Saudi Arabia 2 Nigeria 1: Henry Offia scores again, but Flying Eagles disappoint
The Flying Eagles lost 2-1 to Saudi Arabia in an international friendly on Sunday as they seek to beef up preparations for the FIFA U20 World Cup in Poland. The Saudi Arabians were the better side in the first half and were unlucky not to score. However, their hard work paid off early in the second half as Al Qadisiyah...
Nigeria and Wydad Casablanca midfielder Michael Babatunde is looking forward to playing in the CAF Champions League final after his team defeated Mamelodi Sundowns 2-1 on aggregate in the semi-final. Wydad will be up against defending champions, Esperance in the final later this month and Babatunde expects it to be a different challenge from what they faced in the semi-final. “It’s...
Rohr could drop Balogun, Uzoho from Eagles AFCON squad
Super Eagles Coach Gernot Rohr could be forced to drop regulars Leon Balogun and No 1 Goalkeeper Francis from his Super Eagles AFCON squad due to lack of game time at their club sides. The Brighton centre-back has been inactive for three months and his fitness level should be a major concern for Rohr and his backroom staff. Due to his...
Remo Stars Boss Kennedy Boboye nowhere to be found
Remo Stars’ head coach, Kennedy Boboye may have abandoned the club following reports that he has not handled the team’s training session in the past week. It is gathered that Boboye was not even on the technical bench when Remo Stars travelled to Katsina to play Katsina United in a Match day 17 game on Sunday. A source revealed that the...
Galatasaray plan to stay atop – Onyekuru
Super Eagles forward, Henry Onyekuru continued to remind his parent Club Everton of his huge potentials as he netted his 15th goal of the season to propel Galatasaray to a 2-0 win over rivals Besiktas Undefeated in their last 17 league games, the hosts were hoping to avenge a December 1-0 loss to their perennial rivals. The 21-year-old was on for...
Etebo dedicates Stoke City Player of the Year award to fans
Super Eagles midfielder, Oghenekaro Etebo has dedicated his debut South West Stoke Player of the Season award to the club fans, reports. Etebo expressed his delight with the recognition but said he remains pained that the club failed to achieve their aim of gaining promotion back to the Premier League. “It’s a thing of joy winning the SW Stoke City player...
D’Tigers to play Canada, Dominican Rep. In friendlies ahead World Cup
Nigeria’s D’Tigers have lined up multiple Grade A friendlies against Dominican Republic and Canada ahead of the 2019 FIBA men’s World Cup. D’Tigers two-legged encounter against Dominican Republic will take place in Santo Domingo between July 19th and 25th before playing Canada in Quebec and Ontario between August 5th and 11th 2019. According to arrangements put in place for the team, D’Tigers...
MFM forward reveals secret behind win over Rivers United
MFM FC came through a difficult 6 game winless run to pick up their first league win since March and goal hero, Chijioke Akuneto admits the victory over Rivers United "means a lot". Akuneto netted his fifth league goal of the season through a 5th minute penalty to end the team's three-game goal drought and a winless run that has...
Mikel Obi set to leave Middlesbrough
Super Eagles Skipper John Obi Mikel had strongly hinted that he was not extending his contract with Middlesbrough, saying he had options elsewhere and wanted to win trophies. Shortly after Boro’s 2-1 win against Rotherham United, the Chelsea legend confirmed that his contract ends at the end of the season. ‘’I don’t know, you can never say never, that’s why I...
Ruiz wants to make history by beating Joshua in New York
Challenger Andy Ruiz Jr says he's ready to prove doubters wrong when step into ring against Anthony Joshua for heavyweight world title fight at the Madison Square Garden in New York. Ruiz was drafted in as immediate replacement for Jarell Miller who was due to face Joshua for the June 1 fight , but the latter failed drug test to...
