NIGERIAN FOOTBALL

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 …

11 Austin Eguavoen will continue as interim head coach of the Super Eagles for the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers in October.Eguavoen, who was called to fill the Super Eagles’ vacant coaching position for this month’s AFCON qualifiers against Benin Republic and Rwanda, also serves as NFF Technical Director. Nigeria will play a double, on October 11 and 15, …

14 Galatasaray striker Victor Osimhen is happy with the support from fans during the Istanbul derby against Fenerbahce. The Nigerian praised the visiting fans for their passionate support, guiding the team to a resounding 3-1 victory over their bitter rivals. Osimhen played a key role in the heated clash at the Ulker Stadyumu Fenerbahce Sukru Saracoglu Spor Kompleksi, assisting Dries …

6 Following last week’s excellent performances, this week saw even more notable moments with several Nigerian players finding the back of the net or contributing to their team’s success. It’s safe to say that it’s rare that a week goes by without a Nigerian player scoring or assisting. They are, quite simply, a force to be reckoned with. These are …

7 Super Eagles striker Ademola Lookman is aiming to continue his fine form in Atalanta’s upcoming Champions League encounter against Arsenal. The Nigeria international played a pivotal role in Atalanta’s dramatic 3-2 Serie A win over Fiorentina on Sunday, where he was named Man of the Match. Atalanta, who face Arsenal in their Champions League opener next week, are preparing …

18 Ademola Lookman scored and provided an assist as Atalanta fought back twice to beat Fiorentina 3-2 in a thrilling Serie A match on Sunday. Following an impressive display during the international window with Nigeria, where he scored twice in two games, Lookman ensured La Dea picked up three valuable points in their first home game of the season, after …

Fenerbahce are interested in securing the future of Super Eagles defender Bright Osayi-Samuel, offering the 26-year-old a contract extension that would keep him at the club beyond 2025. The Turkish giants are keen to retain Osayi-Samuel as an important part of their squad as his current contract expires next year.       According to Turkish media reports, negotiations are …