Veteran striker Obafemi Martins and Manchester City starlet Kelechi Iheanacho have both been included in Sunday Oliseh’s squad for the 2018 World Cup play-off matches against Swaziland. The Super Eagles enjoyed a decent start under the new coach, winning three matches, while earning one draw and one defeat, but the double ...
Read More »Alex Iwobi earns maiden Nigeria call-up
Arsenal forward Alex Iwobi has been added to the Nigeria squad for October friendlies against DR Congo and Cameroon. The Super Eagles boss Sunday Oliseh revealed his squad for said matches just few days ago, but he has now added the Gunners starlet as he was cleared to represent the ...
Read More »Nigeria’s Izunna Uzochukwu back from injury
Nigeria international midfielder Izunna Uzochukwu has confirmed he is ready to return into action after recovering from injury. The 25-year-old was handed his Super Eagles debut in the 2017 Africa Cup of Nations qualifier vs Tanzania, but he picked up a groin injury in the process. Uzochukwu has since missed ...
Read More »Gbolahan Salami could miss Nigeria v Tanzania through passport issue
Nigeria forward Gbolahan Salami has emerged as a major doubt for the 2017 Africa Cup of Nations qualifier against Tanzania due to passport problems. The 24-year-old was not only named in Sunday Oliseh’s provisional Nigeria squad for the 4 September match, but he is also believed to have impressed the ...
Read More »Nigeria star Emenike suffers muscle injury ahead of Tanzania qualifier
Nigeria striker Emmanuel Emenike has picked up an injury in the build-up to the 2017 Africa Cup of Nations qualifier against Tanzania. Having started the qualifying campaign with a win over Chad, the 2013 AFCON champions will want to extend the winning run in the 4 September qualifier before facing ...
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