The 37-year-old Argentine striker suffered a right ankle injury in his nation’s victory over Colombia in the Copa America final this month.

Flagbearer Tobi Amusan and Nigeria’s team captain, Anuoluwapo Opeyori, led Nigerian delegation at a colourful and historic Paris 2024 Olympics opening ceremony on Friday night. Despite the rain having its way on the night, athletes cheered along the Seine as more than 200 national delegations sailed through the centre of Paris and past sights such […]

‘The group was denied entry by a Nigerian official who told the players and coaches there were too many people on board’

.Says, ‘they must beat Japan’ After their dismal outing in the opening match against Brazil, the Super Falcons will take on world champions Spain in another tricky tie that could spell their fate in the tournament. Buoyed by a comfortable 2-1 victory over Japan in the first match, Spain are already on a high and […]

He was regarded as a total footballer who combined scheming skills with that of striking. He was seen as a footballer with sharp shooting, dribbling and heading skills.