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Highly-rated Nigerian striker Tolu Arokodare scored his first goal for the Super Eagles on Friday evening when they drew 1-1 with Russia in an international friendly game. The forward missed out on a starting role in the friendly encounter but came on in the 61st minute to replace in-demand forward Victor Boniface. Ten minutes after […]
Nigeria will be without six of their senior players for the upcoming international fixture against Russia, scheduled for Friday 6 June. Head coach Eric Sékou Chelle has been forced to revise his plans after the Nigerian Football Federation confirmed that Samuel Chukwueze, Umar Sadiq, Ola Aina, Kelechi Iheanacho, Wilfred Ndidi and Nathan Tella will all […]
Zambia will take on Russia in an international friendly this June in Moscow, the Football Association of Zambia (FAZ) has confirmed. Scheduled during the FIFA window, the high-profile encounter will serve as crucial preparation for the Chipolopolo ahead of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) in Morocco. FAZ Secretary General Reuben Kamanga revealed that […]
FC Rostov Coach Under Fire for Controversial Comments Linking African Players to Ebola By BBC News A storm of controversy has erupted in Russia after FC Rostov head coach Igor Gamula made racially charged remarks during a press conference, linking African footballers to fears over the Ebola virus. The incident occurred following Rostov’s match against […]
Russia’s Zhirkov Warns of Algeria’s Strength Ahead of World Cup Clash As the 2014 FIFA World Cup kicks off this Thursday, Algeria’s Group H opponents are showing deep respect for the North African side, with Russia’s captain Yuri Zhirkov among those wary of the Fennecs’ capabilities. Zhirkov, who leads Fabio Capello’s Russian national team, praised […]
