We Will Attack Nigeria - Hector Cuper

Head coach of Egypt’s national team, Hector Cuper has promised that his charges will play with attacking intent against Nigeria on Tuesday when both sides meet in a 2017 Africa Cup of Nations (Afcon) qualifying game in Alexandria.

The two sides fought out a 1-1 draw in the reverse fixture at the Ahmadu Bello Stadium, Kaduna last Friday with Mohammed Salah’s injury time effort cancelling out Oghenekaro Etebo’s goal for the Super Eagles on the hour.

Cuper is full of respect for the Nigerian side but believes the Pharaohs will be in fine fettle for Tuesday’s game in Alexandria.

Super Eagles Refuse To Train In Egypt

Super Eagles did not train at the Borg El-Arab Stadium in Alexandria Monday night because they complained of tiredness after a six-hour flight from Abuja.

The Eagles had to endure a two-hour delay at the Nnamdi Azikiwe Stadium in Abuja due to late approval for the chartered flight to fly over Sudan to Egypt.

And that was after a two-hour bus ride from Kaduna to Abuja, also on Monday.

Fans Mob Musa, Mikel, Ambrose In Kaduna

Hundreds of fans mobbed Eagles stars Mikel Obi, Ahmed Musa and Efe Ambrose after Tuesday evening training at the Ahmadu Bello Stadium in Kaduna.

Chelsea star Mikel was also mobbed by fans when the team trained in Abuja earlier in the day.
Celtic defender Ambrose is returning to the city where he was born and where he went on to captain the city’s biggest club, Kaduna United.

The fans wanted to touch the players they often watch in action with their European clubs on television and also take pictures and selfies with them.

Nigeria vs Egypt: Kick Off Time Moved

The kick-off time for the crucial AFCON 2017 qualifier between Nigeria and Egypt at the Ahmadu Bello Stadium in Kaduna on Friday has been moved by an hour, according to officials.

The match was originally fixed for 4pm local time, but it has now been shifted to 5pm as the home team have expressed concerns that the heat in the northern city of Kaduna could affect the Nigeria foreign-based players, who are just coming out of winter in Europe.

Coach Samson Siasia first raised this concerns when he took temporary charge of the team following the sudden exit of Sunday Oliseh last month.

House Of Reps Set To Probe Oliseh's Resignation

Former coach of the Super Eagles of Nigeria, Sunday oliseh is set to appear before the House of Representatives committee on sports in Abuja on Thursday. It is not clear if the house intends to probe his resignation or if it's going to be the normal listening spree that we have seen over the years.

Oliseh resigned when the job hit its hardest rock as the Eagles are scheduled to play a must win encounter against the Pharoahs of Egypt. Failure to win means Nigeria will be at a risk of not participating in the next Africa Nations Cup.

Nigeria 6-0 South Africa: Rashidat Ajibade Nets Quadrope

Nigeria are a foot into the 2016 FIFA U17 Women’s World Cup after they trounced their South African counterparts 6-0 in a first leg playoff on Saturday in Abuja.

The game was won and lost in the first half during which home team Nigeria scored all six goals with skipper Rashidat Ajibade firing four of the goals.

Fajobi Yetunde got the home team off to a flying start after a minute, before Ajibade went on a rampage.

Samson Siasia Invites Leon Balogun Ahead Of Egypt Clash

Stand by coach of the Super Eagles of Nigeria Samson Siasia has extended an invitation to Germany-based defender Leon Balogun for AFCON 2017 qualifiers against Egypt later this month.

According to the NFF official site, Mainz 05 defender Balogun will join a 42-man squad list announced by Siasia for matches against Egypt.

There has been a clamour for Balogun’s invitation on the back of his performances in the Bundesliga this season.

Chisom Chikatara Joins Wydad Casablanca Of Morocco

CHAN Eagles forward Chisom Chikatara has expressed his delight after he teamed up with Moroccan giants Wydad Casablanca.

The former Abia Warriors forward was unveiled by the club on Wednesday in presence of the club president Said Nazareth and coach John Toshack.

'Kolanut boy' Chikatara told the press and club’s fans present at the unveiling that he will contribute his quota to help the team achieve results.

Manchester United Have Concluded Mourinho's Deal - Harry Redknapp

Speculations are flying around Manchester and has the hours fly pass daily it seems Mr Mourinho coming to Manchester United is fast becoming a reality as former coach and analyst Harry Redknapp as confirmed that the deal is done.

Manchester United have concluded negotiations that will see Jose Mourinho take over as the next manager of the club, according to Harry Redknapp.

With Louis van Gaal under pressure due to a lack of consistency with results and conservative playing style, the Portuguese has been widely touted as the Dutchman's replacement.

Perpetua Nkwocha To Take Over Super Falcons Coaching Job

Coach of Clemensnäs IF from Swedish Women's Football Division 2, Perpetua Nkwocha who is a former Nigerian international has been rumoured to take over the coaching job of the Super Falcons. 

Former international Perpetua Nkwocha will soon be named coach of Nigeria women’s team, the Super Falcons, to be assisted by another ex-international Ann Chiejine.

One of Nigeria's all-time greats, Nkwocha has bagged her coaching badges at her base of Sweden, while former international goalkeeper Chiejine has been assistant coach at Nigeria’s U17 women’s team, the Flamingoes.

Ronaldo To Press: Name One Player Who Has Scored More Than Me

Ronaldo walked out on the press in Roma but his responses before he left are certainly admirable. "Who else has scored more goals away from home than me since I arrived in Spain", "name one player who has scored more than me" and all the journalists were unable to respond.. lol

Real Madrid's Cristiano Ronaldo was riled by comments about Barcelona's forwards and reacted angrily when asked at a news conference on Tuesday about his away goals drought ahead of the Champions League tie at AS Roma.

NFF Demotes Manu Garba To U-17 Promotes Amuneke To Flying Eagles

Anything can happen in Nigeria's football house, we have seen coaches been promoted and demoted and its not new again in the country.

Let us put the records straight, Amuneke was Garba's assistant when he won the FIFA U-17 World Cup in 2013 before Garba was promoted to handle the flying Eagles. Now that the former assistant has achieved the same height, Manu Garba has been demoted back to coach the Eaglets while his former assistant Emmanuel Amuneke has been promoted to now coach the Flying Eagles.... what a decision, amazing decision!!!

Obafemi Martins To Earn Bumper Pay In China

Obagoal will earn a bumper pay when his deal at Shanghai Shenhua is completed. The Nigerian international is keen for the big pay and sources say his former pay at Seattle has been doubled.

Nigeria striker Obafemi Martins will enjoy one of his biggest pay days when he joins Chinese club Shanghai Shenhua as he will pocket twice what he was on at MLS side Seattle Sounders.

The 31-year-old Martins was on $3 million at Seattle Sounders, making him the second highest earner at the MLS club behind US international Clint Dempsey.

Mikel's Goal Good For Chelsea - Hiddink

Mikel caused a free kick 21m to Chelsea's goal post and deflected the kick into his net but the Nigerian international scored a goal back in added time in an unusual manner.

Chelsea manager Guus Hiddink said he believes Mikel Obi's away goal in a 2-1 defeat against PSG in France could be key in determining the team progress to the quarterfinal of UEFA Champions League.

Mikel cancelled out Zlatan Ibrahimovic's opener before substitute Edinson Cavani earned a 2-1 first-leg win for the hosts at the Parc des Princes in Paris.

True Or False? Diego Simeone Accepts Chelsea Coaching Job

For a very long time Coach Diego Simeone has been tipped and linked to the hot seat at Stamford Bridge and reports confirm that the action filled gaffer has accepted the offer but can he escape the ruthless sacking approach of Abrahimovic when the ups are down?

Diego Simeone has informed Atletico Madrid that he will leave the club at the end of the season to take over at Chelsea, according to OK Diario.

Champions League: Benfica vs Zenith - Macth Facts, Statistics & All You Need To Know

Benfica finished second in Group C behind Atletico Madrid to reach the knockout stages while Zenit finished top in Group H ahead of Gent to reach the knockout stages.

This is the first time Benfica have reached the knockout stages of the Champions League since 2011/12. That season, they were eliminated by eventual winners Chelsea in the quarter-finals.

Zenit have reached the knockout stages of the Champions League for the third time in the last five seasons (2011/12, 2013/14, 2015/16). However, they have never made it past the Last 16.

Champions League: PSG vs Chelsea - Match Facts, Statistics & All You Need To Know

Meeting for the third consecutive time, pundits now believe that the Paris outfit is now more rated than Chelsea in Europe after the London club has fallen from grace to grass in the EPL.

Paris SG, who finished second in Group A behind Real Madrid, have reached the knockout stages of the Champions League for the fourth consecutive season, their best ever run. They were eventually knocked out in the quarter finals in the last three campaigns.

Chelsea, who qualified top of Group G ahead of Dynamo Kiev, have reached the knockout stages of the Champions League for the 12th time in the last 13 seasons.

Laurent Koscielny Is The Toughest Defender I Have Faced - Odion Ighalo

Watford's all time Premier League highest goal scorer Odion Ighalo has stated that his toughest opposing defender in the league so far is Arsenal's Laurent Koscielny.

Arsenal claimed a 3-0 win at Watford when the teams clashed back in October last year and Ighalo remembers getting very little out of the game due to Koscielny’s presence.

"I think I have faced a lot of difficult defenders this season,” the Nigerian told reporters.

Nigeria vs Egypt: Ogenyi Onazi Wants Nigerians To Pray For Super Eagles

Ogenyi Onazi who plays for the Super Eagles of Nigeria and SC Lazio has pleaded to Nigerian football fans to support the Eagles as they host the Pharaohs next month at the Ahmadu Bello Stadium, Kaduna in a must win encounter.

Nigeria need at least four points from the home and away tie with the Pharoahs of Egypt to stand a chance of qualifying for 2017 Africa Cup of Nations slated for Gabon.

However, Onazi has expressed confidence in the ability of coach Sunday Oliseh to come up with a crack side for the clash, claiming that all hands will be on deck to do Nigeria proud.

Oma Akatugba Promises To Name Son "Neymar"

Mr controversial has come out after admiring Neymar to promise his fans that he will name his soon coming son after the talented Brazilian. Only time and chance can tell.

Popular sports anchor Oma Akatugba is known for his love for Barcelona with Neymar being one of his favourite players. Oma posted a vine video of Neymar and promised his fans that he would name his son NEYMAR.

We certainly know that Neymar is a Brazilian and with the trend of Nigerians naming their kids after great names in the world Oma will certainly not be the first.