Onigbinde Reveals Reason For Nigeria Failure At 2002 W/Cup

Former Chief Coach of Nigeria's Super Eagles, Chief Adegboye Onigbinde says the efforts of some of Nigeria players were the reasons the team failed at the 2002 FIFA World Cup held in Japan and Korea.
Speaking 17 years after, the Modakeke High Chief explained that Super Eagles would have qualified at least for the second round at the 2002 Mundial but thanks to the effort of some of the renegades players whose acts let to the disbandment of the team after the Africa Cup of Nations in Mali.

Nigeria Football Is Dead Under Pinnick, Dikko -Taribo

Former Nigeria's Super Eagles defender, Taribo West says Nigeria football has declined under the current administration headed the present Nigeri Football Federation President, Amaju Pinnick.
Taribo stated that the country has become comatose in world football, adding that the executives of NFF have done the little they can and don’t have it anymore, hence the need for the them to leave so that the best hands can handle football affairs in country.

Supreme Court Verdict: Group Congratulates Governor Seyi Makinde

The New Nation Enlightenment Foundation has congratulate the Governor of Oyo State, Engr Seyi Makinde over his victory at the Supreme Court.
According to a statement singed by their founder, Mrs Foluso Oyenuga, FCA, the group commend the Supreme Court for the ruling which affirmed the mandate given to Governor Makinde by the people of Oyo State at the March 9, 2019 gubernatorial election.

Fenerbahce Targets January Loan Move For Onyekuru

Turkish giants, Fenerbahce have expressed interest in signing Nigeria's Super Eagles striker, Henry Onyekuru from Monaco in January.
Onyekuru, who joined the French Ligue 1 side from Everton, has struggled to command a regular playing time at the Principality club.

Eze Makes Top Ten Best Young Players In The Championship List

Nigeria's Super Eagles striker, Ebere Eze have been selected as one of the top ten best young players aged 22 and under making an impact in the EFL Championship in the 2019-2020 campaign.
According to Sky Sports pundits Keith Andrews and Jobi McAnuff, the ten names they came up with were Nathan Ferguson and Grady Diangana (West Brom), Jude Bellingham (Birmingham City), Karlan Grant (Huddersfield), Jarrod Bowen (Hull City). Conor Gallagher (Charlton), Ebere Eze (QPR), Ben White (Leeds United), Jayden Bogle (Derby County) and Han-Noah Massengo (Bristol City).

I Hired Dede As My Assistant For India Job 'Cause She Is Good -Dennerby

Former Nigeria's Super Falcons coach, Thomas Dennerby has given reasons he recruited ex-Nigerian women’s national team goalkeeper, Precious Dede as one of his assistants in India’s U-17 women’s team.
Dennerby took up his current post after he resigned his position as Falcons coach this year.

Mourinho Eyes Osimhen For January Move

Tottenham Hotspur manager, Jose Mourinho is reportedly keen on signing Nigeria's Super Eagles striker, Victor Osimhen from French club, Lille.
Mourinho is looking for more options in attack in a bid to keep Harry Kane and Osimhen, who can play as a central striker or in the wider roles, could prove an option, according to a report in Jeunes Footeux.

Sadjo Ismael Wins Maiden Ikogosi Marathon Race

Cross River State indigene, Sadjo Ismael emerged the winner of the first Ikogosi 10km marathon race in Ekiti with a time of 30minutes, 40 seconds.
The race which featured over 2,000 athletes in both male and female categories, commenced at about 8 am at Aramoko through Erinjiyan to Ikogosi.

Group Warns Adelabu, APC Over Oyo State Peace

A social political group, New Nation Enlightenment Foundation (NNN) has joined their voice with other well meaning individuals and organizations in calling on the All Progressives Congress (APC), Oyo State chapter to accept victory of Governor Seyi Makinde of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in the March 9, 2019 gubernatorial election so as not to throw the peaceful state into chaos.
The group, in a statement signed by the founder, Mrs. Foluso Oyenuga, FCA, call on Adebayo Adelabu and his party to stop their action of trying to snatch the governorship seat through the backdoor.

Latest FIFA Women's Ranking: Super Falcons Drop Three Spot

Nigeria's Super Falcons ratings in international football suffered a set back with their position on the latest FIFA/Coca-Cola Women's World Ranking.
The African Champions dropped three places from 36 to 39 in the world, but remain the highest ranked team on the Africa continent and the only one in the World top 40.

Ndidi Is Going Nowhere In January -Rodgers

Leicester City manager, Brendan Rodgers says the Premier League outfit will not part company with their top players, including Nigeria's Super Eagles midfielder, Wilfred Ndidi, in the winter transfer market.
The Nigeria international is on the radar of the top clubs in the English top-flight following a string of fine performances in midfield and Leicester City, who occupy the second position in the Premier League standings presently need the star player.

Maja’s Versatility, Improvement Will Bolster Super Eagles’ Attack -Rohr

Nigeria's Super Eagles manager, Gernot Rohr has hailed the versatility of Bordeaux striker, Josh Maja, and he believes that it will be a good thing for the Nigerian national team.
The versatile striker has scored five goals and with two assists in 15 French Ligue 1 appearances for Bordeaux this season, but the highlight of his performances came a few weeks ago against Mimes.

Leicester City Premier League Form Thrills Iheanacho

Nigeria's Super Eagles striker, Kelechi Iheanacho says he feels good to be a part of a ‘great’ Leicester City squad.
Iheanacho has scored and assisted twice over his last two English Premier League (EPL) outings for the Foxes, which included a last-minute winner against Everton a week ago.

I Did Not Compare Eze With Ejaria -Rohr

Nigeria's Super Eagles manager, Gernot Rohr says he has never compared Queen Park Rangers midfielder, Eberechi Eze with Reading star, Ovie Ejaria, when it comes to playing for the national team.
Both players, who ply their trade in the Championship, are of Nigerian descent and are eligible to play for either the Super Eagles or England - the country where they were born.

Osimhen Is Going Nowhere In January -Lille Coach

Lille coach, Christophe Galtier has insisted that Nigeria's Super Eagles striker, Victor Osimhen will remain at the club when the January transfer window closes for business, amid speculation linking the striker with a move to Barcelona.
The Spanish champions have identified the Nigeria international as a possible replacement for the ageing Luis Suarez and have been monitoring his performances in France.

Eze Makes Championship Team Of The Week

Queens Park Rangers midfielder, Ebere Eze has been named in Sky Bet Championship team of the week following his impressive performance in Saturday’s 2-0 home win against Preston North End.
The Super Eagles target player scored both goals as QPR ended a run of seven league games without a win.

Joshua Dismisses Ruiz Partying Excuse For Defeat

WBA, WBO, IBF, IBO World heavyweight, Anthony Joshua has dismissed Andy Ruiz Jr’s excuse that he had spent three months partying after his victory in Madison Square Garden back in June.
The Brit challenger was fully focused before he executed his game plan to the letter in Saudi Arabia, regaining his titles after a unanimous points victory.

Captains Of Industry, Lawmakers, Sport Personalities, Others To Walk Against Child Abuse

As part of effort to sensitize the public on child abuse, the captains of industry, members of the Oyo State House of Assembly, government functionaries, sport personalities and prominent people across walks of life have set to lead the walk against child abuse act.
The campaign, which is set to hold on Saturday, December 14th, 2019 will take off from Liberty Stadium formerly (Obafemi Awolowo Stadium), Oke-Ado, Ibadan by 7am.

Sporting Lisbon Eyes Move For Dessers

Portugal Primeira Liga powerhouse, Sporting Lisbon are eyeing a move for Heracles Almelo striker, Cyriel Dessers, who recently committed his international future to Nigeria.
According to Portuguese sports daily A Bola, Sporting Lisbon are the second European club linked with a move for the Eredivisie top scorer this week, after Italian Serie A outfit Cagliari.

Iheanacho Dismisses Aston Villa's Transfer Link

Nigeria's Super Eagles striker, Kelechi Iheanacho has reacted to rumors linking him with a January move to English premier league side Aston Villa.
Iheanacho returned to Leicester City bench in their Wednesday’s win over Watford at the Kingpower stadium, few days after helping the team overcome Everton.

Dessers Drops Belgium For Nigeria

Heracles Almelo of Holland striker, Cyriel Dessers has expressed his desire to represent Nigeria on the international scene.
Dessers, 24, who was born in Belgium by a Nigerian father has been in fantastic form for Heracles in the Dutch Eredivisie (Premier division) this season, and recently scooped the player of the month award.

Leon Balogun Calls For Collective Effort To Fight Racism

Nigeria's Super Eagles defender, Leon Balogun believes tackling racism is a collective responsibility and that more 'extreme punishments' are needed.
The 31-year-old Brighton defender also supports players walking off the pitch, but admitted it is only part of what needs to be done.

Aston Villa Eyes January Loan Move For Iheanacho

Aston Villa are reportedly interested in signing Nigeria's Super Eagles striker, Kelechi Iheanacho on loan in the January transfer window.
While Dean Smith is unlikely to spend in the new year after spending a lot in the summer, the Villa boss is thought to want to add quality and depth to his squad for the second half of the season.

Eze 'll Make Super Eagles Stronger -Pinnick

Nigeria Football Federation president, Amaju Pinnick insists persuading Queen Park Rangers midfielder, Ebere Eze to play for the Super Eagles would improve the squad.
Pinnick held a meeting with Eze in London last month with the hope of convincing the midfielder to play for Nigeria rather than England at senior level.

Rodgers Salutes 'Brilliant' Iheanacho After Everton Display

Leicester City manager, Brendan Rodgers praised Nigeria's Super Eagles striker, Kelechi Iheanacho for his man-of-the-match display in their 2-1 comeback win over Everton on Sunday.
The Nigeria international scored a stoppage-time goal to help the hosts secure maximum points at the King Power Stadium after assisting Jamie Vardy for their equaliser in the 68th minute.