5 Super Eagles Stars That Will Shine With Nigeria In Qatar 2022
Published: November 11, 2021
Yes, there is still a long route in Africa for teams looking to earn one of the coveted five spots awarded to CAF for the upcoming Qatar 2022 World Cup Tournament, but if there has ever been a given in African football, especially since the mid-’90s is that one of those spots should usually be saved for the Nigerian ...
Ex-Man Utd star Ighalo reverses decision to retire from int'l football, reports for Nigeria duty
Published: November 11, 2021
Former Manchester United striker Odion Ighalo has reversed his decision to retire from international football. The in-form Al-Shabab star was included on a 24-man roster for the upcoming 2022 World Cup qualifiers against Liberia and Cape Verde but there had been doubts about whether he would honour the call-up, more t...
Aribo, Balogun, Bassey to get new coach as Liverpool icon leaves Rangers for Aston Villa
Published: November 11, 2021
With a statement on their official website, Aston Villa have confirmed that Steven Gerrard is the new head coach of the club, taking over from Dean Smith who was dismissed following a poor run of results. Liverpool icon Gerrard has left Glasgow Rangers, with whom he won the Scottish Premiership in 2020-2021. A c...
'We know the importance' - Super Eagles captain fired up ahead of 2022 WCQ vs Liberia
Published: November 11, 2021
Fatih Karagumruk winger Ahmed Musa has revealed that the Super Eagles are targeting three points in Saturday's matchday five World Cup qualifier against Liberia at the Stade Ibn Batouta, Tangier. A victory against the Lone Stars could seal Nigeria's qualification to the third and final round of qualifiers with a game ...
Agent reacts to claims Southampton, Crystal Palace, Burnley wanted Okoye before Watford move
Published: November 11, 2021
Former Feyenoord midfielder Wessel Weezenberg, who represents Maduka Okoye, has reacted to claims made by the Super Eagles goalkeeper that three English Premier League clubs namely Southampton, Crystal Palace and Burnley explored ways to sign him before agreeing terms with Watford. On a sporting level, Okoye's clai...
Fit-again Osimhen ready to face Liberia, speaks on invitation of Ighalo to Super Eagles
Published: November 10, 2021
At some point, Super Eagles fans were concerned about the availability of Victor Osimhen for the upcoming World Cup qualifiers after he suffered a calf injury in training in the days leading up to the Serie A clash against Salernitana. Scans later revealed that the injury was not as bad as we were led to believe, pu...
UWCL: Obaze goes the distance as HB Koge suffer huge loss to her father's ex-club Arsenal
Published: November 10, 2021
Arsenal secured their second win in the group stage of the UEFA Women's Champions League in emphatic fashion, thrashing  HB Køge 5-1 at Capelli Sport Stadion (Køge) on Wednesday evening. Denmark U19 international of Nigerian descent Isabella Bryld Obaze went the distance for the Danish Elitedivisionen champions.�...
Ndidi happy to be back with Super Eagles after missing October internationals
Published: November 10, 2021
Leicester City star Wilfred Ndidi is happy to be back with the Super Eagles ahead of their upcoming 2022 World Cup qualifiers against Liberia and Cape Verde. The holding midfielder was not at the disposal of manager Gernot Rohr for the double-header against Central African Republic in October due to a hamstring iss...
Osimhen reports for duty ahead of Super Eagles morning training session 1030 hours
Published: November 10, 2021
Only two of the invited players Odion Ighalo and John Noble are still being expected in camp ahead of the national team's matchday five 2022 World Cup qualifying match against Liberia. Noble was called in as a replacement for Omonia Nicosia netminder Francis Uzoho who couldn't make it to Morocco due to illness, whil...
Rohr provides update on Osimhen, Ighalo; observations after first training session in Morocco
Published: November 09, 2021
Nigeria manager Gernot Rohr is still awaiting the arrival of Napoli striker Victor Osimhen, Al-Shabab star Odion Ighalo and Enyimba goalkeeper John Noble ahead of the national team's 2022 World Cup qualifier against Liberia. The Super Eagles have already gotten down to business in Morocco, the players worked out in...
Feyenoord super-sub Dessers draws comparison with Belgium striker Mertens
Published: November 09, 2021
Cyriel Dessers has drawn comparisons with Napoli striker Dries Mertens, who is often used as an impact substitute while on international duty with Belgium. The Nigeria international switched to Feyenoord Rotterdam on a season-long loan in the summer transfer window and has exceeded expectations despite his limited g...
Rangers duo among 21 players in Nigeria camp; first training session on grass scheduled for 5pm
Published: November 09, 2021
Twenty-one players have reported for Super Eagles duty in Morocco ahead of the national team's first training session on grass, allnigeriasoccer.com reports. Maduka Okoye, William Troost-Ekong, Ahmed Musa, Chidozie Awaziem, Samuel Chukwueze, Kenneth Omeruo, Moses Simon, Zaidu Sanusi and Shehu Abdulahi are in line to ...
Super Eagles camp update : Leicester, Everton, Brentford stars among 10 players in Morocco
Published: November 08, 2021
Ten players called up for the 2022 World Cup qualifiers against Liberia and Cape Verde have reported for international duty in Morocco.  As at 2117 hours on Monday, Leicester City duo Wilfred Ndidi and Kelechi Iheanacho, Everton winger Alex Iwobi and Brentford midfielder Frank Onyeka were in camp. Joining the P...
'Wonderful player' - Rohr regrets Nigeria missed out on Bayern, ex-Chelsea starlet Musiala
Published: November 08, 2021
Super Eagles manager Gernot Rohr is disappointed that Nigeria missed out on Bayern Munich's former Chelsea schoolboy Jamal Musiala.  Born in Stuttgart to a German mother and Nigerian father, Musiala qualified to play for the Super Eagles through his dad but ultimately ended up committing his international future to G...
Liberia squad announcement: Two dual-eligible defenders, Slavia Prague star named in 22-man squad
Published: November 08, 2021
The Liberia Football Association have finally announced their roster for the 2022 World Cup qualifiers against Nigeria and Central African Republic, with three uncapped players selected by head coach Peter Butler. The press release claimed that PEC Zwolle defender Mark Pabai, who is also eligible for the Netherlands, ...