In light of the recent tragic events in Nigeria, Tosin Holmes penned this piece on the debacle facing Nigerian footballers. It is exactly 666 words. Make of it what you will. Find Tosin on twitter…
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Match Report: Nigeria 1-1 Tunisia
Nigeria and Tunisia played out an entertaining draw at the Jacques Lemans Arena in Austria. Nigeria came into the match after losing 1-0 to Algeria four days earlier. Tunisia on the other hand, defeated Sudan…
NFF chief scout keen on Southampton youngster
Southampton 21-year-old forward Nathan Tella has hit the radar of the Nigerian Football Federation as the attacker is yet to make an international appearance. Super Eagles chief scout, Tunde Adelakun, has located his latest target…
Ndidi to miss Leicester and Nigeria matches with injury
Leicester City star Wilfred Ndidi is one of the most exciting talents hailing from Nigeria, but Nigerians won’t get to see him play for his country next month after the midfielder pulled out of the…
Nigerian winger could make history under Zidane
With out-of-favour winger Gareth Bale finally on his way out of Real Madrid for a loan spell at Tottenham Hotspur, the wide right position is up for grabs and it seems that Nigerian-Spanish youngster Marvin…
Liverpool youngster Awoniyi looks set to join Celtic
After Glasgow Celtic were embarrassingly knocked out the UEFA Champions League in the second round of qualifies against Hungarian champions, Ferencvárosi TC, the Scottish champions have decided to strengthen their frontline. Liverpool and Nigerian forward,…
FEATURE | Victor Osimhen’s rise to superstardom
Just two years ago Victor Osimhen contracted Malaria. He watched the Super Eagles crash out of the World Cup in the group stage from a hospital bed. Even after recovering his body was weakened to…
Former Super Eagles goalkeeper becomes first black coach to qualify for UEFA Champions League
Former Nigeria goalkeeper Emmanuel Egbo has made history by becoming the first black and first African manager to qualify for the UEFA Champions League after he led KF Tirana to the Albanian league title. The…
Super Eagles coach Rohr agrees contract extension
Nigeria Super Eagles coach Gernot Rohr has confirmed he has accepted a pay cut from the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) to stay and accomplish his unfinished business with the three-time African Champions, according to ESPN….