Nwabali Gets All-Clear To Feature In Super Eagles’ Friendlies
Goalkeeper, Stanley Nwabali is expected to be fit for Super Eagles’ friendlies against Ghana and Mali later this month. Nwabali was forced to leave the pitch during Chippa United’s 2-0 defeat against Mamelodi Sundowns last weekend after sustaining an injury. The injury raised serious doubts on his availability for the friendlies against the Black Stars and Eagles. According to reports, the injury...
Joshua Defeats Ngannou With Second-Round Knockout (Photos)
Two-time world champion Anthony Joshua knocked out mixed martial arts star Francis Ngannou in just the second round of their heavyweight clash in the early hours of Saturday. Joshua had his Cameroonian opponent on the canvas in the first round and twice more in the second in a brutal and brief exhibition of punching power. Ngannou, 37, a former UFC heavyweight...
Osimhen Alone Can’t Help Chelsea – Gallas
Former Chelsea defender William Gallas says Victor Osimhen alone can’t solve his former club’s problem. Chelsea have struggled in the Premier League this season despite spending big in the transfer window last summer. A place in next season’s UEFA Champions League is out of reach as the Blues are currently languishing in 11th position on the Premier League table. Mauricio Pochettino’s side...
Flying Eagles Will Bounce Back From Uganda Defeat – Bosso
Flying Eagles head coach, Ladan Bosso is optimistic his team will bounce back from the disappointing loss to Uganda. Bosso’s side started their campaign at the African Games 2023 on a disappointing note following a 2-1 defeat to Hippos of Uganda. The Flying Eagles put up a shambolic display in the game despite their favourites tag. READ ALSO: EPL: Fit-Again Aina Returns...
EPL: Fit-Again Aina Returns To Training At Nottingham Forest
Super Eagles defender, Ola Aina has returned to training at Premier League club, Nottingham Forest. The versatile full-back has not made an appearance for Forest since returning from the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations. Manager Nuno Espirito Santo revealed that Aina played the final of the competition against Cote d’Ivoire with injury. In a post on the official Forest Facebook account, the...
Osimhen May Join Man United Or PSG – Petit
Former Chelsea star, Emmanuel Petit has hinted that Super Eagles striker, Victor Osimhen may join either of Manchester United or Paris Saint Germain due to their financial power. Recall that the Nigerian international has been linked with several clubs such as Chelsea, Real Madrid, Man United and PSG. However, in a chat with TEAMtalk, the 1998 World Cup winner stated that Arsenal...
NPFL Fines Niger Tonardoes For Security Breach
The Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) board has fined Niger Tonardoes N3m for failing to provide adequate security in their home game against Rangers last weekend. The Ikon Allah Boys fell to a 2-0 defeat against Rangers. Tornadoes, according to the NPFL breached its framework by also failing to control their fans. The Minna club have 48 hours to appeal this decision. The...
Iwobi Wins Fulham’s Goal Of The Month For February
Alex Iwobi has won Fulham’s Premier League Goal of the Month award for February. Iwobi’s dramatic winner at the Old Trafford was massively voted for by Fulham fans. His international teammate Bassey scored the curtain raiser for Manchester United in the thrilling contest. Bassey was also nominated for the individual accolade. After receiving a pass from substitute Adama Traore, Iwobi’s impeccable touch sent...
Nigerian Football Needs Radical Revolution – Senator Shehu Sani
Nigerian football needs a radical revolution to reclaim its glory days, when the mention of the Super Eagles instilled fear in many African teams, according to social activist Senator Shehu Sani. Senator Sani told Completesports.com that Nigerian Football has lost its traditional style from the age-grade teams to the Super Eagles because of the over-dependence on diaspora Nigerian players and those playing...
Awoniyi Excelling With Nottingham Forest Because Of Hardwork, Says Ujah
Former Werder Bremen forward, Anthony Ujah has credited Super Eagles striker, Taiwo Awoniyi’s brilliant form with Nottingham Forest in the Premier League to hardwork. Ujah in an interview with EaglesTracker, said that the Nigerian international has invested his time and energy on hardwork during training. “This guy invested in a lot of work that I personally didn’t do, so it was quite...
