Author: Brila

Technical adviser of the Super Eagles, Gernot Rohr, has praised the duo of goalkeeper Francis Odinaka Uzoho and Brian Idowu, after their 4-2 win over Argentina in an international friendly on Tuesday night. The two players made their debut for Nigeria and impressed the German tactician. Idowu scored on his debut after coming on for Ola Aina, while Uzoho ensured Nigeria didn’t concede again after he replaced Daniel Akpeyi who conceded both goals. “Brian is a newcomer in the team, but he’s not the only one. We have three new players, and I would like to highlight our 19-year-old goalkeeper…

Manchester City have been given a scare after Sergio Aguero reportedly fainted at half-time of Argentina’s international friendly with Nigeria. The Blues striker didn’t come out for the second-half of the match being played in the Russian city of Krasnodar. According to reports from Argentinian broadcaster Tyc Sports, Aguero fainted in the dressing room during half-time and was taken to a local hospital for a checkup where he regained consciousness. The Argentine Football Federation later tweeted that ‘he had a picture of lipotimia’ and was ‘transferred to perform routine studies just as a precaution. Lipotimia is a spontaneous loss of…

Alex Iwobi scored twice as the Super Eagles of Nigeria fought back from 2-0 down against an Argentina side missing Lionel Messi to secure a stunning 4-2 friendly victory in Krasnodar.

Super Eagles of Nigeria on Tuesday night thrashed Argentina in an International glamour game in Krasnodar, Russia.

Sweden did the unthinkable on Monday night and condemned Italy to miss their first World Cup in 60 years with a 0-0 draw at the San Siro ensuring a 1-0 aggregate win was enough to reach Russia next summer.

Cristiano Ronaldo has told Real Madrid he wants to leave the club next summer, according to reports in Spain.

Super Eagles Technical Adviser, Gernot Rohr has decided to go with a formation of three central defenders in his line up for today’s game against Argentina with Mikel, Akpeyi return.

Super Eagles Energetic midfielder, Ogenekharo Etebo has expressed his optimism ahead of today’s match against Argentina in Krasnodar, Russia.

Camp sources said yesterday that Rohr has seen so many attributes in the 19-year-old Uzoho and would want to see him in match situation against a strong opposition.

Ex-Nigeria international, Ifeanyi Udeze has again weighed in his opinion on the lingering saga of Enyeama’s possible recall to the National team setup.