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The Super Eagles of Nigeria dropped two places from 44th to 46th position in the latest FIFA Ranking revealed on Thursday, February 7. The Super Eagles have not been in action since the 2019 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) against the Bafana Bafana of South Africa and international friendly encounter against the Cranes of Uganda. […]
It was another busy weekend for Nigerian players who play outside the country. In this piece, we summarise the performances of Nigerian players abroad. From England to Turkey to Egypt and Spain. In England We start from the Premier League where Alex Iwobi of Arsenal had an evening to forget as the Gunners were beaten […]
Former Super Eagles forward Victor Moses scored his first goal for Fenerbache in their 2-0 win over Goztepe in a Turkey Super Lig encounter played on Friday, February 1. Moses is on an 18 month loan deal at Fenerbache from Premier League giants Chelsea. Fenerbache Vs Goztepe The 27-year-old Moses was named on the bench […]
Ole Gunnar Solskjaer missed out on a ninth straight win as caretaker manager despite Pogba’s penalty and a stoppage time equaliser from Victor Lindelof as United dropped two points in the race for a top-four finish after falling behind to goals from Ashley Barnes and Chris Wood at Old Trafford. “We are disappointed with ourselves,” […]
It was Sunday, May 21, 2017. Stamford Bridge was confetti-packed with bottles of champagne cork popping in galore. It was a dreamlike moment happening in real time and for Victor Moses, it looked even more surreal. Victor Moses made 33 appearances to help Chelsea win the Premier League in the 2016/2016 season. (Getty Images) Just […]
After the highs of leading the Super Eagles to their short but roller-coasting 2018 FIFA World Cup campaign, it has been a tough seven months for Mikel John Obi. Mikel managed just six out of 18 games for Tianjin TEDA after the World Cup due to a series of injuries. As he struggled for fitness, […]
The referees that officiated the Nigeria Professional Football League (NPFL) matchday three encounter on Sunday, January 20 between Remo Stars and Bendel Insurance were reportedly attacked by supporters. Remo Stars were held to a 1-1 draw at home by Bendel Insurance. Charles Omokaro opened the scoring for Bendel Insurance before Victor Mbaoma equalised for the […]
Unai Emery has warned Arsenal that losing to bitter rivals Chelsea on Saturday would end their hopes of finishing in the Premier League’s top four. Emery’s side host Chelsea in a crucial clash at the Emirates Stadium knowing a defeat would leave them nine points adrift of the Champions League places. After a 22-game unbeaten […]
It was against Chelsea at the Emirate Stadium in September 2016 that Alex Iwobi really showed why he was not just another flash in the pan. The Nigerian had been enjoying a breakout season with Arsenal that season (2016/2017) and against Chelsea, he showed the qualities that had aided his promotion to the first team. […]
There is much to this transfer speculation as it was first reported by Barcelona-based daily sports newspaper, Sport. Super Eagles star Odion Ighalo is a shock option for Barcelona who are looking to get a striker in the January transfer window. Ighalo is looking for a new challenge after his club Changchun Yatai got relegated […]