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Napoli exclude Osimhen from the squad and take away his number

Napoli took the number nine (9) shirt from Victor Osimhen and gave it to Romelu Lukaku. Napoli have officially excluded the Nigerian striker from their Serie A squad for the season, following the breakdown of negotiations and growing tensions between the player and the club. The situation began to deteriorate after Napoli won the 2022–23 Serie A title, with Osimhen …

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Tanimu Benjamin joins Crawley Town

English League One club Crawley Town have secured the signing of Super Eagles defender Tanimu Benjamin from Tanzanian side Singida Black Stars. The 22-year-old defender completed his transfer after the two clubs agreed a deal worth an estimated $850,000. Benjamin has signed a contract with Crawley Town that runs until the summer of 2026, with the option to extend for …

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Morocco 2025: Eguavoen to lead Eagles as German tax laws ruin NFF-Labbadia deal

Strict regulations from the German tax authorities have conspired to abort the agreement between the two parties. Nigerian Football Federation and coach Bruno Labbadia for the latter to jump on board as head coach of Nigeria’s senior men’s team, Super Eagles. Read also: National Youth Games: Governor Sanwo-Olu ensures top-notch welfare for Lagos U-15 team in zonal elimination “We have …

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John Noble extends his stay in Tanzania and joins John Fountain Gate FC

Nigerian goalkeeper John Noble has officially signed for Fountain Gate FC, leaving Tabora United ahead of next season. Noble was introduced to Fountain Gate fans on Thursday after signing a one-year contract, which includes an option for an additional year. Following the presentation, Noble shared the news on social media: “New home, new adventure.” He spent last season at Tabora …

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Paris 2024 Paralympics: Mariam Bolaji aims for a medal after claiming her second victory in women’s badminton SL3

Nigeria’s Mariam Bolaji showed her remarkable talent in the women’s singles SL3 category at the Paris 2024 Paralympic Gamesdecisively triumphing over Australian Céline Vinot in the group stage – Group B. Bolaji, who has been a standout athlete in this year’s competition, defeated Vinot in straight sets, 21-8, 21-14, in a match that showcased her exceptional skill and determination. Read …

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Nwabali has renewed his contract for three years with Chippa United

Chippa United, a professional football club based in South Africa, has recently reached an agreement with Stanley Nwabali, the Nigerian goalkeeper known for his impressive performances. Nwabali joined Chippa United from Katsina United, a Nigeria Premier Football League club in 2022. The 28-year-old quickly made his mark in South Africa, leading to his selection for the 2023 AFCON tournament. Read …

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Tella shines as Leverkusen wins DFB Pokal by a narrow margin

Tella shines brightly in Leverkusen’s narrow DFB Pokal win – Latest Nigeria Sports News Nathan Tella played a key role for Bayer Leverkusen as they began the defence of their DFB Pokal title with a narrow win over Carl Zeiss Jena at Ernst-Abbe-Sportfeld on Wednesday. Tella started and was on the field for 69 minutes before being substituted. The Nigerian …

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Oshoala shines in Bay FC’s thrilling clash against his former club Barcelona

Asisat Oshoala, a prominent Nigerian striker, showcased her exceptional talent in a highly competitive pre-season friendly match between FC Bahia and her former club, FC Barcelona Femenil, in San Jose, California. The match, Bay FC’s second international appearance, was marked by the goalscoring prowess of Oshoala, who scored a memorable goal against his former team. Read also: Fehintola Mabokanje signs …

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