Calvin Bassey is set to miss the Super Eagles friendly game against Eagles of Mali due to injury. Bassey did not feature in Friday’s friendly game against Ghana’s Black Stars which the Eagles won 2-1. The Fulham defender was on the bench for 90 minutes as the trio of debutant Benjamin Tanimu, Chidozie Awaziem and […]
Former Bafana Bafana captain Thulani Hlatshwayo hopes his SuperSport United teammate Ime Okon chooses South Africa over Nigeria. Okon is born to a Nigerian father and a South African mother, making him eligible to play for either of the two countries. According to Hlatshwayo, the 20-year-old has yet to decide but is also considering Nigeria […]
Fernando Torres has revealed that he’s delighted with former Liverpool teammate Xabi Alonso over his success with Bayer Leverkusen. Torres was speaking after yesterday’s Liverpool Legends game. “I think he’s doing great, fantastic player and he is already a fantastic manager,” he said. “He’s a really nice guy, I’ve got a nice friendship with him […]
Former Nigerian international, Edema Fuludu believes interim coach of the Super Eagles, Finidi George has what it takes to manage the senior national team to success. He made this known on the backdrop of Nigeria’s 2-1 win over Ghana in an international friendly encounter played on Friday. In a cgat with News Agency of Nigeria […]
Super Eagles defender Chidozie Awaziem believes the senior national team will get better and stronger under interim coach, Finidi George. He made this remark after the team’s impressive 2-1 victory against the Black Stars of Ghana in an international friendly on Friday at the Grand Stade de Marrakech, Morocco. Read Also: Finidi Must Utilise […]
Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL)side Bendel Insurance have congratulated their former player Benjamin Tanimu on his Super Eagles debut. Tanimu made his first appearance in the Super Eagles in Friday’s international friendly game against Black Stars of Ghana. Despite making his first appearance, the 21-year-old gave a good account of himself, helping the Eagles backline […]
Former Nigerian international, Friday Ekpo has admonished the interim coach of the Super Eagles, Finidi George to utilise every opportunity given to him to build a solid team capable of withstanding any opponent. Ekpo made this known on the backdrop of Nigeria’s 2-1 win over Ghana in an international friendly game played on Friday in […]
Benjamin Tanimu can’t hide his excitement after making his debut for the Super Eagles against the Black Stars of Ghana on Friday. Tanimu was named in the starting line-up in Nigeria’s 2-1 friendly win against Otto Addo’s men. The Ihefu SC defender paired Semi Ajayi and Chidozie Awaziem in central defence. Read Also:Friendly: We Were […]
Ghana head coach Otto Addo has said the Black Stars were unlucky to lose to Nigeria’s Super Eagles in Friday’s friendly game in Marrakech, Morocco. The Eagles recorded a first win against the Black Stars since 2006, thanks to goals from Cyriel Dessers (first half penalty) and substitute Ademola Lookman. Jordan Ayew pulled a goal […]
Paris Saint-Germain coach Luis Enrique has tipped Arsenal to wrestle the Premier League title from Manchester City. Recall that the Gunners and the Citizens will clash next weekend at the Etihad Stadium. However, speaking on a Twitch stream to answer questions from fans about his team and other football topics, Enrique stated that Arsenal are […]
Kelechi Iheanacho has backed Finidi George to succeed Jose Peseiro as Super Eagles’ substantive head coach. Finidi has been placed in temporary charge of the Super Eagles for the friendlies against the Black Stars of Ghana and Eagles of Mali. The 53-year-old masterminded Nigeria’s first win over Ghana in 18 years at the Grand Stade […]
Finidi George has expressed delight for the Super Eagles as they beat Ghana for the first time in 18 years. Goals from Cyriel Dessers and Ademola Lookman earned the Eagles a 2-1 win in Friday’s friendly game in Marrakech, Morocco. “I feel happy it’s not easy, we know the rivalry between Nigeria and Ghana,” Finidi […]
Cyriel Dessers is delighted to hit target in Nigeria’s friendly win against the Black Stars of Ghana, reports Completesports.com. The Super Eagles defeated Otto Addo’s men 2-1 in their keenly contested friendly at the Grand Stade de Marrakech, Morocco on Friday. Nigeria won a penalty 10 minutes before the break when Kelechi Iheanacho’s shot hit […]
Former Premier League striker John Fashanu believes that ex-Nigeria stars Nwankwo Kanu and Jay-Jay Okocha should be considered for the Super Eagles’ vacant managerial position, insisting that the nation should stop looking to recruit managers from European countries such as Sweden and Germany. Speaking exclusively to luckyblock.com, Fashanu said: “There are some wonderful Nigerian players […]
Nigeria’s Super Eagles edged bitter rivals Black Stars of Ghana 2-1 in an international friendly game played in Marrakech, Morocco on Friday. The result means the Black Stars are now winless in their last six games. Goals from Cyriel Dessers and Ademola Lookman was enough to earn interim coach Finidi George his first win. Crystal […]
Brazilian legend Rivaldo has revealed that Arsenal must do everything to avoid losing against Man City ahead of next weekend’s Premier League clash. Recall that Arsenal is currently topping the league table, sharing the apex position with Liverpool on goal difference, with Manchester City closely trailing in the third position. Read Also: 2024 Olympic […]
Rangers forward, Cyriel Dessers will lead the Super Eagles attack in tonight’s international friendly against the Black Stars of Ghana. Dessers will be supported by Kelechi Iheanacho. Chippa United’s Stanley Nwabali, who had a good outing for Nigeria at the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations will be in goal. New boy, Benjamin Tanimu, will make […]
Banyana Banyana of South Africa’s head coach, Desiree Ellis has told her players to maintain a high level of concentration ahead of their first leg of the 2024 Olympic qualifiers. In a chat with SABC Sports, Ellis believes her wards will put everything they have into the fixture to ensure they mark their third appearance […]
President of Nigeria Football Federation, Alhaji Ibrahim Musa Gusau has implored players and officials of the U20 girls, Falconets to put behind them the loss of the African Games women’s football event gold medal to Ghana and work assiduously towards making a huge impression at this year’s FIFA U20 Women’s World Cup. Gusau spoke against […]
South African fans expressed their disappointment with the performance of Bafana Bafana players, after their 1-1 draw with European minnows Andorra in Algeria on Thursday evening. Bafana head coach Hugo Broos gave opportunities to new players to see what they offer. The Belgian said he would have loved to see more goals being scored by […]
