Monaco fullback Elderson Echiejile has been ruled out of the World Cup with a muscle injury sustained in the Super Eagles last friendly against Greece.
The Super Eagles will tonight at the Everbank Field in Jacksonfield, Florida, USA play the USA in their last preparatory game before the World Cup. The kickoff was scheduled for 11pmNigerian time.
Stephen Keshi is likely to be without injured left back, Elderson Echiejile, who suffered a thigh strain in the team’s 0-0 draw against Greece three days ago.
Elderson Echiejile and Ahmed Musa did not train with the rest of the squad on Thursday as Nigeria continued preparations for Saturday's meeting with the USA.
England manager Roy Hodgson has admitted he is concerned about the fitness of Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain - just 10 days before their first World Cup match.
SOCCERSNIPERS reports that Atletico Madrid striker Diego Costa has passed a medical at Chelsea ahead of his proposed £32m move to the Premier League club.
Frank Lampard has confirmed he will seek a new challenge after returning from the World Cup in Brazil after bringing an end to his 13-year association with Chelsea.
QPR manager Harry Redknapp is poised to move for midfielder Frank Lampard, 35, and defender Rio Ferdinand, 35, as he prepares for a return to the Premier League.
Arsene Wenger had always made it clear he would sign a new contract at Arsenal. But until that new deal was signed and sealed there remained a shadow of doubt.