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Moses Simon scored his first goal of the new season as Nantes secured a 2-0 victory over Auxerre to secure their first Ligue 1 win of the campaign. The Nigerian winger opened the scoring in the 14th minute, with a well-placed shot from inside the area that gave the Canaries an early lead. Simon, who had been very active throughout …

In preparation for the upcoming U-20 Women’s World Cup, which begins on August 31 in Colombia, the Nigeria Football Federation has scheduled two friendly matches to fine-tune the team, and the Falconets recorded a 2-1 victory over Australia in their first warm-up match. “Our win over Australia was very sweet but I have told the girls to forget about that …

Nigerian teams had mixed results on the continent over the weekend. Edo Queens were crowned WAFU B regional qualifiers of the CAF Women’s Champions League after defeating Ainonvi of Benin Republic 3-0 at the Stade De Paix, Bouake Cote d’Ivoire. They become the second Nigerian team to win the tournament after Bayelsa Queens won the 2022 edition. They did it …

Moses Simon Moses scores his first goal of the season in victory over Nantes – Latest Nigeria Sports News Super Eagles winger Simon Moses scored for FC Nantes in their 2-0 win over AJ Auxerre in a French Ligue 1 match on Sunday. Moses scored in the 14th minute at the Stade de la Beaujoire, putting his team ahead on …

Ogoh Odaudu, head coach of Nigeria’s Rivers Hoopers, has signed a short-term contract with the Rwanda Energy Group (REG) Basketball Club. Odaudu’s appointment is part of REG’s preparation for the upcoming Basketball Africa League (BAL) and other competitions. His experience is expected to enhance the team’s performance on the continental stage. Rwanda Energy Group, a dominant force in Rwandan basketball …

Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta has ruled out a summer signing for Napoli striker Victor Osimhen. Despite persistent injuries to Brazilian striker Gabriel Jesus, Arteta confirmed the Gunners are not in the market for the Nigerian. Victor Osimhen is also reportedly a target for Manchester United, Chelsea and Paris Saint-Germain. There has also been talk of a possible transfer of the …

William Troost-Ekong’s debut for Al Kholood in the Saudi Pro League was set to be the perfect start to his new chapter in the Middle East. After completing a successful one-year stint with Greek club PAOK, the Nigerian international quickly established himself as a key figure in the Al Kholood defence. Read also: Adewale Adebayo joins Ikorodu City FC and …

Sevilla manager Javier Pimienta has expressed his admiration for Kelechi Iheanacho’s performance in the club’s 2-1 defeat to Villarreal on Friday night, while highlighting the forward’s need for improvement. Iheanacho, who joined Sevilla as a free agent following his release from Premier League club Leicester City, made a brief substitute appearance during the match. Despite playing just thirteen minutes, the …

A team of 10 Shooting Stars from Ibadan defied the odds by breaking their record. Optimal Energy The Gold Cup final was a bittersweet affair as they emerged champions of the 12th edition by beating defending champions Beyond Limits 2-0 in a thrilling clash at the Remo Stars Stadium on Saturday. Read also: Caleb Ochedikwu signs a three-year contract with …

Club Brugge manager Nicky Hayen has said that Raphael Onyedika will remain with the club until the transfer is officially confirmed. Earlier this month, it was reported that the club had reached an agreement with an unnamed team for the transfer of the 23-year-old Nigerian midfielder. Despite the reported deal, there has been little progress since and Onyedika continues to …