Iwobi will make it at Everton ―Imama
Alex Iwobi has the potential to become a key figure for Premier League side Everton, according to Nigeria national team assistant coach Imama Amapakabo. The 23-year-old joined the Toffees on [readmore]
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2019 AfroBasket: Kalu emerges best as D’Tigress rule Africa again
Nigeria’s Ezinne Kalu emerged the Most Valuable Player of the 2019 FIBA Women’s AfroBasket after leading Nigeria to back-to-back continental titles on Sunday night in Dakar. As well as contributing [readmore]
Ndidi denies Chelsea win at Stamford Bridge
Super Eagles midfielder, Wilfred Ndidi was the toast of the fans as Leicester City on Sunday came from a goal down to draw 1-1 with Chelsea at Stamford Bridge in [readmore]
Nigeria beat Senegal to retain Afrobasket title
Nigeria’s female basketball team D’Tigress on Sunday defeated Senegal 60-55 to win the 2019 women’s Afrobasket title they won two years ago. The final match played at the at the [readmore]
Nigerians had no hope in AFCON Eagles ―Ndidi
Super Eagles midfielder, Wilfred Ndidi, believes the Nigerian team did the unthinkable by coming third at the end of last month’s Africa Cup of Nations. He told Leicester City’s club [readmore]
FIFA bans Siasia for life
Ex-international, Samson Siasia has been banned for life and fined $50,000 by FIFA for agreeing to ‘the manipulation of matches’, according to BBC. Siasia was coach of Nigeria between 2010-2011 [readmore]
Chelsea will be difficult for Leicester City –Ndidi
Super Eagles of Nigeria midfielder, Wilfred Ndidi has warned his teammates at Leicester City to be aware of the danger posed by Frank Lampard’s men, Chelsea FC. The teams will [readmore]
Rohr lines up Iheanacho, Ebuehi, 21 others for Ukraine friendly
Super Eagles’ Technical Adviser Gernot Rohr has called up 23 players for the team’s international friendly with the Senior National Team of Ukraine scheduled for Dnipro Arena on September 10. [readmore]
2019 AfroBasket: D’Tigress spank Cameroon 106-39
Defending champions, Nigeria’s D’Tigress spanked Cameroon 106-39 on Tuesday in Dakar, Senegal, in a group B clash of the 2019 AfroBasket Women’s championship to finish tops in the group. The [readmore]
Iwobi seals £35m Everton switch
Everton have completed the signing of Alex Iwobi from Arsenal for £35m. The 23-year-old midfielder has signed a five-year deal at Goodison Park after a deal was agreed between the [readmore]