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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 …

Super Eagles and Bayer 04 Leverkusen striker Victor Boniface failed to score while playing 82 minutes in Bayern Leverkusen’s 3-2 win over Borussia Mochengladbach in the opening match of the 2024/2025 Bundesliga season on Friday, Sports247 reports. Boniface led the attacking line, taking a total of five shots in the game, but they all counted for nothing as the champions …

Nigerian players William Troost-Ekong and Nyima Nwagua have completed their transfers to Saudi Arabia. Ekong, 31, joined Premier League side Al Kholood from PAOK, while Nwagua left former NPFL champions Rivers United to join divisional side Al Sadd. “NPFL 2022 winner Nyima Nwagua leaves Rivers United to join Saudi Arabian club Alsaad. Congratulations skippo @Nyimason28,” Walter Odigie said.   Former …

Nigeria international Anayo Iwuala continued his remarkable form, scoring his fifth consecutive goal to help Al Arabi secure a 2-1 win over Al Qadsia in the Kuwait Premier League. This crucial victory keeps Al Arabi at the top of the league table with an impeccable record, having collected nine points from their first three matches. Iwuala, who joined Al Arabi …

Plateau United coach Mbwas Mangut has expressed concern over Nigeria’s increasing reliance on foreign players as the Super Eagles prepare for the next round of Africa Cup of Nations qualifying. Mangut stressed that while the players playing abroad are talented and dedicated, the exclusion of local players from the national team could be detrimental to Nigeria’s success. “I must tell …

The Abia Warriors Football Club of Umuahia has received a major boost with the delivery of a new 32-seater Coaster bus, a generous donation from the Executive Governor of Abia State, Dr. Alex Chioma Otti. This is a timely fulfilment of a promise made by Governor Otti during a reception held in honour of the 2024 Federation President Cup runners-up …

Atalanta striker Ademola Lookman is doubtful for the club’s next Serie A match against Torino on Sunday. The Nigeria international has not returned to training after reportedly asking to be left out of the squad, fuelling speculation over a possible move to Paris Saint-Germain. Lookman, who also missed Atalanta’s 4-0 win over Lecce on Monday, has been linked with both …