Lifted by his brace in the previous round, Peter Olayinka has said he is upbeat ahead of Tuesday’s UEFA Champions League playoff at Norwegian champions Bodo/Glimt. Olayinka’s Red Star Belgrade smashed past Cukarcki 4-1 with the Super Eagles forward netting a brace in a third round qualifying clash Thursday. They now battle Bodo/Glimt to qualify … Read more
Paul Onuachu future is still up in the air after he was not listed by Southampton in their opening Premier League game at Newcastle United. This comes amid reports that Turkish giants Trabzonspor have re-opened talks to sign the giant striker. Southampton are prepared to sell him permanently after he went on loan at Trabzonspor … Read more
All is not well at the NFF over the appointment of a new coach for the Super Eagles with less than three weeks to an opening 2025 AFCON qualifier against Benin in Uyo. Several inside sources told SCORENigeria that the NFF leadership is still negotiating with a fresh choice for the top post amid lack … Read more
Former Super Eagles coach Samson Siasia today saw through a FIFA ban for unethical conduct. In 2019, Siasia was initially banned for life and fined $50,000 for “agreeing tonthe manipulation of matches for betting purposes”, but upon appealing to the Court of Arbitration for Sports in 2021,his ban was reduced to five years and his … Read more
Top Transfer Expert Fabrizio Romano has revealed that Chelsea have not yet begun conversations with Victor Osimhen on a contract. The sports director of Napoli Giovanni Manna has visited London to sort out some of his club’s transfer dealings. Transfer Expert Romano has reported that both Napoli and Chelsea have been busy on a deal … Read more
SCORENigeria has specially gathered that Sporting Lagos coach Abdullahi Biffo is favoured to be the next Super Eagles coach ahead of Nduka Ugbade. A top source said Biffo’s vast experience in the NPFL, which has spanned stints with Kwara United and Katsina United, as well as his “very powerful backers” will now work in his … Read more
Mikel Obi has opened up on his own nightmarish experience at the Olympics caused by corrupt football federation officials. Mikel, who captained Nigeria to the 2018 World Cup and was capped at U17, U20 and U23 levels, led the country to win bronze at the Rio 2016 Olympics. “When I represented my country(Nigeria) at the … Read more
The NFF will announce a new coach for the Super Eagles shortly and it will not be one of the four initially shortlisted for the top post, SCORENigeria can exclusively reveal today. The NFF technical committee met in Abuja Thursday and they screened and endorsed the mystery man who will soon be named coach of … Read more
The appointment of a new coach for the Flying Eagles is likely to be delayed after the NFF technical committee could not deliberate on this during their meeting. An official informed SCORENigeria that the committee spent Thursday’s entire meeting in Abuja on the appointment of a new coach for the Super Eagles. “That was the … Read more
Multiple champion with Chelsea Mikel Obi has again stuck out his neck for the London club to sign Victor Osimhen because he is the “killer” they need. Former Super Eagles captain Mikel has played the ‘mini agent’ in getting Osimhen to Stamford Bridge this summer. “I keep saying we need a Victor Osimhen. Go and … Read more
The standoff between Victor Osimhen and Napoli has taken a new twist after the striker dropped the Italian club from his Instagram page. This is coming soon after Osimhen had put in a transfer request, which Napoli sports director Giovanni Manna acknowledged. Osimhen has been training on his own as his transfer saga has dragged. … Read more
The NFF technical committee is currently meeting at the NFF head office in Abuja. A top official of the NFF technical department confirmed this to SCORENigeria SCORENigeria also understands that the meeting will discuss the appointment of a new Super Eagles coach and that of the Flying Eagles. The committee had previously shortlisted four coaches … Read more
Chelsea have agreed a swap deal that could involve Romelu Lukaku and Cesare Casadei plus 50 Million Euros for Napoli striker Victor Osimhen, according to Il Mattino newspaper. Another option is a swap deal involving Lukaku and Osimhen without Casadei and Napoli getting 70 Million Euros, while the other option is for Napoli to pay … Read more
Real Madrid tonight denied a bright and lively Ademola Lookman another piece of history after they won the UEFA Super Cup courtesy of 2-0 victory. Atalanta and Ademola Lookman looked positive in a goalless first half. The Super Eagles forward continued to torment the Spanish giants upfront after the interval, but he lacked support. He … Read more
Former Super Eagles star Ogenyi Onazi has bade a befitting final farewell his mother. Onazi hugs dad during burial rites for mother Mrs Cecilia Onazi was buried in style last weekend. The former Lazio of Italy workaholic midfielder said he will miss his mother’s advice and guidance. “To my mother in heaven, thank you for … Read more
Bukayo Saka, Sheyi Ojo and Alex Iwobi are among the players who are suspected to be the mystery rapper ‘Dide’, whose songs have taken England by storm. Sky News meets the mystery rapper who claims to play in the Premier League. Dide’s music has had millions of streams on Spotify and YouTube, and there’s lots … Read more
Sports Minister John Enoh has said a new coach for the Super Eagles will be appointed before the 2025 AFCON qualifiers next month. The Sports minister said this was the immediate responsibility of the NFF, but was confident that this appointment will be effected before Nigeria welcome Benin to Uyo on September 7 in a … Read more
The Super Eagles are wishing fans a happy Christmas today as they get set for next month’s AFCON in Cote d’Ivoire. Merry Christmas 🎄 from us all #soarsupereagles #letsdoitagain #christmas pic.twitter.com/Zgt7IEnYQc — 🇳🇬 Super Eagles (@NGSuperEagles) December 24, 2023 Fulham forward Alex Iwobi took to X to celebrate this special day as he could be … Read more
Peter Olayinka scored twice at the weekend and has said he hopes to win the Czech league and Cup double again this season as a parting gift for Slavia Praha. The full interview: After a two-goal performance against FC Slovácko (2:0), Peter Olayinka spoke about his goals, chemistry with Christos Zafeiris and the great motivation … Read more
A top official has admitted the NFF have come under “serious pressure” over the appointment of a new coach for the Super Eagles. Two months after Finidi George quit as Super Eagles coach and three weeks to an opening 2025 AFCON qualifier against Benin, the NFF have yet to fulfill the promise to engage a … Read more
Victor Boniface will be one of the stars to watch at the forthcoming AFCON, but his “preparations” for his first major tournament with the Super Eagles have so far not gone to plan. This girl is dangerous with a ball at her feet… 😲🔥😂 📹 IG: celine.dept pic.twitter.com/ngm0dMYFqh — SPORTbible (@sportbible) June 11, 2019 First, … Read more
Sixteen years ago, Isah Ladan Bosso achieved one of his proudest highlights as a coach when he led the Flying Eagles to the quarterfinal of the FIFA U20 World Cup against Chile in Canada. He still talks with a lot of pride how players from that tournament like Efe Ambrose, Brown Ideye, Elderson Echiejile and … Read more
La Liga club Real Sociedad have placed a hugely reduced price tag on Super Eagles striker Sadiq. Club and player are open to a transfer and according to Spanish newspaper AS, Sociedad have asked for 15 Million Euros plus a sell-on clause for the experienced striker. This has been reduced from the 20 Million Euros … Read more
Today, Abidjan is a massive family union party for both the Super Eagles players and officials, SCORENigeria can report Super Eagles fathers – Semi Ajayi senior (left), Bright Osayi-Samuel’s dad (middle), Ademola Lookman’s dad (right) The families of the Super Eagles stars and coaches have stormed the commercial capital of Cote d’Ivoire for tonight’s AFCON … Read more
Peter Olayinka is looking forward to great things with Serbian giants Red Star Belgrade in the group stage of the UEFA Champions League. In this interview, he speaks about his targets, his new position at centre-forward and how he has adapted at the club. The Full Interview: How did it feel playing in front of … Read more