NPFL Player of Week: Michael Ibe ends Enugu Rangers 10-match unbeaten run
The NPFL Player of the Week 29 is Katsina United vastly experienced attacking midfielder Michael Ibe.
Ibe netted a first-half brace to lead Katsina United to a famous 4-3 home victory and end the 10-match unbeaten run of league leaders Rangers.
He scored with his second attempt in the 17th minute, before he completed his brace with a fantastic strike from midfield just before the break.
The midfielder has now recorded six goals and provided four assists, making it 10 goals contributions.
His club climbed to sixth position on the NPFL table with 44 points.
Flamingos closer U17 World Cup after crushing Burkina Faso
The Flamingos today took a giant step towards qualifying for the U17 Women’s World Cup after they brushed past Burkina Faso 6-0 to go through 7-1 on aggregate to the final qualifying playoff. They will now face the winners of the tie between Senegal and Liberia for the ticket to the World Cup. The Nigerian … Continue reading here ▶
Victor Boniface ends Bundesliga season in super style
Victor Boniface scored his 14th goal today to end the Bundesliga season in fine style as Bayer Leverkusen beat FC Augsburg 2-1 at home to finish unbeaten in the German league. Bayer Leverkusen is going unbeaten for a league season Victor Boniface hits the post. Absolutely Bayer Neverlusen pic.twitter.com/efEoNGILl6 — Elias (@FCB_Elias1) May 18, 2024 … Continue reading here ▶
Will Ndidi now be tempted by Saudi Millions for biggest pay day?
SCORENigeria can report that Wilfred Ndidi has been bombarded by several offers from Saudi Arabia and it is now left for him to decide whether or not to give himself the biggest pay of his career. The Super Eagles midfielder is now a free agent and so will walk out on Leicester City without attracting … Continue reading here ▶
MLS SALARIES: Ex-Flying Eagles star remains biggest earner
Former Flying Eagles midfielder Obinna Nwobodo remains the biggest Nigerian earner in the Major League Soccer (MLS), according to the latest figures released by the league’s players’ union. Former Enugu Rangers star Nwobodo enjoys a guaranteed payment of $1,440,400 a year featuring for FC Cincinnati. Sam Adekugbe of Vancouver Whitecaps will be second on the … Continue reading here ▶
EXCLUSIVE: Finidi stirs controversy over choice of Super Eagles camp for World Cup qualifier
SCORENigeria can exclusively report that Finidi George may have got off on a controversial note as new Super Eagles coach after his choice of Abuja for the team to train ahead of an epic 2026 World Cup qualifier against South Africa. The Super Eagles take on Bafana Bafana of South Africa on June 7 in … Continue reading here ▶
