Super Eagles news: John Utaka singles out Russia star ahead of Nigeria clash
Former Super Eagles forward John Utaka has tipped Russia and Paris Saint-Germain goalkeeper Matvey Safonov as a contender for the 2026 Yashin Trophy, just three days before Nigeria face Russia, Soccernet.ng reports. Utaka, who represented Nigeria at the 2002 FIFA World Cup and made his name playing for European clubs like RC Lens, Portsmouth, Montpellier […] The post Super Eagles news: John Utaka singles out Russia star ahead of Nigeria clash appeared first on Naijaonpoint.com.ng .
Former Super Eagles forward John Utaka has tipped Russia and Paris Saint-Germain goalkeeper Matvey Safonov as a contender for the 2026 Yashin Trophy, just three days before Nigeria face Russia, Soccernet.ng reports. Utaka, who represented Nigeria at the 2002 FIFA World Cup and made his name playing for European clubs like RC Lens, Portsmouth, Montpellier […]
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