NIGERIA

NFF approves Eguavoen’s roster for Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers against Benin and Rwanda

– Continue reading after the announcement – The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) has approved the list of players who will represent the Nigeria senior national team against the Republic of Benin and Rwanda respectively in the AFCON 2025 qualifiers, OwnGoalNigeria.com reports. Eguavoen will take charge of the team on an interim basis after failing to secure a substantial coach to …

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Mikel Arteta rules out signing Victor Osimhen in the summer

Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta has ruled out a summer signing for Napoli striker Victor Osimhen. Despite persistent injuries to Brazilian striker Gabriel Jesus, Arteta confirmed the Gunners are not in the market for the Nigerian. Victor Osimhen is also reportedly a target for Manchester United, Chelsea and Paris Saint-Germain. There has also been talk of a possible transfer of the …

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The search for a new coach for the Super Eagles takes an unexpected turn despite the FG agreeing to pay his salary

– Continue reading after the announcement – The search for a new coach for the Nigerian senior national team has taken an unexpected turn in recent days with the two main contenders not interested in taking the job, OwnGoalNigeria.com can exclusively reveal. Nigeria will head into the 2025 AFCON qualifiers with Austine Eguavoen as interim coach after the Nigeria Football …

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Sevilla coach praises Iheanacho but calls for improvements after defeat to Villarreal

Sevilla manager Javier Pimienta has expressed his admiration for Kelechi Iheanacho’s performance in the club’s 2-1 defeat to Villarreal on Friday night, while highlighting the forward’s need for improvement. Iheanacho, who joined Sevilla as a free agent following his release from Premier League club Leicester City, made a brief substitute appearance during the match. Despite playing just thirteen minutes, the …

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Eguavoen unveils Super Eagles’ 25-man squad for 2025 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers against Benin Republic and Rwanda

– Continue reading after the announcement – Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) Technical Director Austine Eguavoen will take charge of the Super Eagles as interim coach for the upcoming AFCON 2025 qualifiers against Benin Republic and Rwanda respectively, OwnGoalNigeria.com reports. The NFF has yet to name a replacement for Finidi George, who left his post nearly two months ago due to …

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Club Brugge coach informs about Onyedika’s transfer

Club Brugge manager Nicky Hayen has said that Raphael Onyedika will remain with the club until the transfer is officially confirmed. Earlier this month, it was reported that the club had reached an agreement with an unnamed team for the transfer of the 23-year-old Nigerian midfielder. Despite the reported deal, there has been little progress since and Onyedika continues to …

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The 26-year-old defender receives his first call-up to the Super Eagles since 2022 and is in the squad for the Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers

– Continue reading after the announcement – As the wait continues for the final list of 25 players called up to the Nigeria senior squad for the 2025 AFCON qualifiers, OwnGoalNigeria.com can reveal that some players will be returning. As we reported exclusively two weeks ago, the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF), through its technical department, has sent a provisional invitation …

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Ekong and Nwagua complete their move to Saudi Arabia

Nigerian players William Troost-Ekong and Nyima Nwagua have completed their transfers to Saudi Arabia. Ekong, 31, joined Premier League side Al Kholood from PAOK, while Nwagua left former NPFL champions Rivers United to join divisional side Al Sadd. “NPFL 2022 winner Nyima Nwagua leaves Rivers United to join Saudi Arabian club Alsaad. Congratulations skippo @Nyimason28,” Walter Odigie said.   Former …

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New Super Eagles coach: Andersson confirms talks with NFF and is excited to be considered

– Continue reading after the announcement – As first reported by ScoreNigeria, 61-year-old Swedish coach Janne Andersson has confirmed that he is in talks with the Nigeria Football Federation to take over as head coach of the Nigeria senior national team, OwnGoalNigeria.com reports. Andersson, 61, is a strong candidate to take over as Nigeria’s national team coach from Finidi George, …

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