Tammy Abraham Reveals How He Found Out He Was Named In England Squad
Published: November 03, 2017
Tammy Abraham has revealed how he found out he was named in the latest England squad and has suggested that Three Lions boss Gareth Southgate did not inform him of a potential call-up before it was announced on Thursday afternoon.The 20-year-old, who remains on the radar of the Nigeria Football Federation until he's ca...
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....
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 ...
Super Eagles Invitee Uzoho Gives Away A Penalty In Pontevedra-Deportivo Draw
Published: November 01, 2017
For the first time this season in Group I of the Segunda División B, new Super Eagles invitee Francis Uzoho conceded two goals as the B team of Deportivo de La Coruña played out a 2-2 draw against Pontevedra on Wednesday evening.In the opening minutes of the contest held at Estadio Municipal de Pasarón, Pontevedra s...
UYL Wrap : Adekanye & Dele-Bashiru Shine Again; World Cup Star Eyoma Features
Published: November 01, 2017
How Nigeria youngsters fared on match day four in the UEFA Youth League on Wednesday, November 1.Ibadan-born Netherlands youth-teamer Bobby Adekanye was impressive in Liverpool's 3-0 rout of Maribor at Prenton Park (Birkenhead, Merseyside). He was impressive yet again and came close to scoring in the 37th minute.First-...