The former Afcon winners face the Mexican national team next week in what is the first of two friendly matches arranged to prepare the Eagles for the Afcon qualifiers next month.If the latest report from Spain is anything to go by, then Umar Sadiq could be unavailable for Nigeria’s friendly clash with Mexico’s El Tri in the United States if the latest report from Spain is anything to go by.The Super Eagles trade tackles with the North American giants at the AT & T S...

Anietie Uko has parted ways with the Shooting Stars ahead of the 2023–24 Nigeria Professional Football League season.The attacking midfielder joined the Oluyole Warriors in 2021.Uko registered seven goals during his two-year stay with the Oluyole Warriors.The player is rumored to be negotiating a move to another NPFL team.Rivers United, Enyimba, and Lobi Stars are reportedly interested in Uko.The midfielder featured three times for the Golden Eagles in 2015.

The video assistant referee, VAR Lee Mason, is leaving the PGMOL, according to SportsMail.This means he will no longer officiate in the Premier League.It is understood Mason quit his role by mutual consent, a week after making a major mistake in Arsenal’s 1-1 draw with Brentford.The VAR incorrectly allowed Ivan Toney’s goal to stand after forgetting to check if Christian Norgaard was offside.It left Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta furious, as the error could prove cost...