NIGERIA

A cross section of soccer lovers in Malawi has expressed its disappointment with Patricia Jiya Okafor, mother of Chioma Okafor, for allowing her daughter to play for Nigeria instead of Malawi, reports Owngoalnigeria.com. He was born in Malawi from a Malawi mother and a Nigerian father, and began his football career in Malawi and trained with the Malawi national team …

The president of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, Bola Ahmed Tinubu, has granted cash rewards, as well as a national honor for the Nigerian women’s team after his victory in the recent Women’s Africa Nations Cup completed in Morocco, reports Owngoalnigeria.com. The president announced a cash gift of $ 100,000 to each of the players, an OON national honor and …

The new Ac Milan Massimo Allegri coach moved to the international end of Nigeria, Samuel Chukwueze, to a new role in his attempt to get the best of the Nigerians, reports Owngoalnigeria.com. Since he joined the club two summers, Chukwueze has not been able to match the same number that made them pay more than 20 million euros to sign …

Seville were 4-2 winners about the German team Schalke 04 in a game prior to the season, since they intensify the preparation for the beginning of a new season in Spain, reports Owngoalnigeria.com. Jerome Akor scored his first goal for the club planting at home a firm header in the fourth minute. It did two in minute 34 with another …

Esther Okoronkwo cannot hide his emotion after helping the Super Falcons claim the title in the Women’s Africa Cup 2024. Okoronkwo was the show star when the Super Falcons recovered from 2-0 to overcome the liones of Morocco Atlas in the final of the competition. The 27 -year -old scored from the place in the 64th minute. The AFC Toronto …

The newly limited Nigeria International Ombudsman, Benjamin Fredrick, has been presented by the newly promoted Belgium Side FC Dentor of the English Premier League Brentford in a loan agreement, reports Owngoalnigeria.com. The 20 -year -old will join the club in a seasonal loan agreement with the aim of obtaining regular game time, which will further help its development after two …

The chief coach of the national senior team of Nigeria, Eric Chelle, has eliminated six players from team B from the Nigerian team after making their final list of players for the tournament official. In particular, the exclusion of Kano Pillars midfielder, Zayyad Musa, took everyone by surprise, considering the role he played to help the team qualify for the …

I have this double culture. My dad is Catholic, so I have two Catholic brothers. My mother is Muslim. I am Muslim, my older sister too. I was born in tolerance and respect. It is my DNA. So, when I take a group, I make sure that my group looks like me and that their values are extremely important in …

Nigerian striker Olakunle Olusegun has joined the Russian club FC Pari Nizhny Novgorod lent by FC Krasnodar. Olusegun played a key role in the winning campaign of title 2024/25 of Krasnodar. The former Golden Eaglet Star initially joined Krasnodar on the loan of the Bulgarian Club Botev Plovdiv in the 2021/2022 season. The transfer became permanent the following season. Read …

FC synergy In the bustling heart of Lagos, football is not just a sport, it is a way of life. In corners and dusty throws, dreams are born and nourish. Among the teams that help shape these dreams are Synergy FC, a base soccer club with a deep commitment to youth development and the construction of the community. Founded by …