Author: Tunde Williams

Stanley Eguma says Rivers United have the squad to challenge for the title this season and believes they will compete against any team.

Interim Coach Augustine Eguavoen has named his 28-final list of the Super Eagles of Nigeria for the 33rd Africa Cup of Nations taking place in Cameroon 9th January – 6th February 2022, with Captain Ahmed Musa, midfield enforcer Wilfred Ndidi and effervescent forward Victor Osimhen all making the cut for the big houseparty.

Goalkeepers: Francis Uzoho (AC Omonia, Cyprus); John Noble (Enyimba FC); Daniel Akpeyi (Kaizer Chiefs, South Africa); Maduka Okoye (Sparta Rotterdam, The Netherlands) Defenders: Chidozie Awaziem (Alanyaspor FC, Turkey); Kenneth Omeruo (CD Leganes, Spain); Leon Balogun (Glasgow Rangers, Scotland); William Ekong (Watford FC, England); Olaoluwa Aina (Torino FC, Italy); Jamilu Collins (SC Padeborn 07, Germany); Abdullahi Shehu (AC Omonia, Cyprus); Zaidu Sanusi (FC Porto, Portugal); Olisa Ndah (Orlando Pirates, South Africa) Midfielders: Frank Onyeka (Brentford FC, England); Joseph Ayodele-Aribo (Galsgow Rangers, Scotland); Wilfred Ndidi (Leicester City, England); Chidera Ejuke (CSKA Moscow, Russia); Kelechi Nwakali (SD Huesca, Spain) Forwards: Ahmed Musa (Fatih…

Head coach of Rivers United, Stanley Eguma, said his side will learn from their mistakes and correct them as the season progresses.

Shooting Stars boss Edith Agoye has challenged his players to adapt to the Nigeria Professional football league quickly.

Lobi Stars of Makurdi forced visitors Rivers United to a 1-1 draw at the Aper Aku stadium on Sunday.

Akwa United began their Nigeria Professional Football League title defence with a 3-0 trashing of Kano Pillars on Sunday.

Josh Maja was among the goal scorers as Girondis Bordeaux humiliated Les Jumeaux M’zouasia 10-0 in their Coupe de France clash on Sunday.

Oghenekaro Etebo says teammate Emmanuel Dennis has everything to become an excellent finisher.

Captain Friday Ubong, says Akwa United are eager to retain Nigeria Professional Football League crown the won last season.