Author: Seyi Alao

Following his incredible rise in the round leather game , Super Eagles youngster Samuel Chukwueze has continued to enjoy great reviews from foreign media. Chukwueze who almost joined English premier league side Arsenal in 2016 after winning the Under 17 World Cup with Nigeria a year before has scored twice in six games this season, including his first La Liga goal for Villarreal last weekend against Rayo Vallecano. The 19-year-old was invited to the Super Eagles for the first time for the 2019 AFCON qualifier against South Africa and could make is debuts if everything goes according to plan. However,…

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1996 gold medalist Nigeria, will begin their quest of reaching the Tokyo 2020 Games with a game against Libya in March 2019. The Libyans were expected to be on duties this week gained a walkover in their encounters with Gambia. Nigeria on the other hand are seeded to begin campaign from the second round. The Nigerian team set a world record in 2014 when they won the bronze medal to become the first team to win the three available medals at the Olympic. Dutch coach Bonfere Jo led Nigeria to gold medal at Atlanta ’96,beating Brazil 4-3 in the semi-finals…

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Villarreal of Spain sensation Samuel Chukwueze, Says he’s delighted to be invited to the National team for the 2019 AFCON qualifier clash with South Africa and hope he make his debut on Saturday. The 19-year-old has been in excellent form for his Spanish club in recent weeks, including scoring his first la Liga goal in his team’s 2-2 draw with Rayo Vallecano last weekend. The former U17 World Cup winner linked up with senior National team for the first time on Tuesday and has impressed Coach Gernot Rohr with his sharpness in the team first training session. …

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Former Nigeria international Yisa Sofoluwe has backed Leon Balogun to put his frustration for lack of playing time at his Club behind him and deliver good performance for the Super Eagles as they take on Bafana Bafana on Saturday. Leon Balogun has only made two appearances for Brighton and Hove Albion this season since his arrival from Mainz 05 of Germany on a free transfer. The 30-year-old is undisputed partner of William Troost-Ekong at the heart of National team’s defense since Gernot Rohr took over the team. However, Sofoluwe urges the reliable defender not to think about Coach Chris…

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