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The Nigeria Football Federation led a host of Nigeria internationals to celebrate the 57th independence anniversary of the country. The west African nation gained her independence from Great Britain on October 1st, 1960. And Super Eagles players joined the citizens and the country in commemorating her freedom from the colonial masters.  See tweet below The NFF @thenff Happy independent day to my country Nigeria. 4:32 AM - Oct 1, 2017 3 20 97 IDEYE BROWN (MON) @OfficialIdeye Happy independence to my lovely country .. I love you!! 12:06 AM - Oct 1, 2017 12 186 407 John Ogu @ogujohnugo In all the beautiful countries have seen i never loved you less #happyindependenceday God bless Nigeria 1:55 PM - Oct 1, 2017 5 51 147 Ndidi Wilfred @Ndidi25 Happy Independence Day to my country and countrymen.God bless Nigeria. 2:00 PM - Oct 1, 2017 · Wasquehal, France 1 17 vinny @vinpee Happy Independence Day Nigeria 10:37 AM - Oct 1, 2017 54 909 1,308 Leon Bal...

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The Swedish striker is edging his way back from a serious knee injury, with the surgeon who operated on him urging him not to rush his recovery Zlatan Ibrahimovic should only return to action at Manchester United when “fully fit”, says the surgeon who operated on his knee, Dr Freddie Fu. The Swedish striker saw his 2016-17 campaign brought to a premature conclusion when he suffered ligament damage during a Europa League meeting with Anderlecht. Man Utd 11/1 to win Champions League Ibrahimovic has, however, committed to a new short-term contract with United since stepping up his recovery, with his comeback eagerly-anticipated at Old Trafford. Jose Mourinho initially suggested that the veteran frontman would not be seen until January, but he is in the Red Devils’ group stage squad for the Champions League and an early return has been mooted. Fu, though, has warned Ibrahimovic and United against rushing the process, telling the South China Morning Post: “I have no wo...

Milan will launch a January bid for Arsenal's Alexis Sanchez, according to Don Balon . The struggling Serie A side will look to take advantage of the Chile star being out of contract in June and will offer €85 million in a bid to appease the Gunners, who might otherwise lose him for free in the summer. Arsenal's Premier League rivals Manchester City and Ligue 1 heavyweights Paris Saint-Germain are among the other clubs circling. , Impressed by his contribution against BATE in the Europa League, Arsenal are ready to offer midfielder Jack WIlshere a new four-year deal, the Mirror reports. The England international has had his career blighted by injuries, but Arsene Wenger remains confident he can still have an impact at the highest level. His deal is up next June, when he could leave for free, but Arsenal wish to tie him down until 2022. Gerard Deulofeu and Paco Alcacer are both considering their futures at Barcelona, having been snubbed for the match again...

The Super Eagles star made a return to the Gunners’ XI and had a goal to show for it as they saw off the Seagulls Alex Iwobi was on target as Arsenal defeated Brighton 2-0 in an English Premier League encounter at the Emirates on Sunday afternoon. The Nigeria international had struggled with a thigh injury and thus, missed the Gunners’ last two games against West Brom and midweek’s Uefa Europa League fixture at BATE Borisov. But he was passed fit to start the game against Chris Hughton’s men and ended up with a crucial second goal. Iwobi was taken off in the 71st minute for Theo Walcott. And the goal was his first since netting in Arsenal's 2-1 loss to Watford in January. His performance will hand Nigeria coach Gernot Rohr a huge relief ahead of Saturday’s crucial Russia 2018 Fifa World Cup Qualifying encounter against Zambia after he missed out on last month’s double-header against Cameroon due to injury.

The Nigerian possesses an abundance of talent and appears to be taking Arsene Wenger's advice on board by adding goals his game Patience is a virtue in every walk of life and no-one knows that better than Alex Iwobi. The Nigerian youngster graduated from Arsenal’s Hale End academy in May 2014 and he has gone on to make 65 appearances for the Gunners’ first team. Iwobi is the kind of player every supporter dreams about having in their team – a youth product who has grown up with the values of the club and forged a place for himself in the senior squad. The youngster’s first season at Emirates Stadium in 2015-16 surpassed all expectations, as he made 21 appearances at home and in Europe whilst still a teenager. Still just 21, he’s never been fazed by the occasion whether it be playing away to Bayern Munich at the Allianz Arena or scoring a goal on his first full Premier League start against Everton. However, the one criticism levelled at Iwobi by fans, ex-players a...