NIGERIAN FOOTBALL

Iheanacho prepares to decide on Premier League offers

Iheanacho set to decide on Premier League offers – Latest Sports News in Nigeria Iheanacho, a free agent after leaving Leicester City in June, concluded a seven-year tenure at the club when his contract expired. Interest in the former Manchester City striker extends beyond the Premier League, with clubs in Turkey, Spain and Saudi Arabia …

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Zaidu Sanusi returns to training with FC Porto

Zaidu Sanusi returns to training with FC Porto – Latest sports news in Nigeria The left-back, who put in an impressive performance for Nigeria’s Super Eagles at the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations in Ivory Coast, is back on the pitch following his rehabilitation. Sanusi suffered the injury during a league match between FC Porto …

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The NFF must urgently manage the Super Eagles crisis – Elumelu

NFF must urgently manage Super Eagles crisis – Elumelu – Latest Nigerian Sports News Speaking to Brila.net, Elumelu said delaying the appointment of the Super Eagles’ next coach could cause problems as there will be very little time to familiarize himself with the players before the next FIFA window in September. “I don’t want to …

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Atalanta to discuss Lookman’s future

Italian club Atalanta will deliberate on the future of their star striker Ademola Lookman following a lucrative offer from Saudi Arabia’s Al Ittihad. The 26-year-old striker has attracted significant interest from Premier League giants Liverpool, Manchester United and Chelsea. Now, the Saudi Pro League club has joined the chase, expressing its desire to negotiate a deal. Italian news outlet TuttoMercatoWeb …

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Onuachu unlikely to return to Southampton

Southampton defeated Leeds United 1-0 in the playoffs to secure promotion to the English Premiership after a year of exile in the Championship. According to GMS, Southampton head coach Martin Russell has no plans to include Onuachu in his squad in the future. Due to concerns over his playing time, Onuachu left Southampton for Turkish side Trabzonspor last summer on …

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Dessers nears departure from Rangers, PAOK signs striker

Dessers closes in on Rangers exit, PAOK lure striker – Latest sports news in Nigeria Sources indicate that negotiations between Rangers and PAOK are at an advanced stage. Dessers, who joined Rangers from Italian side Cremonese last summer, is reportedly keen on a move to the reigning Greek champions. The 29-year-old Nigerian international, who concluded …

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Victor Ezeji criticizes NFF’s decision to let Finidi go

Former Enyimba player Victor Ezeji has criticized the Nigerian Football Federation (NFF) for its decision to appoint a technical advisor, leading to the departure of coach Finidi George. Finidi George resigned after the NFF announced its intention to hire a technical advisor without informing the Super Eagles coach, despite it arising from a meeting with the NFF just days before …

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FIFA Ranking: The Super Eagles fall eight places

Benin’s German coach Gernot Rohr (L) gestures during the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifying group C soccer match against Nigeria. (Photo by ISSOUF SANOGO/AFP via Getty Images) Nigeria coach Finidi George. (Photo by ISSOUF SANOGO/AFP via Getty Images)

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Nwakaeme delights in Trabzonspor’s return

Nwakaeme delights in Trabzonspor return – Latest sports news in Nigeria The Nigerian striker returns from Saudi side Al Fayha, attracted by Trabzonspor’s ambitious plans for next season. The club intends to fight for the league title and reinforce its squad with strategic signings. Nwakaeme expressed his gratitude and greeted the fans, describing them as …

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