NFF To Unveil New Super Eagles Coach In April
The Nigeria Football Federation, NFF, is making hay to hire a replacement for Jose Peseiro as Super Eagles Head Coach in April following the departure of the Portuguese at the expiration of his contract, Completesports.com can exclusively report. Over 20 coaches within and outside Nigeria have indicated their interest in the job since the NFF declared the post vacant and called for...
NFF Technical Committee To Shortlist Coaches For Super Eagles
The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) technical committee will meet on Thursday (today) to shortlist coaches who have applied for the Super Eagles coaching job. After a thorough deliberation, the committee will table their recommendations to the NFF executive committee. The NFF is expected to announce the successful candidate afterwards. Top coaches like Emmanuel Amuneke, Finidi George, Daniel Amokachi, Samson Siasia and Salisu...
FA Cup: Pochettino Inspired My Goal Against Leicester City – Chukwuemeka
Chelsea midfielder, Carney Chukwuemeka, has credited Mauricio Pochettino for the goal he scored against Leicester City in the FA Cup on Sunday. Recall that Chukwuemeka came on from the bench to score a goal in the Blues’ 4-2 win over Leicester City. In a chat with BBC Match of the Day, he stated that Pochettino told him he should do what...
Chukwueze Promises More After Scoring Maiden Serie A Goal
Samuel Chukwueze hopes to score on a consistent basis for AC Milan after opening his goal account against Hellas Verona on Sunday. Chukwueze volleyed home from inside the box three minutes after he took the place of Noah Okafor. It was a fitting response to growing criticisms that he has yet to justify his transfer from Villarreal. READ ALSO: FA Cup: Pochettino...
Osimhen Out Of Super Eagles Friendlies
Victor Osimhen has been ruled out of Nigeria’s upcoming friendlies against Black Stars of Ghana and Eagles of Mali. Osimhen an unused substitute in Napoli’s 1-1 draw against Serie A leaders Inter Milan on Sunday. The striker barely trained in the days before the game. Caretaker manager, Francesco Calzona said after the game that it was due to an inflammation of the...
Kimmich Picks Five Clubs He Can Join If He Leaves Bayern Munich
Bayern Munich midfielder, Joshua Kimmich, has identified the clubs he can sign for if he leaves Germany this summer. They are Real Madrid, Barcelona, Manchester City, Arsenal and Liverpool. According to Plettigoal, Manchester United and Chelsea are “not an option” for Kimmich, who is also set to snub Paris-Saint Germain. READ ALSO: Osimhen Out Of Super Eagles Friendlies Bayern are ready to sell...
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...
I Have No Desire To Be Coach – Son
Tottenham captain Heung-min Son has distanced himself from going into managerial job after he retires from football. Son made this known in an interview with Harper’s Bazaar, where he said that he doubts his mentality to be a head coach. “It’s a promise to me and a decision I’ve already made”, he told Harper’s Bazaar. “I love soccer, but I don’t have the...
I Am Prepared For Roma Return, Says Abraham
Roma striker, Tammy Abraham has expressed his readiness to return to action for the club after the international break. Recall that the England international made the matchday squad for their win against Sassuolo after 287 days out due to a knee injury. READ ALSO: I Have No Desire To Be Coach – Son Abraham has now confirmed he is expecting a big...
Friendly: Omeruo Cleared For Super Eagles Vs Mali
Centre-back, Kenneth Omeruo is expected to start Nigeria’s clash with Mali on Tuesday night after missing the first friendly against Ghana due to a training ground injury. Omeruo was an unused substitute against the Black Stars. With the Kasimpasa player and Calvin Bassey unavailable for the game, interim head coach, Finidi George named Benjamin Tanimu in the starting line-up. Tanimu, who plays...
