Brazil/Nigeria Friendly: Dare brands Eagles ‘Dream Team’
Sequel to the stellar performance of the Super Eagles against the Selecao of Brazil on Sunday in Singapore, the Minister of Youth and Sports, Sunday Dare has branded them “Dream [readmore]
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Maduka savours debut
Goalkeeper Maduka Okoye who made his debut for Nigeria last Sunday in a friendly against Brazil, has expressed joy at the opportunity given to him don the colours of his [readmore]
Onuachu needs time to grow in Eagles ―Amuneke
Former coach of the Taifa Stars of Tanzania, Emmanuel Amuneke, has backed striker Paul Onuachu to adapt well into the Super Eagles team. The lanky forward who came on as [readmore]
Osimhen tops Barca shopping list ―Report
Super Eagles on-form striker Victor Osimhen is on the top of the shopping list of mighty Barcelona, according to Spanish sports newspaper AS. The newspaper reported that Osimhen, who is [readmore]
Garba set to name final U-17 World Cup squad
Nigeria’s U-17 Head Coach, Manu Garba says all 33 players, currently, in Brazil have “ample” chance of making the final cut, but admits they already have some “in mind”. Garba [readmore]
Brazil friendly: Eagles impressed me ―Rohr
Manager Gernot Rohr believes the Super Eagles have ‘good future’ after they were forced to a 1-1 draw by Brazil in Sunday’s friendly in Singapore. The 66-year-old German tactician paraded [readmore]
Neymar out for four weeks
Neymar has been ruled out for four weeks with a grade two hamstring strain according to French television channel TF1. The 27-year-old begun his recovery in Paris on Monday after [readmore]
OF LIONS AND EAGLES
When England manager, Gareth Southgate announced the list of players called into the national team, three of the boys on the list were eligible to play for Nigeria. Tammy Abraham, [readmore]
Iwobi is dangerous ―Brazil coach
Everton’s Alex Iwobi has been earmarked as Nigeria’s danger man by Brazil. The Blues new boy, who completed a move to Goodison Park from Arsenal for a reported £28million, potentially [readmore]
Full house as Eagles begin training in Singapore
Three-time African champions Nigeria have full capacity in Singapore as they began training sessions on Thursday ahead of Sunday’s friendly with five-time world champions Brazil. Stoke City of England’s Oghenekaro [readmore]