NIGERIA

In an effort to deepen bilateral relations between Nigeria and Namibia, the latter expressed interest in studying the operations of the Nigerian Technical Assistance Corps and reaffirmed its commitment to the ideals of the Nigeria-Namibia Joint Cooperation Commission. This was the highlight of discussions held between the Namibian High Commissioner to Nigeria, Ambassador Humphrey Geiseb, and the Director General of …

French Ligue 1 side Lens have confirmed the signing of 20-year-old Nigerian midfielder Hamzat Ojediran from Hungarian club Debrecen, OwnGoalNigeria.com reports. TO member of Nigeria’s U-17 squad for the 2019 U-17 World Cup in Brazil and Ladan Bosso’s U-20 squad last year, although he was not part of the squad that took part in the World Cup. “We are pleased …

Nigeria senior team captain William Troost-Ekong’s recent move to Saudi Arabia has sparked speculation that more players from the team could follow suit and move to the higher-paying league, OwnGoalNigeria.com reports. Ekong has abandoned the lure of playing in the UEFA Champions League with Greek club PAOK in favour of a move to newly promoted Al Khalood in the Saudi …

FILE PHOTO – Soccer Football – Africa Cup of Nations – Round of 16 – Guinea v Gambia – Stade de Kouekong, Bafoussam, Cameroon – January 24, 2022 Gambia coach Tom Saintfiet before the match REUTERS/Thaier Al-Sudani/File Photo The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) has given Tom Saintfeit an ultimatum to accept their salary offer or risk losing his job at …

The search for a new head coach for the Nigerian Super Eagles could soon be concluded as the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) is making significant progress in its quest. In search of Finidi’s replacement The post fell vacant following the resignation of Finidi George in June, prompted by the NFF’s decision to appoint a foreign technical adviser. George’s tenure got …

William Troost-Ekong has agreed to join Saudi Arabian side Al Khalood from Greek club PAOK in a deal that will see the player triple his salary in the Gulf region, OwnGoalNigeria.com reports. The 30-year-old Nigerian defender, who was named the most valuable player at the last African Cup of Nations, joined the Greek side last summer from English side Watford. …

Former Nigerian track and field athlete Annette Echikunwoke threw a season-high 75.48 meters to claim the silver medal in the hammer throw for Team USA on Tuesday in Paris. The athlete settled for silver after her third throw was beaten by Canada’s Camryn Rogers, who threw 76.97 metres to claim gold. Read also: Paris 2024: Women’s football: Brazil beats Spain …

Arsenal will face German Bundesliga side Bayer Leverkusen tomorrow in their first home pre-season game at the Emirates following their return from a training tour of the United States, OwnGoalNigeria.com reports. The game will mark the homecoming of Nigerian international winger Nathan Tella, who has earned one cap and is in Bayer Leverkusen’s squad for the crucial pre-season game. The …

Nigeria will begin their campaign in the race to qualify for the next Africa Cup of Nations in September when they take on Benin Republic in Uyo. Own goal Nigeria.com reports. As we exclusively reported yesterday, the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) has sent a provisional invitation to 35 players who will be part of the squad for the upcoming AFCON …

Belgian club Club Brugge manager Nicky Hayen says there is a strong possibility that Nigerian international midfielder Frank Onyedika will leave the club before the close of the summer transfer window. Own goal Nigeria.com reports. Onyedika has been linked with an exit from the club after a whirlwind season last time out, with Spanish giants Barcelona among the teams considering …