A close associate of the Super Eagles midfielder Wilfred Ndidi has said for the umpteenth time that the former Nath Boys FC star will not quit Leicester City despite huge interest from top European clubs. Yesterday, Leicester City placed a…
How Enugu Rangers won the war for the vanquished – Uzor Maxim Uzoatu
Football is the greatest instrument that unites Nigeria. Whenever the national team, the Super Eagles, is on song all Nigerians become united in an astonishing togetherness. There was the Nigeria-Biafra war of 1967-70 that could have divided the country forever.…
Four years after, football world mourns Keshi
Tributes poured in on Sunday for the late Super Eagles coach, Stephen Keshi, who died June 7, 2016, aged 54. The 2013 Africa Cup of Nations winning coach, died of heart attack in Benin City, the Edo State capital. World…
We will welcome Ighalo back to Eagles – Osimhen
Super Eagles forward, Victor Osimhen, has welcomed the idea of Manchester United striker, Odion Ighalo, making a return to the national team. The 30-year-old announced his retirement from the national team in 2019, immediately after the Africa Cup of Nations…
Yobo takes part in first Super Eagles’ technical crew meeting
The technical crew of the Super Eagles of Nigeria has admitted newly appointed assistant coach of the team, Joseph Yobo, into its fold. The Media Officer of the team, Toyin Ibitoye, confirmed the development in an interview with the News…
Why I allowed NFF to renew Rohr’s contract – Dare
The Minister of Youth and Sports Development Mr Sunday Dare yesterday said he consented to a fresh contract for Super Eagles Technical Adviser, Gernot Rohr because the Franco-German football tactician deserves the right of first refusal. Before the contract between…
Iwobi to face Liverpool on neutral ground
Super Eagles forward Alex Iwobi and his Everton teammates will face title chasing Liverpool on a neutral ground as part of arrangements aimed at ending the coronavirus arrested season. Stakeholders have been working hand in gloves with a view to…
Veterans rate Ndidi as future national team leader
Aside his sterling performances for club and country, former Super Eagles’ stars, Daniel Amokachi, Emmanuel Amuneke And Felix Owolabi, as well as veteran journalist, Felix Awogu see Leicester City midfielder, Wilfred Ndidi as a natural leader destined to captain the…
Rohr vows to make Super Eagles best
German coach Gernot Rohr has promised to put up his level best following the confirmation of the extension of his Super Eagles contract by the Nigeria Football Federation(NFF). NFF President Amaju Pinnick confirmed on Wednesday via his twitter handle @PinnickAmaju…
Musa rules out Al Nassr exit
Super Eagles captain Ahmed Musa has confirmed he won’t be leaving Al Nassr during the summer transfer window despite reports linking him away from the club when the transfer window reopens, The PUNCH reports. The former Leicester City star was…