Nothing excites and unifies Nigerians like football, especially when the national team, the Super Eagles, can claim a continental or world title. It was the typical Nigerian night of high hopes on Sunday, February 11 when Super Eagles squared up…
Okoye allays fears on shoulder injury
Super Eagles’ first choice goalkeeper, Maduka Okoye has played down his shoulder injury in the Eredivisie match between Sparta Rotterdam and Ajax. In a tweet posted by the shot-stopper immediately after the match, Okoye said the shoulder injury is not…
Excited Maduka makes list as Rohr releases squad against Benin Republic (Nation)
Super Eagles debutant goalkeeper and Fortuna Düsseldorf II safe hand Maduka Okoye will continue in his new found romance with the national team following his inclusion in the 23-man squad to face Republic of Benin November 11 in Uyo. South…
Onyango to retain Uganda captaincy under new coach McKinstry (BBC)
Uganda’s first choice goalkeeper, Denis Onyango, will retain the captaincy of the Cranes under new head coach Johnny McKinstry who described the player as “a huge asset to the team.” Onyango, 34, has been wearing the armband since April 2017…
Seychelles keeper becomes internet hit (Punch)
Nigeria ran out comprehensive 3-0 winners against the Seychelles on Saturday – but it was an opposition player who caught the most attention, according to The Sun. Seychelles goalkeeper, Dave Mussard, is not your average international goalkeeper. The 31-year-old is…
