2018 World Cup: Rohr names Super Eagles players with automatic shirts

  Nigerian coach, Gernot Rohr, has named players who will automatically make the squad for the 2018 FIFA World Cup tournament in Russia. Rohr’s list of players in this category include captain John Obi Mikel, Victor Moses, Balogun and William Troost-Ekong. The Franco-German coach told Soccer Laduma, “We have a few very experienced players, such

NFF’s Costly Blunder, A Big Shame

  [dropcap]T[/dropcap]he administration of football has always been a problem in Nigeria. All over the world, close followers of the game are aware of the potential the country is blessed with, both at the grassroots and youth levels. For example, the skills being exhibited by talents at school level are so encouraging. We are aware

BREAKING: FIFA Awards Super Eagles World Cup Match To Algeria, Fines Nigeria N217m

  [dropcap]T[/dropcap]he World governing body, FIFA, has slammed a heavy fine on Nigeria for fielding an ineligible player against Algeria in a Russia 2018 World Cup qualifier. The disciplinary committee of the body in a statement on Tuesday slammed a princely sum of CHF 6,000 (N217 million) on the three-time African champions. The Committee stated

Sergio Aguero Taken To Hospital After Fainting During Argentina’s Defeat By Nigeria In Russia

  Aguero had earlier scored to put his side 2-0 up, becoming the Albiceleste’s third-highest scorer in the process. Sergio Aguero fainted during half-time and was taken to hospital as Nigeria stunned Argentina in a friendly. The Manchester City striker fell ill in the changing room. He was replaced by Dario Benedetto. Aguero had earlier