CSKA Moscow winger Ejuke, 5 others reports for international duty ahead of AFCON 2021
Published: December 30, 2021
Six invitees named in Nigeria's finalized squad list for the 2021 Africa Cup of Nations have reported for international duty in Abuja as the national team begin their preparations for the tournament in Cameroon.  South African-based defender Olisa Ndah, Union Berlin striker Taiwo Awoniyi and Enyimba goalkeeper John N...
Super Eagles striker doubtful for AFCON cracker vs Egypt after positive Covid-19 test
Published: December 30, 2021
Victor Osimhen is now a big doubt to take to the pitch on January 11 when Nigeria face Egypt in their mouthwatering opening clash at the 2021 Africa Cup of Nations, and this has nothing to do with a club versus country row between  Napoli and the Nigeria Football Federation over his release for the tournament in Camer...
'I'm excited' - Brentford midfielder buzzing ahead of big month with Super Eagles at AFCON
Published: December 30, 2021
Brentford star Frank Onyeka is set to represent Nigeria in his first major tournament - the 2021 Africa Cup of Nations which kicks off in Cameroon on January 9.  It is almost a foregone conclusion that Onyeka will make his Africa Cup of Nations debut next month, with interim Super Eagles boss Augustine Eguavoen nami...
'They have to go to AFCON' - Brentford manager on the loss of Super Eagles star in January
Published: December 30, 2021
Brentford manager Thomas Frank has confirmed that Frank Onyeka will be released to the Nigeria Football Federation for the 2021 Africa Cup of Nations which kicks off in Cameroon on January 9. The FC Ebedei product could potentially play his last game for the Bees when they face Aston Villa on January 2 before linking ...
Ex-Celtic hitman insists Rangers will only sign a high profile player if Aribo leaves January
Published: December 30, 2021
Former Celtic hitman Frank McAvennie believes Rangers will only sign a high-profile player in the January transfer window if Joe Aribo departs the club.The Nigeria international will enter the final eighteen months of his contract with the Light Blues in the coming days and it is known that he is not interested in exte...
Photo : Ex-Liverpool striker among three invitees in Super Eagles' Abuja camp pre-AFCON
Published: December 30, 2021
Former Liverpool striker Taiwo Awoniyi is among three roster invitees in the Super Eagles camp in Abuja as the three-time African champions gear up to begin their preparations for the 2021 Africa Cup of Nations. A shock inclusion in the 28-man squad list announced on Christmas Day, Orlando Pirates central defender Ol...
'Mourinho recommended him' - Super Eagles fans react to appointment of Peseiro as Nigeria boss
Published: December 29, 2021
Through a press release, the Nigeria Football Federation confirmed the appointment of José Peseiro as the new coach of the Super Eagles on Wednesday,December 29, eleven days before the start of the 2021 Africa Cup of Nations. However, the Portuguese football tactician will not be on the bench during the tournament in...
NFF boss Pinnick reveals real reason Leicester winger wasn't named in Nigeria AFCON squad
Published: December 29, 2021
Nigeria Football Federation President Amaju Pinnick has dismissed speculation in a section of the local media which had erroneously claimed that Leicester City winger Ademola Lookman was now eligible to represent the Super Eagles after completing the necessary paperwork. Erstwhile Nigeria manager Gernot Rohr revealed...
'It's important for them to play' - Rodgers confirms release of Iheanacho, Ndidi to NFF for AFCON
Published: December 29, 2021
Leicester City boss Brendan Rodgers has confirmed that Kelechi Iheanacho and Wilfred Ndidi will be released to the Nigeria Football Federation ahead of the upcoming Africa Cup of Nations. The holding midfielder and striker will hop on a plane bound for the country's capital Abuja immediately after the Foxes Premier...
'Injuries are part of the game' - Omonia Nicosia stopper thrilled to be back with Super Eagles
Published: December 29, 2021
Omonia Nicosia netminder Francis Uzoho says he's delighted to be back with the Super Eagles after a lengthy injury layoff. The 2013 U17 World Cup winner suffered a horrific knee injury during a prestige international friendly with Brazil in October 2019 after landing awkwardly, leaving him on the sidelines for the r...
'It comes with responsibility' - Watford star says he's honoured to captain Super Eagles
Published: December 29, 2021
William Troost-Ekong says he is honored to captain three-time African champions Nigeria ahead of the 2021 Africa Cup of Nations. Having made his senior debut in 2015, the Watford center back is one of the senior players in the Super Eagles and only Ahmed Musa, Leon Balogun, Odion Ighalo and Kenneth Omeruo earned th...
'They have no right' - NFF threaten to report Watford to FIFA over release of Dennis for AFCON
Published: December 29, 2021
The Nigeria Football Federation have threatened to report Premier League club Watford to football's governing body FIFA over the release of Emmanuel Dennis for the Africa Cup of Nations. With a goal involvement of thirteen (8 goals, 5 assists), statistically Dennis has been Watford's Player of the Season so far by a c...
Nigeria wants Jose Mourinho to take over as Manager, but will he say yes?
Published: December 28, 2021
Nigeria football chief Amaju Pinnick has revealed that he has spoken to Jose Mourinho about becoming the next manager of the Super Eagles, but will Mourinho say yes? For the past few weeks, Nigeria has been without a manager after Gernot Rohr left after six years in charge of the country's national team. Accord...
AFCON 2021 : Chukwueze's release to Nigerian Federation delayed until after January 3
Published: December 28, 2021
Samuel Chukwueze will be among the last batch of Nigerian players to report for international duty ahead of the 2021 Africa Cup of Nations. According to reports in the Spanish media, including Marca, Villarreal will delay the release of the Super Eagles winger to the Nigeria Football Federation until after January 3...
Arsenal legend names Aribo as his Player of the Year in SPFL; Bassey surprise inclusion TOTY
Published: December 28, 2021
Arsenal and Celtic legend Charlie Nicholas has named Joe Aribo as his Player of the Year in the Scottish Professional Football League for 2021.  In his column in the Daily Express, Nicholas picked his Team of the Year and named the Super Eagles midfielder as the standout player. "I am not surprised the Nigeria in...