Peter Obi, a 2023 Labour Party presidential contender and former governor of Anambra, has blasted the Nigerian government and the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) for not...
In an important World Cup qualifying play-off, the Nigerian Super Eagles are anticipated to take on Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang’s Gabon in an attempt to earn a spot in the tournament the following year. With only three points from their first four games, the Super Eagles’ qualifying campaign got off to a rough start. They did, however, gain a play-off position thanks to a late comeback and a four game winning streak that culminated in a 4 0 thumping of Benin, while South Africa won Group C to guarantee automatic participation. Gabon’s probable rival for Nigeria Nigeria is now in the playoffs alongside Cameroon and DR Congo, but their most likely opponents are Gabon, who have never made it to the World Cup. Marseille striker Aubameyang remains Gabon’s key player. The former Chelsea, Arsenal, Borussia Dortmund and...