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Super Eagles Technical Adviser Gernot Rohr will on Friday this week release his list of invited Nigerian players for the away qualifying clash with Seychelles. The Franco-German tactician had earlier checked out the facilities at the Ahmadu Bello Stadium in the company of NFF’s 2nd Vice President/LMC Chairman, Mallam Shehu Dikko and Super Eagles’ Team Administrator, Dayo Enebi Achor. According to thenff.com, the former Germany defender Rohr will on Friday this week release his list of invited players for the away clash with Seychelles. The Super Eagles will face Seychelles in Victoria on matchday 2 of the…

Nigeria-born former England forward Carlton Cole has been declared bankrupt despite earning millions over a 16-year career playing in the Premier League and for England. The 34-year-old was told of the verdict at London’s High Court and hopes his desperate situation can be a warning to young players exposed to the riches of the modern game. “I hope my story will help young footballers to take responsibility for who they listen to and take advice from,” Cole said. “Unfortunately, I didn’t realize what was going on until my career was in the latter years and too late for…

Former Super Eagles Coach Christian Chukwu has stated that the Super Eagles under Gernot Rohr is not under any pressure ahead of AFCON 2019. In a brief chat with www.brila.net’s Yinka Oyedele, the former Enugu Rangers Manager says the only pressure facing Nigerian football was the pressure of averting a probable football ban which would have almost killed Nigeria’s aspiration for the 2019 AFCON. Chukwu opined that the team will be ready for any opponent from here since the Football ban has been avoided and there will be no pressure ahead of AFCON 2019 qualifiers against Seychelles.

Merseyside club side Everton FC has turned down a massive offer from the Turkey Super League giant Galatasaray, for Super Eagles forward, Henry Onyekuru. Onyekuru is presently on loan with Galatasaray, but his impressive start to life in the league has warranted Galatasaray to approach the Toffees for a permanent deal for the pacy forward. The Turkish giants offered £22.5m for Onyekuru but Everton has turned down the offer making it clear that they have a long-term plan for the player. Onyekuru opened the goals account for Galatasaray over the weekend with a sublime finish in the 1-0…

Brighton & Hove Albion defender, Leon Balogun, is set to make his first start in the EPL after Lewis Dunk has been confirmed to miss the Liverpool game. Balogun came on as a substitute in Brighton’s 3-2 win over Manchester United after Dunk got injured and failed to continue. The former Mainz 05 defender will face real test on Saturday as Brighton travel to Anfield and face Liverpool. The 30- year old defender declared his readiness for the upcoming game as he’s geared up for with Liverpool trio of Mo Salah, Sadio Mane, and Roberto Firmino. “…

Former Golden Eaglets star Victor Osimhen has joined Belgian First Division A club Royal Charleroi Sporting Club from Bundesliga side Wolfsburg. Osimhen spent the last season with Belgian top-flight club Zulte-Waregem last month, but they turned down the chance to sign him after undergoing trials. Osimhen’s temporary employer, RSC Charleroi, currently occupy the eleventh position in the updated standings after four rounds in the league. The 19-year-old was top scorer of the 2015 FIFA U17 World Cup after netting ten goals in seven matches, which helped the Golden Eaglets win the tournament for the fifth time in their history. Since joining…

Ex Super Eagles player, Godwin Okpara said he lost the better years of his youth in a French jail because of ignorance and having a bad partner at home.

Nigeria’s world cup opponent, Australia have named their 12-woman roster for the tournament set to tip off on the 22nd of September.

Former Super Eagles winger Garba Lawal has urged the Technical Adviser Gernot Rohr to search as a matter of urgency a direct replacement for retired Victor Moses. According to Lawal, The Chelsea player has done his best for the National team and his decision to step aside should be respected. Moses announced his retirement from international football at a very young age of 27 in order to focus on his club football and be closer to his young family. Speaking to Brila.net’s pius Idoko, the former Levski Sofia of Bulgaria forward said the Coach should get someone…

Cameroon Coach, Clarence Seedorf’s philosophy is already dividing opinion even before his first official game for the African side.