Messi's Biggest Fan May Not Attend World Cup Cracker Against Nigeria
Published: May 12, 2018
Argentine President Mauricio Macri may not attend the 2018 World Cup Group D fixture between the two-time world champions and Nigeria, according to various reports emanating from the South American country. La Nacion says Macri must decide whether to stay at home and help negotiate a line of credit from the Internat...
Rohr And Agents Are At Loggerheads Over Nigeria's Provisional World Cup Roster
Published: May 12, 2018
Super Eagles coach Gernot Rohr has revealed that some agents have attempted to influence his choice of players for the national team ahead of Monday's deadline of naming a 35-man provisional squad for the World Cup. The former Bayern Munich defender admitted that there has been renewed pressure from these agents as ...
Super Eagles Right Back Might Have Played His Last Game For ADO Den Haag
Published: May 11, 2018
Super Eagles right-back Tyronne Ebuehi might have played his last game for Dutch Eredivisie club ADO Den Haag. ADO Den Haag have informed through their official website that Ebuehi will not be in the squad that will take on Vitesse in the second leg of the semifinals of the Europa League playoffs on Saturday, May 12...
Signs Are Good Super Eagles Fans Favorite Joel Obi Will Be Fit For World Cup
Published: May 11, 2018
Torino have provided a fresh update on the condition of Nigeria international Joel Obi ahead of their final home game of the season against SPAL on Sunday, May 13.The Italian Serie A club have informed that the attacking midfielder was at Filadelfia with other first-teamers on Friday afternoon but worked alone.The Inte...
NFF Boss Pinnick, Abraham Face Nervous Wait With England Set To Name World Cup Roster
Published: May 11, 2018
Tammy Abraham will next week Wednesday, May 16, find out if he will make England's squad for the 2018 World Cup after the English FA on Friday revealed that Three Lions' team for Russia 2018 will be announced on said date. Abraham, on loan at Swansea from Chelsea, reportedly rebuffed the attempts of the Nigeria Footba...
Everton, Burnley, Reading, Cardiff Stars Named In Iceland 23-Man World Cup Squad
Published: May 11, 2018
Iceland have become the first country participating in the 2018 World Cup to announce their 23-man roster, with manager Hallgrímsson unveiling his squad at a press conference on Friday afternoon. The squad announced must be confirmed to Fifa on June 4 and they can make changes to the roster before their first game ...
Iceland Appoint Ex-Super Eagles Coach To Spy On Only Nigeria At World Cup
Published: May 11, 2018
Iceland coach Heimir Hallgrímsson confirmed at a press conference on Friday afternoon that former assistant coach of the Super Eagles Roland Andersson will be one of his scouts at the 2018 World Cup. Andersson's job description is to strictly monitor the Nigerian national team during the tournament in Russia. Th...
Super Eagles Midfielder Onazi Weighs In On World Cup Preparations
Published: May 11, 2018
Ogenyi Onazi has reassured the Nigerian faithfuls on the team's focus on their upcoming pre-tournament tune up games as well as putting in the best performance in the mundial next month.Nigeria is expected to face off against Congo DR, England and Czech Republic before the commencement of tournament next month, and the...
Rohr Confirms Hertha Talent Torunarigha Has Rejected Playing For Nigeria In Russia
Published: May 11, 2018
Speaking to the German media, Super Eagles coach Gernot Rohr has confirmed that Hertha BSC talent Jordan Torunarigha has rejected the opportunity to play for Nigeria at the 2018 World Cup. Since the appointment of the German as coach of the national team, he has been able to convince foreign-born trio Ola Aina, Tyro...
World Cup-Bound Atlético Stars Griezmann, Godin, Diego Costa Unlikely To Face Eagles In Uyo
Published: May 11, 2018
Several Atlético de Madrid stars are set to miss a post-season friendly against the Nigerian National Team at the Godswill Akpabio International Stadium on Tuesday, May 22. MultiChoice Nigeria announced on Thursday that leading Spanish La Liga club Atletico Madrid will face Nigeria in the maiden edition of the GOtv...
Super Eagles LB Left Out Of Hull Squad To Kenya, Tomori Announces Chelsea Return
Published: May 10, 2018
Nigeria international Ola Aina has asked to be left out of the Hull City squad for their trip to Kenya on Friday morning and the same goes for Chelsea teammate Fikayo Tomori. Both defenders have not been named in the Tigers traveling party to Nairobi, where they will take on Kenyan League Champions Gor Mahia on Sund...
Super Eagles Defender Thanks Hull City On Return To Chelsea
Published: May 10, 2018
Super Eagles defender, Ola Aina has thanked everyone at Hull City for his pleasant adventure with the Tigers as he returns to his parent club, Chelsea following the conclusion of the Championship season.Alongside his compatriot, Fikayo Tomori, the 21-year old is expected to return to Stamford Bridge after their eventfu...
Ex-Nigeria U17 Invitee Pens Emotional Goodbye Message To Crewe Alexandra
Published: May 10, 2018
Former Golden Eaglets invitee Daniel Udoh will not be extending his contract at Crewe Alexandra, the EFL League Two club announced on Wednesday, May 9. The striker has written an emotional farewell message to everyone associated with Crewe Alexandra, whom he has represented since March 2016. ''I want to say a mas...
Everton Loanee Faces Uphill Task To Make World Cup Roster After Missing Belgium's Clasico
Published: May 10, 2018
It will be a very controversial decision by manager Gernot Rohr and confirm reports that he has close links to DW Sports Management if the German includes Henry Onyekuru on Nigeria's 35-man provisional roster for the 2018 World Cup. Ahead of Rohr naming the squad on Monday, May 14, Onyekuru and his minders have emba...
Why Echiejile Deserves A Place In Super Eagles World Cup Squad?
Published: May 10, 2018
Four years after missing out on the Brazil 2014 World Cup due to injury, the dedicated and hardworking Elderson Echiejile has worked his way back into the Super Eagles team with as one of the few Experienced players who duly deserve the nod to be in Russia. The AS Monaco left-back was disappointed after limping off...