NIGERIAN FOOTBALL

34 Napoli has rejected an offer of 65 million euros of Galatasaray by Victor Osimhen, with the president of the club, Aurelio de Laurentiis, insisting that the striker will only be sold for his complete release clause of € 75 million. As reported by Corriere Dello Sport, the Turkish champions made their first official offer in an attempt to ensure …

19 Former Super Eagles star and Paris Saint-Germain legend Jay-Jay Okocha has opened up about his relationship with Brazilian football icon Ronaldinho and the role he played during their time together at PSG. There has long been a myth among Nigerian football fans that Okocha taught Ronaldinho the dazzling skills that made him one of the most talented footballers of …

3 A stunning hat-trick from Cyriel Dessers, along with goals from Clinton Nsiala and Ross McCausland, inspired Rangers to a convincing 5-0 victory over lower division side Fraserburgh in the Scottish Cup on Sunday. The victory secured their place in the round of 16 of the tournament. Dessers, whose time at Rangers has been marred by criticism and limited playing …

16 Super Eagles and Udinese goalkeeper Maduka Okoye is at the center of a betting scandal in Italy, with reports suggesting he is under investigation for allegedly betting on his own yellow card during a match against Lazio on March 11 of 2024. According to Gazzetta dello Sport, the 25-year-old player is being investigated by the Udine prosecutor’s office for …

1 Super Eagles interim coach Austin Eguavoen has addressed the misconception surrounding his involvement with the national team, clarifying that while this is technically his fourth stint, the length of his previous tenures have often been brief. Eguavoen’s first spell as Super Eagles coach came between 2006 and 2007, followed by a short-term position in 2010 and again in 2022. …

13 Super Eagles midfielder Raphael Onyedika has been named Club Brugge’s Player of the Month for September. The combative midfielder received 31% of the fans’ votes to win the award, beating Christos Tzolis and Hans Vanaken. Onyedika put in impressive performances, standing out in both domestic league matches and the UEFA Champions League. Borussia Dortmund’s Dutch striker Donyell Malen (FRONT) …

1 West Bromwich striker Josh Maja was on the scoresheet as his side lost 3-2 to Sheffield Wednesday at Hillsborough on Saturday. In the championship, Maja continued his impressive scoring streak, although he could not save his team. West Brom found themselves trailing from the start, conceding two goals in the first 25 minutes, one an own goal from Darnell …

9 Nigerian striker Victor Olatunji found the back of the net for Sparta Prague in their League clash against Sigma Olomouc, but it was not enough to secure a victory as they lost 3-2 at home on Friday night. Olatunji opened the scoring in the 12th minute, scoring his third goal of the season in just eight league games and …

8 Super Eagles midfielder Raphael Onyedika had a frustrating night as he received the first consecutive red card of his career during Club Brugge’s 1-1 draw against Charleroi at the Stade de Pays in Charleroi. The red card marks the third expulsion in Onyedika’s professional career, although the previous two were for double yellow cards. Onyedika has had an impressive …

10 AC Milan coach Paulo Fonseca has revealed that Samuel Chukwueze is having difficulty adapting to the demands of Serie A. Fonseca cited a lack of confidence and challenges in decision-making as key factors behind his difficulties. Chukwueze, who joined the club from Villarreal last year, is yet to make a significant impact since his arrival. Despite a promising pre-season …