Author: Chidozie Okoroji
Regarded as one for the future after he guided the goalposts for the victorious Golden Eaglets at the 2013 FIFA U-17 World Cup in the UAE, 21-year-old Dele Alampasu has since struggled with his fledging career at Clube Desportivo Feirense, before he was farmed out on loan to Cesarense in the Campeonato de Portugal- the third tier of Portuguese football last season.
Super Eagles vice-captain and Saudi Arabia’s Al Nassr player Ahmed Musa’s future at Saudi Pro League side may be the subject of speculation in the Arabic press, but the player himself has played down such rumours as he eyes a good finish with the club come to the end of the season.
Former Golden Eaglets skipper, Kelechi Nwakali has ascribed his recent top form to hard work and more focus.
Nigeria’s Junior Lokosa has expressed his joy and satisfaction after he started his first game for Espérance Tunis as they defeated US Tataouine 1-0 on matchday 14 of the Tunisian League.
Former Eagles goalie and Hapoel Iksal Imad, Bamidele Aiyenugba has charged the players of the Eagles to step up as other countries would be looking to defeat them in the tournament, knowing that they are a power house in African football.
Ahead of their final group game at the ongoing AFCON U-20 championship in Niger, former international, Etim John Esin has said he believes the Flying Eagles have learned from their draw against South Africa and are very prepared to do battle against Niger later today.
KAA Gent midfielder Anderson Esiti has expressed his desire to be called up to the Super Eagles team ahead of preparations to the 2019 AFCON in Egypt.
Arsenal midfielder Alex Iwobi has reiterated the words of his head coach Unai Emery that his Arsenal side need to approach tomorrow’s trip to Huddersfield with a ‘must-win’ mentality. The Gunners are seeking to end a run of six away league games without a win and a trip to bottom-of-the-table Huddersfield is an obvious opportunity to earn three points away from the Emirates. A 2-1 win at Bournemouth on November 25 was the last time an Arsenal side took three points on the road – and he wants that to be addressed at struggling Huddersfield. Iwobi also…
As Nigerian soccer players around the globe continue to hope they are in one way or another involved in the plans of Super Eagles gaffer, Gernot Rohr ahead of preparation for the 2019 AFCON in Egypt, NK Osijek player Ezekiel Isoken Henry has spoken of his desire to play for the Eagles.
Nigerian midfielder and Anorthosis Famagusta of Cyprus player, Nosa Igiebor has revealed that he has started training with the team two days back, while targeting an injury free year as he cannot wait to get back to action. It has been 6 solid weeks of rehabilitation for the former Vancouver Whitecaps and Real Betis of Spain player, and as he nears full fitness, the player, speaking to Brila.net, revealed his desire to get back to action soonest. ” My target for 2019 is to stay healthy and injury free because you could set goals and then your goals are cut…
