Atletico Madrid have defeated Nigeria 3-2 in a friendly played on Tuesday, at the Godswill Akpabio International Stadium.
Salisu Yusuf’s men almost restored their lead before halftime, but substitute Destiny Ashadi missed an open net after great work by Samad.
Fernando Torres came off the bench to head Atletico Madrid in front in the second half before Usman Mohammed equalized for the hosts with a brilliant solo effort.
Borja Garces netted the winner for the LaLiga side with five minutes left.
English Premier League side Brighton & Hove Albion have completed the signing of Nigeria International defender, Leon Balogun on a free transfer from Mainz 05.
Atletico Madrid will end their 2017-18 campaign with a friendly against the Super Eagles B tagged the GOtv MAX Cup at the Godswill Akpabio Stadium in Uyo.
As per ScoreNigeria, Chidiebere and Kelechi Nwakali will both start for Super Eagles ‘B’ team in tonight’s friendly against the UEFA Europa League winners.
Both will play in the midfield along with Dayo Ojo and Ibrahim Alhassan ‘Muazzam’.
The strike has Turkey-based star Emem Eduok and Samad adiri from Lobi Stars.
Former Golden Eaglets and Flying Eagles skipper Musa Mohammed, Lobi Stars left back Ebube Duru will be in the defence along with central defenders Olamilekan Adeleye and Chinedu Ajanah from Katsina United.
Olufemi Thomas of Enugu Rangers will start in goal for the Super Eagles team B.
Eagles ‘B’ starting XI vs Atletico Madrid
Femi Thomas – Musa Muhammed, Ebube Duru, Chinedu Ajanah, Olamilekan Adeleye – Ibrahim Alhassan ‘Muazzam’, Kelechi Nwakali, Chidiebre Nwakali, Dayo Ojo – Emem Eduok, Samad Kadiri
Coach: Salisu Yusuf
Atletico Madrid:
Los Rojiblancos’s clash with the Super Eagles will mark the end of Fernando Torres illustrious career with Atletico Madrid.
Torres got a double on his final competitive appearance but that was not enough to secure victory for Diego Simeone’s 10-man side against Eibar. And against the Super Eagles, he would be hoping to bang in more goals.
Jan Oblak is expected to be in goal for the Spaniard while Ghana international Thomas Partey will orchestrate proceedings from the middle.
Potential Atletico Madrid XI: Oblak, JuanFran, Gonzalez, Montero, Munoz, Gabi, Partey, Munoz, Perez, Torres, Gameiro
Prediction: Nigeria 1:3 Atletico Madrid
Super Eagles pre-World Cup training camp opened in Uyo on Monday, as more than seven players arrived at the Ibom Meridian Hotel Camp.
Arsenal forward Alex Iwobi joined vice-captain Ogenyi Onazi, Elderson Echiejile, Ola Aina, Bursaspor of Turkey defender William Troost-Ekong, Ikechukwu Ezenwa and Kano Piller hotshot as early arrivals.
At about an hour ago, the Leicester City duo of Kelechi Iheanacho and Wilfried Ndidi have joined the team’s camp alongside new Benfica signing, Tyronne Ebuehi, and Plateau United’s goalkeeper Dele Ajiboye.
Others are Chelsea defender, Kenneth Omeruo, Nantes’ Chidozie Awaziem and Lokomotiv Plodiv center back, Steven Eze.
Super Eagles are expected to trade tackles with Leopards of Congo DR next Monday in Port Harcourt before proceeding to London, where they will play the Three Lions of England at the Wembley Stadium on June 2.
Arsenal Football Club has confirmed that star player Santi Cazorla will be leaving the club after six years at the Emirates Stadium.
The Spaniard scored 29 goals in 180 appearances for the Gunners, but his time at the Emirates has been disrupted by serious injury.
Cazorla’s last appearance for Arsenal was back in October 2016, with an Achilles injury keeping him out of action since then.
The 33-year-old, who has 78 caps for his country, signed for Arsenal from Malaga in the summer of 2012.
Best of luck Santi, you will be sorely missed!
Former world No 1 Serena Williams will not be seeded at this year’s French Open having seen her world ranking tumble to No 453 after childbirth.
Serena, a three-time champion at Roland Garros, discovered she was pregnant after winning the 2017 Australian Open and following her return from maternity leave in March, the American suffered early defeats in Indian Wells and Miami.
The 36-year-old former Champion subsequently withdrew from Madrid and Rome clay court.
This year again, tournament officials will establish the list and ranking of the women’s seeds based on the WTA ranking,’ the French Tennis Federation said.
‘Consequently, (the seeds) will reflect this week’s world ranking.’ Williams, who gave birth to daughter Alexis last September, can compete at Roland Garros under the WTA’s special ranking rule, which allows players returning from a long spells out to use their ranking at the start of their absence.
The French Open starts on May 27.
Former Valencia, Sevilla and PSG Manager Unai Emery is set to be named the New Arsenal Manager after the Management went silent on former Club Captain, Mikel Arteta.
West Ham United have announced that former Manchester City Boss Manuel Pellegrini has been appointed as their new manager on a three-year deal.
Plateau United’s Goalkeeper, Oladele Munir Ajiboye has declared his readiness to fight for a spot in the final Super Eagles’ 23-man squad heading to the World Cup in Russia next month.
Speaking to brila.net‘s Anthony Bekederemo on Players Scorecard, the former Under-17 World Champion said he never expected to see his name on the provisional squad list.
According to the Plateau United shot-stopper, Having his name on the provisional 30-man squad means anything can happen and with God, he is hopeful of making the final cut.
While responding to questions on the battle for three places amongst four outstanding Goalkeepers, Ik. Ezenwa, Dele Ajiboye, Francis Uzoho and Chippa United’s Dan Akpeyi.
Ajboye said he is ready to fight for his place in the squad, and he is under no pressure whatsoever.
The Plateau United goalie also confirmed to brila.net that he is already set to join the team’s camp today.
Ajiboye was the second Choice to Ikechukwu Ezenwa in the CHAN tournament hosted by Morocco earlier in the year when he was between the sticks during the Semifinal and the finals against eventual winners, Morocco.
EX-International, Emmanuel Amunike has advised Super Eagles players to match up their dreams of winning the World Cup with valid plans as the team opens camp ahead of the Russia 2018 World Cup.
Speaking to brila.net on Tuesday Morning, Amunike said it is really good to dream of winning the World Football’s biggest honour, but there must be well-executed plans to achieve the aim.
According to the former African Footballer of the year, winning the World Cup is not one of the smallest task, even though he acknowledged the efforts of the NFF and the Team handlers.
“We ‘ve been hearing everywhere that Nigeria can win the World Cup”
“It’s really a good thing to dream, but dreams without plans of execution are just illusions” Amunike stated.
