Tonight, Ademola Lookman enhanced his chances of being crowned Africa’s best player this year after he scored his first UEFA Champions League goal as well as provided an assist for Atalanta to shoot past Shakhtar Donetsk 3-0. Its a first Champions League goal for Nigeria’s Ademola Lookman. pic.twitter.com/brnBcglDc9 — Ayobami George (@Georgeayobhami1) October 2, 2024 … Read more
Super Eagles caretaker coach Augustine Eguavoen has given conditions that would make him consider taking on the top coaching post on a permanent basis. The NFF technical director said he will need a long-term contract, patience and support to succeed at the top post. “The Super Eagles job I’m doing right now, if I were … Read more
There are fresh fears that the injury suffered by Victor Osimhen is more serious than the striker himself has made out and he may now be out for several weeks. This will make him a major doubt for forthcoming Super Eagles 2025 AFCON qualifiers against Libya. Osimhen injured his left hamstring during a Turkish Super … Read more
Libya mean business ahead of their 2025 AFCON double-header against the Super Eagles and as such they plan to storm Nigeria five days to their clash in Uyo. The Super Eagles welcome Libya on October 11 in Uyo before both teams clash again four days later. Libya are bottom of the group with a points … Read more
The Flying Eagles will move camp away from Abuja soon to enjoy “maximum concentration”, according to coach Aliyu Zubairu. The Flying Eagles have been in Abuja preparing for the WAFU B U20 AFCON in Togo, which kicks off on October 17. “We need maximum concentration, which we don’t have in Abuja and so we will … Read more
The CHAN Eagles will be handled by coaches Daniel Ogunmodede and Fidelis Ilechukwu with super Eagles caretaker coach Augustine Eguavoen as a supervisor. Eguavoen, who is also the NFF technical director, has clarified this arrangement. “They (Ogunmodede, Ilechukwu) have been in the league for many years, the onus is on them to build the team, … Read more
Augustine Eguavoen has said he will be charge of the Super Eagles for the remaining 2025 AFCON qualifiers. The Super Eagles will battle Libya this month in a double-header before a home game against Rwanda and away trip to Benin next month. “My bosses have confirmed I will continue for the rest of the AFCON … Read more
The Super Eagles can still qualify for the 2026 World Cup despite the precarious position they have found themselves in the qualifiers, according to caretaker coach Augustine Eguavoen. Nigeria are second from bottom of their World Cup qualifying group with three points from four matches and the qualifiers will resume in March 2025. Rwanda, South … Read more
Victor Boniface finally got his first UEFA Champions League goal tonight and it also proved to be the match winner for Bayer Leverkusen against AC Milan. 🇳🇬Victor Boniface (23, 2000) Another Goal for Bayer Leverkusen! Was a monster in Bundesliga last season before his injury!Bundesliga 2023-24🏟️23 Games🏟️18 Starts⚽️14 Goals🅰️8 Assists pic.twitter.com/8hPXQgkiTQ — António Mango (@AntonioMango4) … Read more
Victor Boniface will start for home team Bayer Leverkusen in tonight’s UEFA Champions League clash against AC Milan, who have fellow Super Eagles star Samuel Chukwueze on the bench. Another Super Eagles winger, Nathan Tella, will also start from the bench for Leverkusen. Victor Boniface, who made his Champions League debut in a win at … Read more
Ahead of a possible permanent transfer after a season-long loan at Turkish champions Galatasaray in the summer, Victor Osinhen has declared he is worth more than 100 Million Euros in transfer fee. The striker’s transfer fee and hefty salary were major stumbling blocks to his transfer away from Napoli in the summer. Osimhen himself has … Read more
Following his impressive record breaking performance with FC Nantes this past month, Super Eagles red- hot winger Moses Simon has been named on the Ligue 1 Team of the Month. 🇫🇷 Ligue 1 Team of the Month pic.twitter.com/BTfuufBAw4 — WhoScored.com (@WhoScored) September 30, 2024 The selection is by the platform whoscored.com He grabbed two assists … Read more
Super Eagles could well be without South Africa-based defender Olisa Ndah for the forthcoming 2025 AFCON qualifiers against Libya due to injury. Ndah missed Orlando Pirates 1-0 win over Richards Bay on Sunday, and head coach Riveiro has stated he might also miss their game against Stellenbosch this weekend. “In our last game against Polokwane … Read more
AC Milan star Rafael Leao has revealed that he spoke to teammate Samuel Chukwueze on Victor Boniface ahead of tonight’s UEFA Champions League at Bayer Leverkusen. “I know him, he’s one of the teammates of Chukwueze and I spoke about him this week, he’s a dangerous striker, very technical, fast, we need to watch out … Read more
Victor Osimhen is on loan to Galatasaray until the summer of next year and so there is no truth of a departure in January, according to a top club official. Osimhen is on season-long loan from Napoli, but speculations continue that he could end this transfer in January and move on a permanent basis to … Read more
Libya have again called up Barcelona ‘B’ forward Ahmad Al Msmari for their crucial 2025 AFCON double header against the Super Eagles. Al Msmari is widely regarded as the future of Libyan football. The centre-forward, who is only 18 years and stands at 1.85 metres tall, joined Barcelona in August from another Spanish club Rayo … Read more
Napoli have agreed new prices for the permanent transfer of Victor Osimhen. Osimhen is currently on loan at Turkish champions Galatasaray and as a result the striker agreed to extend his contract with the Italian club until 2027. And now according to RAI Sport, his buyout clause which was reportedly put at 130 Million Euros … Read more
Belgian champions Club Brugge have opted not to appeal against sanctions handed Raphael Onyedika after his straight red card at the weekend. The Super Eagles midfielder will therefore be suspended for a match and pay a fine of 1,000 Euros after he was sent off for a rash tackle against Sporting Charleroi. “He came with … Read more
Super Eagles midfielder Raphael Onyedika has been named Player of the Month for September by fans of Belgian champions Club Brugge. 🚨 New trophy alert for Onyedika’s shelf! 🏆 #POTM 🔗: https://t.co/N5QDetfobk pic.twitter.com/Vq8AQpmOCQ — Club Brugge KV (@ClubBrugge) September 30, 2024 Onyedika beat captain Hans Vanaken and Christos Tzolis to the award. His Man-of-the-Match performance … Read more
Turkish champions Galatasaray have taken a decision on Victor Osimhen for Thursday’s UEFA Europa League clash at Latvian club Rigas FS after he suffered a hamstring injury this past weekend. According to Fanatik, the Turkish champions will not risk him for Thursday’s game, but hope he will be back in action for the league match … Read more
Former Super Eagles midfielder Oghenekaro Etebo has revealed he could have signed for Besiktas before he ended up at another Turkish giant Galatasaray. Etebo played for Galatasaray on loan from English club Stoke City in the 2020/2021 season. He made 29 appearances. However, he has now revealed that Besiktas first had the chance to sign … Read more
The Flamingos headed by coach Bankole Olowookere have listed top scorer Harmony Chidi on the final squad for this year’s FIFA U17 Women’s World Cup in the Dominican Republic. Imo Strikers star Chidi scored 13 of the team’s record-setting 25 goals in the qualifying series, as the bronze medalists from the last edition of the … Read more
The NPFL Player of Week 4 is Anas Yusuf, striker and captain of Nasarawa United. In case you missed it, here is Anas Yusuf’s goal against @IkoroduCityFC FC in Lagos. Ibrahim Ada with the assist#npfl25 📸: @IkoroduCityFC Media pic.twitter.com/FRoSDPaTYi — Team Solid Miners FC (@NasarawaUnited) September 29, 2024 Yusuf followed up on his hat-trick against … Read more
Asisat Oshoala has fired her sixth goal of season for Bay FC to win 1-0 at Seattle Reign. Asisat Oshoala doesn’t miss from the spot 🎯 1-0 Bay FC pic.twitter.com/iZZnndU0Kb — NBC Sports Bay Area & CA (@NBCSAuthentic) September 29, 2024 The Super Falcons striker put away a penalty in the 27th minute after she … Read more
Enugu Rangers coach Fidelis Ilechukwu has hit out at his Remo Stars counterpart Daniel Ogunmodede for “winning at all costs”. NPFL champions Enugu Rangers fell 2-1 at Remo Stars Sunday, but Ilechukwu lashed out at his fellow Super Eagles assistant coach for not respecting fair play in the course of the game. “It’s a big … Read more