DONE DEAL: Simy Nwankwo joins Serie B Parma Calcio on loan

Nigerian international, Simeon Tochukwu “Simy” Nwankwo has joined Serie B outfit, Parma Calcio 1913 on loan from U.S. Salernitana with an option to buy. The 29-year old striker agreed on a move to Salernitana following Crotone’s relegation from Serie A last season. Simy is ranked as Crotone’s all-time top scorer with 66 goals in 159Continue reading “DONE DEAL: Simy Nwankwo joins Serie B Parma Calcio on loan”

Eguavoen returns to his Technical Director role after AFCON exit

Super Eagles coach Austin Eguavoen has quitted the post of an interim head coach following the team’s exit from the 2021 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) on Sunday. The former defender was appointed as the interim head coach of the team following the sacking of Gernot Rohr on the eve of the competition. There wereContinue reading “Eguavoen returns to his Technical Director role after AFCON exit”

AFCON 2021: Eagles of Carthage fly above 10-man Super Eagles

The Super Eagles of Nigeria are out of the 2021 African Cup Of Nations (AFCON) after a narrow 1-0 defeat at the hands of Tunisia in the round of 16. Austin Eguavoen’s men who came to the knockouts flying high being the only team coming into the round of 16 with a 100% points inContinue reading “AFCON 2021: Eagles of Carthage fly above 10-man Super Eagles”

U20 Women’s World Cup Qualifier: No Victory In Douala For Falconets

Nigeria U20 women’s national team held Cameroon to a barren draw, in the first leg of the third qualifying round of the 2022 FIFA U20 Women’s World Cup qualifier at the Japoma Stadium in Douala on Saturday. The two sides will face off for the second leg which comes up on February 5, 2022 atContinue reading “U20 Women’s World Cup Qualifier: No Victory In Douala For Falconets”

U20 Women’s World Cup Qualifier: Falconets arrive Cameroon in the middle of AFCON

The Nigeria U20 women’s national team, Falconets will fly into the city of Douala on Thursday for the first leg of their FIFA U20 Women’s World Cup fourth qualifying round encounter against Cameroon. The match which is slated for Saturday, 22nd January at the Stade Japoma, is guaranteed to produce fireworks, with the Super EaglesContinue reading “U20 Women’s World Cup Qualifier: Falconets arrive Cameroon in the middle of AFCON”

AFCON 2021: Super Eagles soar into knockout phase with a game to spare

It’s the battle of the Eagles and the Falcons when Super Eagles of Nigeria defeated the Falcons of Sudan 3-1 in the second Group D match of the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) on Saturday. The Nigeria interim manager made no changes to the side that defeated Egypt 1-0 in the first game. Just threeContinue reading “AFCON 2021: Super Eagles soar into knockout phase with a game to spare”

Charity Reuben with a goal and assist in Hapoel Be’er Sheva 0-2 win

Nigerian international forward, Charity Reuben helped Hapoel Be’er Sheva to its third win of the season, with a goal and assist over Hapoel Mamorek at the Kiryat Gat training pitch on Thursday. The former Bayelsa Queens has now scored eight league goals with three assists for the Israeli Ligat Al side. Hapoel Be’er Sheva nowContinue reading “Charity Reuben with a goal and assist in Hapoel Be’er Sheva 0-2 win”

AFCON 2021: Super Eagles school Mo Salah’s Egypt to make winning start

The Super Eagles of Nigeria started its quest for a fourth Africa Cup of Nations title with a 1-0 victory over the Pharaohs Egypt at the Roumde Adjia Stadium in Garoua, Cameroon. Nantes’ forward, Moses Simon could’ve given Nigeria the lead in the 27th minute after firing narrowly wide from closed range. The goal wouldContinue reading “AFCON 2021: Super Eagles school Mo Salah’s Egypt to make winning start”

Give Me AFCON 2021 As A Parting Gift – Ahmed Musa Charges His Super Eagles Teammates

Most capped Super Eagles player, Ahmed Musa, says he wants to win this year’s Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) as a parting gift from the Nigeria national team. “I think this is my last AFCON Insha-Allah,” said Musa. The 29-year old winger who in his 103 appearances for Nigeria netted 16 goals said during aContinue reading “Give Me AFCON 2021 As A Parting Gift – Ahmed Musa Charges His Super Eagles Teammates”

AFCON 2021: Cyriel Dessers replaces Odion Ighalo as Super Eagles striker

Super Eagles interim coach, Austin Eguavoen has confirmed the replacement of Odion Ighalo with Cyriel Dessers of Feyenoord after his club Al-Shabaab refused to release him. Dessers coming on board will be the fifth change Eguavoen has made to his final squad list released last month with two out of the previous four being asContinue reading “AFCON 2021: Cyriel Dessers replaces Odion Ighalo as Super Eagles striker”