The duo of Victor Osimhen and the newly-called Gabriel Osho have both been ruled out of Nigeria’s upcoming international friendlies against Ghana and Mali. The two players will join Italy-based Tyronne Ebuehi and Nottingham Forest forward Taiwo Awoniyi, who have both been ruled out of the games due to injury. Osimhen, who was doubtful for Napoli at the weekend, missed their 1-1 draw at San Siro...
Umar Sadiq has issued a warning to cyberbullies following the incident that happened with Alex Iwobi after the Super Eagles' 2023 Africa Cup of Nations final loss to hosts Ivory Coast. Iwobi came under heavy criticism and abuse from online users which led to the Fulham player deleting all the content from his Instagram account. Support has since poured out for Iwobi with captain Ahmed Musa...
The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) have debunked claims that Umar Sadiq was not properly assessed before withdrawing from the Super Eagles squad ahead of the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations. The Real Sociedad forward had to withdraw from the squad after picking up an injury while the national team were training in the United Arab Emirates with Trabzonspor’s Paul Onuachu replacing him. There was however a...
The Super Eagles lost 2-0 to Guinea in their final pre-tournament friendly match ahead of this month’s Africa Cup of Nations in Ivory Coast. The Jose Peseiro-led side were disappointing at the Bani Yas Stadium in Abu Dhabi on Monday, with goals from Aguibou Camara and Facinet Conte sealing the win for the National Elephants. The Eagles, who thrashed a local Dubai club 12-0 on Sunday,...
Real Sociedad forward Umar Sadiq, Cyprus-based goalkeeper Francis Uzoho and the newly called up Royal Antwerp midfielder Alhassan Yusuf all arrived the Super Eagles training camp in Abu Dhabi on Thursday. Sadiq, like Uzoho represented Nigeria at the last edition of the Africa Cup of Nations in Cameroon in 2021, while Hasssuper eaglrssupan, who replaced the injured Ndidi, is expected to make his Super Eagles and...
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