Iwobi Rested, Akpom Benched As Arsenal Are Held By Red Star In Europa League
Published: November 02, 2017
Arsenal were held to a drab goalless draw in their reverse fixture against Serbian makeweights, Red Star Belgrade at the Emirates Stadium on Thursday evening.Arsene Wenger had chosen to heavily alter his squad for this one though, granting most of his fringe players playing time while leaving out the illustrious stars....
Argentina Name Full 26-Man Squad To Face Nigeria : Messi, Aguero, Romero Included
Published: November 02, 2017
The Argentine Football Association have announced a final list of 26 players summoned for the World Cup qualifier against Nigeria, with four stars plying their trade in the domestic championship included.The four local players that will be on the plane to Russia are Enzo Pérez  (River Plate), Fernando Belluschi (San ...
USA Make Move To Cap-Tie Ex-Arsenal Striker, Who Is Eligible For Nigeria, England
Published: November 02, 2017
United States Soccer Federation have set the wheels in motion to cap-tie former Arsenal Ladies striker Chioma Ubogagu, who has ancestral ties to Nigeria.The Orlando Pride forward has received her maiden call-up to the U.S. Women’s National Team for the forthcoming matches against Canada in Vancouver (November 9) and ...
England Boss Explains Why He Called Up Nigeria Target Tammy Abraham
Published: November 02, 2017
England boss Gareth Southgate has explained why he handed Tammy Abraham, Joe Gomez and Ruben Loftus-Cheek their maiden invitations to the senior national team.The Nigeria Football Federation had tried to woo the talented Chelsea loanee to represent the Super Eagles at the 2018 World Cup, only for him to make a U-turn a...
Akpeyi In The Form Of His Life: Posts Fifth Clean Sheet In Eight Games
Published: November 02, 2017
Daniel Akpeyi continued his brilliant start to the season after posting another shutout in Chippa United's 2-0 win over Bidvest Wits in the South African top-flight on Wednesday.The Super Eagles netminder is in the form of his life, with the clean-sheet he posted against The Students at BidVest Stadium (Johannesburg) h...
England Ahead Of Nigeria In Race For Abraham, Chelsea Loanee Named In Senior Squad
Published: November 02, 2017
The England Football Association are in the driving seat, ahead of the Nigeria Football Federation, for the services of Chelsea loanee Tammy Abraham.The FA announced on Thursday afternoon that the Swansea City striker has been called up to the senior national team for the upcoming games against Germany and Brazil in No...
Ugbo, Adeniran, Edun Named In England Youth Squads, As Abraham Waits
Published: November 02, 2017
Three players of Nigerian descent have been named in England youth squads ahead of the third international break of the 2017-2018 season.Chelsea wonderkid Ike Ugbo and Fulham midfielder Tayo Edun were included in manager Keith Downing’s  U20 roster for the friendly against Germany at Stadion Zwickau on November 14.U...
Update : Messi Will Fly To Krasnodar For Nigeria Friendly, Participation Still Unclear
Published: November 02, 2017
Barcelona striker Lionel Messi remains doubtful to feature for Argentina when they tackle Nigeria in an international friendly in Southern Russia on Tuesday, November 14.The new information, according to championat.com, is that Messi will fly with the Argentinian team to Krasnodar for the friendly match against Nigeria...
Arsenal GK, Chelsea Starlet Of Nigerian Descent Called Up To England U17 Squad
Published: November 02, 2017
Two players of Nigerian descent have been summoned by the English Football Association for England U17's upcoming games in November.The highly-rated Arsenal goalkeeper Arthur Okonkwo and Chelsea attacking midfielder Faustino Anjorin are set to add to their international caps for England youth, having been named to mana...
Influential Left-Back Ruled Out Of Algeria-Nigeria World Cup Qualifier
Published: November 02, 2017
Algeria international Faouzi Ghoulam is not in contention to play against the Nigerian national team when both countries clash in an inconsequential World Cup qualifier in Constantine on Friday, November 10. The left-back suffered a serious knee injury in Napoli's 4-2 loss to Manchester City in the UEFA Champions Leag...
Ex-Nigeria U17 Sensation Musa Yahaya Scores First Goal In A Porto Shirt
Published: November 02, 2017
Former Golden Eaglets sensation Musa Yahaya was on target as his Portuguese side Porto B eased to a 3-1 over Real Sport Clube in a Portugal Segunda clash on Wednesday evening.It was the the 19-year old's first for the club since joining from Portimonense last year and it gave the António Folha-led side a massive boost...
Chelsea Hope Moses Will Join Didier Drogba In The History Books
Published: November 02, 2017
Chelsea right wing-back Victor Moses is among 30 players dueling for the title of 2017 African Player of the Year.The Premier League champions were delighted their number fifteen has been nominated for the prestigious accolade, and hope he will join former player Didier Drogba in the history books by winning the award....
NFF President: Rohr Would Be Fielding Super Eagles Best XI Vs Algeria
Published: November 02, 2017
Nigeria Football Federation President Amaju Pinnick has hinted that manager Gernot Rohr will start the World Cup qualifier against Algeria on November 10 with his best players. Although the Super Eagles have already picked the only ticket from group B of the African qualifying series, following the defeat of Zambia in ...
Solanke Benched, Ejaria Not In 18 As Liverpool See Off NK Maribor
Published: November 01, 2017
Liverpool cruised to a 3-0 victory against Slovenian minnows, NK Maribor at Anfield in the fourth round of the UEFA Champions League competition on Wednesday evening.After Jurgen Klopp's charges had ruthlessly put seven past their opponents in the corresponding first leg fixture prior to this one, it was not to be plai...
Ighalo Confirms: I'm Out For 10-15 Days, Will Miss Algeria & Argentina Games
Published: November 01, 2017
Changchun Yatai F.C. frontman Odion Ighalo has confirmed that he has withdrawn from the Super Eagles latest roster announced on Monday after picking up an injury.Sports daily Sporting Life broke the news that the national team coaches cannot count on the services of Ighalo for the international matches against Algeria ...