Although reports have emerged on new cases of Ebola Virus outbreak in DR Congo, the Nigeria Football Federation says the development will not affect the planned friendly match with the Super Eagles. The Federation's 1st Vice-President, Seyi Akinwumi in a chat with News Agency of Nigeria on Monday in Lagos said necessary precautionary measures had been put in place to forestall transmission of the deadly disease into Nigeria.
Super Eagles Head Coach, Gernot Rohr on Monday released a 30-man provisional squad for the 2018 World Cup, billed to take place in Russia from June 14 to July 15, 2017. The list which was made available to Vigil360 indicated that four goalkeepers were picked by the German tactician. They include Ikechukwu Ezenwa, Daniel Akpeyi, Francis Uzoho and Dele Ajiboye.
Nigeria Professional Football League top scorer, Junior Lokosa is poised to leave Kano Pillars this season after attracting interest from clubs in the South Eastern Europe and from North Africa’ reports CompleteSports.
Lokosa took his tally to 18 goals in the 2018 NPFL season with a brace for Kano Pillars who defeated Katsina United 3-1 in a Northern derby on Sunday.
A top source in Kano Pillars revealed that Lokosa has an option to leave the club or stay beyond the summer when the transfer window reopens.
Barcelona’s unbeaten run in the Spanish LaLiga came to an abrupt end on Sunday following their 5-4 defeat away to Levante.
Barcelona, playing without Lionel Messi, were two games away from going unbeaten in the LaLiga season.
Ghana striker Emmanuel Boateng scored a hat-trick and Enis Bardhi also bagged a brace for Levante while Phillipe Coutinho scored a hat-trick for Barcelona. Luis Suarez also scored from the spot for the Blaugrana.
Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola has stated that it will be difficult to break his side’s 100 points achievement.
City became the first English Premier League side to reach 100 points in one season following their late 1-0 win against Southampton at St. Mary’s on the final day of the 2017/2018 season.
Gabriel Jesus netted in the 90th minute to secure the important win for the league champions.
Hosts Guinea Bissau rallied back from two goals down to earn a 2-2 draw against Nigeria in the first leg of their U-20 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying second round tie at the September 24 National Stadium on Saturday, reports Completesportsnigeria.com.
Enyimba winger, Wasiu Alalade, scored both goals for the Flying Eagles in the keenly contested encounter.
