The coach of the Super Eagles of Nigeria Gernot Rohr has called up Zamalek of Egypt star Moruf Yusuf to join the Eagles squad for their get together in France.

The official list of players called up for the game will be released by the coach next week, with Moruf the shock name in the list which has been delayed by a week.

‎An assistant of the Franco-German coach contacted the 24 year old who can also play as a left back aside his original role as a midfielder. The move by the coach is to provide cover for regular left back Elderson Echiejile.

Moruf will team up with the squad for their camping in France and could play in the friendly game against Corsica, which will serve as the build up as part of the preparation for the AFCON 2019 Qualifiers against South Africa.

Ade Emmanuel

Liverpool loanee Taiwo Awoniyi scored his first goal for his loan side NEC Nijmegen to hand them all three points against Europa League hopefuls AZ Alkmaar.

The Nigerian was introduced ‎with seven minutes left to play in the game, and scores tied at 1-1 despite Alkmaar playing with one man less following a sending off.

Five minutes after his introduction, the on loan Liverpool man headed home a cross to score what ended as the winner for his team to ease their relegation worries.

The goal was his first goal for the team since moving to the team in the summer on a season long loan from Liverpool, he celebrated the goal excessively by taking up his shirt and earning a booking in the process.

In the same game, Nigerian striker Fred Friday started and played the entire duration of the game for AZ Alkmaar but failed to add to his season tally of six goals so far in the league.

Osas Mahawi

Super Eagles forward Moses Simon is facing a race to be fit for the team camping exercise in France later in the month after picking up a hamstring injury for his Belgian side KAA Gent.

According to a statement on the official twitter handle of the Belgium side, the 21 year old picked up a hamstring injury in training, and subsequently missed the game against Oostende.

Simon has emerged as one of the important players of the team towards the end of the season after a poor start, and his form has been cited as one of the reasons for the fine run of Gent in the playoffs.

A senior international with Nigeria, he is one of the names pencilled down by coach Gernot Rohr for a get together in France, ahead of their AFCON 2017 Qualifiers against South Africa next month.

The length of time he will be out injured is yet to be ascertained as at the time of filing in this report, but hamstring injuries usually takes a month to heal, and if his happens to be the same, he will miss the Eagles training camp in France.

However he might yet be fit for the AFCON 2019 Qualifiers against South Africa on the 10th of June in Uyo, if he makes a quick recovery as expected.

Daniel Martins

Coach of Manchester United Jose Mourinho has named teenage Nigerian defender Matthew Olosunde in his matchday squad for the game against Arsenal later today.

Owngoalnigeria.com bring to five facts about the 19 year old who could make his debut for the Red Devils later today.

1. He Joined Manchester United 14 months ago from New York Red Bulls. His move was completed on the 29th of January last year but was not announced until March after he received international clearance.

2. Olosunde has started 14 games for the U-23s of Manchester United this season, with four assist and a goal to his name. A fine solo goal in the academy’s Dallas Cup win over Real Salt Lake last month.

3. His goal was among the nominations for Man Utd’s goal of the month for April. A sign of how glorious the goal was.

4. He has grown into a versatile player at Man United this season, although he has played mainly as a midfielder, he has also have spells as a full back in some of the games for the reserves.

5. Standing at an impressive height of 6ft 1ins, he is a USA junior international but also qualifies to represent Nigeria as his father is a Nigerian.

Michael James

Highly rated 19 year old Nigerian forward Dennis Bonaventure took his goal tally to five this season with a goal in his team Zorya 2-3 loss to Shakhtar Donestk.

Bonaventure found the back of the net in the 88th minutes but his team failed to snatch a point after a late rally which saw them reduced the scores from 3-0 to 3-2 in the final ten minutes of the game.

Known for his pace, tricks and finishing prowess, the Football Academy Abuja graduate scored his last goal against same opponent on the 2nd of April.

He also found the back of the net against league giants Dynamo Kiev in February, in addition to strike against Olimpik Donestk and Stal Kamianske, he is having a first season to remember as a professional footballer.

Yet to be capped by Nigeria at any level, Dennis told this portal in an exclusive chat that he is ready to make the grade with the Super Eagles if called up by coach Gernot Rohr.

Osas Mahawi

Former Manchester United and Everton defender Phil Neville says Leicester City star Wilfred Ndidi reminds him of a young Yaya Toure in his prime with the way he goes into goal scoring position from his deep role.

Ndidi struck for the third time this season by latching onto a poorly cleared ball in the box of Crystal Palace to put his team one goal up in their 3-0 thrashing of the Eagles.

Neville who was in the Premier League studio as a guest analyst hailed the instinct of Ndidi in the box, and also the way he has manage to add goals to his game since moving from Genk to Leicester City in January.

” He’s the closest to Yaya Toure in his prime, defensive minded players who can also score goals. He took the striker’s position in the box, and finished it up like one. He has obviously settled down quite quickly than most of us thought “, Neville said.

Michael James

‎Scouts from newly promoted English Premier League side Newcastle United were sighted in the stands during Feirense 1-0 win over Pacos de Ferreira in a Portuguese Liga game.

The scouts were reportedly at the match venue to run the rule on Nigeria international Oghenekaro Etebo who plays for CD Feirense in view of a move for him in the summer.

Etebo lasted the entire duration of the game, and although he wasn’t at his best‎. He showed flashes of his undoubted abilities in what was a very dour and boring game.

21 year old Etebo has been heavily linked with a summer move away from the modest Portuguese side with England rumoured to be his next destination, where Leicester City and Newcastle United have been‎ linked.

Rumours also has it that Turkish side Fenerbahce, French side Monaco and Spanish La-Liga side Sevilla are also lining up a move for the forward.

Daniel Martins

As coach of the Super Eagles of Nigeria Gernot Rohr continue his search for a long term solution to the left back issues of the team Hertha Berlin German-Nigerian rising star Jordan Torunarigha could be an option.

Nigeria are currently searching for options at left back as both Kingsley Madu and regular left back Elderson Echiejile are not getting games for their respective teams.

Yesterday Torunarigha was handed a rare start by coach Paul Dardai at left back, and the 19 year old nicknamed Berlin wall didn’t disappoint despite his team suffering a 1-4 drubbing at the hands of RB Leipzip.

Already a youth international for Germany, the defender who is nicknamed Berlin Wall has close ties with Nigeria as his father Ojokojo Torunarigha played for local side Shooting Stars in the 80’s.

Nigeria are yet to officially approached him over committing his future to the senior national team, but that it sure would if the left back issues persist in the team, and if Torunarigha maintains his career growth.

Osas Mahawi

Serie A champions in waiting Juventus escaped derby defeat at the hands of their city rivals Torino thanks to a late goal from Gonzalo Higuain which helped them to a 1-1 draw at the Juventus Stadium.

‎Adem Ljajic gave Torino the lead in the 52nd minute but five minutes later they were reduced to 10 men following the sending off of Afriyie Acquah for two bookable offences.

Juventus made use of the numerical advantage as Torino tired out late into the game, which allowed Gonzalo Higuain the space and time to draw his team level two minutes into time added on after regulation time.

Despite the disappointment of conceding late into the game, the performance of Nigerian midfielder Joel Obi was one of the positives for Torino in the tie.

Obi was introduced for the injured Daniel Baselli in the 76th minutes, and the former Inter Milan midfielder proved his worth with a solid showing in the final 14 minutes of the game.

The highlight of his performance was a clean tackle late into the game to deny Juventus a clear chance at goal. Obi also helped his team keep possession under pressure with neat and tidy touches.

Osas Mahawi

Former Nigeria U-23 shot stopper Emmanuel Daniel could make his Premier South Africa League (PSL) debut for Orlando Pirates against Mamelodi Sundowns, Owngoalnigeria.com can exclusively reveal.

Daniel has been named in the 18 man squad of Orlando Pirates for tomorrow’s game, but the former Enugu Rangers shot stopper will start from the bench against the team that he almost joined few months ago.

Although Thela Ngobeni will be between the sticks for 9th place Pirates, Daniel ‘s inclusion in the squad for the game puts to rest doubts over his eligibility to represent the South African side.

Tipped to be handed a recall to the senior national team of Nigeria for their camping exercise in France later in the month, Daniel was the first choice goalkeeper of the Nigerian team that won bronze at the Rio 2016 Olympics.

Already he has trained twice with the Super Eagles, and coach Gernot Rohr views him as one of the young goalkeepers in the team with the potential to be first choice in a not too distant future.

Michael James