Head Coach Justine Madugu has announced a squad of 20 players for Saturday’s international friendly against France’s Les Bleues at the Stade Raymond Kopa in Angers. The list includes CAF Awards nominee goalkeeper Chiamaka Nnadozie, defenders Osinachi Ohale and Ashleigh Plumptre, midfielders Christy Ucheibe and Jennifer Echegini, and forwards Gift Monday and Rinsola Babajide. EDITOR’S … Read more
Returning star Folashade Ijamilusi delivered a hat-trick as the Super Falcons soared to a 4-1 victory over Algeria in their second international friendly at Lagos’ Mobolaji Johnson Arena on Tuesday afternoon. Algeria, under coach Farid Benstiti’s guidance, began with greater discipline and confidence than in Saturday’s 2-0 loss in Ikenne-Remo, even creating a few openings … Read more
Lionel Messi struck on his return to international duty Friday following a three-month ban as Argentina defeated fierce rivals Brazil 1-0 in a friendly in Riyadh. The Barcelona forward was suspended by CONMEBOL for accusing South American football’s ruling body of “corruption” after he was sent off in July’s third-place play-off with Chile at the … Read more
The Super Eagle of Nigeria played a 1-1 draw against star-studded Brazilian team in an international friendly on Sunday in Singapore. Joe Aribo gave the Super Eagles lead in the first half before Real Madrid midfielder level for the Selecao just five minutes into the second half. Read Also: Nigeria vs Brazil: I’m Preparing Eagles For … Read more
Super Eagles defender and Torino Wing-back, Ola Aina, has pulled out of Sunday’s International friendly against Brazil. Aina joins a growing list, which includes Kenneth Omeruo, Samuel Kalu and long term absentee Ahmed Musa, all of whom have also been ruled out of the friendly due to injury. The defender, who celebrated his 23rd birthday … Read more
The Super Eagles players and officials are expected to arrive in Singapore on Wednesday ahead of Sunday’s friendly encounter against five-time world champions, Brazil. Ekohotblo earlier reported that the Nigeria Super Eagles will up against the likes of Neymar and Firmino at the Singapore National Stadium, Kallang. Read Also: International Friendly: Brazil Release Squad For Nigeria … Read more
The much awaited international friendly match between Nigeria and Brazil is facing a weather threat as the city of Singapore, venue of October 13 International friendly will witness a heavy downfall. According to an online weather forecast, it will rain 30 degree celsius in the Asia country. The looming rainfall may have limited distraction on … Read more
The Super Eagles of Nigeria will play Brazil in Singapore on October 13th in an international friendly during the next FIFA window. The five-time World champions selected the Nigerian team for a match since they are ranked among the best two side in Africa and also for their physical football. Brazil last played Nigeria in … Read more