Red-hot Union St.Gilloise striker Promise David has given reason why he has changed his international allegiance from Nigeria to Canada. The striker has featured for Nigeria at U23 level even though he was born to Nigerian parents in Canada. As first reported by SCORENigeria, he has now applied to play for Canada at full international … Read more
Super Eagles defender Kevin Akpoguma has praised his club Hoffenheim after they came from behind to draw 1-1 with Stuttgart and gain a precious point in the Bundesliga. Home team Hoffenheim fell behind in the first half, before Gift Orban restored parity late in the second half. Akpoguma said it was a deserved point as … Read more
Ahmed Musa’s inclusion in next month’s must-win 2026 World Cup qualifiers is hanging in the balance, SCORENigeria has learnt. Coach Eric Chelle listed the Super Eagles captain on his provisional squad for the World Cup qualifiers against Rwanda and Zimbabwe. However, pressure in now mounting for the coach to not name him on his final … Read more
CHAN Eagles star midfielder Papa Daniel has impressed on trials with Czech club Karvina. “He has done well training with the team,” a source close to the player told SCORENigeria “The club President, sports director and head coach have all watched him in training and they have liked what they have seen so far.” The … Read more
“Worst penalty taker” for Atalanta Ademola Lookman has left no in doubt including his coach that he can rise above all the noises from the Champions League exit to Club Brugge with two goals and a Man-of-the-Match award at Empoli as his Italian club improve their chances of scooping the Scudetto. 5.Muhamed Tijani Struggling Plymouth … Read more
Tom Dele-Bashiru was on target for Watford to beat Luton Town 2-0 in a derby today and move within points of a Premier League playoffs bracket. The older brother of Super Eagles midfielder Fisayo opened scoring in the 11th minute, when he tucked away a penalty. The former Flying Eagles midfielder has now scored four … Read more
Ademola Lookman has certainly put behind him the high drama involving his coach at Atalanta after he scored a brace in a 5-0 thrashing of home team Empoli tonight. 🚨🇳🇬 ADEMOLA LOOKMAN WITH A GREAT FINISH FOR ATALANTA! ✨pic.twitter.com/daVOGMmDOn — Tekkers Foot (@tekkersfoot) February 23, 2025 The Super Eagles striker made it 3-0 for the … Read more
Club Brugge midfielder Raphael Onyedika today added to the injury concerns of the Super Eagles after he was forced out of his team’s Belgian league game. Onyedika was injured during the Jupiler Pro League match against Standard Liège Sunday afternoon. Club Brugge announced Onyedika’s injury when the midfielder was forced off the pitch and was … Read more
SCORENigeria has specially learnt that coach Eric Chelle has “a few surprises” in his final squad list for next month’s 2026 World Cup qualifiers against Rwanda and Zimbabwe. It was gathered that the coach now has his final 23-man squad for the World Cup qualifiers barring any last-minute injuries. A source informed SCORENigeria that at … Read more
The Super Eagles plan to storm Rwanda next month for a must-win 2026 World Cup qualifier with at least three chartered flights. The authorities plan for the Super Eagles to enjoy as much support as possible in Kigali on March 21, when they take on home team and group leaders Rwanda in a crucial World … Read more
Bullish Promise David has backed Union St.Gilloise to be crowned champions of Belgium this season. The striker, who has applied to change his international allegiance from Nigeria to Canada, said Union can build on what they showed against Ajax in the Europa League to be the best team in Belgium. “Can we play for the … Read more
The NPFL Player of Week 25 is Antoine Ijoma Desouza of Abia Warriors. The Abia Warriors striker notched his seventh goal of the season for his club to record the biggest result of Week 25 when they edged defending champions Enugu Rangers in an ‘Oriental Derby’. Ijoma’s 42nd minute strike also meant they toppled Rangers … Read more
The Super Eagles have been dealt a huge injury blow leading up to next month’s must-win 2026 World Cup qualifiers against Rwanda and Zimbabwe after midfielder Fisayo Dele Bashiru suffered an ankle injury in action for Lazio. Dele Bashiru started at Venezia, but he had to be replaced in the 41st minute of a goalless … Read more
Besides the bragging rights, a lot is riding on tomorrow’s “intercontinental Derby” between Galatasaray and Fenerbache. Defending champions Galatasaray remain on course for a third straight Turkish championship as they are six points clear of closest rivals Fenerbache. Fenerbache therefore know that victory at their bitter rivals will close this gap to three points. Against … Read more
Super Eagles defender Semi Ajayi appears to have suffered another injury today. Ajayi, who only recently returned from a hamstring injury, was forced out of today’s clash against Oxford United in the 41st minute. He trudged off before the break while feeling the same area, where he was last injured. Scans and tests will be … Read more
Atalanta coach Gian Piero Garperini has said his comments on Ademola Lookman’s missed penalty against Club Brugge were not meant to offend the player. Gasperini described Ademola Lookman as the team’s “worst penalty taker” and that the miss caused Atalanta to be booted out of the UEFA Champions League. The Super Eagles striker said the … Read more
Flying Eagles striker Muhamed Tijani scored the goal to snatch a draw for rock bottom team Plymouth with Cardiff City today. Substitute Tijani got a much-needed equaliser in the 67th minute for the home team after Cardiff took the lead early in the first half. It was his first goal in the English Championship. In … Read more
The Flying Eagles will tackle U20 AFCON hosts Cote d’Ivoire in a series of warm-up games ahead of the tournament in April. A previous arrangement for the Flying Eagles to test their readiness against Egypt was jettisoned after both teams were drawn in the first round group. The seven-time African champions will now play Cote … Read more
Napoli are closely monitoring the transfer situation of Ademola Lookman and have a trump card to play to sign the Super Eagles star, according to Transfer Expert Alfredo Pedulla. Since last August, Atalanta have been interested in Napoli star Giacomo Raspadori. Pedulla of SportItalia said Napoli are therefore watching the situation with Ademola Lookman at … Read more
Promise David has said he is proud with his goal and performance in a UEFA Europa League playoff against Ajax. The former Nigeria U23 star, who has applied to change his international allegiance to Canada, scored in the 28th minute from the penalty spot for Union St.Gilloise to beat Ajax 2-1, but crashed out of … Read more
Taiwo Awoniyi has recovered from a head collision which left him with a broken nose and he will therefore be available for selection while wearing a face mask. Nottingham Forest manager Nuno Espirito Santo disclosed this ahead of this weekend’s Premier League clash at Newcastle United. Awoniyi was injured when he clashed with the Exeter … Read more
It has been revealed that the relationship between Ademola Lookman and his coach at Atalanta, Gian Piero Gasperini, was tensed and it just needed something for it to explode as it has now done. According to Alfredo Pedulla of SportItalia, the relationship between player and coach was troubled. “The relationship between Gian Piero Gasperini and … Read more
Leading Italian sports newspaper Gazzetta dello Sport has reported that Victor Osimhen is the No 1 transfer target of Juventus come the summer. Juventus sports director, Cristiano Guintoli, who incidentally signed Osimhen to Napoli five years ago, is prepared to invest the cash they will get from the sale of Turkish star Kenan Yildiz to … Read more
Flying Eagles midfielder Daniel Daga scored on his UEFA Conference League debut for Norwegian club Molde FK to advance to the Round of 16. Daniel Daga scored one of Moldë’s penalties as they went past Shamrock Rovers, into the Europa Conference League Round of 16 Nerves of steel!! – UNLESS THEY KILL GOD! pic.twitter.com/BFxFHhzBL4 — … Read more
It is no longer a secret that Ademola Lookman will seek a transfer away from Atalanta in the summer and already several top Premier League clubs have been linked with the Super Eagles striker. According to CaughtOffSide, the two Premier League clubs with the most interest for the 27-year-old forward are Liverpool and Arsenal. Chelsea … Read more