Author: Chidozie Okoroji
Super Eagles forward Samuel Chuckwueze was in action for Villarreal as they lost 2-1 to Eibar on Thursday.
National team striker Sunusi Ibrahim has stated that the Nigeria U23 national team have strongly at the back of their mind the prime target of winning the U23 AFCON title in Egypt as the competition draws nearer.
As the qualifiers for the forthcoming African Cup of Nations, 2021, continues to gather momentum, especially for the Super Eagles who will be engaged next month, former Eagles assistant coach and goalkeeper trainer, Joe Erico says the Eagles should have it easy as there are top players currently in the team, while adding that it depends a whole lot on the instructions given them by the coach.
Nigerian defender, Stephen Eze has revealed that he is looking to keep getting better for the club as well as continue to give his best whenever he is selected by the coach, as the target remains to continue improving on his performances.
Dropped Golden Eaglets player, Ogaga Oduko has revealed that he remains grateful to have been part of the team, despite being dropped from the final list of players to the FIFA U17 world cup in Brazil.
Former Super Eagles defender, Efe Ambrose has hailed the policy brought in by coach Gernot Rohr that players who only play regularly in their clubs will be ones selected or invited to play for the national team.
Former Super Eagles striker and ex international, Victor Agali has expressed his satisfaction with the nice blend of youth and experience in the current Super Eagles team, as majority of the national team players continue to impress for their respective clubs, while playing in some of the top leagues in the world.
Following Sunday’s 1-1 draw between the Super Eagles of Nigeria and their opponents Brazil in Singapore, former technical committee member of the Nigeria Football Federation, Christian Chukwu has stated that he remains happy the team didn’t lose the match.
NPFL legend and player advisor, Victor Ezeji has called on the League Management Company, LMC, to improve the area of security ahead of the new season, especially for the referees, as they stand the risk of dancing to the tune of clubs whose fans threaten to beat them up and wound them.
AC Milan have appointed Stefano Pioli as their new coach, the Serie A club said on Wednesday, handing him a two-year contract in the hope he will turn around the fortunes of the seven-times European champions.
