Sylvanus ‘Quick Silver’ Okpala, has said no coach will allow players like Chinedu Obasi, Ike Uche and Taiye Taiwo in a team given their unprofessional conduct at the time late Stephen Keshi was coach of the Super Eagles. Okpala, who was part of Keshi’s technical team, spoke in defence of Keshi, who some ex-national team […]

Nigerian striker, Lanre Kehinde has called on Super Eagles coach, Gernot Rohr to give him a chance in the national team set up by extending a call up to him to show what he is capable of adding to the team. Kehinde, who plies his trade in the K-League at Incheon United, said he is […]

By Soyombo Opeyemi One would be a stone not to be moved by the industry, tenacity and prodigious output with the pen of the ex-Green Eagles international, Segun Odegbami. It will be a surprise if Nigeria had produced a better goalkeeper than Peter Rufai. I refer to Rufai of the Stationery Stores. Peter Rufai of […]

Gernot Rohr has said he will not be demanding for more money or additional bonuses, but rather a free hand to work for him to continue as Super Eagles coach. The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) is set to offer 66-year-old Rohr a new contract as his current deal will run out in June. Rohr earns […]

Football governing body FIFA yesterday released the latest rankings of national teams on its official website. In view of the ongoing coronavirus crisis which has seen little or no football activities, the positions of national teams and accumulated points remained practically unchanged. ALSO READ: Mikel undecided on Botafogo move The Super Eagles were due to face […]

Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) president, Amaju Pinnick has given assured that a new contract for Super Eagles boss Gernot Rohr will be ready in a week. Pinnick however made it known that the Rohr’s contract will only be renewed if he accepts the new set conditions. These conditions inserted include: 1. He must reside in […]

By John Egbokhan, Former Bendel Insurance player and coach, Roland Ewere is delighted with the extensive upgrading and renovation that the Samuel Ogbemudia Stadium in Benin City has undergone, expressing hope that the Super Eagles will enjoy playing their FIFA 2022 World Cup qualifying games in the stadium. Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) president, Amaju Pinnick […]

Cyriel Dessers believes it is a dream come true for him to get an opportunity to represent the ‘biggest football country in Africa.’ The Heracles Almelo striker has been in spectacular form for his side this season scoring 18 goals and providing six assists in 28 appearances across all competitions. His form earned him his […]

Today we serve you the concluding part of the interview we had with former Nigeria international, Ben Iroha. He spoke on his experiences as a coach with the various national teams and what can make Nigeria football great gain. Iroha spoke with Weekend Editor Onochie Anibeze and Deputy Sports Editor, Jacob Ajom. Excerpts

Former Flying Eagles coach Tunde Disu has said it would be nice to have Odion Ighalo back into the national team, from which he retired after the 2019 Africa Cup of Nations. Disu, who was speaking against the backdrop of Ighalo’s move to Manchester United, stressed that the Nigerian striker still have more to give, […]