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WCQ: Cape Verde Arrives Nigeria, Set To Train At Teslim Balogun Stadium

15Nov

By Obiajulu Joel NwoluNo Comments

News, Nigeria, Sports

WCQ: Cape Verde Arrives Nigeria, Set To Train At Teslim Balogun Stadium

The Blue Sharks of Cape Verde have arrived in Lagos ahead of Tuesday’s 2022 FIFA World Cup qualifying clash against the Super Eagles of Nigeria. According to a message posted on the Cape Verde Football Federation Instagram page, the players and their officials flew into Lagos on Sunday night. They will train at the venue of the game, Teslim Balogun Stadium, Lagos on Monday morning. Read Also: ‘Go For Victory Over Liberia Today,’ –Dare Charges Super Eagles The Blue Sharks defeated Central African Republic 2-1 at home on Saturday to set up a tantalizing final day clash with the Super Eagles. Nigeria top Group C on 12 points, two points more than the Blue Sharks. The Blue Sharks need a win to advance to the playoff round of the qualifiers. Source; CompleteSports...

‘Go For Victory Over Liberia Today,’ –Dare Charges Super Eagles

13Nov

By Obiajulu Joel NwoluNo Comments

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‘Go For Victory Over Liberia Today,’ –Dare Charges Super Eagles

Nigeria’s Minister of Youth and Sports Development, Sunday Dare, has charged the Super Eagles to go for the win against Liberia later today in their 2022 FIFA World Cup qualifier against Liberia. The Lone Star of Liberia host the Super Eagles in Tangier, Morocco in this all-important clash. Nigeria won the reverse fixture 2-0 in Lagos earlier in the year. Read Also: 2022 WCQ: Playing Nigeria Away From Home Big Handicap For My Team – Liberia Coach Butler Dare, in a statement to the team, on Saturday urged them to do the nation proud and brighten their chances of qualifying for the final stage of the 2022 World Cup African qualifiers. “The whole of Nigeria is behind you,” Dare opens up in his statement to the team. “I believe the leadership of the Nigeria Football Federati...

I Didn’t Do My Research Before Joining Bolton Wanderers From PSG – Okocha

13Nov

By Chinedu IbeakanmaNo Comments

News, Nigeria, Sports, Youths

I Didn’t Do My Research Before Joining Bolton Wanderers From PSG – Okocha

Nigeria legend, Austin Jay-Jay Okocha, has insisted that he didn’t do his research before joining Bolton Wanderers from Paris Saint-Germain in 2002. Okocha shocked many football fans when he left French Ligue 1 giants PSG for Bolton in the Premier League nineteen years ago. Though PSG was not a top club then when Okocha left, it was still a surprise to see the former Super Eagles captain leave for Bolton, who were battling relegation in the Premier League then. But Okocha has now revealed he did not know Bolton’s status in the Premier League before signing, adding that it took him a lot of time before he settled in the club. “Well, I will say that it’s obvious I didn’t do my research before signing for Bolton,” Okocha told Ally McCoist and Gabriel Agbonlahor on their Talksport ...

2022 WCQ: Playing Nigeria Away From Home Big Handicap For My Team – Liberia Coach Butler

12Nov

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2022 WCQ: Playing Nigeria Away From Home Big Handicap For My Team – Liberia Coach Butler

Lone Star of Liberia head coach Peter Butler says facing the Super Eagles of Nigeria away from home is a big handicap for his side, but they will have to make the best of it. Liberia will host the Eagles in their Group C fifth round tie in Tanger, Morocco on Saturday. In their doubleheader ties with Cape Verde, the Lone Star also played away from home as the fixture was moved to Accra Ghana. Butler, 55, expressed his displeasure but stated they just have to make the best out of the situation. “Every game is away from home we’ve been dealt with a cruel handicap,” he was quoted on Brila FM. “But we have to deal with it, not making excuses and just make the most of the situation that we are in.” Read Also: 2022 WCQ: Enyimba’s Noble Replaces Uzoho In Nigeria Squad for Liberia, C...

Ighalo Wins West Asia Player Of The Month Award

9Nov

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Ighalo Wins West Asia Player Of The Month Award

Super Eagles returnee Odion Ighalo has won the West Asia player of the month of October after his impressive performance for his Saudi Arabia club, Al-Shabab. Al-Shabab confirmed the win on their Instagram page before the Nigerian international also reshared on his social media pages. Ighalo has scored nine goals in 11 league games for Al-Shabab this season, with four coming in October. Recall that Ighalo was recalled to the Super Eagles for the 2022 World Cup qualifiers against Liberia and Cape Verde later this month by Gernot Rohr, more than two years after he retired from international football. Source: Complete Sports

2022 WCQ: Enyimba’s Noble Replaces Uzoho In Nigeria Squad for Liberia, Cape Verde Games

8Nov

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2022 WCQ: Enyimba’s Noble Replaces Uzoho In Nigeria Squad for Liberia, Cape Verde Games

Enyimba goalkeeper John Noble has been announced as Francis Uzoho’s replacement in Super Eagles’ squad for this month’s 2022 FIFA World Cup qualifiers against Liberia and Cape Verde. The Nigeria Football Federation made the announcement on Sunday night. Uzoho featured in his Cypriot club Omonia Nicosia’s UEFA Conference League encounter against Swiss club Basel on Thursday night but missed Sunday’s league clash against Ethnikos Achnas due to illness. ”Enyimba goalkeeper John Noble has been called up to replace Francis Uzoho who has been reported sick. Get well Frank,” reads a statement on the Super Eagles Facebook page. Read Also: 2022 WCQ: Liberia Recall Spanish-Born Goalkeeper For Super Eagles Clash Noble was first invited to the Super Eagles in March for the 2021 Africa C...

Kwara United Reject Head Coach, Biffo’s Resignation

4Nov

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Kwara United Reject Head Coach, Biffo’s Resignation

Kwara United have rejected head coach Abdullahi Biffo’s resignation, urging him to return to his position after recuperating from eye surgery. Biffo submitted his resignation letter this week and stated that November 30 will be his last day of appointment. The gaffer was queried him for not attending the budget defence of the club by the Kwara State Sports Commission. Biffo said he received a letter of query from the Kwara State Sports Commission, claiming that the act breached the terms of his contract, as he was not directly employed by the commission. “I received a letter of query from the Kwara State Sports Commission, and as a professional football coach, I value working ethics and well organised working environment. “I am no longer comfortable working for the club any ...

2022 WCQ: Liberia Recall Spanish-Born Goalkeeper For Super Eagles Clash

2Nov

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2022 WCQ: Liberia Recall Spanish-Born Goalkeeper For Super Eagles Clash

Liberia have invited goalkeeper Boison Wynney De Souza for their 2022 FIFA World Cup qualifiers against Nigeria and Cape Verde. De Souza, who plays for Romanian third tier side FC Someșul Dej last appeared for the Lone Star in 2019. The Spanish-born goalkeeper has been in outstanding form for FC Someșul Dej this season. He will have to challenge Tommy Songo or Ashely Williams for the starting position in the Red White and Blue two reminding matches in the qualifiers. Read Also: LaLiga Celebrates Chukwueze’s Return From Injury The news of the player being recalled was confirmed by his club on October 29, 2021 that they have received official communication for the keeper. “We are happy to inform you that our team goalkeeper Boison Wynney De Sousa has been summoned to th...

Sports Ministry Orders Immediate Dissolution Of NBBF’s Caretaker Committee

27Oct

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Sports Ministry Orders Immediate Dissolution Of NBBF’s Caretaker Committee

The Federal Ministry of Youth and Sports Development has ordered the immediate dissolution of the Nigeria Basketball Federation Caretaker Committee headed by Musa Kida, ahead of the federation’s elections. In a letter addressed to Kida and Prof. Florence Adeyanju, member, Caretaker Committee, NBBF, the sports ministry, thanked the duo for their contributions to the development of basketball in Nigeria. The statement, signed by the Secretary-General of NBBF, Afolabi-Oluwayemi Olabisi, said: “As you may recall that the Honourable Minister of Youth and Sports Development, Mr. Sunday Dare, on May 4, 2021, inaugurated the Caretaker Committees for 31 National Sports Federations, including Basketball, to run the affairs of the respective Federations ahead of elections of their new Boards. ...

LaLiga Celebrates Chukwueze’s Return From Injury

24Oct

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LaLiga Celebrates Chukwueze’s Return From Injury

The organiser of Spain’s top-flight league, Laliga celebrated Samuel Chukwueze’s return from injury during Villarreal’s fixture at Athletic Bilbao on Saturday. Chukwueze made his second league appearance when he replaced the injured Gerrard Moreno in the 20th minute on Saturday. The Super Eagles winger went on to feature in the longest minutes since his return from injury which he sustained in May. However, he could not prevent Villarreal from going down to a 2-1 defeat by Bilbao. And commenting on the number of minutes Chukwueze featured, LaLiga wrote on their English Twitter handle:” 70 minutes under the belt. “Great to see you back in action, @chukwueze_8.” Read Also: Super Eagles Drop Two Places In Latest FIFA Ranking Since his return to action Chukwueze has sc...