Author Archives: Monsurah Olatunji

Les Fauves arrive Nigeria as 22 Eagles train ahead of World Cup Qualifier.

According to a press release by the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) Communications Department on Tuesday, only Netherlands –based goalkeeper Maduka Okoye is expected in the Super Eagles’ Eko Hotels & Suites abode as at the early hours of Tuesday evening – 48 hours before the FIFA World Cup African qualifying Day 3 encounter against. TheContinue reading “Les Fauves arrive Nigeria as 22 Eagles train ahead of World Cup Qualifier.”

Fikayo Tomori roars with Three Lions again.

A.C. Milan star and former Chelsea central defender Fikayo Tomori who earned his first and only England cap back in 2019 as a substitute against Kosovo has been rewarded for his fine form at club level with an England call-up. ‘Fikayo [Tomori], we have been monitoring very closely throughout his time at Milan,” Gareth SouthgateContinue reading “Fikayo Tomori roars with Three Lions again.”

Rejuvenated Tammy Abraham back with the Three Lions.

Roma striker, Tammy Oghenetega Abraham has been called up to Gareth Southgate’s England squad for the upcoming World Cup Qualifiers against Andorra and Hungary. This is Abraham’s first call up since he was last selected by Southgate in November 2020, while he has six international caps and one goal to his name since making hisContinue reading “Rejuvenated Tammy Abraham back with the Three Lions.”

Claudio Ranieri is back in the Premier League as the new Watford manager.

Watford FC has confirmed the appointment of Claudio Ranieri as the club’s new Head Coach, days after parting ways with Xisco Munoz. The club made this announcement in an official statement released on Monday via its Twitter platform. The Italian arrives at Vicarage Road and penned a two-year contract with the Hornets. He has coachedContinue reading “Claudio Ranieri is back in the Premier League as the new Watford manager.”

Emmanuel Dennis Wins Watford Goal Of The Month Award.

Nigeria forward, Emmanuel Dennis strike against Norwich which earned the Hornets their first away win of the campaign has been named Watford’s goal of the month of September. It was a pin-point cross from Kiko Femenía that found the elusive Nigerian, who produced a powerful header that left Tim Krul glued to the ground forContinue reading “Emmanuel Dennis Wins Watford Goal Of The Month Award.”

Flying Officers Cup Countdown: How much do you know of Sunshine Queens?

Coach Tayo Onilude has a huge responsibility this coming months, leading a new Sunshine Queens team into the new 2021/22 NWFL Premiership season. Many of Sunshine Queens key players left Akure, after the departure of Wemimo Mathew to Edo Queens, leaving Onilude with a lean squad. They crashed out in the Federation Cup losing scandalouslyContinue reading “Flying Officers Cup Countdown: How much do you know of Sunshine Queens?”

World Cup Qualifiers: 16 Eagles in camp, 7 others expected to land for CAR clash.

In-form Napoli striker, Victor Osimhen, Maduka Okoye, Kelechi Iheanacho, Kenneth Omeruo, Francis Uzoho, Shehu Abdullahi and Simon Moses are expected to hit Super Eagles camp today ahead of Thursday’s Super Eagles clash with Central African Republic. Chidera Ejuke –who has featured in 10 games for CSKA Moscow this season with 2 goals & 2 assistsContinue reading “World Cup Qualifiers: 16 Eagles in camp, 7 others expected to land for CAR clash.”