Super Eagles star Alhassan Yusuf thrills Kano fans
Super Eagles midfielder Alhassan Yusuf was mobbed by hundreds of fans in Kano after he scored twice and provided an assist for his neigbourhood club to win a holiday kick-about.
Alhassan shone with the Super Eagles at the 2023 AFCON in Cote d’Ivoire earlier this year.
The Antwerp star also became the first Kano-born player to feature and score in the group stage of the UEFA Champions League.
Alhassan goals and assist helped Brigade Professionals, who paraded the likes of U17 World Cup-winning captain Musa Mohammed, to edge past Sabon Gari 3-2 in an entertaining friendly.
Kano is one of the hottest football belts in Nigeria.
It is the base of four-time NPFL champions Kano Pillars and boast of as many as 5,000 grassroots clubs.
2025 AFCON Draw: Super Eagles avoid champions Cote d’Ivoire, hosts Morocco
Super Eagles will be among the top seeds for tomorrow’s 2025 AFCON draw in Johannesburg, South Africa, and so avoid some of Africa’s football heavyweights in the qualifiers. The Super Eagles were beaten finalists at the delayed 2023 AFCON earlier this year in Cote d’Ivoire and also enjoy a favourable FIFA ranking. Reigning champions Cote … Continue reading here ▶
Super Falcons name final squad for Paris Olympics, Ordega missing
Super Falcons have named a final squad for the forthcoming Paris 2024 Olympics with coach Randy Waldrum keeping faith with the core of his team while veteran forward Francisca Ordega was left out. Waldrum has picked captain Rasheedat Ajibade, goalkeeper Chiamaka Nnadozie, defender Osinachi Ohale, forward Asisat Oshoala and 14 other players in his final … Continue reading here ▶
Finidi new Rivers United coach
Former Super Eagles coach Finidi George will return to the NPFL with Rivers United, according to various credible sources. Reports said Finidi met with Rivers State Governor on his impending appointment Tuesday and he will shortly be presented as head coach of the Port Harcourt outfit. Long-serving Stanley Eguma was fired during the past season … Continue reading here ▶
Super Eagles goalkeeper completes transfer to Cyprus
Super Eagles goalkeeper Adebayo Adeleye has completed a transfer to Cypriot second division club Enosis Neon Paralimni. The 24-year-old Adeleye, who has been capped by the Super Eagles, moves to Cyprus as a free agent. His new club missed promotion to the top league via the playoffs last season. He spent six years at Israeli … Continue reading here ▶
Super Eagles defender reveals he’s open to transfer
Super Eagles defender Jordan Torunarigha has revealed he is in discussions for a possible transfer from Belgian club Gent. “There are very interesting and concrete conversations that I am currently having,” Torunarigha told Transfermarkt. “My contract runs until 2025 and I am not in a hurry to leave. We will see what happens. “I strive … Continue reading here ▶
