NIGERIA

African champions Senegal defeated Nigeria’s Sand Eagles 6-4 in an entertaining friendly match at Kaduna’s Murtala Mohammed Square on Saturday night. Abdullahi Hassan was Nigeria’s standout player, scoring all four goals for the Sand Eagles. Mamadou Sylla led Senegal’s rout with a hat-trick, while Mandione Laye Diagne, Ninou Jean Paul Diatta and Asane Ba also scored for the African champions. …

Nigeria Sand Eagles head coach Abdullahi Isa has described the team’s two friendly matches against Senegal as a crucial test ahead of the Beach Soccer Africa Cup of Nations (BSAFCON) qualifying clash against Ghana’s Black Sharks. Isa expressed gratitude to the Nigerian Football Federation, NFF, for inviting Senegal to Nigeria for the two-match series, saying the games would provide valuable …

Spanish side Real Betis are reportedly interested in signing Olympiacos defender Bruno Onyemeachi. The Nigerian international was linked with a move away from the Greek club last summer, but Olympiacos decided not to sell the left-back at the time. According to transfer expert Ekrem Konur, Olympiacos are now open to selling Onyemeachi, although they are expected to demand a fee …

Plymouth Argyle striker Owen Oseni is expected to be sidelined for around six weeks after suffering an ankle injury. The 23-year-old suffered the injury during Plymouth Argyle’s clash against Crystal Palace Under-21s last month, playing for 33 minutes before being sent off. Plymouth head coach Tom Cleverley provided an update on Oseni’s condition, revealing that the club is taking extra …

The last two seasons have been hugely disappointing for Tottenham Hotspur in the Premier League. After finishing just above the relegation zone for two campaigns in a row, the powers that be decided that a major investment on the pitch was necessary this summer. The board stayed true to their promise to invest, spending more than £200m on new players …

Nigeria senior national team coach Eric Chelle has been forced to make two changes to the Super Eagles squad for the AFCON 2027 qualifier against Guinea-Bissau, OwnGoalNigeria.com reports. Nigeria will reach the top of the table without the services of their captain Wilfred Ndidi and also the starting winger Samuel Chukwueze. Both players started in the 2-1 win against Madagascar …

Ola Aina has admitted that Moses Usor’s solo goal against Madagascar in the AFCON qualifiers that sealed a 2-1 win for the Super Eagles left him stunned, reports OwnGoalNigeria.com. Usor was introduced in the second half for his international debut for Nigeria, and the LASK winger justified coach Eric Chelle’s confidence by replacing him with Samuel Chukwueze with the score …

Al Ittihad striker George Ilenikhena says he is confident of scoring on his debut for Nigeria’s senior team in the AFCON 2027 qualifiers against Madagascar, OwnGoalNigeria.com reports. Born in Nigeria and raised in France, the 20-year-old opted to play for Nigeria rather than wait for France, and had a debut to remember when he equalized for Nigeria on the stroke …

The Nigerian Super Eagles began their AFCON qualifying campaign with a 2-1 comeback win over Madagascar at the Godswill Akpabio Stadium in Uyo, OwnGoalNigeria.com reports. Nigeria fell behind in the 16th minute when their offside trap was overcome leaving goalkeeper Stanley Nwabali with no chance. The Super Eagles made sure they made it to the break with debutant George Ilenikhena …

Madagascar coach Corentin Martins has explained why his team blew a one-goal lead by losing 1-2 to Nigeria’s senior team in their first match of the AFCON 2027 qualifiers, reports OwnGoalNigeria.com. Madagascar took an early lead but were stopped by the duo of George Ilenikhena and Moses Usor, who sealed the victory for Nigeria with goals in the 45th and …