Genoa’s 19-year-old striker Jeff Ekhator has spoken about the possibility of playing for Nigeria’s senior team, despite having the right to play in England. Ekhator is in his first full season as a professional and has found the back of the net three times this season in Serie A and, unsurprisingly, talks have emerged about his international future. “Both my …
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Former Nigerian international striker Michael Eneramo died early this morning during a routine training session in Kaduna, OwnGoalNigeria.com reports. The forward had an outstanding football career playing for teams such as Esperance of Tunisia, Turkish Besiktas, Sivasspor and Istanbul Basaksehir, among others. He quit football in 2018, but usually stays fit on the field at a primary school located in …
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Nigeria senior national team coach Eric Chelle has secured the senior international futures of two players who can represent England, OwnGoalNigeria.com can exclusively reveal. Chelle has been actively involved in recruiting dual nationality players for the Nigerian senior team, as part of the second phase of his team rebuilding process. After failing to qualify for the World Cup, the coach …
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Nigeria senior national team coach Eric Chelle has poured cold water on reports of talks with Newcastle United striker William Osula to switch his international allegiance to Nigeria, OwnGoalNigeria.com exclusively reports. Danish outlet Tipsbladet reports that the striker, who was last selected for the Danish national team in March but did not make his debut, is in talks with Nigeria. …
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An eyewitness has narrated how former Super Eagles striker Michael Eneramo was killed during a kick in Kaduna in the early hours of this morning, OwnGoalNigeria.com can exclusively reveal. The forward had an outstanding football career playing for teams such as Esperance of Tunisia, Turkish Besiktas, Sivasspor and Istanbul Basaksehir, among others. He quit football in 2018, but usually stays …
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Nigerian international midfielder Alhassan Yusuf has been rated as the best midfielder in the current Major League Soccer in the United States of America (USA), OwnGoalNigeria.com reports. After nine matchdays in which his New England Revolution team has played one less game, the 25-year-old has played in every game so far and scored two goals. However, it is his overall …
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The Nigerian Football Federation (NFF) has officially started talks with Newcastle United striker William Osula to play for Nigeria, OwnGoalNigeria.com reports. Born to parents of Nigerian descent in Denmark, his parents granted permission to speak to him after consulting with their representatives. Danish outlet Tipsbladet reports that the striker, who was last selected for the Danish national team in March …
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David Ozoh has been handed the soon-to-be-available place at Crystal Palace with the departure of Nigerian international Uche Chrisantus certain after failing to impress during his loan spell, OwnGoalNigeria.com reports. Christiantus came to the team on loan from Getafe with the obligation to sign him permanently at the end of the loan agreement, but certain conditions must be met for …
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Gift Orban will return to Hoffenheim at the end of the season after ending his loan spell with Serie A side Hellas Verona. The Nigerian international joined Hellas Verona on loan last summer. The contract included a purchase option agreed to by both parties. Orban has scored seven goals and registered two assists in 28 league games for the yellow …
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SALZBURG, AUSTRIA – NOVEMBER 23: Ademola Ola-Adebomi of WSG Tirol and Soumaila Diabate of Salzburg compete for the ball during the Admiral Bundesliga match between FC Red Bull Salzburg and WSG Tirol at Red Bull Arena on November 23, 2025 in Salzburg, Austria. (Photo by Hans Peter Lottermoser/SEPA.Media /Getty Images Former Crystal Palace teenage sensation and former Nigeria U20 wildcard …
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