NIGERIAN FOOTBALL

Tella shines brightly in Leverkusen’s narrow DFB Pokal win – Latest Nigeria Sports News Nathan Tella played a key role for Bayer Leverkusen as they began the defence of their DFB Pokal title with a narrow win over Carl Zeiss Jena at Ernst-Abbe-Sportfeld on Wednesday. Tella started and was on the field for 69 minutes before being substituted. The Nigerian …

The Super Eagles will take on Benin Republic on September 7 in Uyo before travelling to Kigali to face Rwanda three days later. Below is the team list: Goalkeepers: Stanley Nwabali (Chippa United) Maduka Okoye (Udinese) Amas Obasogie (Fasil Ketema FC) Defenders: William Troost-Ekong (Al-Kholood) Brilliant Osayi-Samuel (Fenerbahçe) Olisa Ndah (Orlando Pirates) Bruno Onyemaechi (Boavista) Oluwasemilogo Ajayi (West Bromwich Albion) …

Super Eagles midfielder Wilfred Ndidi is confident that the upcoming Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers against Benin Republic and Rwanda will see a different character in the team. Ndidi acknowledged that the team’s recent performances have not been up to their standards and that their fight to qualify for the 2026 FIFA World Cup is far from ideal. Despite these …

Moses Simon Moses scores his first goal of the season in victory over Nantes – Latest Nigeria Sports News Super Eagles winger Simon Moses scored for FC Nantes in their 2-0 win over AJ Auxerre in a French Ligue 1 match on Sunday. Moses scored in the 14th minute at the Stade de la Beaujoire, putting his team ahead on …

Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta has ruled out a summer signing for Napoli striker Victor Osimhen. Despite persistent injuries to Brazilian striker Gabriel Jesus, Arteta confirmed the Gunners are not in the market for the Nigerian. Victor Osimhen is also reportedly a target for Manchester United, Chelsea and Paris Saint-Germain. There has also been talk of a possible transfer of the …

Sevilla manager Javier Pimienta has expressed his admiration for Kelechi Iheanacho’s performance in the club’s 2-1 defeat to Villarreal on Friday night, while highlighting the forward’s need for improvement. Iheanacho, who joined Sevilla as a free agent following his release from Premier League club Leicester City, made a brief substitute appearance during the match. Despite playing just thirteen minutes, the …

Club Brugge manager Nicky Hayen has said that Raphael Onyedika will remain with the club until the transfer is officially confirmed. Earlier this month, it was reported that the club had reached an agreement with an unnamed team for the transfer of the 23-year-old Nigerian midfielder. Despite the reported deal, there has been little progress since and Onyedika continues to …

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 …

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 …

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 …