Author: Brila

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…

The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has criticized Gabonese Referee Eric Arnaud Castane for his handling of the Algeria vs Nigeria 2018 FIFA World Cup qualifying match.

It might have just been on interim basis, but wearing the captain’s band was a huge honor for Leon Balogun.

Super Eagles stand-in captain Leon Balogun has knocked the Algerian fans for booing Riyad Mahrez, Islam Slimani and co for failing to turn up against Nigeria in the final 2018 FIFA World Cup qualifying match at the Stade Chahid Hamlaou in Constantine.