Michael Eric will not be representing Nigeria at the 2020 Olympic Games due to Covid-19 complications.In an official announcement made yesterday, Eric who recently won the European Championship with CSKA Moscow said he has tested positive to Covid-19.“I will not be able to represent my country, Nigeria in this year’s Olympics in Japan. During the…
The delegation of Nigeria’s Senior Men National Team has arrived in Los Angeles, United States of America for Saturday’s international friendly match taking place at the imposing Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum, simply known as LA Coliseum.Organisers expect a full house at the 77,500- capacity LA Coliseum at Saturday’s match, which would make it the most-attended…
Minister of Youth and Sports Development Sunday Dare has expressed excitement at the deluge of talents at the British International School, Victoria Island, Lagos, assuring that future talents can be discovered for the country.Speaking at the final of the British International School’s maiden football tournament on Thursday, the Minister said: ” I’m so excited to…
Super Eagles Midfielder Michael Babatunde has left Morrocan club Wydad Casablanca after three wonderful years at the club.The midfielder refused to sign a contract extension at the expiration of his contract at the end of June.Babatunde has been more of a journeyman for a significant part of his career. He played for three different clubs…
French Ligue 2 club Amiens SC have agreed a transfer fee for striker Tolu Arokodare, who will be on loan to them for the next two years.According to L’Equipe, Amiens will pay Latvian club Valmeira between 1 and 1.5 Million Euros to sign the striker permanently.Last season, Arokodare failed to score in 10 appearances on…
….Assure Them Of Massive Support Members of the Nigeria Professional Football League, NPFL, Club Owners Association of Nigeria on Monday paid a surprised visit to the training session of the Super Eagles B players at the Aguiyi Ironsi Cantonment playing field in Abuja.The Delegation led by the chairman of the Association and Nasarawa United FC…
Head coach Gernot Rohr has shared his best moments with the Super Eagles since he assumed his role in handling the former African kings.Rohr was hired as the Nigerian national team technical adviser in August 2016, eight months after Burkina Faso sacked him as their national football team manager.But he quickly made his mark, leading…
Super Falcons forward Toni Payne has extended her contract at Spanish club Sevilla till 2024.The club announced the contract extension following the expiration of her initial deal, which she signed in the 2018/19 season.The former USA U17 international, 26, scored five goals and provided as many assists last season as Sevilla placed eighth on the…
Sports Minister Sunday Dare has hit back at Samson Siasia’s claims that he received no help from the Federal Government during his fight to overturn his life ban from all football-related activities by FIFA.Dare launched a scathing attack on Siasia, describing the former Super Eagles coach as a liar and insisted the Federal Government provided…
