Alex Iwobi is emerging as Nigeria’s most important player
Alex Iwobi is undoubtedly a polarizing player. The Arsenal and Nigeria midfielder/forward suffers regular scrutiny by both rival fans and supporters of the north London outfit. In fact, he …
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Nigeria’s Ndidi expected to be fit for World Cup
Abuja (AFP) – Injured Nigerian midfielder Wilfred Ndidi will be fit for the World Cup even though his Premier League season with Leicester City is over, national team spokesman …
Where to find Nigeria vs. Zambia World Cup qualifier on US TV and streaming
If you’re trying to find out how you can watch Nigeria vs. Zambia in the World Cup qualifier, you’ve come to the right place. Nigeria can qualify for the …
Nigeria football in $8.2 million deal to pay national coaches
Lagos (AFP) – The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) on Wednesday signed a five-year deal worth $8.2 million (7.5 million euros) with an oil and gas firm to pay its …
FIFA ban Nigeria’s Adamu for two years
Zurich (AFP) – Nigeria’s former football official Amos Adamu was on Tuesday banned for two years by world governing body FIFA for ethics violations. Adamu, a former FIFA executive …
Uproar in Nigeria over federation boss’ CAF pick
Abuja (AFP) – The head of Nigerian football’s governing body is at loggerheads with his executive committee after he endorsed Madagascar’s Ahmad Ahmad to be president of the Confederation …
Nigeria, South Africa in 2019 Africa Cup group
Johannesburg (AFP) – The 2019 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying draw made in Libreville Thursday pitted Nigeria against South Africa in one of the 12 groups and Tunisia against …
The trials of becoming Nigeria’s next star
Lagos (AFP) – Somewhere out there is a new Nwankwo Kanu or a Jay-Jay Okocha, but it is not easy for the thousands of pretenders to become Nigeria’s newest …