The latest football news including: Salah’s Egypt take on Messi’s Argentina today for a place in the World Cup quarter-finals, Michael Kayode signs new long-term Brentford contract as Nigeria continue eligibility push.
Here is today’s round-up of the biggest football stories, brought to you by NigerianMatchday.com.
The Pharaohs are in the knockout stages after beating Australia on penalties
Egypt meet Argentina in Atlanta today in one of the ties of the World Cup round of 16, with kick-off at 5pm Nigerian time.
The Pharaohs reached this stage by beating Australia 4-2 on penalties after a 1-1 draw, with Mohamed Salah playing the full 120 minutes and converting a chipped penalty despite a hamstring scare.
Argentina topped their group with three wins but needed a late own goal to survive a 3-2 extra-time thriller against debutants Cabo Verde.
The Opta supercomputer gives Argentina a 69 percent chance of winning in normal time, leaving Egypt to carry Africa’s hopes as underdogs.
Category: Match | Source: NigerianMatchday.com
The Premier League right-back remains a top target for Super Eagles selectors
Michael Kayode has signed a new long-term contract with Brentford, committing his future to the Premier League club ahead of the 2026/27 season.
The Italian-born defender of Nigerian descent has been repeatedly linked with a switch of international allegiance to the Super Eagles.
His new deal reflects his growing importance in West London after impressive top-flight form at right-back.
Elsewhere, Nigeria-eligible midfielder Lesley Ugochukwu has emerged as a target for Turkish giants Galatasaray and Fenerbahce this summer.
Category: Transfer | Source: NigerianMatchday.com
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