A new FIFA ranking released on Thursday moved the Super Eagles of Nigeria by 2 spots from 40th position by the previous ranking to 38th best team in the world. Nigeria ranked fourth in Africa after Egypt, Senegal, and Cameroon.
Two goals from Ahmed Musa and one from Kelechi Iheanacho were enough to dismiss the Hawks of Togo in the international friendly match played this evening in Paris, France. The Eagles have had two successive warm matches ahead of its June 10 AFCON qualifiers against the Bafana Bafana of South Africa in Uyo.
The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) Bill 2017, has been passed by the Senate after third reading.
Sen. Obinna Ogba, who sponsored the Bill, presented the report of the Committee on Sports and Youth Development before the passage.
The emphatic triumph of Arsenal over Chelsea in the FA Cup Final may have emboldened Arsene Wenger position to remain as Arsenal Coach amidst recent criticism. In a meeting with Stan Kroenke on Monday Wenger told Arsenal owner he will accept the Premier League club’s offer of a new two-year contract.
Super Eagles and FK Austrian Wien forward, Olarewaju Kayode, has been voted the best player in the Austrian Bundesliga.
The former ASEC Mimosa striker has since reported in camp for the Super Eagles June 1 friendly against Togo in Paris, France.
Following the exit of Luis Enrique, Barcelona FC has appointed Ernesto Valverde as the new coach of the club. The 53 year-old has agreed a 2-year deal with the Spanish giants, the club announced on Monday. The former Barcelona player arrived at the Camp Nou after recently announcing his departure from Athletic Bilbao, where he had been in charge for the last four seasons.
