Rangers International of Enugu G.M/CEO, Prince Davidson Owumi has disclosed that the family of late Ifeanyi George will be able to access his insurance benefits after the current ongoing global pandemic.
Former Super Eagles captain John Mikel Obi has distributed food items including rice, noodles, and beans to families in Jos, Plateau State.
Former Super Eagles striker Odion Ighalo has explained reasons for quitting the national team, insisting he wanted to concentrate on club football.
Heracles Almelo sporting director has confirmed turning down a bid from Spanish club Celta Vigo for forward Cyriel Dessers in January.
Super Eagles goalkeeper Maduka Okoye revealed his club are working out a possible of going out on loan in a top flight league next season.
Super Falcons attacker Francisca Ordega has revealed that Arsenal legend Thierry Henry had a big impact on her football career.
The 26 year old former Washington Spirit, attacker disclosed in a live Instagram interview that the former Monaco and Barcelona forward was the only one who left long lasting impression on her and she’s hoping to follow his footsteps.
“I started watching him closely and I promised to be a player like him . I love players who can run so well with the ball. I am yet to meet him but I hope to meet him soon because he is my idol.
Ordega who has played in the United States, Sweden, Spain, Russia and currently in China, admits she’s working hard and hope to secured a dream move to the Gunners in the nearest future.
“If I am to play for any club in the English FA Women’s Super league, it must be Arsenal because I love everything about theclub.” she said.
Since modeling her games after the French legend, Ordega has played for Nigeria at all level and scored in all FIFA football competitions, including the U17, U20 and senior women world cup.
The pacy Benue born forward has also won the African Women’s championship twice with the Falcons and was named woman of the match in the final of the 2018 edition in Ghana.
Nigeria Football Federation has celebrated Super Eagles star Alex Iwobi who turns 24 today, May 3rd 2020.
The Nigerian football governing body took to the social media handle to wish the Everton forward a lovely birthday.
“Happy birthday @NGSuperEagles midfielder, @alexiwobi. Have agood one.”NFF tweeted.
Born in Lagos, Iwobi moved to England with his parents at the age of four and grew up in Newham, London, where he began his journey into the round leather game.
He joined Arsenal at the age of eight and went on to play for the club at the senior and made over 149 appearances, winning the FA Cup before his departure last summer.
Iwobi who was named 2016 CAF Youth Player of the Year is currently the most expensive Nigeria players following his £30m transfer to Everton.
He has made Super Eagles appearances for the Super Eagles, playing at the 2018 world cup in Russia and 2019 African cup of Nations in Egypt where the team finished third.