Dadje of Benin Republic today knocked out Nigeria’s representatives El Kanemi Warriors from the CAF Confederation Cup. Dadje beat Nigerian Federation Cup winners El Kanemi 2-1 today to go through 3-2 on aggregate after both teams played out a 1-1 draw in Ikenne a week ago. Two months ago, Benin recorded their first win over … Read more
Both Victor Osimhen and Napoli are racing against time to make a transfer happen for the striker to Chelsea as Friday midnight deadline approaches fast. There is a lot of positive energy from social media users in Nigeria that Osimhen’s 130 Million Euros release clause and his hefty salary of more than 10 Million Euros-a-year … Read more
Ademola Lookman has been left out of the Atalanta matchday squad for the second straight week as speculations continue over his future. He will therefore not be in action against Torino Sunday even with reports that he has returned to group training. His case, it has also been reported, is being handled within the Europa … Read more
How will Victor Osimhen with his high release clause and hefty salary be signed by Chelsea before midnight Friday? According to SkySports journalist Kaveh Solhekol, Osimhen can move to Chelsea but it will not be for 100 Million Euros. He said it will be a difficult negotiation in the coming days because Chelsea want the … Read more
Olanrewaju Kayode has returned to Turkey to pick up whatever remains of his career after a messy scandal concerning his marriage. The Super Eagles striker has signed for Turkish second division club Sanliurfaspor. The club confirmed the transfer. Last season, Kayode made 14 appearances for Genclerbirligi. He has also played for several other Turkish clubs … Read more
Former international Christian Obi has died in a ghastly road crash involving top Nigerian club Heartland. Christian Obi – Heartland coach killed in crash The Owerri club confirmed the death of the coach, while several players have been hospitalised. “With sadness in our heart and total submission to the will of God, Heartland FC announce … Read more
British newspaper The Telegraph has reported that an agreement between Chelsea and Napoli on the transfer of Romelu Lukaku has now opened the door for Victor Osimhen to go in the opposite direction. According to The Telegraph, Osimhen has been a long-term target for Chelsea and manager Enzo Maresca said they will try to sign … Read more
Saudi Arabian club Al Kholood today presented AFCON MVP William Ekong as one of their new signings. The 30-year-old defender cost the modest Saudi club 1.2 Million Euros and has got a two-year contract that runs till June 30, 2026. He has signed after a year at Greek champions PAOK. Earlier in the day, Ekong … Read more
Enugu Rangers today advanced to the first round of the CAF Champions League after they were held to a 1-1 draw at home by US Zilimahjou of Comoros to go through 2-1 on aggregate. NPFL champions Rangers had to wait till the 79th minute before they will break the deadlock through Augustine Kenechukwu. Substitute Ekeson … Read more
Former Sweden coach Janne Andersson has maintained his media work will not block his appointment as the new coach of the Super Eagles. Andersson, 61, is set for an adventure on Kanal 5 programme ‘Over The Atlantic’. “The trip itself is nothing that hinders the mission (with Nigeria)”, he insisted in an interview with Swedish … Read more
Aliyu Zubairu, who led El Kanemi Warriors to win this year’s President Federation Cup, has now emerged as the new favourite for the Flying Eagles head coach position. Former Golden Eaglets coach Nduka Ugbade was closing in on the Flying Eagles top post, before the emergence of Abdullahi Biffo. Top sources have now told SCORENigeria … Read more
Super Eagles defender Jordan Torunarigha was a surprise selection for Gent to beat Partizan Belgrade and move a step closer to reaching the group stage of the UEFA Conference League. Torunarigha has been frozen out by Gent after he made it known he wishes to quit during this transfer window. The Gent coach when ahead … Read more
Tolu Arokodare was a direct replacement at Genk for fellow Nigerian Paul Onuachu, but the 23-year-old striker has insisted they are two different players. Arokodare has had to endure stinging criticisms from a section of the Genk fans causing questions to be asked whether it is because of the high standards Onuachu set in his … Read more
Chuba Akpom was left all excited after he scored thrice for Ajax to beat Polish side Jagiellonia Białystok 4-1 in a UEFA Europa League playoff. The striker, who has pledged his international future to the Super Eagles, could not hold back his excitement after “playing my best game for Ajax”. “It’s amazing, I thank God, … Read more
SCORENigeria can specially report that the Super Falcons have each received at least 17 Million Naira each even though they lost all three group games at the recent Paris 2024 Olympics. A top official informed SCORENigeria that the Super Falcons received training grants of over Nine Million Naira each as well as daily allowances of … Read more
Victor Osimhen has rejected a huge pay cut by Napoli and new contract as his transfer saga remains unending with a week to the close of the window. Despite the rumours, there has been no concrete offer for the Super Eagles striker with suggestions that he may end up staying put at Napoli. Commentator Massimo … Read more
SCORENigeria can exclusively report that the Super Eagles have been paid their share of the prize money from the 2023 AFCON to avert a players’ boycott of next month’s 2025 AFCON qualifiers. Some Super Eagles stars had threatened to stay away from these qualifiers against Benin and Rwanda if they were not paid some of … Read more
Ademola Lookman has returned to training with Italian club Atalanta BC and will be in line for selection this weekend at Torino. The Super Eagles star missed the opening game of the new Serie A season after he asked to be left out due to issues concerning a possible transfer to PSG. The transfer has … Read more
Tolu Arokodare has maintained that his critics only fire him to do more to prove them wrong. The Genk striker has been knocked by the fans and now one of Belgium’s top pundits, Wesley Sonck, criticized him for going sleeveless in warm-up to show off his body. “The criticism gives me extra energy in a … Read more
Italian newspaper Il Mattino has predicted that Saudi Arabia is the most likely destination of Victor Osimhen after they reported that Chelsea have backed out of a deal for the striker and PSG are no longer forthcoming. The newspaper said PSG have continued to play the hard negotiator and may return to the table in … Read more
Victor Osimhen and Ademola Lookman are two of the Super Eagles top stars, but with uncertainties over their club future should they be selected for 2025 AFCON qualifiers next month. Both Osimhen and Ademola Lookman are no longer training with their respective clubs as speculations heighten over their next destination before the transfer window closes … Read more
Enugu Rangers have expressed full confidence ahead of a CAF Champions League preliminary round return leg match against US Zilimadjou of Comoros Friday afternoon. Rangers won the first leg 1-0. Rangers captain Ugwueze Chinemerem has promised a bigger victory at the same Godswill Akpabio International Stadium in Uyo. “Since the end of the first leg … Read more
A senior official has told SCORENigeria that the NFF have secured a sponsor who will pay the salaries of the new Super Eagles coach. “We already have a sponsor to pay the salary of the new Super Eagles coach,” the high-ranking official revealed. “There will be no problem paying the new coach.” The payment of … Read more
Former Super Eagles stars are perplexed that with just two weeks to a 2025 AFCON qualifier the NFF have yet to appoint a new coach. Ex-Super Eagles defender Abbey George simply described the situation as poor and disappointing. “Who will lead the team to battle?,” he asked rhetorically. “This is very poor from the … Read more
Ademola Lookman has again stayed away from Atalanta training as interest for the forward has now come from Arsenal. The door appears have closed for Ademola Loookman at PSG. And now Top Transfer Expert Alfredo Pedulla has reported that Arsenal are prepared to offer Atalanta 50 Million Euros plus a player, Jakub Kiwior, for the … Read more