NIGERIA

Manchester United played their first pre-season match yesterday against Norwegian side Rosenborg as part of their preparation for the start of a new season. Own goal Nigeria.com reports. The English FA Cup holders fell 1-0 to a fitter and hungrier Rosenborg, who have already played 14 games against their opponents, who only resumed training last week. Manchester United manager Erik …

Nigerian striker Etiosa Ighodaro will join South African club Amazulu on loan for the 2024/25 season. According The times of iDiskiAmazulu have reached an agreement with Mamelodi Sundowns to sign the striker. Usuthu are keen to bolster their attacking department following the recent departures of Victor Letsoalo and Augustine Kwem. Ighodaro joined Mamelodi Sundowns from Abuja College in July 2021. …

Serie A side Napoli manager Antonio Conte has given an update on Victor Osimhen’s possible departure from the team before the close of the summer transfer window. Own goal Nigeria.com reports. Osimhen is free to leave the club before the end of the summer transfer window, but Napoli want a fee of around €100m for his transfer, and that has …

The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) has launched a search for a new coach for the Under-20 team following the decision to promote former team coach Ladan Bosso to the Under-23s. Own goal Nigeria.comunderstands. Bosso, who led the Nigerian team to the quarter-finals of the last U-20 World Cup, has been at the helm since 2020 and will now take on …

Serie A side Cagliari have identified 29-year-old Nigerian striker Cyriel Dessers as one of the options to strengthen their attack ahead of the start of next season. Own goal Nigeria.com understands. They have reportedly made an approach to bring the striker back to Serie A, but Rangers’ asking price of €5m is causing the deal to stall as they want …

Reports circulating in the United States of America indicate that Nigerian international defender Chidozie Awaziem is close to a transfer to MLS side FC Cincinnati. Own goal Nigeria.com understands. The 27-year-old will join the team from Portuguese club Boavista, where he made 22 appearances last season, earning him a place in Nigeria’s senior national team for the Africa Cup of …

Former Chief of Army Staff, Lieutenant General Tukur Buratai, has delivered a stern message against those advocating Nigeria’s secession, labeling them “dreamers” and insisting on the enduring unity of Nigeria. Speaking at the 60th birthday celebration of the Olowu of Kuta, Oba Adekunle Oyelude, in Kuta, Osun State on Sunday, Buratai stressed the need for national cohesion and development. In …

Newly signed Lazio midfielder Fisayo Dele-Bashiru says Nigeria’s Super Eagles will make it to the 2026 World Cup despite being winless in their first four qualifying games. Own goal Nigeria.com reports. The Super Eagles are currently fifth in their group, four points behind leaders Rwanda, after drawing 1-1 with South Africa and losing 1-2 to Benin Republic in the final …

Nigerian international striker Victor Osimhen felt the full effect of the rigours of new Napoli coach Antonio Conte’s training methods after his first training session in the preparatory camp ahead of the start of next season. Conte, who was appointed a month ago, is renowned for his gruelling pre-season training sessions, with many players, notably legendary Italian defender Giorgio Chellini, …

Nigeria’s chances of landing two-time Africa Cup of Nations winner Herve Renard as coach of the Nigeria senior national team have taken a major blow as the United States of America are reportedly interested in the French coach. Own goal Nigeria.com reports. The United States is looking for a new coach after firing Gregg Berhalter following a disastrous Copa America …