NIGERIA

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 …

– 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, …

Education Minister Prof. Tahir Mamman said on Friday at least 21,600 people were displaying fake certificates obtained from institutions in Benin Republic, Togo and others. Mamman disclosed this during a ministerial press conference to mark one year of his tenure in Abuja. He said 1,105 students held fake certificates from Togo alone. The Federal Government in March formed the Inter-Ministerial …

Plateau United coach Mbwas Mangut has expressed concern over Nigeria’s increasing reliance on foreign players as the Super Eagles prepare for the next round of Africa Cup of Nations qualifying. Mangut stressed that while the players playing abroad are talented and dedicated, the exclusion of local players from the national team could be detrimental to Nigeria’s success. “I must tell …

– Continue reading after the announcement – Former Nigeria senior national team manager Jose Peseiro has issued a warning to Premier League side Arsenal who are being linked with a move for one of the Super Eagles’ Ademola Lookman and Victor Osimhen, OwnGoalNigeria.com reports. Corriere dello Sport reports that the Gunners are monitoring Lookman’s situation at Atalanta due to his …

Atalanta striker Ademola Lookman is doubtful for the club’s next Serie A match against Torino on Sunday. The Nigeria international has not returned to training after reportedly asking to be left out of the squad, fuelling speculation over a possible move to Paris Saint-Germain. Lookman, who also missed Atalanta’s 4-0 win over Lecce on Monday, has been linked with both …

– Continue reading after the announcement – Unless there is a last-minute change of heart, Samson Siasia, who recently returned from a suspension from football, will be part of the interim setup of the senior Nigeria national team for the AFCON 2025 qualifiers against Benin Republic and Rwanda respectively, OwnGoalNigeria.com reports. Siasia was banned from coaching for five years over …

Both Ejuke and Iheanacho missed Sevilla’s 2-2 draw with Las Palmas last weekend for different reasons. Ejuke was left out due to tactical decisions, despite his strong pre-season performances and impressive training sessions. Pimienta reassured fans by saying: “Ejuke is doing very well. He didn’t play last time because of our decision, but he will help the team tomorrow if …

Minister of Solid Minerals Development, Dele Alake, on Thursday vowed that the Federal Government would bring to justice foreign nationals funding banditry in the country. Alake, who gave the warning in a statement issued in Abuja by his Special Assistant on Media, Segun Tomori, said any foreign national arrested by security agents for such acts would be charged with economic …

– Continue reading after the announcement – Nigeria’s senior national team will be back in action when they take on Benin and Rwanda respectively in the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers, OwnGoalNigeria.com reports. Nigeria will face Benin Republic in Uyo on September 7 before travelling to Rwanda for their second match of the series three days later. The team …