Rohr Must Focus On Super Eagles Midfield Before 2022 AFCON – Opabunmi
Former Nigerian forward, Femi Opabunmi has urged the Super Eagles coach, Gernot Rohr to focus more on the team’s midfield if Nigeria must make any meaningful impact at the 2022 Africa Cup of Nations. He made this known in a chat with ThisNigeria, where he said that Nigeria’s chances of lifting the AFCON trophy is bright due to the array...
AFCON 2021: Aboubakar Blames Teammates After Semi-final Loss To Egypt
Indomitable Lions of Cameroon skipper Vincent Aboubakar has blamed his teammates after Thursday’s semi-final defeat to Egypt. The Pharaohs edged hosts Cameroon 3-1 on penalties after 120 minutes of football ended 0-0 inside the Olembe stadium in Yaoundé. Cameroon dominated the first half but failed to take advantage of some of the few chances they had. And during the shootout, while Aboubakar...
Leverkusen’s Victor Boniface Sidelined Due To Leg Injury
Victor Boniface of Bayer Leverkusen will miss "a few games" following his return from international duty due to a leg injury, coach Xabi Alonso announced on Friday. "He's got a small injury in his thigh muscle; it's a shame," Alonso told reporters ahead of Saturday's home clash with Heidenheim. Nigerian media reported Boniface could miss the remainder of 2024, but Alonso...
Why I Started Chukwueze Against Newcastle United, Pioli Reveals
AC Milan manager, Stefano Pioli has provided an insight on why he started Samuel Chukwueze in his side’s UEFA Champions League clash against Newcastle United on Tuesday night. The encounter at the San Siro ended in a barren draw with the hosts wasting a couple of clear-cut chances. Chukwueze was named in the starting line-up for the first time since linking...
Ronaldo Dropped From Portugal’s Squad To Face Sweden
Cristiano Ronaldo will not play in Portugal’s friendly clash against Sweden as head coach Roberto Martinez makes changes to his squad. Ronaldo was included in Martinez’s initial 32-man squad for the game. However, the Al-Nassr forward has been left out alongside Diogo Dalot, Joao Cancelo, Danilo Pereira, Otavio, Ruben Neves, Vitinha and Joao Felix. READ ALSO: Kimmich Picks Five Clubs He Can...
NGF To Hold First National Summit August 31st
The Nigeria Golf Federation (NGF) has concluded plans to hold its first national summit from August 31 to September 2, 2022. According to the Otunba Olusegun Runsewe-led NGF, the summit will hold at Ladi Kwali Hall, Sheraton Hotel, Abuja, where membe...
Nigeria Can’t Win 2021 AFCON – Gernot Rohr
Nigeria coach Gernot Rohr said it is hard for his team to win the 2021 Africa Cup of Nations, AFCON because they are not the best team on the continent. The German tactician recently agreed to a two-and-a-half-year deal to continue his work as the handler of the three-time African champions, putting to bed speculation around his future. On Wednesday, the...
Super Eagles Have Learnt Their Lesson, As Supporters’ Club, Fans React To Victory Over CAR
Nigeria Football Supporters Club (NFSC) and some fans have applauded the Super Eagles over the revenge victory on Les Fauves of Central Africa Republic (CAR) in Doula, Cameroon. Fans who spoke to the News Agency of Nigeria in Lagos on Sunday, described the Eagles’ victory as a lesson learnt from the disappointment and the 0-2 defeat in the hands of...
Orban Should Be Invited To The National Team — Aghahowa
Former Nigeria international Julius Aghahowa has called for Gift Orban to be invited to the national team. Orban has been in red-hot form for his Belgian side Gent since joining them in January. The 20-year-old netted his second hat-trick in three days, as Gent defeated Istanbul Basaksehir 4-1 in Wednesday’s Europa Conference League round 16 second-leg tie. On Sunday, Orban scored four...
“Forget About AFCON Disappointment, Focus On World Cup Qualifier Against Ghana” – Eguavoen Urges Eagles
Austin Eguavoen has urged the Super Eagles players to put the disappointment of the AFCON 2021 behind them and focus on the 2022 World Cup qualifier against Ghana in March. After a brilliant start to the ongoing AFCON in Cameroon, the Eagles were shocked 1-0 by Tunisia in the round of 16. The Eagles had a perfect record in the group...
