Former Super Eagles forward, Osaze Odemwingie, has slammed the Nigerian Football Federation, NFF, for singling out players for blame following a recent 2026 World Cup qualifier.

The three-time African champions needed two wins from two fixtures in September to keep their hopes alive.

After a narrow 1-0 victory against Rwanda in Uyo, Nigeria were held to a 1-1 draw in South Africa.

Following the draw in Bloemfontein, the NFF in a post-match report, pointed fingers at captain William Troost-Ekong and striker Cyriel Dessers.

“It is a sign that wrong people are working in our federation, it’s very unprofessional,” Odemwingie said according to Brila FM.

“These are people who work in certain positions without the required qualifications.

“They are just like fans — you can give that job to ordinary fans, and he will probably do a job as good as that person has done.”

Celtic captain, Callum McGregor is rooting for Kelechi Iheanacho to make a positive impact at the the club, Ekwutosblog reports.

Iheanacho joined the Scottish Premiership champions on a free transfer two weeks ago.

The Nigeria international comes in as a direct replacement for Adam Idah, who left Celtic Park for Sky Bet Championship club, Swansea City on deadline day.

The 28-year-old had a troubled stay with Sevilla in the first half of last season before he was loaned to Middlesbrough where he netted once in 15 league appearances.

McGregor, however, believed he will make instant impact at the club.

“We’ve added a top striker (Iheanacho), albeit he’s not played so much, but the early signs are good,” he told the club’s official website.

Former England goalkeeper, David James has suggested that Liverpool’s Alisson Becker remains the best goalkeeper in the league despite Manchester City signing Gianluigi Donnarumma from Paris Saint-Germain.

According to James, the Brazilian international is his favourite goalkeeper in the Premeir League and he is so composed.

Speaking to the media (via Daily Mirror), James said: “My favourite keeper for many different reasons is Ali. Because he has all the attributes.

“He stops shots, his distribution is fantastic, his composure is so admirable and if he makes a mistake, within three seconds you don’t know what happened.

“He is just so composed about things. There are other keepers like David Raya at Arsenal, but for whatever reason, Ali is better. It is going to be very difficult for Mamardashvili to take his place.”

Liverpool signed Becker from AS Roma back in 2018 and the shot-stopper has helped the Reds to win several trophies including the Premier League and the UEFA Champions League.