Nigerians hail world class player Victor Moses

Victor Moses close up

Victor Moses was a changed player as Nigeria faced Algeria in Uyo in a FIFA World Cup

SEE MONEY.....4 Nigerian players who are stupendously rich despite recession (photos)

The dream and prayer of every Nigerian professional player is to travel overseas and play for bigger clubs in order to change their fortunes. Lots of African stars have featured for various clubs in other continents and many are now rich that their wealth almost know no bounds.

JUST IN: NFF appoints Salisu Yusuf as Super Eagles coach

Coach Salisu Yusuf

The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) has confirmed the appointment of Salisu Yusuf as the head coach of the Super Eagles of Nigeria, Daily Post reports. 

Yusuf made the disclosure on Monday, October 24 in a chat with reporters right after a meeting with

Aliko Dangote reportedly confirms Arsenal purchase

Alhaji Aliko Dangote

It seems the Nigerian has finally gotten his which after confirming his purchase of the club to photojournalists of Africancradle.com while giving them a tour of his house. Dangote is reportedly

Moses hasn’t proved his commitment to Eagles yet – Ex-Nigeria winger

He is riding on the crest of a wave after surviving a strenuous preseason to  force  his way into Chelsea’s first team under Italian manager Antonio Conte.

Victor Moses appeared to have given up on first-team football at Chelsea following the expiry of  his

Mourinho braces for Chelsea return

Manchester United's Portuguese manager Jose Mourinho AFP PHOTO / Scott Heppell /

Less than 12 months since his second spell as Chelsea manager ended amid on-pitch turmoil and bitter off-pitch recrimination, Jose Mourinho returns to Stamford Bridge with Manchester United on

Siasia hits Qatar for top coaching job

Siasia

Former Nigeria coach Samson Siasia is now in oil-rich Qatar in connection with a lucrative top coaching job. “Siasia flew out to Qatar Friday (last week) afternoon. He is there to discuss a coaching

Nigeria sports is the den of corruption - Amokachi

Daniel Amokachi

Former Super Eagles forward Daniel Amokachi has said that corruption is endemic in Nigeria Sports, claiming that total and urgent cleansing is needed.

The erstwhile Super Eagles’ assistant coach revealed this when he joined forces with coalition of

Four Reasons Ahmed Musa is struggling at Leicester City

The former Kano Pillars forward has been unable to pin-down a starting place with the Foxes since the 2016/17 season started and has been coming on rarely as a second half subtitute. Musa’s position in the national has also been threatened following the certain rise of form from Moses Simon who started ahead of him in the 2 – 1 win over Zambia in Ndola.

Here are the 4 reasons Musa is struggling at Leicester

1. Big money move

Before the arrival of Algeria’s Islam Slimani, the 24-year-old was purchased for a club-record

'We want our bonuses in dollars' - Mikel tells NFF

Mikel Obi

Nigeria’s Super Eagles have insisted to the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) that their match bonuses should be paid in dollars, African Football reports. According to African Football, a top NFF

Song not dead, says CAF

The Confederation of AFRICAN FOOTBALL  says Rigobert Song is not dead, despite reports that he passed away this week.

The former Liverpool and West Ham defender, who has 137 caps for Cameroon, was taken seriously ill on Sunday when he slipped into a coma in his home country. But reports late Friday night that

Iwobi, Iheanacho score as Nigeria triumph

Nigeria opened their 2018 World Cup group-phase qualifying campaign with a 2-1 victory in Zambia on Sunday thanks to goals from English Premier League duo Alex Iwobi and Kelechi Iheanacho

The 20-year-old strikers scored in the opening half before a capacity 40,000 crowd at

Barca academy lines up plans for Nigerian kids

Head coach of the Barcelona Football Academy in Lagos, Bernat Villa, has outlined the school’s plans for Nigerian kids.

The Spaniard, who was once in charge of the Barcelona academy in Spain, has his office at the Teslim BalogunStadium, Lagos, and is assisted by Nigerian coaches.

 “The aim of FCBESCOLA is to teach the kids the same way we teach in Barcelona using the same methodology and drills. For now we are having about 1,000 kids, out of which about 700 would eventually make it through to the school proper. I’m supported by some local coaches and I have explained to them our methodology; we are also teaching them our philosophy,” Villa said.

Villa added that Nigerian kids had awesome skills and could become future stars of the game, if properly groomed and guided.

“We’ve seen a lot of good players but the most important thing is for these players to be in good physical condition as their counterparts in Europe. If they can understand how we work and train, in few years, some of them can make it to top clubs in Europe and eventually their national team,” the coach stated.

On the difference between a Nigerian footballer and his European counterpart, Villa said, “The kids here (in Nigeria) are more of individual players, though they have good technical skills but they have problems technically and collectively.

“They are too individualistic, they always think they can take on their opponents and go alone with the ball and finish the ball by themselves. We have to make them realise they should play with the team.”

Villa stated that about 1,100 players were registered in the first phase, adding that the registration for the second phase was ongoing.

Top four matches you should not miss this weekend

Countries all over the world are involved in the Russia 2018 World Cup qualifiers as they continue their quest to play in the biggest stage of football.

The CAF qualifying rounds begin this weekend while other countries around the world continue their search for a World Cup berth.

Here are the four matches you can not afford to miss this weekend

1. Zambia vs Nigeria

After failing the qualify for the 2017 AFCON tournament in Gabon, Super Eagles of Nigeria begin their journey to Russia as they play Zambia in Ndoli.

Super Eagles of Nigeria

The Chipolopolo did not also qualify for biggest soccer fiesta in Africa but have promised to shock the star studded Nigerian side come Sunday, October 9, at the Levy Mwanawasa Stadium.

2. England vs Malta

It will the first test for Gareth Southgate as interim England manager after Sam Allardyce was sacked when they play oil-rich nation Malta.

Everyone is looking forward into the style of play the former England international will adopt as The Three Lions have been heavily criticized for not playing attractive football in their first match against Slovakia.

Gareth Southgate will be face his first test against Malta

3. Portugal vs Andorra

The current European Champions could not replicate their success at Euro 2016 after losing their first match to Switzerland as their inspirational captain Cristiano Ronaldo was missing owing to fitness problems.

However, the Real Madrid star man will be back in action for the Portuguese side and the whole nation will be trooping to the stadium to watch their most successful captain.

4. Cameroon vs Algeria

Both countries are also in ‘the group of death‘ which also includes Nigeria and Zambia in the most difficult group in Africa.

The Desert Warriors are currently the most feared team in Africa with stars scattered all over vibrant European clubs. The Indomitable Lions can also hold their own in the group as the new crop of players are no push-overs.

Ex-Cameroon International Rigobert Song is dead

Former Cameroonian international Rigobert Song has passed away at the age of 40.

Song while on the hospital bed

Former Cameroon International Rigobert Song has passed away.

Song, one of the most recognizable faces in African soccer died at the age of 40.

He suffered a stroke on October 3 and was said to have been making a recovery. News of his death was confirmed on October 7, days after government officials in his homeland had given him the all-clear.

Cameron’s health minister, Andre Mama Fouda, had on October 5 said after Song left the hospital where he was taken to for cerebral aneursym, “He leaves conscious. His life is no longer in danger, but he is not out of the woods yet. We hope he gets well soon, and comes back in full form, as we know him to be.”

Another report on October 5 said Song had opened his eyes following his coma.

Former Cameroon team-mate Samuel Eto’o who earlier tweeted in French: “I wish you courage and a speedy recovery big brother” later tweeted again after hearing the sad news again “sad to hear the demise of my big brother, RIP”.

Song played 137 times for his country and had spells with English clubs Liverpool and West Ham. He has been working as a coach for Cameroon’s football federation following his departure as Chad coach.