Author: Brila

Sergio Aguero scored the first goal at the reopened Luzhniki stadium as Argentina beat Russia 1-0 in a friendly Saturday. The Manchester City forward scored on the rebound in the 86th minute to leave Argentina on a seven-game unbeaten streak despite a difficult World Cup qualifying campaign. It was the first game in four years at Moscow’s vast Luzhniki stadium, which hosts next year’s World Cup final. Argentina struggled to break down Russia’s defense for much of the game, but coach Jorge Sampaoli saw encouraging signs. “We played in a straightforward, courageous, bold manner. We created resistance to the pressure…

The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has criticized Gabonese Referee Eric Arnaud Castane for his handling of the Algeria vs Nigeria 2018 FIFA World Cup qualifying match.

It might have just been on interim basis, but wearing the captain’s band was a huge honor for Leon Balogun.

Super Eagles stand-in captain Leon Balogun has knocked the Algerian fans for booing Riyad Mahrez, Islam Slimani and co for failing to turn up against Nigeria in the final 2018 FIFA World Cup qualifying match at the Stade Chahid Hamlaou in Constantine.

Super Eagles Midfielder John Ogu believes the team can improve after a 1-1 draw against Algeria in the final 2018 FIFA World Cup qualifying match on Friday.

Powerful midfielder, John Ogu Ugochukwu took his Super Eagles opportunity after scoring a beauty in Friday’s draw but disclosed how his chance to shine was threatened. John Ogu has revealed the sacrifices he made to position himself for his first World Cup 2018 qualifiers appearance with Nigeria. The midfielder who featured more prominently for the Super Eagles at 2013 Confederations Cup has been on the periphery of Gernot Rohr’s squad with the likes of Wilfred Ndidi, Ogenyi Onazi and Mikel Agu ahead of him in the midfield pecking order. Having booked their spot in Russia, the German tactician rang the change…

After 397 days or 1 year, 1 month and 2 days the Super Eagles completed the journey to reach the 2018 FIFA World Cup with a 1-1 result against Algeria in Constantine.

Nigeria wrapped up their 2018 FIFA World Cup qualifying campaign with a 1-1 draw against Algeria at the Stade Chahid Hamlaou on Friday and extended their record in the qualifiers to 36 consecutive unbeaten matches.

Sadio Mane played the leading role to take Senegal to next year’s World Cup in Russia, as they beat South Africa 2-0 away on Friday to take an unassailable lead in Group D of the African qualifiers. The winger set up the opening strike for Diafra Sakho after 12 minutes and then had a shot saved shortly before half-time, which rebounded off home defender Thamsanqa Mkhize for an own goal. The win put Senegal on 11 points in the standings, out of the reach of the rest of the teams and ensures a second appearance at the World Cup finals…

Already-qualified Nigeria failed to finish their preliminary campaign on a winning note but got in some good preparation for next year’s World Cup in a feisty 1-1 draw away at Algeria on Friday. Nigeria had already secured qualification last month and without the injured Victor Moses, and John Obi Mikel on the bench, they used the outing to give other players an opportunity to stake their claim for a place at the finals in Russia. Obi Mikel’s midfield replacement John Ogu hammered home a left footed strike in the 63rd minute, taking advantage of a poor defensive clearance, to give…