Multiple champion with Chelsea Mikel Obi has again stuck out his neck for the London club to sign Victor Osimhen because he is the “killer” they need. Former Super Eagles captain Mikel has played the ‘mini agent’ in getting Osimhen to Stamford Bridge this summer. “I keep saying we need a Victor Osimhen. Go and … Read more
The standoff between Victor Osimhen and Napoli has taken a new twist after the striker dropped the Italian club from his Instagram page. This is coming soon after Osimhen had put in a transfer request, which Napoli sports director Giovanni Manna acknowledged. Osimhen has been training on his own as his transfer saga has dragged. … Read more
The NFF technical committee is currently meeting at the NFF head office in Abuja. A top official of the NFF technical department confirmed this to SCORENigeria SCORENigeria also understands that the meeting will discuss the appointment of a new Super Eagles coach and that of the Flying Eagles. The committee had previously shortlisted four coaches … Read more
Chelsea have agreed a swap deal that could involve Romelu Lukaku and Cesare Casadei plus 50 Million Euros for Napoli striker Victor Osimhen, according to Il Mattino newspaper. Another option is a swap deal involving Lukaku and Osimhen without Casadei and Napoli getting 70 Million Euros, while the other option is for Napoli to pay … Read more
Real Madrid tonight denied a bright and lively Ademola Lookman another piece of history after they won the UEFA Super Cup courtesy of 2-0 victory. Atalanta and Ademola Lookman looked positive in a goalless first half. The Super Eagles forward continued to torment the Spanish giants upfront after the interval, but he lacked support. He … Read more
Former Super Eagles star Ogenyi Onazi has bade a befitting final farewell his mother. Onazi hugs dad during burial rites for mother Mrs Cecilia Onazi was buried in style last weekend. The former Lazio of Italy workaholic midfielder said he will miss his mother’s advice and guidance. “To my mother in heaven, thank you for … Read more
Bukayo Saka, Sheyi Ojo and Alex Iwobi are among the players who are suspected to be the mystery rapper ‘Dide’, whose songs have taken England by storm. Sky News meets the mystery rapper who claims to play in the Premier League. Dide’s music has had millions of streams on Spotify and YouTube, and there’s lots … Read more
Sports Minister John Enoh has said a new coach for the Super Eagles will be appointed before the 2025 AFCON qualifiers next month. The Sports minister said this was the immediate responsibility of the NFF, but was confident that this appointment will be effected before Nigeria welcome Benin to Uyo on September 7 in a … Read more
The Super Eagles are wishing fans a happy Christmas today as they get set for next month’s AFCON in Cote d’Ivoire. Merry Christmas 🎄 from us all #soarsupereagles #letsdoitagain #christmas pic.twitter.com/Zgt7IEnYQc — 🇳🇬 Super Eagles (@NGSuperEagles) December 24, 2023 Fulham forward Alex Iwobi took to X to celebrate this special day as he could be … Read more
Peter Olayinka scored twice at the weekend and has said he hopes to win the Czech league and Cup double again this season as a parting gift for Slavia Praha. The full interview: After a two-goal performance against FC Slovácko (2:0), Peter Olayinka spoke about his goals, chemistry with Christos Zafeiris and the great motivation … Read more
A top official has admitted the NFF have come under “serious pressure” over the appointment of a new coach for the Super Eagles. Two months after Finidi George quit as Super Eagles coach and three weeks to an opening 2025 AFCON qualifier against Benin, the NFF have yet to fulfill the promise to engage a … Read more
Victor Boniface will be one of the stars to watch at the forthcoming AFCON, but his “preparations” for his first major tournament with the Super Eagles have so far not gone to plan. This girl is dangerous with a ball at her feet… 😲🔥😂 📹 IG: celine.dept pic.twitter.com/ngm0dMYFqh — SPORTbible (@sportbible) June 11, 2019 First, … Read more
Sixteen years ago, Isah Ladan Bosso achieved one of his proudest highlights as a coach when he led the Flying Eagles to the quarterfinal of the FIFA U20 World Cup against Chile in Canada. He still talks with a lot of pride how players from that tournament like Efe Ambrose, Brown Ideye, Elderson Echiejile and … Read more
La Liga club Real Sociedad have placed a hugely reduced price tag on Super Eagles striker Sadiq. Club and player are open to a transfer and according to Spanish newspaper AS, Sociedad have asked for 15 Million Euros plus a sell-on clause for the experienced striker. This has been reduced from the 20 Million Euros … Read more
Today, Abidjan is a massive family union party for both the Super Eagles players and officials, SCORENigeria can report Super Eagles fathers – Semi Ajayi senior (left), Bright Osayi-Samuel’s dad (middle), Ademola Lookman’s dad (right) The families of the Super Eagles stars and coaches have stormed the commercial capital of Cote d’Ivoire for tonight’s AFCON … Read more
Peter Olayinka is looking forward to great things with Serbian giants Red Star Belgrade in the group stage of the UEFA Champions League. In this interview, he speaks about his targets, his new position at centre-forward and how he has adapted at the club. The Full Interview: How did it feel playing in front of … Read more
Top English clubs Arsenal and West Ham are among those monitoring the progress of Falconets 16-year-old midfielder Simone Reilly. The Bohemian FC of Republic of Ireland midfielder, Simone Reilly has made the Falconets provisional squad for 2024 FIFA U20 Women’s World Cup, which kicks off at the end of the month in Colombia. The teenager … Read more
Cyriel Dessers and Rangers crashed out of the UEFA Champions Leagues, while Igho Ogbu and Victor Olatunji have advanced to the playoffs of the competition. Ten-man Rangers fell 2-0 at home after they held Dynamo Kiev of Ukraine 1-1 last week with Dessers snatching a stoppage time equaliser. They will thus drop to the UEFA … Read more
Boavista fan Ines Fontes is also the beautiful girlfriend of Super Eagles defender Bruno Onyemaechi. The Super Eagle and his Portuguese beauty She’s a fan of Boavista and Bruno The Portuguese model was first a fan of Boavista in 2017 and since 2022 she has also become the No 1 admirer of their Nigerian left … Read more
Jerome Akor,23, is the latest goal-scoring sensation in the French Ligue 1 after he conquered Norway with Lillestrom earlier this year. The Flying Eagle Class of 2019 has so far fired seven goals in the French top league amid talks he is on course to his first Super Eagles call-up. In this interview, he speaks … Read more
AFCON MVP William Ekong has jetted out to Saudi Arabia to complete his transfer to Al Khalood. Ekong has been accompanied by his agent, David Moss. A transfer fee have been agreed between the Saudis and PAOK, while the player’s personal terms are also in place. The 30-year-old Ekong will secure his financial future with … Read more
Only Chelsea remain in the chase for Victor Osimhen as PSG are now busy looking at other targets and there was never any truth in interest by Arsenal, according to Top Transfer Expert Fabrizio Romano. 🚨 EXCLUSIVE 🚨 Chelsea never left the race for Osimhen, but no major updates as of today PSG decided to … Read more
A senior official has informed only SCORENigeria that some major steps will be taken by the NFF “in the coming days” as it concerns the appointment of a new coach for the Super Eagles. Delay in the appointment of a new coach for the country’s team has stretched the patience of the public with just … Read more
Super Eagles and OGC Nice striker Terem Moffi has kicked off a medial outreach for his local community in Nigeria. The free medical checks and care for over a thousand people is dedicated to the memory of his grandfather, Chief Alada Moffi. A cross section of beneficiaries of medical outreach sponsored by Moffi History was … Read more
Lesley Ugochukwu was not short of childhood heroes. There was his father, who passed on the gift of football. There was his uncle, Onyekachi Apam, a Nigerian international he watched play for his boyhood club Stade Rennais. And there was John Mikel Obi and Claude Makelele, midfielders he studied closely either on television or his … Read more