Flying Eagles will open training camp in Katsina for the U20 AFCON, which will get underway in Cote d’Ivoire next month. SCORENigeria gathered that the NFF have secured sponsorship from the Katsina State Government for this training camp. The U20s broke camp after a recent playing tour of Cote d’Ivoire. Nigeria are drawn in a … Read more
Super Falcons energetic midfielder Deborah Abiodun has told SCORENigeria she is already fulfilled to be playing professional football with Dallas Trinity FC, which has been her life-long target. The hardworking midfield star said it’s a dream come true and hopes to move higher in her career choice which was tough considering what her family wanted for … Read more
On-form Union Saint-Gilloise striker Promise David has said it will be great should he make the final cut for Canada after he changed his international allegiance from Nigeria. The 23-year-old striker played an official game for the Nigeria U23s, but he has now opted to play his full international football for Canada, where he was … Read more
Tolu Arokodare, who is on the Super Eagles provisional squad for must-win World Cup qualifiers this month, has provided an insight to his personality. He said he is too open, wants to please everyone and ought to talk less. The Genk striker also said that even though he is the leading scorer in the Belgian … Read more
Super Eagles goalkeeper Maduka Okoye returned to action for Udinese tonight after he last featured for the Italian club in December. Okoye underwent a hand surgery and he is also being investigated for alleged betting offences. Also, fellow Super Eagles star Fisayo Dele-Bashiru started for the bench for Lazio in this home game against Udinese. … Read more
Coach Gernot Rohr has named a formidable squad for 2026 World Cup qualifiers against Zimbabwe and South Africa later this month. 🚨🇧🇯𝗢𝗙𝗙𝗜𝗖𝗜𝗘𝗟 ! 𝗟𝗔 𝗟𝗜𝗦𝗧𝗘 𝗗𝗘 𝗚𝗘𝗥𝗡𝗢𝗧 𝗥𝗢𝗛𝗥 𝗣𝗢𝗨𝗥 𝗔𝗙𝗙𝗥𝗢𝗡𝗧𝗘𝗥 𝗟𝗘 𝗭𝗜𝗠𝗕𝗔𝗕𝗪𝗘 𝗘𝗧 𝗟’𝗔𝗙𝗥𝗜𝗤𝗨𝗘 𝗗𝗨 𝗦𝗨𝗗 ▫️Tosin Aiyegun et Cédric Hountondji sont forfaits ❌▫️Olivier Verdon est sanctionné par le sélectionneur ▫️Rabiou Sankamao… pic.twitter.com/beMJ0a6sUn — Joueurs … Read more
SCORENigeria can report today that Belgian club Union St.Gilloise have been so impressed with the progress achieved by striker Promise David that they plan to break open his contract to improve his personal terms. Promise David, who dumped the Super Eagles to play for Canada at full international level, scored his 11th goal in the … Read more
Atalanta coach Gian Piero Gasperini has said he and Ademola Lookman have made up after the recent rift following his comments for the player’s missed penalty in a UEFA Champions League tie. Gasperini was very critical of Ademola Lookman for the missed opportunity and the player was equally disappointed by these comments that it needed … Read more
Super Falcons midfield star Deborah Abiodun shone for her USL team Dallas Trinity FC as they thrashed visiting Brooklyn FC 6-0 in a league match at the Cotton Bowl Stadium Dallas. Nigerian-American Chioma Ubagogu scored the opening goal of the game in the sixth minute to unsettle their guests. Camryn Lancaster doubled the lead for … Read more
The NPFL Player of Week 28 is Leonard Ngenge of high-flying Ikorodu City. Ikorodu City are the biggest surprise package of the NPFL season as they are now jostling for a continental slot after they started out battling to stay afloat in their debut campaign in the top flight. Left-sided central defender Ngenge, 18, symbolises … Read more
Cyriel Dessers, who last played for the Super Eagles a year ago against Ghana, is now set to be selected by coach Eric Chelle as one of the strikers for the upcoming must-win 2026 World Cup qualifiers against Rwanda and Zimbabwe. As expected, Victor Osimhen and Victor Boniface will be the top-choice strikers, while Dessers … Read more
Midfielders Wilfred Ndidi and Joe Aribo have been named in the Super Eagles final squad for must-win 2026 World Cup qualifiers against Rwanda and Zimbabwe with the added responsibility of also playing in central defence should the need arise. Ndidi started out as a central defender with the Golden Eaglets and has played that position … Read more
Rwanda and Zimbabwe must now be shaking in their boots because the Super Eagles strikers are firing at the right time leading up to must-win 2026 World Cup qualifiers – from Victor Osimhen to Chidera Ejuke, Sadiq Umar and Ademola Lookman. 5.Victor Osimhen The Super Eagles star striker fired his 17th goal in the Turkish … Read more
Tonight, Ademola Lookman rounded up the scoring tonight for Atalanta to thrash hosts Juventus and keep them in the title race in the Italian Serie A. Atalanta won 4-0 with the Super Eagles forward getting his name on the scoreboard in the 72nd minute. He has now scored 13 goals in the league to match … Read more
Galatasaray tonight stayed on course for a third straight Turkish Super Lig title after Victor Osimhen again delivered the match winner at Alanyaspor. Osimhen scored his 17th league goal for the Istanbul giants with a header in the 82nd. It proved to be the goal that gave Galatasaray the full points on the night. They … Read more
Nigeria’s most capped international Ahmed Musa has declared that victory for the Super Eagles in Rwanda on March 21 will be the turning point in the country’s campaign to qualify for the 2026 World Cup. The Super Eagles have failed to win their first four World Cup qualifiers and now languish in fifth place in … Read more
Enyimba, Kwara United and Plateau United today recorded wins at home, while defending NPFL champions Enugu Rangers were held by Akwa United. Nine-time champions Enyimba climbed to eighth in the standings after they pipped El Kanemi Warriors courtesy of Joseph Atule 29th minute strike. Atule was also the match winner at Niger Tornadoes last weekend. … Read more
Officials have disclosed Ikorodu City young defender Leonard Ngenge has signed a pre-contract with Premier League promotion chasers Leeds United. Ngenge is one of the youngest left-sided central defenders in the NPFL. He was named Man of the Match in Ikorodu City win at Lobi Stars this weekend as he was involved in the late … Read more
SCORENigeria understands that coach Eric Chelle is most likely not to risk injured Fisayo Dele-Bashiru for the must-win 2026 World Cup qualifiers against Rwanda and Zimbabwe. On Thursday, the Lazio midfielder failed to make his comeback in a UEFA Europa League Round of 16 first leg tie at Viktoria Plzen of Czech Republic. He has … Read more
Nwankwo Kanu’s son Sean has signed for a new Polish club. Sean, 19, signed the dotted lines for KS Dozamet with his proud mother, Amara, by his side. He previously featured for Gornik Polkowice, who play in the Polish third-tier league. The tall forward will hope to follow in the footsteps of his father who … Read more
Sadiq Umar looks set to make the Super Eagles final squad for must-win 2026 World Cup qualifiers later this month after he again grabbed the winner for Valencia and earn top praise. Sadiq fired the winning goal for Valencia at home against Real Valladolid Saturday night. The 28-year-old striker hit target in the 58th minute … Read more
SCORENigeria has learnt that the debate is raging over the inclusion of Udinese No 1 goalkeeper Maduka Okoye on the Super Eagles final squad list for must-win 2026 World Cup qualifiers against Rwanda and Zimbabwe. Okoye has not played since December 7 after he underwent a hand surgery, but his return date was put at … Read more
Rivers United are now eight points adrift of Remo Stars after they pipped Niger Tornadoes, while the NPFL leaders fell 2-1 at Bendel Insurance. Rivers United have 46 points from 28 games, while Remo Stars are on 54 points. Match winner today for Rivers United is Samson Obi, who hit target in the 83rd minute. … Read more
The Flamingos of Nigeria are now one big step closer to the FIFA U17 Women’s World Cup after they defeated hosts South Africa 3-1 in Pretoria today. Shakirat Moshood opened scoring for the Flamingos on 20 minutes. Harmony Chidi then doubled Nigeria’s lead in the 41st via a penalty for both teams to go into … Read more
SCORENigeria can exclusively report that Bayer Leverkusen winger Nathan Tella and FC Porto defender Zaidu Sanusi have made the Super Eagles final 23-man squad for must-win 2026 World Cup qualifiers against Rwanda and Zimbabwe. Both Tella and Zaidu are making long-awaited return to the national team. Tella, 25, made his international debut against Zimbabwe in … Read more