NIGERIA

Okoye returns as No. 1, five changes except for new Super Eagles coach Andersson

New Nigeria senior national team coach Janne Andersson is expected to make some changes to the team when he officially takes over as Finidi George’s replacement, OwnGoalNigeria.com reports. The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) has chosen 61-year-old Andersson as the team’s new coach, preferring the duo of Tom Saintfeit and Eric Chelle, who were the last two remaining on a four-man …

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Another Super Eagles star misses out on Africa Cup of Nations qualifier against Benin Republic and Rwanda due to injury

Moffi consoles Aina after missing a penalty at the African Cup of Nations Nigeria’s senior national team will be without two key players as they begin their AFCON 2025 qualifying campaign with matches against Benin Republic and Rwanda respectively, OwnGoalNigeria.com reports. They host Benin Republic on September 7 before travelling to Rwanda three days later for their second match in …

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CAF Champions League Qualifiers: Rangers claim narrow win over Zilimadjou

Nigerian champions Rangers started their CAF Champions League campaign on a winning note, securing a 1-0 away win against Comoros side US Zilimadjou. The CAF Champions League qualifier was held on Sunday at the Champions Nest in Uyo. The decisive goal came in the 22nd minute, courtesy of Frank Uwumiro, giving Fidelis Ilechukwu’s side an early lead. Rangers coach Daniel …

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Napoli boss gives update on Osimhen’s future

Napoli sporting director Giovanni Manna has said that Victor Osimhen’s situation is blocked. Osimhen is pushing to leave Partenopei this summer. “It is an objective fact, what the coach said, the situation is blocked. Victor is an important player, with great value and qualities,” said Manna. Sky Sport Italia. Read also:Okoye featured in Udinese’s 1-1 draw at Bologna, Osimhen not …

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Lookman requests transfer after PSG interest and opts out of Lecce game

Ademola Lookman has told Europa League champions Atalanta that he wants to leave the club following concrete interest from French Ligue 1 giants PSG, OwnGoalNigeria.com reports. Lookman, who shot to global prominence with a hat-trick in the Europa League final to give his side a 3-0 win over Bayer Leverkusen, is the subject of interest from PSG, according to respected …

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In-form Arokodare scores twice to lead Genk comeback

KRC Genk’s Nigerian striker Tolu Arokodare maintained his impressive start to the season with two goals in a thrilling 4-3 away win against Beerschot on Matchday 4 of the Belgian Pro League on Saturday. Arokodare, who has scored in three consecutive league games this season, increased his tally to four goals in four matches. Genk, who were on a two-match …

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Five highlights from the career of new Super Eagles coach Janne Andersson

61-year-old Swede Jan Olof “Janne” Andersson has been appointed as the new head coach of the Nigerian national team by the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF), OwnGoalNigeria.com reports. The coach will replace Finidi George, who left his post six weeks ago after a poor run of results in World Cup qualifying matches, where the team drew 1-1 with South Africa before …

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