NIGERIA

Chelle recruits the young goalkeeper to the Super Eagles team for the Unity Cup

Nigeria senior national team coach Eric Chelle has decided to add young Ikorodu City goalkeeper Michael Atata to his team for the upcoming Unity Cup friendly tournament in London, OwnGoalNigeria.com reports. The goalkeeper has impressed modest Ikorodu City this season with 16 clean sheets for his team, which is chasing a continental spot. He has already attended visa interviews at …

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“It’s crucial”: Udinese coach praises Okoye

Udinese coach Kosta Runjaic has praised Maduka Okoye’s remarkable rise at the club. Okoye has turned heads with his impressive performances for the Zebras this season. The Nigerian international has kept 10 clean sheets in 28 league games for the Serie A club. “Okoye’s evolution is clear for everyone to see. He is crucial for our defense; he has interpreted …

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The new Super Eagles winger prefers a transfer to teams that “play in the UCL”

Despite viral reports of interest in his services in the summer transfer market from Spanish La Liga giants Real Madrid, 18-year-old Nigerian winger Zadok Yohanna has already chosen his next destination, OwnGoalNigeria.com can exclusively reveal. Zadok has been a revelation for Swedish side AIK this season and caught the attention of Nigeria senior national team coach Eric Chelle, who handed …

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Iheanacho eyes Scottish Premiership title at Hearts Clash

Kelechi Iheanacho will aim to clinch the Scottish Premiership title when Celtic take on Hearts in a winner-takes-all title showdown on Saturday (today), reports completesports.com. Celtic are one point behind leaders Hearts in the league standings and must overcome the visitors to clinch the title. Hearts, meanwhile, are eager to end their 66-year wait for a league title. Also read:Awoniyi …

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Poland 2026: Falconets paired with Spain and China in Group F

Abayomi Ademola Nigeria’s U-20 women’s national team, the Falconets, have been drawn in Group F alongside former champions Spain, China and debutants New Caledonia for the FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup 2026. The tournament draw ceremony was held on Friday in Lodz, Poland, setting up what is expected to be a highly competitive group for the seven-time African champions. The …

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Iheanacho reveals timeline for contract negotiations with Celtic

Celtic striker Kelechi Iheanacho has said a decision will be made on his future after Saturday’s crucial league clash against Hearts. Iheanacho joined the Hoops on a free transfer last summer after breaking ties with Spanish club Sevilla. The Nigerian international signed a one-year deal, with Celtic having the option to extend his deal for a further year. Also read:Kayode …

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Chelle Laments The Poor Quality Of NPFL Games

Nigeria senior national team coach Eric Chelle has lamented the poor quality of the Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) matches he has watched in recent days, OwnGoalNigeria.com can exclusively reveal. The coach has been touring the league venues in search of players who will be part of this team for the next Unity Cup tournament in London, and has settled …

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