Browsing: NIGERIAN FOOTBALL

Chelsea FC, and former England captain John Terry were among those in the football community who paid tribute to John Mikel Obi, following his retirement from professional football.

Former Super Eagles Coach Austin Eguavoen had paid tribute to Mikel Obi, who announced his retirement from professional Football.

Former Super Eagles midfielder John Mikel Obi has retired from professional football.

Super Eagles Head Coach, Jose Peseiro is confident his side will cope well with the absence of some key players when the team faces Algeria later on Tuesday.

According to Sky Sports Italia Victor Osimhen’s recovery is going according to plans and could be back in the starting eleven against Cremonese.

Jose Peseiro has admitted that Algeria are a difficult opponent, but insists the Super Eagles will fight to beat them.

Home based Super Eagles skipper Tope Olusesi says players in the Nigerian Football League are the worst in the uncertainty surrounding the NFF elections, of with club competitions grossly affected.

Blessing Sunday expressed happiness to be included in Flamingos squad to the upcoming FIFA U17 Women’s World Cup.

Former Nigerian Forward, Julius Aghahowa has urged the Super Eagles head coach Jose Peseiro to open opportunities to all players ahead of Tuesday’s international friendly against Algeria amidst the growing cases of injury concerns.

Veteran Nigeria Professional Football League goalkeeper Theophilus Afelokhai has stated that the solution to the goalkeeping concerns in the Super Eagles can be found in the Nigerian league.