Author: Chidozie Okoroji

Former Super Eagles striker and ex-international, Stephen Ayodele Makinwa has called on players of the Eagles as well as the team’s technical crew not to put too much emphasis on winning the match against Ukraine on the 10th of next month but rather to test the ability of the team.

Former chairperson of the Nigeria Women’s professional league, Dilichukwu Onyedinma has called on the NFF to improve the standard of the league so as to discover good players who will take over from the aging players in the national team, the Super Falcons.

Following reports of interest in his services, Nigerian player and Trabzonspor of Turkey striker Anthony Nwakaeme has revealed that if the opportunity presents itself, he will be moving away from the club, as every player wants to play in a good league.

Super Falcons striker, Asisat Oshoala has revealed that for her, the goal is just to keep getting better and better, even as she looks forward to a great campaign with FC Barcelona Ladies.

Following the return of the players of the women’s national basketball team, D’Tigress,to the country last night after their dominance at the FIBA Women’s AfroBasket as they won their second straight title against Senegal 60-55 in a tightly contested Final Sunday night at the magnificent 15,000-seater Dakar Arena, with top player Ezinne Kalu expressing her delight at the team’s achievement.

Super Falcons striker and Guingamp Ladies of France player, Desire Oparanozie says she is not thinking about leaving the club, despite reports linking her with a move.

Super Eagles and Leganes of Spain new signing, Kenneth Josiah Omeruo has revealed that he had to snub another Spanish club side who were interested in his services, before settling with his new employers.

Shanghai Shenhua forward Odion Jude Ighalo is now a few days away from returning to full training with after the injury he suffered last month in Egypt while on AFCON duties with the Super Eagles.

Maurizio Sarri’s return to the Serie A sidelines with Juventus could be delayed after the ex-Chelsea manager was struck down with pneumonia, the Italian champions have confirmed.

Daniel Sturridge was spotted arriving at a Turkish airport in the early hours of Tuesday morning and is now set to team up with his former Chelsea teammate and friend John Mikel Obi.