Author: Adebanjo Ogunseye
Luka Modric was tormentor-in-chief when Nigeria and Croatia clashed in their opening group D match at the World Cup, and the Croat’s spot kick in the 2-0 win has been voted the most popular memory among four spectacular moments in Kaliningrad at the tournament.
Former Super Eagles defender Taribo West says Nigeria football administrators have much to improve on in order to reposition the sport and help emerging talents reach their full potentials.
Thomas Dennerby says he is familiar with the pressure and challenge of a serial winning team like the Super Falcons and insists he’s capable of handling the expectations.
The Super Eagles striker’s position is the most scrutinized and they get criticized the most according to former forward Julius Aghahowa.
Super Eagles defender Kenneth Omeruo is confident the team will pick three points against South Africa’s Bafana Bafana in the second-leg of their 2019 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying match.
Nigeria is only one of six Countries presenting two Referees at the 2018 CAF Women’s Africa Cup of Nations, as CAF reeled out the names of the match officials for the 11th edition of the competition.
The Falcons don’t need top friendlies to prepare before the 2018 Africa Women’s Cup of Nations in Ghana, according to captain Rita Chikwelu.
Nigerian Referees Ndidi Madu and Mimisen Iyorhe have been selected to officiate at the 2018 CAF Women’s Africa Cup of Nations this month in Ghana.
Three days after the death of Leicester City owner Vichai Srivaddhanaprabha was confirmed, another tragedy befalls football with news that Real Sociedad midfielder Luca Sangalli is in hospital after suffering a mild stroke.
Former Super Eagles coach Johannes Bonfrère says Nigerian Coaches need to upgrade their knowledge of the sport in order to help the many young talents in the Country flourish.
