Author: William Bossman
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Pinnick’s election will open new opportunities for Nigerian football
Sabina Chikere, Coordinator/Manager of Insurance Football Club of Benin, says Amaju Pinnick’s election into the FIFA Council will open new frontiers for football development in Nigeria and Africa in general. Chikere, in a statement by the club’s Secretary, Charles Ihimekpen, said she was elated by the news of Pinnick’s election on Friday. “I am convinced…
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Azeez’s Late Winner Helps Reading Triumph over Palace
Femi Azeez, elder brother of talented Arsenal midfielder Miguel, continued his fine form for Reading U23 team by netting the winning goal as they recorded a 2-1 win against Crystal Palace in a Premier League 2 fixture yesterday. Last weekend, Femi became the latest academy product to debut for Reading’s first team, playing the last…
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Yahaya-Kwande backs Amaju Pinnick for FIFA Exco slot
Chairman of Nigeria Beach Soccer Association, Suleiman Yahaya-Kwande has charged Nigeria Football Federation President Amaju Melvin Pinnick to go for victory in Friday’s CAF Executive Committee /FIFA Council elections holding in Rabat, Morocco. Pinnick, who is a seating CAF Executive Committee member and a former Vice President of the Africa Football Governing body, is contesting…
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Osimhen yet to decide on upcoming AFCON qualifying matches
Roberto Calenda, the agent of Nigerian striker Victor Osimhen, has reacted to his client’s call-up to the Super Eagles for their upcoming Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers against Benin and Lesotho. Osimhen was named in a 24-man squad by Nigerian manager Gernot Rohr earlier this week, despite having only recently returned from a series of…
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Super Eagles head coach explains Ahmed Musa’s “non-playing captain” role
Coach Gernot Rohr says captain Ahmed Musa was given an honorary place in Nigeria’s squad for the upcoming Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers against Benin and Lesotho. The surprise inclusion of the 28-year-old, who has been inactive since leaving Saudi Arabian side Al Nassr in October, has sharply divided opinions in the country. The speculation…
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Can Kelechi Iheanacho be Jamie Vardy’s replacement?
Kelechi Iheanacho has given a lot of promising displays for Leicester City against the apportioned minutes afforded to him by the manager in recent weeks. Fans are certainly overjoyed with Iheanacho’s crucial performances recently, where he has stepped up big time to fill the missing boots of many Foxes starters. The often capricious tendency of…
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I walked 7km to play football without boots – Nwankwo Kanu
Nigerian soccer legend, Kanu Nwankwo has called on youths not to give up on their dreams, recalling that he started playing football without boots. The former Super Eagles captain spoke on Wednesday during a submit on #EndSARS organised by the Ebonyi State Government. “When Papilo started, I did not depend on the government. I did…
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Emmanuel Amuneke named on CAF Technical Study Group for U17 AFCON
Former African Footballer of the Year Emmanuel Amuneke has been enlisted as a member of the CAF Technical Study Group (TSG) for the forthcoming U17 AFCON to be staged in Morocco between March 13 and 31. This is the second successive time the FIFA U17 World Cup-winning coach of the Golden Eaglets will serve in…
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NFF still undecided over Super Eagles “boat trip” to Benin
President of the Nigeria Football Federation, Amaju Pinnick, has explained the federation has not yet reached a decision for the Super Eagles to travel by boat for their 2022 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying game against the Benin Republic. The three-time African champions will take on the Squirrels in Cotonou on March 27 before facing…
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Federal Government backs Amaju Pinnick for FIFA Council seat
The Federal Government of Nigeria has backed the President of Nigeria Football Federation, Amaju Pinnick, for the Fifa Council Seat. The election is slated for the 43rd Ordinary General Assembly of the Confederation of African Football, in Rabat, Morocco on March 12. Other Nigerians to reach this level were Etubom Oyo Orok Oyo and Amos…
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Former Leicester striker Cottee makes case for Iheanacho to start for “The Foxes”
Former Leicester City striker Tony Cottee has said he believes Kelechi Iheanacho ought to start for ‘The Foxes’ in Saturday’s clash against Brighton after his “brilliant” goal at Burnley tonight. Iheanacho justified a rare start for Leicester with a Made-in-Nigeria strike after 34 minutes, when he superbly connected home a center by Super Eagles teammate…
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Ighalo considering possible return to Super Eagles
Former Manchester United forward Odion Ighalo has revealed he would soon make a decision regarding a possible return to the Nigeria national team. The 31-year-old announced his retirement from international duty in 2019 after helping the Super Eagles finish third at the Africa Cup of Nation, where he emerged as the top scorer. The forward…
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Super Eagles coach Gernot Rohr wants Balogun & Aribo to win Scottish League
Nigeria national team coach Gernot Rohr is hoping Leon Balogun and Joe Aribo will win the Scottish Premiership title with Rangers this season. The Super Eagles stars have been playing a pivotal role for the Gers to help Steven Gerrard’s men open a 15-point gap at the top of the league table. The Ibrox Stadium…
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John Mikel Obi is Nigeria’s richest footballer, Check out the list
Former Super Eagles captain Mikel Obi has been named the richest Nigerian footballer at the moment with a net worth of about ?23 billion. The 33-year-old who currently plays for English club Stoke City made most of his fortunes from football during his stint at Premier League club Chelsea. Chelsea were granted a work permit…
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Super Eagles likely to kick against Boat trip to Benin
Several Super Eagles stars have raised concerns over a plan for the team to travel by boat to neighboring Benin Republic for an AFCON qualifier. The Eagles will depart Lagos on March 25 for Benin and coach Gernot Rohr has disclosed they will most likely cross the border by boat so as to avoid the…
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Nigerian football needs genuine investors for growth -Egbayelo
Japan-based sports entrepreneur and president of Lagos-based nationwide league side Iganmu FC, Dr. Abayomi Egbayelo, has pointed the way forward for the development and growth of Nigerian football. Speaking with journalists at the Agege Stadium during the TCC Football Championship, Egbayelo, praised the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) board led by Amaju Pinnick and LMC boss,…
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Samuel Chukwueze is back to his best
Samuel Chukwueze has announced he is back to his best after his Man of the Match performance against Atletico Madrid at the weekend. The Villarreal winger has overcome a groin injury, which needed surgery after it compromised his performances over time. Despite the loss to the La Liga leaders, ‘Samu’ was the most dangerous player…
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Osimhen wants to qualify Napoli to Champions League – Agent reveals
William D’Avila, the agent of Super Eagles’ forward Victor Osimhen, has disclosed that one of the major aims of the striker is to ensure Napoli qualify for the Champions League. The 22-year-old who missed the club’s last two matches due to injury is reportedly eager to return to action as Napoli take on Sassuolo on…
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Victor Moses snubs Keshi as he names Antonio Conte as best coach ever
Nigerian footballer Victor Moses has picked current Inter Milan gaffer Antonio Conte as the best coach he has played under so far in his football career. Victor Moses is one of the best Nigerian players to have played in the Premier League where he had stint with the likes of Chelsea, Liverpool, West Ham United…
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Nigeria plot to snap talented winger Arnaut Danjuma from Holland
Nigeria are hoping to convince Bournemouth winger Arnaut Danjuma Groeneveld to represent them despite his two caps for the Netherlands. The attacker made his Netherlands debut against Germany in a Nations League game in 2018, and also featured in the friendly against Belgium. He has not been seen in Oranje since, though. According to The…