If Stanley Dimga does not get another chance for Nigeria, he really is missing a trick. The lad has the machinery to cope if invited by coach Gernot Rohr.
There have been flashes from Gernot Rohr's Super Eagles, there’s still a feeling amongst many that they're lacking an identity. Being so flexible is admirable but chopping and changing so frequently can also be counterproductive.
These Nigerian footballers are the ones we are going to focus on, they aren't necessarily ones who scored too many goals or provided their teammates with assists.
Hapoel Jerusalem goalkeeper Adeleye Adebayo's outstanding performance against Maccabi Petah Tikva at the Teddi Malcha Stadium (Jerusalem) has reopened the debate, if it ever closed, of why Nigeria Coach Gernot Rohr has never considered him for the national side.
International breaks normally see football editors hunting for anything newsworthy. During this one, two main stories have dominated the sports pages. The performers and the flops, which are issues we are used to.
Odion Ighalo's strike against Al Ta'ee last night was the perfect way to underline his star quality and inestimable value to Al Shabab. Returning from international wilderness, the former Manchester United and Shanghai Shenhua man wasted no time in repaying the faith of his employers.
Some coaches in Nigeria have done well to be on the radar to head any of the national teams. But these coaches haven't been recognized despite their efforts.
The Super Eagles represents Nigeria in international men's football and is governed by the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF), Nigeria's governing body for football. They have been a member of CAF since 1959 and 1960, a member of FIFA.
After suspense and long wait, the Ottasolo Pre Season Tournament is here. The championships will begin on 1st November and will run through November 7 as the best in the country compete and fans get to enjoy one of the prestigious Pre-season competitions.
African Footballer Of The Year Award is handed out each year signifying the best footballer on the African continent. Unfortunately, it doesn't always go to the most deserving player at times. The award often goes to the most popular individual during the period in review.
Ahead of every international break, there is always plenty of fanfare surrounding call-ups to the national team, as every Nigerian player eagerly anticipates receiving the honor of representing their country at the International level.
Nigerian football has seen some exceptional left-backs over the years from Ben Iroha to Taiye Taiwo, setting the standard high for new up-and-coming lefties to try their trade in the forgotten position.
The stats say he's the most creative Nigerian player in Europe this season, and he added another goal to his collection in the Swedish Allsvenskan on Sunday.
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