1. Pinnick: Winning AFCON is major focus for this year
President of the Nigeria Football Federation, Mr. Amaju Melvin Pinnick has reiterated that preparing the Super Eagles adequately to win the Africa Cup of Nations title this summer is the major focus of the Federation for this year, while also making it clear that Nigeria is interested in putting up excellent performances in every competition she is involved in.
2. Flying Eagles Get Jan 23 Deadline For Medical Details
Although Flying Eagles coach, Paul Aigbogun shifted the timing of his official list for the competition from this week till next, footballlive.ng can report that he now has up till Wednesday to reel out names of some lads that will fit into the competition’s medical data.
3. Onyekuru May Get Ivorian Strike Partner As Galatasaray Negotiating Permanent Signing Of Swansea Star
Nigeria international Henry Onyekuru may get an Ivorian strike partner at Turkish Super Lig club Galatasaray this month, allnigeriasoccer.com understands.
4. Olosunde Named In Manchester United Match Day Squad First Time In Eleven Months After Injury
American-born Nigerian defender Matthew Olosunde has recovered from a long-term injury and was included in Manchester United’s match day squad for the first time this season as the U23 team were held to a goalless draw by PSV in a Premier League International Cup clash at Leigh Sports Village Stadium on Thursday evening.
5. Sunderland Yet To Receive Bids For Tottenham, Everton, Wolves & Celtic Linked Nigerian Striker
Sunderland manager Jack Ross has confirmed that the League One club are yet to receive any bids for prolific Nigerian striker Josh Maja despite the player attracting interest from several clubs in the January transfer window.