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Manchester United have indicated interest to sign Atletico Madrid ace Saul Niguez as a possible replacement for Frenchman Paul Pogba. According to a report on AS, United have started reaching out to Saul’s representatives, who they see as a replacement for wantaway former Juventus midfielder Pogba. More follows…

Coach Manu Garba is confident his team will beat host Niger in Wednesday’s semi-final clash at the WAFU B 2019 U-17 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying tournament. Speaking to www.brila.net ahead of the clash, stated that his players needs to put more balls on the ground even though his strikers are scoring goals. The Golden Eaglets started the competition on a poor note, losing 3-2 against Burkina Faso but defeated Cote d’Ivoire 5-1 in their second game to finish top of Group B. Garba who also revealed that his aim is to build a team that will stand…

Once one of the most feared strikers in world football, George Weah made a comeback to football in an International friendly against Nigeria after hanging up his boots 15 years ago.

Power-playing Midfielder John Ogu admits he is ‘extremely proud’ to captain the Super Eagles for the first time on Tuesday night in a friendly match against the Lone Stars of Liberia. The Hapoel Be’er Sheva midfielder led Nigeria out at Monrovia in Skipper John Mikel Obi’s absence. And Ogu couldn’t contain his excitement after securing what looks like the biggest Night of his Super Eagles career. The Midfielder took to Social media earlier on Wednesday to express his delight. View this post on Instagram Don’t wake me up from this dream . Captain the Super…

The AFCON 2019 qualifier game between Nigeria and Libya has been confirmed to take place in Algeria as Libya can’t host the fixture due to FIFA’s ban.

The Super Eagles of Nigeria on Tuesday night defeated hosts Liberia 2-1 in an International friendly match played in Monrovia. The game, played at the Samuel Kanyon Doe Sports Complex, was arranged in honour of the country’s president and 1995 FIFA World Player of the Year, George Weah. Henry Onyekuru, who is currently on Galatasaray, opened scoring for the Super Eagles, firing into the top corner to make it 1-0. The John Ogu captained side extended their lead before half time, with Simeon ‘Simy’ Nwankwo heading in Oghenekaro Etebo’s corner kick. However, The lone stars pulled…

Everton’s Ademola Lookman is about to declare his allegiance to the Super Eagles According to a report in Owngoal. Lookman has made 27 appearances for various England teams – including that 2017 World Cup final when England beat Venezuela – and has long been targeted by the NFF. But after turning down the Super Eagles following a meeting with Nigeria Football Federation President Amaju Pinnick earlier this year, Owngoal claims that Lookman has changed his mind and is poised to announce his decision. The report read: “An announcement will be made soon, I’m close to his management…

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Gernot Rohr-led Super Eagles will on Tuesday, September 11 face Liberia in a friendly game just three days after their 3-0 win over Seychelles in a 2019 Africa Cup of Nations(AFCON) qualifier. TEAM NEWS The only injury worry ahead of the friendly encounter is FC Porto defender Chidozie Awaziem who has already declared himself fit for the clash in an interview with Brila.net. TEAM LIST Goalkeepers: Ikechukwu Ezenwa (Enyimba FC, Nigeria), Daniel Akpeyi (Chippa United, South Africa) Defenders: Semi Ajayi (Rotherham United, England), Chidozie Awaziem (FC Porto, Portugal), Adeleye Olamilekan (FC Ifeanyi Ubah, Nigeria), Jamilu Collins (SC Paderborn 07, Germany),…

Super Eagles defender Ola Aina is set to miss out of the clash between him and his National teammate William Troost-Ekong in the Serie A on Sunday due to injury.