NIGERIAN FOOTBALL

One of Nigeria’s best soccer players, Kanu Nwankwo, turns 49 today. Born in Owerri, Imo state, on August 1, 1976, Kanu’s trip from street football in the southeast to lift trophies in Europe remains one of the most inspiring stories of African football. Kanu began his professional career with the works of the Federation, before leaving his mark on Iwuanyanwu …

There are internally conflicts in Atlético de Madrid with respect to Ademola Lookman, according to the famous Italian journalist Matteo Moretto. Moretto said the club is not sure to sign the Nigerian. Some inside the club are pressing for the deal, while others are not convinced about the player’s ability to have a positive impact on Atlético de Madrid. The …

Kenneth Omeruo has not yet made his debut for the CFR Cluj after joining the Romanian side at the beginning of the month. Nigeria’s International has not been able to train with the team or play due to a knee injury that is currently breastfeeding. He suffered the injury in October 2024 while playing for his former club, Kasımpşa, during …

Moses Simon is being well established in his new home, Paris FC. He joined the club this summer from Nantes for a rate of around € 7 million. The International of Nigeria has been training with the newly promoted team and made its debut from the bench in a friendly game where the Paris FC defeated St Étienne 3-0. He …

The Chan Eagles will return to the African Nations Championship for the first time since 2018. Nigeria’s best performances in the tournament so far are a bronze medal in 2014 and a silver medal in 2018. Now, the team hopes to bring the trophy home, as did the Super Falcons, who recently won the African Cup of Nations. The tournament …

The president of Inter Milan, Beppe, Marotta, spoke about the situation of Adela Lookman in a recent preseason press conference. His comments were summoned by the journalist well renowned Fabrizio Romano. Marotta has indirectly given Atalanta an ultimatum: either they accept the offer of Inter for Lookman or the club will go to other goals. The 68 -year -old man …

Chidozie Awaziem has joined his new club, FC Nantes, for the preseason while preparing for the next campaign. The Nigerian defender already debuted on Saturday in a friendly against Stade Rennais, who ended in a 3–2 defeat for Nantes. The party presented an unusual format of three periods of 45 minutes each. The next two Awaziem preseason games will be …

Joe Aribo is open to leave Southampton after the descent of the Premier League club last season. It was the second descent of Aribo of the Premier League, and the player is now looking for a movement in which he can play first level football and obtain a regular game time. The newly promoted Turkish side Göztepe, RB Leipzig, Trabzonspor …

The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) has officially announced the appointments of Manu Garba and Moses Aduku as chief coaches of the U17 and U20 national teams, respectively. Veterans tactics return to the roles of the national team when Nigeria points to the World Cup qualification at the youth level, in September. The decision, ratified by the NFF Executive Committee, followed …

Super Eagles chief coach Eric Chelle, appointed his final team of 23 men for the African Nations Championship (Chan) 2024. The tournament is scheduled for August 2 to 30 in Kenya, Uganda and Tanzania. Chan Eagles during a training session. Photo | NFF Announced on Wednesday night, the team presents three goalkeepers, seven defenders, six midfielders and seven strikers, all …