1. Nigeria, Ghana seeded in the AWCON 2018 Draw
Ghana are seeded in Group A with position A1, while Nigeria’s Super Falcons, in Group B are seeded B1; by virtue of being holders. The event is scheduled to begin by 6pm.
The Super Falcons is the most successful team in the history of the competition, having won it eight times.
2. NEW PLATEAU UNITED COACH MAIKABA EYES NIGERIA PREMIER LEAGUE TITLE
New Plateau United head coach Abdu Maikaba has made it known that he is targeting the Nigeria Professional Football League (Premier League) title.
The tactician gave his employers assurances that he has joined the Jos-based club to guide them to the NPFL title when the 2018/19 season kicks off later this year.
3. Rohr May Face Eagles Injury Crisis For Bafana Tie As Troost-Ekong, Omeruo Pick Injuries
Super Eagles coach, Gernet Rohr may face a major crisis ahead of next month’s 2019 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying fixture against the Bafana Bafana of South Africa after two defenders, William Troost-Ekong and Kenneth Omeruo limped out out their respective clubs’ league games on Saturday, Completesportsnigeria.com reports.
Troost-Ekong, picked up an injury in his Italian side, Udinese 3-0 home loss to title hopefuls, Napoli and was replaced in the 35th minute by Ghanaian defender, Nicholas Opoku.
4. The Reason Super Eagles Striker Ighalo Was Not In Changchun Yatai 18-Man Squad Vs Beijing Guoan
Super Eagles striker Odion Ighalo was not in the Changchun Yatai side for their Chinese Super League clash at Beijing Guoan on Sunday, October 21 despite the fact he is in good condition.
Ighalo has accumulated four bookings which ruled him out the game at the Workers’ Stadium (Beijing).
5. Liverpool Coach On ‘Nigerian Messi’ Form: He Has Been A Threat In Every Game