Former Nigeria U17 World Cup winning captain Kelechi Nwakali will wear the captain’s armband when Nigeria begin their U23 AFCON campaign against Cote d’Ivoire on Saturday.
Super Eagles technical adviser Gernot Rohr is expected to return to the country on Saturday from Dream Team VII camp in Egypt.
Nigeria U23 national team and Spartak Tranava of Slovakia player Josiah Chukwudi has called on Nigerians to support the U23 Eagles and stated that the team is replete with quality individuals that can achieve the objective of winning the competition and making the cut to the Olympics.
Nigeria U23 national team player Sincere Seth has stated confidently that Nigeria will qualify for the 2020 Tokyo games in Japan as the team open her campaign at the U23 AFCON in Egypt this weekend where African representatives for the Olympics men football event will be decided.
Nigeria national table tennis team player and All Africa games Gold medalist Olajide Omotayo has stated that though Nigeria couldn’t qualify out of her world cup group in Japan following another defeat to Chinese Taipei after having lost two days ago to China PR, the world cup for him will serve him good memories.
Nigeria’s men Rugby national team player Azeez Ladipo has stated that he is hopeful alongside other players of the national team that Nigeria can pull a big shocker against Zimbabwe defending champion of the 2019 Africa Men’s Rugby Sevens ahead of the clash between both side this morning by 9am Nigeria time.
Forgotten Super Eagles striker Anthony Nwakaeme was on target for Trabzonspor in their UEFA Europa league game on Thursday.
Super Eagles new sensation Joe Aribo was involved in Rangers Europa league win over Portuguese Champions FC Porto on Thursday.
Former Super Eagles midfielder, Mutiu Adepoju has advised the Nigeria Football Federation to start preparations for the next U-17 World Cup with immediate effect.
Nigeria football Federation are reportedly not ready to offer Super Eagles head coach Gernot Rohr a new contract before the expiration of the current deal.