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• 20 Eagles train in UAE Wilfred Ndidi’s dream of featuring in his third Africa Cup of Nations was dashed yesterday when he was ruled out of the championship by an injury he copped while playing English Championship side, Leicester City, a week ago.
Professional Footballers Association of Nigeria (PFAN) has blamed the Federal Government’s neglect of sports heroes for the demise of the first coach to win the U-17 World Cup for the country, Sebastine Broderick.
Arsenal goalkeeper and former England U-18 international, Arthur Okonkwo, has agreed to play for Nigeria, according to dailycannon.com.
Super Eagles of Nigeria, (Standing) Augustine Okocha, Joseph Yobo, Ifesetiagwa Emeka, Shorumu Ike, George Finidi et Taribo West; (Squatting) Ifeanyi Udeze, Julius Aghahowa, Victor Ikpeba, Victor Agali et Sunday Oliseh, pose on 12 january 2002 in Bouake ahead of a match against Cote d’Ivoire. Photo: AFP
Nigeria celebrate during the 2013 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) Final match between Nigeria and Burkina Faso from the National Stadium on Februray 10, 2013 in Johannesburg, South Africa. Photo: AFP
LAGOS : Midfielder Wilfred Ndidi has withdrawn from Nigeria’s squad for the Africa Cup of Nations through injury and been replaced by Belgian-based Alhassan Yusuf, the country's football federation said on Wednesday.
Despite his recent improvement with Rangers, Cyriel Dessers won't be going to the African Cup of Nations with Nigeria - and boss Jose Peseiro has explained exactly why.
Royal Antwerp midfielder Alhassan Yusuf