NIGERIA

Victor Osimhen is delighted with his nomination for the 2022 men’s Ballon d’Or. The Napoli striker made the 30-man shortlist announced by the organisers of the award, France Football Magazine on Wednesday. Osimhen earned his nomination on the back of his impressive performance for Napoli in the 2022/23 season. The 24-year-old said the award is big honour for him and …

Nigerian Under-20 winger Suleiman Sani has been medically cleared to debut for German Bundesliga side RB Leipzig in their final match of the season, OwnGoalNigeria.com can exclusively reveal. Sani suffered a knock in his first week of training with the German team following his record transfer in January from Slovak side AS Trenčín. The knock delayed his debut for the …

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Nigeria senior national team coach Eric Chelle says many dual national players want to play for the Nigerian national team, OwnGoalNigeria.com reports. Since taking over as coach of the Nigerian national team, the Malian who led the team to third place in the AFCON in January has been active in recruiting foreign-born players who can improve his team. The coach …

The agent of former Danish Under-21 midfielder Tochukwu Chukwuani says there is no truth to reports that his client has agreed to switch his international future to Nigeria, OwnGoalNigeria.com can exclusively reveal. A teammate of Emmanuel Fernandez at Scottish side Rangers, the 23-year-old is reported to be open to the idea of ​​emulating his teammate by switching from Denmark to …

As the 2025/26 European football season nears its climax, several Nigerian players have distinguished themselves with outstanding performances in the continent’s major leagues and competitions. From title-chasing campaigns to impressive individual displays, the country’s football ambassadors have continued to make their mark at the highest level. Several Super Eagles stars played pivotal roles for their respective clubs this season, providing …

The race for the remaining promotion spot to the English Premier League will begin tonight with the first leg of the first semi-final between Hull City and Millwall, OwnGoalNigeria.com reports. The winner of the match after both matches will face the winner of the other semi-final between Middlesbrough and Southampton in the final at Wembley for a place in the …

Victor Ozhianvuna is not a name many Nigerians have heard before in relation to playing for the Nigerian senior team, reports OwnGoalNigeria.com. However, he is a household name in the Republic of Ireland, where he became a star at the age of 17 playing for top division league leaders Shamrock Rovers. His promotion caught the attention of Arsenal who soon …

Nigerian international striker Tolu Arokodare has been joined in the first team of Wolverhampton Wanderers, a team relegated from the English Premier League, by another Nigerian, reports OwnGoalNigeria.com. It has been confirmed that Wolves have been relegated to the English Championship and many expect them to begin rebuilding their squad with a view to instant promotion back to the English …

Nigerian international midfielder Ebenezer Akinsamiro’s agent says his client has multiple offers following reports that a permanent deal has been reached for him to remain on a permanent deal with relegated Italian Serie A side Pisa, OwnGoalNigeria.com reports. Akinsamiro joined newly promoted Pisa at the start of the season, made an instant impact and caught the attention of the Nigerian …