Author: Brila

Former Super Eagles striker, Jonathan Akpoborie has stressed the need to demand more from Super Eagles’ handler, Gernot Rohr.

Coach of Nigeria’s Volleyball team, Nuhu Japhet has described his side’s victory at the All Africa Games qualifier held in Abidjan as a very great one for Nigeria and the players.

The Flying Eagles’ of Nigeria defeated Qatar 4 – 0 in their opening match in the on going FIFA under 20 World cup in Poland. The Flying Eagles dominated the match from the blast of the whistle scoring two first half goals and two in the second to get maximum points to top the group. Nigeria’s next game will be against the American side on Monday, May 27, while Ukraine will slug it out against Qatar.

Super Falcons and Eskilstuna of Sweden midfielder Ngozi Okobi has stated that the players in the camp of the women national team have all shown good form and that coach Thomas Dennerby will have a tough time picking the final 23 list of players that will represent Nigeria at the FIFA women’s world cup in France.

Coach of Nigeria’s Flying Eagles Paul Aigbogun has stated that his team is very well ready for today’s opening group D clash against Qatar having thoroughly done their research and homework on their world cup group stage opponent.

Captain of Nigeria’s U20 national team Ikouwem Utin has stated that he has a deep sense of responsibility ahead of today’s opening group D clash against Qatar as the Flying Eagles hope to gets their FIFA U20 world cup campaign to a bright start.

LMC Chairman Shehu Dikko has reiterated that aligning the League’s calendar with the European football leagues will improve the chances of players in the domestic league getting Super Eagles call ups.

Perugia of Italy and Nigeria U20 national team player Kingsley Michael has stated that he has the pressure of ensuring he justifies his world cup inclusion ahead of Nigeria’s opening tie today against Qatar at the FIFA U20 world cup. 

Two –time runners up Nigeria will go all out for the three points when they take to the pitch of the 15,300 –capacity Tychy Stadium against Qatar in the opening match of Group D of the 2019 FIFA U20 World Cup finals on Friday evening, according to team captain Ikouwem Udoh Utin.

Six players including rising star Philip Abayomi, have been invited to camp for the 2019 Davis Cup as the NTF hopes to ensure the Country’s promotion to Group II of the Europe/Africa Zone.