Norway vs Nigeria : Chelsea Defender Mjelde And Barcelona Striker Oshoala Among The Four Players To Watch Out For

allnigeriasoccer.comJun 8, 2019 9:06 AM

The Super Falcons of Nigeria will begin their World Cup campaign when they tackle The Grasshoppers of Norway at the Stade Auguste-Delaune on Saturday evening.

Much has been said about the upcoming fixture and both sides will hope to start the tournament with an impressive victory.

Thomas Dennerby’s side consists of some world-class players, while Norway also boast of top-class players, but who are the top four players to look out for?

Asisat Oshoala

The Barcelona star is one of the players who carries the hope of over 200 million soccer-loving Nigerians as a result of her recent form.

The former Arsenal and Liverpool striker can wreck havoc to any defence in the world and her team-mates will definitely look up to her for inspiration against the Norwegians.

Maren Mjelde

The 29-year-old defender, who currently plays for Chelsea, is one of the most experienced players in the tournament and she can’t afford to disappoint.

Despite playing at the back of the pitch , the 136-capped international has scored 19 goals for her country, hence she might score against the Falcons tomorrow.

Desire Oparanozie

Talk of class, experience and huge physique, Oparanozie has them in bulk. The Super Falcons captain can muscle her way past many defenders, which makes her one of the most dangerous strikers to watch out for on Saturday.

The French-based striker featured in the 2015 World Cup.

Emilie Haavi

16 goals from 82 appearances is a bit low for a player of her quality, but that takes nothing away from her ability to score some breathtaking goals.  She’s the last player on our list of players who are capable of leading their team to victory.

*Good Morning & Welcome to Baggio Sports Friday’s Edition of Football Transfer Gossip*
*07/06/2019*

Juventus and Portugal right-back Joao Cancelo, 25, could be on his way to Manchester City in a deal worth £44m – if the Blues sell Brazil wing-back Danilo, 27.(Goal)

Brazil forward Neymar, 27, has rejected a transfer to Real Madrid and told Paris St-Germain that he only wants to move to Barcelona.(Express)

Tottenham have been offered PSG’s Germany forward Julian Draxler, 25, as a potential replacement for Denmark midfielder Christian Eriksen if the 27-year-old leaves the Premier League club.(Star)

Everton have told Spurs they want 28-year-old England left-back Danny Rose and cash if they are to let France defender Lucas Digne, 25, leave Goodison Park.(Star)

Manchester United are out of the race to sign Ajax defender Matthijs de Ligt, with the 19-year-old Netherlands international likely to choose either Paris St-Germain or Barcelona.(Marca)

French champions PSG are now favourites to sign De Ligt this summer.(ESPN)

Manchester United are targeting two big signings this month before commencing pre-season.(Sun)

Monaco’s 22-year-old Belgium midfielder Youri Tielemans, who spent last season on loan at Leicester City,is wanted by United if France midfielder Paul Pogba, 26, leaves Old Trafford in the summer.(Independent)

Leicester and England defender Harry Maguire, 26, is set to snub a move to Manchester United, in favour of a switch to Manchester City.(Mail)

And the Foxes’ 22-year-old midfielder James Maddison wants to stay at the King Power Stadium, despite interest in the England international from Manchester United and Tottenham.(Mail)

Arsenal have decided against a move for Saint-Etienne’s 18-year-old French defender William Saliba, leaving the door open for Manchester City.(Sun)

Paris St-Germain may make another offer for Everton midfielder Idrissa Gueye, 29, this summer.(Le 10 Sport – in French)

West Ham are considering improving on their rejected £13.5m offer for Alaves’ 25-year-old Chile defender Guillermo Maripan.(Sun)

Belgium winger Yannick Carrasco, 25, is edging closer to a move to Arsenal from Chinese Super League side Dalian Yifang.(Mirror)

Denmark defender Joachim Andersen could pick AC Milan over Arsenal if Marco Giampaolo – the manager of the 23-year-old’s current club Sampdoria- moves to the Rossoneri.(Metro)

Valencia are willing to offer Manchester United £8m for Italy defender Matteo Darmian, 29.(Mail)

Aston Villa are set to complete an £8m deal for Lille’s Dutch forward Anwar El Ghazi, following the 24-year-old’s successful loan spell with the club last season.(Guardian)

Wolves are ready to increase their £10m offer for Liverpool’s 19-year-old Portuguese midfielder Rafael Camacho.(Mail)

Meanwhile,Wolves’ Portugal forward Helder Costa, 25, is a transfer target for Leeds United.(Express & Star)

German side Schalke are leading the race to sign Everton and England Under-21 defender Jonjoe Kenny, 22,on loan.(Liverpool Echo)

Arsenal have made contact with the reps of Roma’s Cengiz Ünder, but they will only consider offers of over £40m [GdS]

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