Taiwo Awoniyi suffered a broken nose when he collided with the Exeter goalkeeper after he scored for Nottingham Forest to advance to the fifth round of the FA Cup in England. Forest edged past 10-man Exeter 4-2 on penalties after Awoniyi scored a super goal in normal time. However, the Super Eagles striker had to … Read more
Coach Aliyu Zubairu has called up the bulk of the squad who won the U20 WAFU B tournament in Togo last year to training camp for a playing tour of Egypt. The tour of Egypt will prepare the Flying Eagles for the U20 AFCON in Cote d’Ivoire in April. The invited players include captain Daniel … Read more
The Flying Eagles will take on their Egyptian counterparts in two test games as part of their build-up for the 2025 U20 AFCON in Cote d’Ivoire. The NFF announced that the matches will be played on February 25 and 27, Team Administrator Aliyu Lawal Ibrahim informed thenff.com that the seven-time African champions will clash with … Read more
Super Eagles midfielder Ramon Azeez hopes he could revive his career in Egypt as he has left for trials with top club Zamalek. SCORENigeria can report that 32-year-old central midfielder Azeez has been without a club since August 2021. The former Flying Eagles captain has played most of his professional football in Spain with clubs … Read more
CHAN Eagles striker Emmanuel Ogbole has crowned a superb start to life in Libya by firing a screamer for his new club. Ogbole scored a stunning goal for Olympic Azzaweya against Al Ittihad in his first start since his arrival from Nigeria. It was a half volley from 24 yards that gave the goalkeeper no … Read more
Former Super Eagles striker Brown Ideye has recovered from injury and he is now expected to feature for Enyimba home game against Rivers United Sunday. The 36-year-old striker has missed his team’s last three games on account of the injury. He has a goal to his name 18 years after his return to the NPFL. … Read more
It is already known Victor Osimhen rejected Manchester United in the January transfer window and now it has also been reported that Saudi Arabian club Al Ahli returned for the striker with an even bigger offer. Al Ahli offered 80 Million Euros to Napoli and a salary of 30 Million Euros-a-year to Osimhen. Cronache di … Read more
The NFF have been shopping for a house in Abuja for Super Eagles coach Eric Chelle. The coach will make his choice on his return to the country soon, officials told SCORENigeria “The coach will live and work in Nigeria and that is why he prefers a house rather than to be putting up in … Read more
NWSL club Washington Spirit have loaned out Super Falcons midfielder Deborah Abiodun. The youngster has gone on loan to Dallas Trinity in the lower USL Super League for 2025. Abiodun signed a three-year contract with a 2028 option following her final season at the University of Pittsburgh. “Deborah and Tamara’s loans are part of our … Read more
Former U17 international ‘Golden Boy’ Ishaq Abdulrazak has said he is delighted to return to Sweden after two difficult years at Belgian club Anderlecht. Abdulrazak was signed by Vincent Kompany from UFK Norrkoping in the summer of 2022. In two years in Belgium, the 22-year-old midfielder played only a handful of games and was sent … Read more
SCORENigeria can exclusively report today that coach Eric Chelle has asked the NFF to get the Super Eagles a friendly in June against an African team who play a similar style like Bafana Bafana of South Africa. Eric Chelle is being proactive because in September, the Super Eagles will be guests of Bafana Bafana in … Read more
The hopes of the Golden Eaglets featuring at this year’s U17 AFCON have finally been dashed after CAF controversially picked Gambia ahead of Nigeria to fill one of the extra slots. Tunisia as well as the two finalists from UNIFFAC region will make up the three other additional qualifiers as the 2025 U17 AFCON will … Read more
Former Flying Eagles striker Suleiman Abdullahi has terminated his contract with Swedish club IFK Goteborg. Abdullahi, 28, signed for Goteborg in the 2022 season from Bundesliga club Union Berlin. However, he has struggled with injury in Sweden that he only made two appearances all of last season. “Sulle’ has fought on despite several lingering injuries,” … Read more
Super Eagles coach Eric Chelle will return to Nigeria to watch a number of NPFL matches, officials said. The coach has been visiting players across Europe ahead of next month’s must-win 2026 World Cup qualifiers against Rwanda and Zimbabwe. Officials told SCORENigeria Eric Chelle will return to Nigeria soon along with his team of his … Read more
NPFL Player of Week 23 is experienced striker Uche Sebastine of Akwa United. Watch how Akwa United forward Uche Sabastine fired home the winner against Enyimba, securing Kennedy Boboye’s first victory in charge. 🎥 @ejimafor_itumo #NPFL25 #AkwaUnited #Enyimba #MD23 pic.twitter.com/txRCISRl1m — OJ (@_Omoruyi_) February 9, 2025 The 24-year-old Sebastine was the match winner for home … Read more
Sidelined by injury suffered on international duty since November and then a failed transfer to Saudi Arabia, Victor Boniface is back in the groove with German champions Bayer Leverkusen after he followed up on his goal in the Bundesliga against Hoffenheim by netting extra-time winner for his team to reach the semifinals of the Cup. … Read more
Akwa United the shock result of the NPFL weekend after they defeated Enyimba 2-1 in Uyo, while title challengers Rivers United returned to winning ways courtesy of a late winner against Lobi Stars. Coach Kennedy Boboye got his first win on his return to Akwa United and it was against nine-time champions Enyimba. Olayemi Ogunleye … Read more
Super Eagles midfielder Fisayo Dele Bashiru came off the bench to score his fifth goal of the season for Lazio to beat Monza in the Italian Serie A. Dele Bashiru was brought on in the 65th minute and two minutes from full time he struck for Lazio to a record a 5-1 thrashing of Monza. … Read more
SCORENigeria can report that contrary to some stories that striker Jerome Akor will be sidelined by injury for several months, the new Sevilla recruit could be back in action in seven weeks. Akor, 25, suffered a thigh tendon injury in training with his La Liga club this past week. “Akor will only be out for … Read more
Getafe midfielder Chrisantus Uche could well get his big chance with the Super Eagles sooner rather than later. This was after he was listed on the 31-man provisional squad submitted by coach Eric Chelle for next month’s 2026 World Cup qualifiers against Rwanda and Zimbabwe. “Uche is on the enlarged squad for the World Cup … Read more
Femi Azeez scored in both halves for Millwall to reach the fifth round at the expense of Leeds United. Winger Azeez, 23, was on target in the 30th and 55th minutes. It was a deserved 2-0 cup win for ‘The Lions’ over the leaders of the English Championship. Millwall last reached this stage of the … Read more
Emmanuel Dennis has said he is hungry to play football again after he was cut off the 25-man Premier League squad by Nottingham Forest at the start of this season. The 27-year-old Super Eagles winger has now joined Blackburn Rovers on loan from Forest. “I am very hungry, I really want to play football and … Read more
Chuba Akpom came off the bench to score on his Ligue 1 debut for Lille. Relegation strugglers Le Havre raced to a 2-0 lead at Lille only for the striker, who moved on loan to France from Ajax in the recent transfer window, to halve the deficit deep into stoppage time. Despite the home loss, … Read more
After some delays caused by pressing state duties, SCORENigeria can report that a Presidential Support Group (PSG) to ensure the Super Eagles qualify for the 2026 World Cup will be finally announced this week. The PSG will be headed by Imo State Governor Hope Uzodimma and will boast of several top government officials as well … Read more
SCORENigeria can exclusively reveal that the Super Eagles all-time most capped player Ahmed Musa is being seriously considered to return to the team in time for next month’s must-win 2026 World Cup qualifiers against Rwanda and Zimbabwe. Officials informed SCORENigeria that this is after several considerations. Ahmed Musa, who has won a record 110 caps … Read more