Newly appointed Super Eagles’ technical director, Paul Le Guen, has rejected the job offer by the Nigeria Football Federation, NFF. This was revealed by a top French journalist Herve Penot, via the verified Twitter handle (@hpenot_lequipe). According to the tweet, Le Guen will not go to Nigeria because the NFF …
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AFCON Qualifier: Nigeria in a dicey qualifying race as CAF deducts 3 points
The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has deducted points from Nigeria, Egypt and Tanzania, all members of Group G, following the withdrawal of Chad from the ongoing qualification race for the 31st edition of the Africa Cup of Nations, Gabon 2017. Chad were due to travel to Tanzania for the …
Read More »Osimhen completes signing for Tottenham Hotspur
Tottenham have completed the signing of Nigerian youngster Victor Osimhen, according to reports. Osimhen, 16, was the star of Nigeria’s recent Under-17 World Cup triumph, with the forward scoring ten goals in seven games at the tournament, including one in the final against Mali. Tottenham were reported to have opened …
Read More »Man City favourites to sign Nwakali,U17 best player
By Tolulope Paul Manchester City are favourites to sign Kelechi Nwakali, the standout player of the U17 World Cup, according to a report by ESPN. The Nigerian midfielder ran the show for his side, driving them to a second successive triumph at that level and pipping teammate Victor Osimhen to …
Read More »Enyimba wins Nigeria Premier League title
Enyimba International have emerged as champions of the Nigeria Premier League for the 7th time after they secured the needed point in their 0-0 draw against hitherto title contenders, Warri Wolves. The match was played on Sunday evening at the Aba International stadium home of Enyimba. The Aba Elephants who …
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