Why ex-internationals’ children don’t play for Nigeria— Etim Esin
Etim Esin, who in his day was so skillful a footballer he was dubbed African Maradona, has said former Super Eagles players' children are not following in their fathers' footsteps because enough had not been done to reward service to the nation.
Disu wants Ighalo back into Super Eagles squad
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, […]
BEN IROHA: Why no set of Eagles can match USA ’94 squad
In continuation of our pursuit for the best, today we bring to you the first part of an interview with former Nigeria international, Benedict Iroha. He was a member of the famous 1994 Super Eagles squad. Iroha spoke with our Weekend Editor, Onochie Anibeze and Jacob Ajom, Deputy Sports Editor on a wide range of issues. Excerpts:
NFF appoints Yobo to replace Amapakabo as Super Eagles assistant coach
The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) on Wednesday in Abuja said it has appointed former Super Eagles defender Joseph Yobo as an assistant coach with the team. Ademola Olajire, NFF’s Director of Communications, disclosed in a statement that the former Super Eagles captain was replacing Imama Amapakabo in the team’s technical crew. Yobo had played for […]
Why NPFL won’t grow – Patrick Pascal
Chairman of the Bauchi State Football Association, Patrick Pascal, has called for more Private sector involvement in the running of the Nigeria Professional Football League (NPFL) to improve the standard of the league.
NFF appoints Yobo as Super Eagles’ assistant coach
The Nigeria Football Federation has appointed former Super Eagles’ defender and captain Joseph Yobo as assistant coach of the team.
