Tag: Three Lions
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“I didn’t say this” – Peter Crouch denies criticising Lookman’s decision to play for Nigeria
Former England international, Peter Crouch has refuted claims that he questioned Super Eagles forward Ademola Lookman’s choice to represent Nigeria at the senior level instead of the Three Lions, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports. Crouch, a former Liverpool striker, praised Lookman for his outstanding performance in the UEFA Europa League final, where the forward scored a hat-trick to secure…
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Federation Cup: Maikaba predict a tough game as Rangers play Kano Pillars today
Enugu Rangers head coach, Abdul Maikaba believes is team will have a tough day when the Flying Antelopes take on Kano Pillars today in the Round 32 of the Federation Cup, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports. While Rangers defeated Adamawa United 3-0, Kano Pillars walked over Ilajo FC. Although, Kano Pillars now play in the Nigeria National League after…
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Federation Cup: Sochima shifts Rivers’ focus after CAF Confederations Cup exit
Rivers United goalie, Victor Sochima said the away trip to Dar Salam in the second-leg of their quarter final battle against Young Africans wasn’t an easy one but will shift attention to their Federation Cup tie against Enyimba, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports. Rivers United played out a goalless draw in Tanzania but crashed out 2-0 on aggregate. “It…
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NFF: The 2023 Federation Cup will star in May
The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) have revealed that the 2023 edition of Federation Cup will commence in May. Nigeriasoccernet.com reports. Based on the newsletter released by the federation after a board meeting with stakeholders, the competition will start a week before the end of the 2022/23 Nigeria Premier Football League season. The winner of the…
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NFF announce the Federation Cup Fixture
The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) on Tuesday released the fixtures for the 2023 Federation Cup. The preliminary round and final of the competition at the state level will commence on March 18th and end on March 19, 2023. Two teams will represent each state at the national level. The state FAs are expected to submit…