Viv Solomon-Otabor returned to the national team set up but was on the Super Eagles bench the entire duration of the game as Nigeria and Brazil settled for a 1-1 result in Sunday’s international friendly.
Super Eagles Goalkeeper Ikechukwu Ezenwa has told www.brila.net his birthday wish is to help Nigeria qualify for the 2020 African Nations Championship.
Super Eagles B Head Coach Imama Amapakabo is facing a tough task guiding his team through to the 2020 African Nations Championship, after a first-leg 4-1 defeat to Togo.
Federation of International Football Association (FIFA ) will be responsible Francis Uzoho’s wages for the entirety of the time he will be out of action, as part of their compensation scheme to Clubs whose players suffered injury during international break.
The home base Super Eagles, are said to be unhappy with the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) over their unpaid camp allowances ahead of their crunch CHAN 2020 qualifier against Togo this weekend.
Minnesota United defender Ike Opara has been shortlisted for Major League Soccer (MLS) defender of the year award alongside two other players.
The IAAF Council has approved eligibility rules that require the concentration of testosterone in an athlete to be less than five nanomoles per litre continuously (The previous limit was 10 nmol) for a period of at least 12 months prior to being declared eligible.
Nigeria duo of Blessing Onyebuchi and Mercy Genesis capped a memorable week for Nigeria Wrestling after winning gold and silver respectively at the inaugural ANOC World Beach Games in Doha Qatar.
Cypriot professional football club side, Athletic Club Omonia Nicosia has promised to stand by Super Eagles goalkeeper Francis Uzoho, who is facing long lay-off while on international duty with Nigeria.