Credit Rohr For Super Eagles Rise In Latest FIFA Ranking – Adepoju
Former Nigerian midfielder, Mutiu Adepoju has credited Super Eagles coach, Gernot Rohr for the gradual rise of the team in the latest FIFA ranking. Recall that on Wednesday, Nigeria moved up to 32nd place in the new FIFA/Coca-Cola World Ranking table, up four places courtesy of their two wins over the Benin Republic and Lesotho in the last qualifying matches...
Koeman: Barcelona Will Do Everything To Keep Messi
Barcelona boss Ronald Koeman has said that the Catalan giants are ‘going to do everything they possibly can’ to convince Lionel Messi to sign a new deal at the club. The Argentina international’s current agreement at Camp Nou is due to expire at the end of June, and he continues to be linked with a move to Manchester City on...
West Brom Beat Chelsea 5-2
Chelsea manager Thomas Tuchel suffered the first defeat of his reign as struggling West Bromwich Albion took advantage of Thiago Silva’s red card to earn a stunning 5-2 win on Saturday. Tuchel had overseen a 14-match unbeaten run in all competitions since replacing the sacked Frank Lampard in January. But that impressive start came to an embarrassing end as West Brom...
Musa’s Appearance Against Lesotho Will Aid Him Find New Club – Rohr
Super Eagles coach, Gernot Rohr says his decision to use Ahmed Musa against Lesotho is to help him attract clubs in Europe that will be interested in signing him. Prior to Nigeria’s qualification for the 2022 Africa Cup of Nations, the German tactician was initially criticized by some football enthusiasts for his inclusion of Musa in the 24-man list against...
Kelechi Iheanacho Named Premier League Player Of The Month For March
Leicester City forward Kelechi Iheanacho has been named Premier League Player of the Month for March. The Nigeria international scored five goals in March, including the equalizer against Brighton & Hove Albion, a stunning volley away at Burnley, which was in contention for the Budweiser Goal of the Month award, and a hat-trick in City’s 5-0 win against Sheffield United...
I Can’t Wait To Help Watford Back To Premier League – Troost-Ekong
Super Eagles defender, Willian Troost Ekong has disclosed that he can’t wait to help Watford gain promotion to the Premier League next season. Troost-Ekong, who was part of the Super Eagles squad that thrashed Lesotho 3-0 in the 2021 Africa Cup of Nations qualifier at the Teslim Balogun Stadium on Tuesday, stated this in a chat with Punch. READ ALSO: Nike...
2021 AFCON Qualifier: Ebuehi Defends Rohr’s Decision To Bench Him
Super Eagles defender, Tyronne Ebuehi has revealed that he can’t question the decision of Gernot Rohr to bench him during last Saturday’s 2021 Africa Cup of Nations qualifier against Benin. Recall that the Super Eagles defeated Benin 1-0 to break their 8-year unbeaten home record and also book a ticket to the bi-annual tournament slated for Cameroon. READ ALSO: Katsina Governor’s...
Former NFF Technical Director, Laloko Is Dead
Former Technical Director of the Nigerian Football Federation (NFF), Kashimawo Laloko, died yesterday in Abeokuta, Ogun State. Laloko’s death was confirmed by his son, Adewale late Sunday night. “He had been feeling weak before he died on Sunday. It was as a result of weakness, not COVID-19,” Adewale said. READ ALSO: Attack On Ortom: Abba Kyari’s Team Arrives Benue Laloko, founder of popular Pepsi...
Iheanacho Battles Kane, Mahrez, Others For Premier League Player Of The Month Award
Nigeria forward Kelechi Iheanacho has been nominated for Premier League Player of the Month award for March. Iheanacho scored five goals in three league appearances for the Foxes during the month. The 24-year-old was on target in Leicester City’s 1-1 draw against Burnley at the Turf Moor and scored the equalising goal in the 2-1 away win at Brighton & Hove...
Super Eagles Land In Cotonou, Ready For Benin Republic
Nigeria have arrived in Cotonou ahead of their 2021 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying match against the Squirrels of Benin Republic. The Super Eagles are scheduled to face the Squirrels at the Stade Charles de Gaulle, Porto-Novo on Saturday. The players and their officials landed in Cotonou on Friday morning after a short boat ride from Lagos. READ ALSO: FIFA Extends Ban...
