striker Jarrod Bowen and Chelsea product Michael Hector.Last month, Aina started and completed every single game con...
Arsenal, Tottenham To Watch Austria Star Of Nigerian Descent Vs Georgia
Published: September 05, 2017
At least two London clubs have sent their representatives to the Austrian capital for tonight's World Cup qualifier between Austria and Georgia at Ernst-Happel-Stadion (Wien).According to Austrian online sports television LAOLA1 , talent spotters from Arsenal and Tottenham Hotspur will be in the stands for the game w...
Outstanding Super Eagles Defender Leon Balogun Says Thank You To Nigerians
Published: September 05, 2017
Super Eagles central defender Leon Balogun has taken to the social media to show his gratitude to soccer fans who kept on encouraging him during the double header with Cameroon.The FSV Mainz no-nonsense defender was tigerish at the back as the Super Eagles picked four points against Indomitable Lions in the 2018 FIFA W...
Ejaria Trains With Liverpool First Team Pre-Manchester City
Published: September 05, 2017
Liverpool continued their preparations for the Premier League clash with Manchester City at City of Manchester Stadium, with a training session held at Melwood on Monday morning.Based on the photos published by the official website of the Reds, former Nigeria U17 trainee Ovie Ejaria may be drafted into the first team b...
Moses Named In Chelsea Champions League Roster, Uwakwe Eligible
Published: September 05, 2017
Chelsea have published their squad list for the group stages of the UEFA Champions League, with only one player of Nigerian descent included in the roster by manager Antonio Conte. Super Eagles star Victor Moses is among the 24 players selected by the Italian coach and is classed as a homegrown player.The UEFA definiti...
Super Eagles Coach Rohr : We Have One Foot In Russia
Published: September 05, 2017
Nigeria coach Gernot Rohr says he is happy with the performance of his squad after they were forced to a 1-1 draw by Cameroon on Monday night.The Super Eagles claimed one point against the Indomitable Lions in their 2018 Group B FIFA World Cup qualifier in Yaounde.The former Niger Republic gaffer said he's delighted th...
Chelsea Praise Performance Of Moses : He Was Prominent For Super Eagles
Published: September 05, 2017
In their review of players on international duty with their respective national teams, Premier League champions Chelsea were pleased with the performance of Victor Moses in the World Cup qualifier against Cameroon on Monday evening.Another invited Super Eagles player with close ties to Chelsea, Ola Aina, received clear...
Moses Simon Reveals The Special Person He Dedicated Goal To
Published: September 05, 2017
KAA Gent star Moses Simon has taken to social media to reveal the special person he dedicated his 30th minute strike in the World Cup qualifier versus Cameroon to. Simon said the spirit of the team against the African champions was outstanding and was delighted to net his second goal in the World Cup qualifiers, includ...