NAN reports that the Super Eagles will play their last friendly match against Czech Republic before the World Cup in Russia. Nigeria is in group D alongside Iceland, Argentina and Croatia
Udinese star, Destiny Udogie has made it clear he would prefer to play for Italy than Nigeria. According to the 19-year-old, he feels more Italian and will love to play for the Azzurris. Udogie is currently on loan from Hellas Verona and was born in Italy
The rating comes days after a world fashion magazine GQ rated Nigerian Super Eagles Jersey as the best for the 2018 World Cup. See the travelling uniform in pictures below:
The Super Eagles have been dominated by overseas professionals in recent years. Goalkeepers Amas Obasogie and Ojo Olorunleke were two local players involved in Super Eagles' last international outings against Lesotho and Zimbabwe.
Head coach of Plateau United, Zachary Baraje, has faulted the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) insistence on hiring a foreign coach for the Super Eagles.
Nwabali saved two kicks in the penalty shootout and was at his best in the game as the Super Eagles won 4-2 on penalties after scores stood at 1-1 in regulation and extra time.
Super Eagles defeat Ghana, set for Mali clashThe Super Eagles defeated Ghana's Black Stars in a hard-fought clash, bouncing back from their Africa Cup of Nations final defeat.
Almeria have confirmed Umar will not be allowed to honour the invitation, because the necessary COVID-19 protocols to enable him to play for the Super Eagles has not been followed.
The Super Eagles camp for the 2023 AFCON has officially opened in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, and most of the invited players are already in camp.
Nigeria's Wilfred Ndidi has been named among the top ten best midfielders in the English Premier League this season, according football facts and statistics website Squawka, cited by Complete Sports. The Leicester City star has been impressive since joining
Although Nigerians have asked whether they are going to the mundial for fashion parade or to play football, that has not taken the shine off the super eagles squad. See photos below;
Super Eagles and Everton of England forward Alex Iwobi is currently in his UK home in self-solation as the Premier League and other top competitions remain suspended in the UK.
"I trust the Super Falcons to fly past the Lionesses of England to reach the quarter finals. I believe in the girls and Nigerians believe in them and are looking forward to receiving the team with the trophy.
Former Nigeria goalkeepers Joe Erico, Ike Shorunmu and Joseph Dosu have said the return to training of former Super Eagles captain, Vincent Enyeama, is not a threat to the Russia 2018 World Cup chances of Ikechukwu Ezenwa and Daniel Akpeyi,