Leon Balogun has been replaced in Jose Peseiro's team to play Algeria in a friendly next week. Valentine Ozornwafor has taken Balogun's place.Despite playing the full 90 minutes in QPR's goalless draw with Stoke City, the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) reports that Balogun has sustained an injury.After the game, Michael Beale praised the former Rangers defender, saying that his background gave the team a lot of composure.One of the few left-footed center backs cu...

Ajax's squad for Tuesday's UEFA Champions League match against Liverpool includes Calvin Bassey.In the Eredivisie champions' 5-0 victory over SC Heerenveen on Saturday, Bassey suffered a minor calf injury.The Nigerian international put in a strong performance before being substituted with six minutes remaining after taking a bad hit from an opponent.There were concerns the adaptable defender might not make the trip to Anfield, but he is healthy enough to play.Bassey...

Nigeria’s squad for this month’s friendly matches with Saudi Arabia and Mozambique has been unveiled.Head coach of the Super Eagles, Jose Peseiro, has called up 25 players to camp.Hatayspor midfielder, Fisayo Dele-Bashiru, who has registered four goals and two assists in seven appearances this season, makes the cut.Gent forward Gift Orban has not been called up. Instead, Nice star Terem Moffi has been invited after he was left out for the last game against Sao Tome...