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 …
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Nigeria takes giant leap in connectivity with $2 billion fiber optic project
By Goodluck Ikiebe As part of efforts to position Nigeria as the third largest terrestrial fiber optic infrastructure on the African continent, the Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of Economy, Wale Edun, spoke at the Fiber Forward Strategic Development Workshop, organized by Federal Ministry of Economy Communications, Digital Economy and Information Technologies (FMCIDENigeria). The Abuja workshop marked a significant …
Read More »Post Finidi Rant: Napoli’s new coach opens the door for Osimhen to leave the club this summer
Newly appointed Napoli manager Antonio Conte has opened the door for Victor Osimhen to leave the club this summer as part of a deal reached with the 25-year-old prior to his signing a month ago. OwnGoalNigeria.com reports . Napoli, who failed to defend their title last season by finishing 10th in the league and Inter Milan replaced them as league …
Read More »The US chose Nigeria as a location to promote chemical security
The United States on Wednesday asserted that it has identified Nigeria as one of the most deserving countries to promote chemical safety for a safer world. Senior Director, America Chemical Council (ACC), Daniel Rockniak, stated this at a workshop entitled “Promoting Chemical Safety for a Safer World,” in Abuja. Rockniak noted that Nigeria is one of the countries they identified …
Read More »Trends in sports nutrition: the latest approaches for optimal performance
Learn about the latest trends in sports nutrition that help athletes achieve high results, including personalized nutrition, vegetarian diets, bioactive supplements and other modern approaches. Sports nutrition plays a crucial role in achieving high results. Modern athletes are increasingly paying attention to the latest approaches and trends that help them achieve maximum results. In this article, we will see what …
Read More »Siasia set to return as Super Eagles coach as NFF denies interest in Renard
The search for a new coach for the Nigerian senior team will reach a new level later this month. OwnGoalNigeria.comunderstands. The Nigerian Football Federation (NFF) has already received applications from around 15 Coaches interested in filling the void created by the departure of Finidi George, who resigned from his position after just over a month at the helm of the …
Read More »Peseiro turns his back on the vacant Super Eagles position
Former Nigeria senior national team coach Jose Peseiro is not interested in returning as coach of the team following the departure of Finidi George. OwnGoalNigeria.com reports. Peseiro led the team to the final of the African Cup of Nations, where they were defeated 1-2 by the host Ivory Coast. It was his best run since he won the trophy in …
Read More »My client was told that he will be the new coach of Super Eagles: says an agent of the Spanish coach
The Nigerian Football Federation (NFF) begins the search for a new coach for the Nigeria senior team following the departure of Finidi George, with a lot expected to happen later this week. A statement from the NFF said they will be looking for an expatriate coach to lead the team in the next round of international games in September, and …
Read More »Revealed: How the NFF pitted Osimhen against Super Eagles coach Finidi
Many saw the Finidi Vs Osimhen saga as another disagreement between player and coach that will fade with time. For some, this is the perfect occasion for the NFF to trample on the indiscipline among the national team players by harshly attacking Victor Osimhen. This writer knows Victor Osimhen very well. I worked with him for almost two years as …
Read More »NFF urges incoming Super Eagles coach to explore foreign-born Nigerian players and avoid NPFL quota
In a bid to boost fading hopes of Nigeria’s senior national team qualifying for the 2026 world cup, the Nigerian Football Federation (NFF) has called on everyone to roll up their sleeves. OwnGoalNigeria.com reports. The Super Eagles sit fifth in their group, four points behind leaders Rwanda after recent results in the qualifiers, where they drew 1-1 against South Africa …
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