NIGERIAN FOOTBALL

Super Eagles midfielder Alex Iwobi has revealed that he was very close to signing for Nottingham Forest before joining Fulham in 2023. Iwobi, currently enjoying an outstanding season with Fulham, obtained assistance on Saturday when the Cottagers defended themselves to overcome Southampton 2-1 in the Premier League. Fulham has impressed this campaign, going up to the ninth place at the …

The Super Eagles midfielder, Fisayo Dele-Bashiru, was an unused substitute, since Lazio won a 2-0 victory over Genoa on Wednesday night at the Luigi Ferraris stadium. The absence of the Nigerian field has generated new concerns about its physical condition and availability for Lazio’s remaining games this season. DelE-Bashiru, who signed with the Biancocelesti last summer on loan, is still …

The semi Ajayi of Nigeria International is expected to leave West Bromwich Albion at the end of the 2024/25 season, ending its six -year stay in the Hawthorns. The back center contract will expire next summer, and currently, there are no conversations ongoing extending its agreement. Ajayi, 31, has fought with recurring hamstring problems this season, which limits it to …

The former Nigerian defender Eric Ejiofor has abruptly criticized the Super Eagles for his poor way in the current World Cup qualifiers, asking for urgent changes in both planning and mentality.In an interview with Brila FM, Ejiofor, who obtained 14 caps for Nigeria during his career as a player, expressed his frustration for the team’s struggles, attributing his low performance …

The defender of FC Dallas, OSAZ URHOGHIDE, has officially declared his intention to represent Nigeria at the higher international level, despite being eligible to play for the Netherlands and England. The 24 -year -old, who was born in Rotterdam and grew up in England, obtained a call in 2019 for Nigeria’s Olympic qualifiers against Libya. But, I could not present …

According to the reports, the Olympique Marseille keeps the eyelashes over the center of Kaa Gent Jordan Torunarigha, with the Nigerian international that will become a free agent this summer. The 27 -year -old is in the last months of his contract in the Belgian League team and has not shown interest in signing an extension. As a result, Gent …

The U20 MNT of Nigeria, Flying Eagles, landed in Cairo, while preparing for the 17th edition of the Africa U20 Cup, which begins on Sunday. According to a statement issued by the NFF, the team arrived at El Cairo International Airport on Sunday night aboard a flight from Egypt Air. The traveler contingent included 24 players and nine officials, led …

The Super Eagles striker, Umar Sadiq, admitted that his equalizer in the 1-1 draw in Valencia against Rayo Vallecano was not as simple as it seemed. According to the Nigerian striker, the objective required rapid improvisation in a division situation. Valencia made the trip to Vallecas Stadium on Saturday in search of crucial points, but they found themselves following just …

The midfielder of the Super Eagles, Alex Iwobi, was in Fulham’s target in his narrow 2-1 defeat against Chelsea in Craven Cottage on Sunday afternoon. Despite opening the score in the derby, the Cottagers got rid of two late goals, including a detention time strike that gave Chelsea to the three points. Iwobi, making its 31st start in 33 Premier …

The Nigerian striker, Umar Sadiq, continued his impressive form for Valencia, scoring a vital draw in his 1-1 draw against Rayo Vallecano in the league on Saturday. Sadiq, 28, currently borrowed from Real Sociedad, left the bank to rescue a point for the Che, obtaining his fifth goal from the season only nine minutes after being introduced. His effort canceled …