Author: Brila

Super Eagles’ Technical Adviser, Gernot Rohr, is full of encomiums for the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) for the “professional and committed manner” it handled the Super Eagles’ 2018 World Cup qualifying campaign.

Officials of the NFF have confirmed that Captain of the Super Eagles, John Mikel Obi will return to the team’s starting XI against Argentina in Krasnodar, Russia.

Real Madrid star Cristiano Ronaldo announced on Sunday (Nov 12) that he had become a father for the fourth time after girlfriend Georgina Rodriguez gave birth to a baby girl, Alana Martina.

Nigeria defender Ola Aina has looked at his first full debut against Algeria and believes he did well to pocket maestro Riyad Mahrez for the most part of the 2018 FIFA World Cup qualifying match.

Head Coach of the U17 women national team, Flamingoes, Bala Nikyu will open camp early next week as the girls begin preparations for next month’s FIFA U17 Women’s World Cup qualifying match against Ethiopia.

The NFF Technical and Development Committee has appointed Akwa United Coach, Abdul Maikaba as Head Coach of the U17 boys, Golden Eaglets.

Francis Uzoho towers at 1.96 meters, making him the tallest player in the current Super Eagles squad and even five meters taller than the best goalkeeper in the world; Gianluigi Buffon, and he’s aiming high.

Morocco have qualified for a first World Cup since 1998 after beating their closest Group C challengers Ivory Coast 2-0 away from home on Saturday, and Tunisia joined them in securing passage as they drew 0-0 with Libya.

Chelsea wing-back, Victor Moses has hailed his team-mate, (Azpilicueta’s) influence over his adaptation to a more defensive role after being nominated for individual honours. It has been a transformative year for Victor Moses and Chelsea. Antonio Conte’s decision to convert the Nigerian into a wing-back early in the 2016-17 campaign was instrumental in both driving the Blues to a Premier League title and also reviving Moses’ Stamford Bridge career. The Chelsea wing-back has hailed his team-mate’s influence over his adaptation to a more defensive role after being nominated for individual honours It has been a transformative year for Victor Moses…

Sergio Aguero scored the first goal at the reopened Luzhniki stadium as Argentina beat Russia 1-0 in a friendly Saturday. The Manchester City forward scored on the rebound in the 86th minute to leave Argentina on a seven-game unbeaten streak despite a difficult World Cup qualifying campaign. It was the first game in four years at Moscow’s vast Luzhniki stadium, which hosts next year’s World Cup final. Argentina struggled to break down Russia’s defense for much of the game, but coach Jorge Sampaoli saw encouraging signs. “We played in a straightforward, courageous, bold manner. We created resistance to the pressure…