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Simon thrilled to captain Super Eagles in historic win against Sao Tome

Metro News NgJun 15, 202215 June 20220

Moses Simon is thrilled to wear the captain’s armband in Nigeria’s 2023 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying tie against the Falcons of Sao Tome and

Benfica target Sadiq as replacement for Nunez

Metro News NgJun 15, 202215 June 20220

Portuguese giants Benfica have turned to Nigerian forward Umar Sadiq after selling Darwin Nunez to Liverpool. Uruguayan striker, Nunez completed his €75m transfer to Liverpool

No fighting spirit, improvement under Peseiro – Nigeria’s ex-coach criticizes Super Eagles, exempts one player

Metro News NgJun 15, 202215 June 20220

Godwin Izilein, ex-coach of Nigeria’s Super Falcons, said the Super Eagles were yet to improve in their playing pattern under the new coach, Jose Peseiro.

Man Utd make offer to sign Eriksen

Metro News NgJun 14, 202214 June 20220

Manchester United have made an offer to sign Christian Eriksen on a free transfer, The Athletic reports. Eriksen will become a free agent when his

What Matic said about Mourinho after joining AS Roma

Metro News NgJun 14, 202214 June 20220

New AS Roma signing, Nemanja Matic, has said that he hopes to achieve some great things with manager Jose Mourinho at the club. Matic said

Aurelién Tchouaméni names two players who convinced him to join Real Madrid

Metro News NgJun 14, 202214 June 20220

New Real Madrid player, Aurelién Tchouaméni, has identified the club’s stars Karim Benzema and Eduardo Camivinga as the two people that convinced him to join

Ndidi steps up recovery from long-term injury

Metro News NgJun 14, 202214 June 20220

Wilfred Ndidi has stepped up his recovery from injury and is on course to be part of Leicester City’s pre-season training. The Nigerian international missed

Ronaldo vs Messi: Mikel Obi chooses better player

Metro News NgJun 14, 202214 June 20220

Former Nigeria captain, John Mikel Obi, has said he believes Paris Saint-Germain’s Lionel Messi is a better player than Manchester United forward Cristiano Ronaldo. Both

Ronaldo, Ramos react as Real Madrid star confirms departure

Metro News NgJun 14, 202214 June 20220

Manchester United’s Cristiano Ronaldo and Paris Saint-Germain’s Sergio Ramos have reacted as Real Madrid captain, Marcelo, announced his departure in a press conference on Monday.

Aina suspended for Super Eagles’ vs Guinea-Bissau AFCON qualifier

Metro News NgJun 14, 202214 June 20220

Nigeria will be without Ola Aina for the first leg of their 2023 Africa Cup of Nations qualifier against Guinea-Bissau in September. The Torino defender