NIGERIA

The one area where Nigeria’s senior team is well equipped is in attack, with as many as six players in the squad recording impressive numbers for their respective teams in Europe last season. Own goal Nigeria.com reports. This has resulted in many players in their prime not getting the chance to play or not getting enough minutes even when they …

The recent outburst by the Nigerian senior team’s top striker, Victor Osimhen, directed at the team’s former coach, Finidi George, has topped the agenda among the team’s fans. Own goal Nigeria.com reports. Osimhen responded to comments allegedly made by the coach contained in a report, where the coach questioned his commitment to the team after he missed the last two …

The hierarchy of the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) believes that the way to rescue the Super Eagles’ World Cup qualifying campaign is by hiring the services of a world-class coach. Own goal Nigeria.com reports. Interest in attracting celebrity coach Hervé Renard to take charge of the Nigerian national team when he leaves his position as coach of the French women’s …

The decision to replace Finidi George as head coach of the Nigeria senior team was taken by the Nigerian Football Federation (NFF) after consultation with the team’s senior players. Own goal Nigeria.com can reveal exclusively. A statement from the NFF following the team’s disappointing performance in the World Cup qualifiers against South Africa and Benin Republic said the board unanimously …

Nigeria’s new senior team number 10 Fisayo Dele-Bashiru’s move to Lazio is almost complete, with the 23-year-old traveling to Rome to complete his medical. OwnGoalNigeria.com reports. As we first reported ahead of his competitive debut for Nigeria, a fee was agreed with Turkish side Hatayaspor for his transfer but the move stalled somewhat due to the difference in wage demand, …

The search for a new coach for the Nigerian senior team is expected to come to an end very soon with the Nigerian Football Federation (NFF) moving forward in talks with a coach. OwngoalNigeria.com reports. The Super Eagles are without a coach since the departure of Finidi George after the disappointment of the last day of the World Cup qualifying …

The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) says the decision not to expel Victor Osimhen from the Super Eagles was influenced by Sports Minister Senator John Enoh. OwngoalNigeria.com reports. Osimhen lashed out at former team coach Finidi George in response to reports that the coach questioned his commitment to the team, after he withdrew from the World Cup qualifying matches against South …

The call for a foreigner to take over as coach of the Nigerian national team has received backing from a former player of the national team, OwnGoalNigeria.com reports. The Super Eagles have been without a senior coach since the departure of Finidi George from the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF), and also announced that they will hire an expatriate coach to …

As the search for a new coach for the Nigerian senior team gathers pace, many coaches are rumored to be interested in the job. OwngoalNigeria.com reports. The Super Eagles find themselves without a substantial coach after the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) announced that they will appoint an expatriate coach to manage the team following their poor performance in the last …

Spanish first division side Getafe have shown their destiny with newly signed Nigerian midfielder Uche Chrisantus, who joined them on a four-year contract from AD Ceuta of the Primera RFEF, a third division team in Spanish football. “Getafe CF and AD Ceuta FC have reached an agreement for the transfer of Chrisantus Uche. The 21-year-old Nigerian footballer signs with our …