Author: Seyi Alao

Nigeria’s Golden Eaglets has been eliminated from the 2019 FIFA U17 World Cup in Brazil after going down 1-3 to the Netherlands in their Round of 16 clashes in Goiania on Wednesday.

Victor Osimhen was on target for Lille Metropole in the UEFA Champions League match with Valencia at Mestalla on Tuesday.

Nigeria was on the parade for his Czech Republic side Slavia Prague in their impressive 0-0 against Barcelona at Camp Nuo on Tuesday.

Two Nigerians have been appointed by the FIBA Africa Zone 3 board to serve for the 2019 – 2023 term of office.

Nigeria Football Federation and Turkish Super Lig side Istanbul Basaksehir has reached agreement over the availability of Dream Team VII skipper Azubuike Okechukwu for the upcoming U23 Africa Cup of Nations.

Former Super Eagles captain Vincent Enyeama has opened up on his relationship with Real Madrid forward Eden Hazard and other teammates during their time together at French Ligue 1 club, Lille.

Kelechi Iheanacho was in top form in Leicester City’s Carabao Cup win over Burton at the Pirelli Stadium on Wednesday.

The first Nigerian hat-trick in this tournament was scored by Nkwankwo Kanu 26 years ago, while the last one, notched by Victor Osimhen, in Chile back in 2015.

The duo of David Okereke and Emmanuel Dennis are unlikely to be involved in the 2019 Africa Under 23 Cup of Nations in Egypt after their club, after Club Brugge refused to grand them permission to join the team.

Nigeria Under 23 team will continue their preparations for the U-23 African Cup with friendly game against Nasarawa United this Wednesday.