Super Eagles coach Eric Chelle has said he saw some “interesting” players when he watched the high-profile NPFL clash between home team Kano Pillars and Enugu Rangers at the weekend. “There are two or three good players I have seen in both teams. They are very interesting,” he revealed. “One team tried to have possession, … Read more
Super Eagles defender Jordan Torunarigha must count himself a very lucky man after he escaped two red cards in Gent 1-1 draw with Club Brugge, according to experts. “It was just revenge from him. It was over the top”, commentator Filip Joos said on Extra Time. “The light just went out for Torunarigha and he … Read more
The Super Eagles have been handed another huge injury boost after reports emerged that midfielder Fisayo Dele-Bashiru could be back in action this week after an ankle injury. Lazio insider Giulio Cardone shared an injury update on Dele-Bashiru’s that would be sweet music to the ears of Eric Chelle ahead of his first squad announcement … Read more
Coach Eric Chelle is going for all-out attack in must-win 2026 World Cup qualifiers against Rwanda and Zimbabwe and as such he has listed as many as five strikers. SCORENigeria has learnt the strikers are Victor Osimhen, Victor Boniface, Paul Onuachu, Sadiq Umar and new boy Tolu Arokodare. Osimhen will lead the attack as expected … Read more
Coach Adel Amarouche has promised to do “something special” with Rwanda ahead of a crucial 2026 World Cup qualifier against the Super Eagles. Algerian Amarouche has been appointed new coach of Rwanda, who top Group C of the World Cup qualifiers that has the Super Eagles as well as Benin, South Africa, Lesotho and Zimbabwe. … Read more
The Super Eagles will beat hosts Rwanda to revive their 2026 World Cup hopes, according to former international Julius Aghahowa. Nigeria battle Group C leaders Rwanda on March 21 in Kigali. Both teams played out a scoreless draw in a 2025 AFCON qualifier in September. “I am confident if they go in to the game … Read more
Manchester United have confirmed that teenaged scoring sensation Chido Obi-Martin cannot feature in the UEFA Europa League. The Premier League club said this is so because the 17-year-old striker only joined their academy last year. The exciting striker, who is still eligible to play for Nigeria, has already made three appearances for the senior team … Read more
The NPFL Player of Week 27 is Ahmadu Liman of Sunshine Stars. ICYMI. Sunshine Stars FC’s Ahmadu Liman bagged the third hat-trick of the campaign. Watch all three of Liman’s goals and relive all the action!#NPFL25 #SUNKWA pic.twitter.com/o62jTtZNiM — NPFL News 🇳🇬 (@NPFL_News) March 3, 2025 Liman became only the second player to score a … Read more
SCORENigeria has scooped that a goalkeeper from the NPFL will make the 23-man Super Eagles squad for must-win 2026 World Cup qualifiers against Rwanda and Zimbabwe. The identity of this shot stopper is yet to be known but he will be the third choice behind Stanley Nwabali and Amas Obasogie. Speculations are around CHAN Eagles … Read more
Injury-hit Raphael Onyedika has been named on the matchday squad by Club Brugge for tomorrow’s UEFA Champions League Round of 16 home tie against Aston Villa. This should also be cheering news to the Super Eagles ahead of must-win 2026 World Cup qualifiers later this month. The midfielder has been sidelined by injury for the … Read more
It is advantage NPFL leaders Remo Stars after closest rivals Shooting Stars and Rivers United could only play out a goalless draw when both teams clashed today in continuation of the domestic championship. The draw today in Ibadan meant Remo Stars now have an 11-point gap at the top of the table after 27 rounds … Read more
Premier League club Fulham have backed Calvin Bassey, who scored in regulation time for them to eventually go past Manchester United in the FA Cup, while strongly condemning the racist abuse targeted at him. A club statement said such abuse on social media does not have a place in football, it is therefore unacceptable and … Read more
Malmo new signing Emmanuel Ekong has said he will be happy to play any position upfront as long as it will benefit the team. Ekong, 22, has signed a contract with Swedish champions Malmo until 2029 after his departure from Italian club Empoli. “Honestly, I play where he (the coach) wants me to play. Left, … Read more
Jesper Jansson, who will next month be appointed sports director of Swedish club IFK Goteborg, has now admitted he should not have signed former Super Eagles invitee Akinkunmi Amoo while he was being tried for rape. Jansson first signed Amoo to Swedish club Hammarby and when the player was in the thick of a rape … Read more
The Flying Eagles training camp has gone on break after a playing tour of Cote d’Ivoire. The NFF announced that the U20s will reopen camp in Abuja on March 10. The WAFU B champions beat U20 AFCON hosts Cote d’Ivoire 2-0 in the first test game, before they lost by the same scores to their … Read more
Belgian champions Club Brugge are in a dilemma whether or not to risk injured Super Eagles midfielder Raphael Onyedika in the UEFA Champions League or the league. Club Brugge will battle Aston Villa in a Champions League Round of 16 tie tomorrow, while they take on city rivals Cercle Sunday in continuation of the Belgian … Read more
SCORENigeria has specially gathered that Slavia Praha defender Igho Ogbu will be one of the uncapped players for must-win 2026 World Cup qualifiers against Rwanda and Zimbabwe later this month as coach Eric Chelle rearranges the Super Eagles central defence. Injury to Semi Ajayi, the longtime partner of captain William Ekong, is one of the … Read more
Former Flying Eagles striker Chukwubuikem Ikwuemesi has suffered probably the biggest Miss of the Year so far. ❌ | Hoe ging deze kans niet binnen? 🥅👀 #OHLWES pic.twitter.com/lw8W7BNeNo — DAZN België (@DAZN_BENL) March 2, 2025 The OH Leuven striker had only an empty net in front of him from two yards after opposing goalkeeper failed … Read more
Super Eagles No 1 goalkeeper Stanley Nwabali has expressed confidence he has turned the corner after he scooped the Man of the Match award for Chippa United goalless draw at Richards Bay. Not been easy healing❤️🩹. Man Of The Match and a clean sheet. All thanks to the team ❤️. We go again 💪#cleansheet #Nwabali … Read more
The Super Eagles, from Calvin Bassey to Cyriel Dessers, are really hitting top form leading up to must-win 2026 World Cup qualifiers against Rwanda and Zimbabwe later this month. 5.Cyriel Dessers The Super Eagles striker helped himself to three goals in the wake of the dismissal of Rangers coach Philippe Clement. He first inspired a … Read more
Calvin Bassey tonight scored for Fulham in regulation time for the London club to eventually go past cup holders Manchester United to the quarterfinal of the FA Cup in England. Home team United canceled out Bassey’s first-half headed goal and dragged the game to a scoreless extra time. Fulham, who also paraded Super eagles … Read more
Remo Stars today opened their biggest gap at the top of the NPFL table after they scrapped a 1-0 home win over Plateau United. They are now 14 points clear of the chasing pack that include Rivers United and Shooting Stars, who face each other tomorrow. Debutant Samson Olasupo struck in the 74th minute for … Read more
Super Eagles coach Eric Chelle was among the crowd who watched home team Kano Pillars come from behind to beat Enugu Rangers 2-1 today in the NPFL. Well here he is😎 Coach Chelle enjoying the atmosphere in Kano as Rangers and Kano Pillars battle💪#NPFL25#54footballx https://t.co/FXiqgzPJDh pic.twitter.com/3exvnnu5H6 — Official54fx (@54footballx) March 2, 2025 As first reported … Read more
Today, Victor Osimhen fired his 16th goal in the Turkish Super Lig for Galatasaray to draw 3-3 with Istanbul rivals Kasimpasa. Victor Osimhen 2nd goal for Galatasaray to make it 2-3! Hattrick??? pic.twitter.com/Um6XJM1qNC — Buchi Laba (@Buchi_Laba) March 2, 2025 The Super Eagles striker opened scoring from the penalty spot in the 12th minute after … Read more
Rwanda today announced the appointment of Adel Amarouche as their new coach ahead of a crucial 2026 World Cup qualifier against the Super Eagles later this month. The appointment was contained in a statement by the Rwanda football association, FERWAFA. Amarouche, a midfielder in his playing days, has replaced the German Thorsten Spittler, whose contract … Read more