Kaye Furo, the son of former Super Eagles defender Furo Iyenemi, has set a personal target for the new season – finish top scorer in the Belgian second division. Furo, who joined Club Brugge seven years ago from Antwerp, has thus far netted four goals in as many matches in the Belgian second-tier league. The … Read more
The inevitable comparison between Victor Osimhen and Romelu Lukaku has begun in earnest with a Napoli radio director saying the Belgium striker is better suited to the Italian club. Coach Antonio Conte insisted on getting Lukaku when it was clear that Osimhen will leave Napoli. Director of Kiss Kiss Napoli Radio Valter Di Maggio gave … Read more
Victor Osimhen will miss today’s Galatasaray re-arranged Turkish Super Lig at home against Gaziantep FK. The striker, on loan from Napoli, made his ‘Gala’ debut at the weekend in a 5-0 home win over Rizespor. However, he is not eligible for today’s league match because he had not transferred by the time the Week 3 … Read more
After not playing football on a competitive level since February, Super Eagles captain Ahmed Musa has hinted he will soon join a team in the NPFL. Let’s go again, which of this teams do you wish for me to sign ✍️🤔 pic.twitter.com/BTJt7oXxL7 — Ahmed Musa (MON) (OON) 🎖️🎖️ (@Ahmedmusa718) September 16, 2024 In a post … Read more
Victor Osimhen risked been frozen out at Napoli by Antonio Conte and now Mikel Obi has recalled how the no-nonsence Italian coach sidelined him at Chelsea for six months. Mikel had always been a constant part of the Chelsea squad under different managers, but this ended when he made the decision to join the Nigerian … Read more
Super Falcons defender Oluwatosin Demehin has said her goodbyes to French D’Arkema side Stade de Reims. Demehin featured for the Super Falcons at the FIFA Women’s World Cup, hosted by Australia and New Zealand in 2023. She joined the French side in 2022 and has played 26 games, including 11 last season, where she bagged … Read more
Libya have fired much-travelled Serbian coach Milutin Sredojevic aka Micho just weeks to a 2025 AFCON double-header against the Super Eagles. Next month, they will first visit Uyo to tackle the Super Eagles, before both teams clash again a few days later in Tripoli in continuation of the qualifying series. Micho was booted out on … Read more
Super Eagles No 1 goalkeeper Stanley Nwabali did not make a widely expected transfer this summer because the offers he got were small and did not respect his standing. Instead of a major transfer, Nwabali extended his contract with the PSL by a further three years. Chippa United chairman Siviwe Chippa Mpengesi revealed that his … Read more
Jose Peseiro has said he would still have quit as Super Eagles coach even if they had won the 2023 AFCON. The Super Eagles fell 2-1 to hosts Cote d’Ivoire in the AFCON final in February and the following month Peseiro quit after his contract ran out. “I had the support of my staff and … Read more
NPFL stars will this week be called up by new Flying Eagles coach Aliyu Zubairu, who is expected to extend invitation to several key players used by his predecessor Ladan Bosso. Daniel Bamayi, who captained Nigeria to last year’s U20 World Cup in Argentina, will lead Simon Daniel and Rabiu Abdullahi from Bayelsa United. Rabiu … Read more
The NPFL Week 3 fixtures involving Enugu Rangers and Enyimba have been rescheduled due to their engagement in international competitions. Enugu Rangers home game against Bayelsa United will now be played on October 2, 2024, because this week they take on Sagrada Esperanca of Angola in a CAF Champions League second preliminary round return leg … Read more
According to The Guardian, former coach of the Indomitable Lions of Cameroon, Winfried Schafer, will be the next coach of the Super Eagles. The Nigerian newspaper reported that Schafer, who led Cameroon to win the 2002 AFCON, is due to arrive in the country soon to conclude his appointment. The much-traveled German coach was considered … Read more
A debate is now raging in Turkey whether or not Victor Osimhen should be allowed to wear his face mask to play after a head collision left a Rizespor defender with facial fracture. On Saturday, Osimhen made his Galatasaray debut with a resounding 5-0 home win over Rizespor, who also lost defender Khusnidden Alikulov to … Read more
Abdullahi came off the bench to score twice for Rivers United to shoot past Heartland FC in a high-profile match that had former Super Eagles stars Finidi George and Emmanuel Amuneke coming face-to-face on the sidelines. Kabir Abdullahi’s free kick stunner – a strong contender for Goal of the Matchday and possibly the season! One … Read more
One-cap Super Eagles striker Josh Maja is now the leading scorer in the English Championship with five goals and an assist. Maja opened scoring in a 3-0 win at Portsmouth over the weekend for his fifth goal in as many games. The former Bordeaux striker has already put behind him a most forgettable past season, … Read more
Fresh from international duty with the Super Eagles, Victor Boniface, Ademola Lookman and Wilfred Ndidi showed their class back with their clubs in Europe. 5.Wilfred Ndidi Leicester City recorded their first point on return to the Premier League courtesy of a 2-2 draw at Crystal Palace with the Super Eagles midfielder delivering the assists for … Read more
Katsina United had to wait until stoppage time to beat Bendel Insurance in front of their fans today, while Shooting Stars, Niger Tornadoes, Akwa United and Bayelsa United were all held at home. Azeez Falolu won Katsina the full points with his strike in added time against Insurance, who had stunned the home crowd with … Read more
Ademola Lookman today scored the winning goal and also provided an assist for Atalanta to beat Fiorentina 3-2 in the Italian Serie A. ADE GOAL! Ademola Lookman ⚽️ pic.twitter.com/IhhfL3xGey — Oluwashina Okeleji (@oluwashina) September 15, 2024 It was a much-needed win for the UEFA Europa League holders after they lost their previous two games – … Read more
Victor Osimhen has promised Galatasaray fans a lot more energy and passion after he made a winning debut against Rizespor. 🇳🇬📢 Victor Osimhen goes and chants with the Galatasaray ultras after 5-0 win! ✨ Amazing connection already… 🟡🔴 pic.twitter.com/hEHHpw40sD — EuroFoot (@eurofootcom) September 14, 2024 The Super Eagles striker, who is on loan from Napoli, … Read more
Victor Boniface has said his goal celebration at Hoffenheim is not provocative as it is “a nice dance” done in front of the fans of his own club. Victor Boniface tentang selebrasi barunya: “Saya tidak ingin memprovokasi siapa pun, saya melakukan ini di depan fans kami. Itu adalah tren TikTok dari seorang influencer di Nigeria. … Read more
Tonight, Victor Osimhen got off to a winning start for Galatasaray as they smashed past visiting Rizespor 5-0 in the Turkish Super Lig. The Napoli striker on loan to ‘Gala’ was even widely credited with the second goal, but repeated TV replays showed he did not have a touch to the free kick in the … Read more
Yira Sor scored a goal and provided an assist, while fellow Nigeria star Tolu Arokodare also hit target for Genk to win 3-2 at Cercle Brugge today. Former Flying Eagles dashing winger Sor opened scoring in the first minute. He then assisted for Genk to restore their advantage in the 17th minute. Arokodare netted his … Read more
Coach Finidi George led Rivers United to inflict a second straight loss for Heartland, who were handled by another former Super Eagles star, Emmanuel Amuneke. Both coaches were recently in the race to lead the Super Eagles. Rivers won 3-1 at home for their first win of the new NPFL season. ‘The Pride of Rivers’ … Read more
Victor Boniface may have scored a brace and provided an assist today for Bayer Leverkusen to win 4-1 at Hoffenheim, but his goal celebration may well have landed him in trouble. The Nigeria star dropped his shorts to reveal his briefs and made an obscene gesture at the home fans to celebrate his opening goal. … Read more
Owner of the now defunct Leventis United John Mastoroudes has joined those in support that Augustine Eguavoen be retained by the NFF to qualify the Super Eagles to the 2025 AFCON. Eguavoen was caretaker coach for the Super Eagles opening AFCON qualifiers against Benin and Rwanda. Nigeria top Group D with four points from two … Read more