Author: Brila

English Premier League giants, Manchester United have announced the signing of FC Porto defender Diogo Dalot on a long-term deal. Reports had earlier emerged that United were considering a surprise move for the 19-year-old, who only made his first-team debut for Porto as recently as October. However, after completing a medical with United earlier this week, United Chiefs have confirmed the arrival of the Portugal Under-21 international on a five-year contract. Manager Jose Mourinho told the club’s official website: “Diogo is an extremely talented young defender with all the qualities to quickly become a great player for this club. Dalot is United’s second signing of the…

Nigeria will play their final warm-up game against the Czech Republic on Wednesday, June 6, as they look to put finishing touches to their preparations ahead of the 2018 World Cup. The Nigeria Super Eagles are one of the dominant forces in African football and they find themselves in the World Cup finals once again this summer. Since qualifying for the first time in 1994, the Super Eagles have missed only one tournament (failing to qualify for Germany in 2006), but are yet to make it as far as the final eight stage. They have been handed a tough group…

Nigeria’s world cup opponent, Argentina, have cancelled a World Cup warm-up match with Israel, apparently under political pressure over Israel’s treatment of Palestinians in Gaza.

Simeon Nwankwo put in a fine display on his international debut as the arrow head attacker against DR Congo, but, the only thing lacking in his first minutes for Nigeria was a goal and the forward says he can’t to get one.

Wilfred Ndidi will return to action after nearly two months on the sideline with a hamstring injury, and will feature for Nigeria against Czech Republic.

Nigeria must seek to win and win well against Czech Republic to restore their confidence, former captain and Coach Augustine Eguavoen has offered.

Gambia’s, The Scorpion will face the full fury of a hurting Super Falcons when the sides meet on Wednesday in the first-leg of the 2018 African Women’s Cup of Nations qualifier.

Nigeria midfielder, Wilfred Ndidi has paid Argentina maestro, Lionel Messi, glowing praise and remarks the five-time Ballon d’Or winner is “unstoppable”.

Super Eagles captain, Mikel Obi believes Nigeria can progress from their World Cup group and go on to achieve something great, but insists it rests on the entire team giving 100 percent.

Chelsea and Super Eagles defender Olaoluwa Aina has broken his silence over his exclusion from the Super Eagles squad travelling to Russia for the 2018 World Cup. Aina was dropped to the standby list from the Russia-bound squad on Sunday morning along with on-loan Porto midfielder Mikel Agu. Aina found himself vying for two different roles with four other fullbacks Abdullahi Shehu, Tyronne Ebuehi, Elderson Echiejile and Brian idowu on the right back and left back positions respectively. The Chelsea youngster eventually lost out of both roles and was left out of the squad. Aina took to twitter to break…