Chelsea Coach Conte Provides Fresh Update On Victor Moses Injury
Published: October 27, 2017
It has become more clear that Victor Moses will not be involved for the Super Eagles when they face Algeria (World Cup qualifier) and Argentina (international friendly) in November. Chelsea manager Antonio Conte has confirmed that his right wing-back is incapable to play against Bournemouth, after suffering an injury ...
Lugano's Amuzie Playing His Way Into Starting XI, Plays Full Game Second Time In October
Published: October 27, 2017
Nigeria U23 international Stanley Amuzie appears to be close to forcing his way into Lugano's starting eleven thanks to his imperious displays in his first three matches for the Swiss Super League outfit.The versatile defender got manager Pierluigi Tami's nod to start at left-back in Thursday's 3-2 win at Schötz in a ...
Serbia Propose Pre-World Cup Friendly Against Nigeria - ScoreNigeria
Published: October 27, 2017
Serbia have proposed a friendly against Nigeria that will prepare both countries for next year’s World Cup, officials said, scorenigeria.com.ng has reported.President of the Serbia-Nigeria Chamber of Commerce, Temi Gold, disclosed that contacts have already been made with top NFF officials over this friendly.Serbia w...
Argentina Demanded N720 Million From Azerbaijan Before Accepting To Face Nigeria
Published: October 27, 2017
Secretary General of the Association of Football Federations of Azerbaijan Elkhan Mammadov has explained why the Azerbaijan national team refused to play Argentina in a friendly next month.Both Argentina and Nigerian Federations have confirmed that their national teams will face off in a friendly that will be staged in...
Nigerian Exports: Uche & Amuzie Shine; Awoniyi Subbed In; Mikel & Ekong Rested; Friday In 18
Published: October 26, 2017
How Nigerian players fared in matches across Europe on Thursday, October 26.In the Copa del Rey, ex-Golden Eaglet Francis Uzoho was not in Deportivo La Coruna squad 18-man squad versus Las Palmas. La Coruna must overcome a three-goal deficit in next month's second leg after losing 4-1 at the Estadio Municipal de Riazor...
Why Facing Messi, Aguero & Co Is The Best For The Super Eagles Now
Published: October 26, 2017
The aftermath of a successful qualification series is a revamp time for managers, as they must have to juggle stability and the need to make decisive improvements to their team, if need be, such that makes up for the subtleties of a big tournament preparation. At this stage, the Super Eagles team leaves wiggle room for...
Young GK Francis Uzoho Dropped By New Deportivo Coach Vs Las Palmas
Published: October 26, 2017
New Deportivo de La Coruña coach Cristobal Parralo has given the biggest hint yet that young Nigerian goalkeeper Francis Uzoho is not in his immediate plans after omitting him from his first line-up for the Copa del Rey clash against Las Palmas.The alarm bells ringing at the former Golden Eaglets glovesman is the fact...
Argentina Vs Nigeria Friendly : KickOff Time Revealed, Rejected Ukraine & Israel
Published: October 26, 2017
The Argentina Football Association have confirmed the kickoff time for the international friendly between the two-time world champions and Nigeria next month.According to TYC Sports, Argentina will face the Super Eagles at the Arena of FC Krasnodar on Tuesday, November 14, starting from 1300 hours. Assuming the time a...
Leicester Stars Named To Algeria Roster, Nigeria Sweat On Fitness Of Seven Stars
Published: October 26, 2017
New Algeria coach Rabah Madjer will not make wholesale changes when he announces his roster for the upcoming World Cup qualifier against Nigeria on November 10.The former Porto star and his assistants have drawn up a provisional list of 35 players that can be summoned for the match against the Super Eagles, according t...
Do We Really Need Vincent Enyeama In The Super Eagles?
Published: October 26, 2017
Following his bust up with former Super Eagles gaffer Sunday Oliseh in 2015, legendary goalkeeper Vincent Enyeama called it a day with the team after 13 years of meticulous services.His exit generated mixed reactions. But we moved on following the emergence of Carl Ikeme.With Carl currently battling with cancer and Ike...
Super Eagles Defender Abdullahi Shehu Fined For Violent Behavior
Published: October 26, 2017
The Cypriot Football Association has issued a fine of an undisclosed amount to Anorthosis Famagusta defender Abdullahi Shehu following the incident that occurred on match day seven against Apollon on October 14.The CUP Athletic Judge Aristotle Vryonidis announced the penalty on Wednesday after reviewing the case involv...
Abraham Pays Tribute To Liverpool Star Who Could Equal Osimhen's World Cup Record
Published: October 26, 2017
Chelsea loanee Tammy Abraham has hailed England U17 striker Rhian Brewster for his performance in the Young Lions 3-1 win over Brazil on Wednesday. Abraham and Brewster were playing for the youth teams of Chelsea before the latter joined Liverpool in 2015.Before the start of the 2017 Fifa U17 World Cup, much of the foc...
Nigerian Exports: Uduokhai, Onazi, Idowu, Emenike Score; Nwakali & Lookman Shine; Uwakwe In I8
Published: October 25, 2017
How players of Nigerian descent fared in matches across Europe on Wednesday, October 25.We start off at Stamford Bridge where Chelsea and Everton faced off. Antonio Conte's men are through to the last eight of the League Cup after a 2-1 win. Super Eagles star Victor Moses is still on the mend and wasn't available for s...
Nigeria Football Federation's Take On Enyeama World Cup Inclusion : It's Up To Rohr
Published: October 25, 2017
Nigeria Football Federation General Secretary, Mohammed Sanusi had reiterated that Gernot Rohr has the final decision to make about the recall or introduction of any Super Eagles player, with Vincent Enyeama inclusive.The ex-Super Eagles skipper had long called time on an illustrious international cafeer with the natio...
Arsenal Wonderkid Okoflex Turning Heads In Victory Shield, Scores For Ireland
Published: October 25, 2017
Arsenal wonderkid Armstrong Okoflex has been one of the standout players at the ongoing Victory Shield tournament in Northern Ireland.The Republic of Ireland Under 16s won their opening game on Monday thanks to a goal from Parrot, who converted a spot kick after Okoflex was fouled in the box.In their second game of the...