NIGERIAN FOOTBALL

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 …

1 Super Eagles captain William Troost-Ekong believes the team’s performance against Rwanda in their 2025 Africa Cup of Nations qualifier was good. The Super Eagles were held to a goalless draw by Rwanda in their second Group D match on Tuesday. The CB praised the team’s effort and said he is proud of their resilience. “I am proud of the …

11 Former Super Eagles and Chelsea midfielder Mikel John Obi has spoken about his involvement in Chelsea’s failed attempt to sign Nigerian striker Victor Osimhen during the summer transfer window. Mikel, who spent more than a decade at Chelsea and won numerous trophies with the club, has never hidden his desire for Osimhen to join the Premier League side. With …

1 Remo Stars head coach Daniel Ogunmodede has expressed his openness to taking up a permanent role as assistant coach of the Super Eagles, if the opportunity arises. Ogunmodede was recently appointed alongside Rangers international coach Fidelis Ilechukwu as interim assistant to Augustine Eguavoen for the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers. He led Remo Stars to a second-place finish …

12 Former Italian football captain Fabio Cannavaro has confirmed that he has turned down an offer to coach the Nigeria national team. Cannavaro, who had been linked to the position, revealed that talks with the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) had not progressed. The NFF had also announced German coach Bruno Labbadia as a possible candidate, but later distanced himself from …

12 Benin Republic striker Steve Mounie has expressed confidence ahead of his side’s upcoming match against Nigeria. The Cheetahs will take on three-time champions Nigeria at the Godswill Akpabio International Stadium in Uyo as they begin their qualifying campaign for the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON). Mounie, speaking during a press conference on Friday, said the team’s resolve is …

1 Nigeria will play Benin Republic in Uyo on September 7 and then face Rwanda in Kigali on September 10. Eguavoen said: “Our objective is clear: to get six points in both games. The players know this and are committed to achieving it.” “The matches will not be easy, no qualifying match can be taken for granted because all the …

12 Chippa United head coach Kwanele Kopo has spoken about the uncertainty surrounding goalkeeper Stanley Nwabali’s future and how it has left the club in a difficult position. Nwabali’s rise during the 2024 Africa Cup of Nations Nwabali emerged as a standout star during the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) in Côte d’Ivoire. He helped Nigeria reach second place …