Author: Aishat Akanni
Former Nigerian defender Ifeanyi Udeze has hinted that Moroccan star Achraf Hakimi could be named the 2024 CAF Men’s Player of the Year, despite Ademola Lookman’s impressive performances for both club and country.
Former Nigerian international, Prince Ikpe Ekong, has urged the home-based Super Eagles to seize the opportunity to prove their worth in the upcoming African Nations Championship CHAN qualifiers.
Former member of the Technical Committee of the Nigerian Football Federation, NFF, Austel Elumelu, has raised concerns about the state of football in Nigeria over the past 12 months, stating that the sport has not met expectations in 2024.
Former Nigeria international Garba Lawal has expressed confidence in the home-based Super Eagles securing a CHAN ticket this time around, as they prepare to face fierce rivals Ghana.
Fulham manager Marco Silva has showered praise on Super Eagles midfielder Alex Iwobi, highlighting his exceptional versatility and growing influence in the Premier League this season.
Lazio manager Marco Baroni has challenged Fisayo Dele-Bashiru to improve his performances following the Nigerian midfielder’s promising display in Lazio’s 1-0 win over Napoli at the Diego Maradona Stadium on Sunday.
Super Eagles and Udinese goalkeeper Maduka Okoye is set to undergo surgery after sustaining a serious wrist injury during a recent match.
Super Eagles winger Moses Simon downplayed the brilliance of his stunning late goal after guiding FC Nantes to a 1-0 win over Rennes in the fiery Breton derby.
Former CHAN Eagles player Barnabas Imenger Jr. has called on Nigeria’s current CHAN squad to capitalize on the reported struggles in Ghana’s camp and secure qualification for the 2025 African Nations Championship, CHAN.
Nasarawa United defender Victor Collins has emphasized that the CHAN Eagles’ primary goal is to secure qualification for the 2025 African Nations Championship, CHAN as they intensify preparations for their crucial showdown with Ghana’s Black Galaxies.
