NIGERIAN FOOTBALL

Osimhen Misses Mazzarri first Napoli Training Session

Walter Mazzarri oversaw his first training session at the Castel Volturno ground, with striker Victor Osimhen still sidelined. Osimhen was expected to return after recovering from a thigh strain sustained in an international friendly on October 13.   However, he was expected to make his return this week, but the plan suffered a set back.   The club cited flu …

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Lookman Becomes First African to Score Hat-trick in UEFA Final

Lookman Becomes First African to Score Hat-trick in UEFA Final – Latest Sports News In Nigeria Lookman secured his place as the first African player to score three times in the final of a major UEFA competition, with his hat-trick for Atalanta against Bayer Leverkusen in the Europa League final on Thursday.   The 26 …

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Fulham Will Challenge for Trophies — Iwobi

Fulham Will Challenge for Trophies — Iwobi – Latest Sports News In Nigeria Iwobi completed £22m move to Fulham from Everton on transfer deadline day.   The Nigerian international is returning to London four years after Marco Silva signed him for …

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Osimhen is Dangerous – Ancelotti

Osimhen is Dangerous – Ancelotti – Latest Sports News In Nigeria Real Madrid boss, Carlos Ancelotti says that his defenders must be at their best to stop forward Victor Osimhen when Los Blancos face Napoli in the UEFA Champions League later tonight. …

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Onyedika Champions Super Eagles’ Quest for Victory Against Lesotho

Raphael Onyedika underscores the importance of the Super Eagles triumphing over Lesotho in the upcoming 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifier. Nigeria’s World Cup qualification campaign opener, will get under way this Thursday, and the Super Eagles boast an impeccable record against the visitors, having emerged victorious in all four previous meetings. After missing out of the last World Cup in …

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Osimhen is Arsenal’s Missing Piece — Emmanuel Petit

Osimhen is Arsenal’s Missing Piece — Emmanuel Petit – Latest Sports News In Nigeria Petit asserts that Arsenal requires a prolific striker capable of netting at least 30 goals to outpace City in the title race and believes Osimhen, the Napoli forward, fits this profile perfectly. The Gunners fell just short of the Premier League …

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Super Eagles Determined to Secure Spot in 2026 FIFA World Cup Spot — Omeruo

Kenneth Omeruo emphasized the critical importance of securing a spot at the upcoming 2026 FIFA World Cup. Nigeria, a three-time African champion, faced a disappointment by failing to qualify for the 2022 edition hosted by Qatar. With the 2026 World Cup set to be hosted by three nations—USA, Mexico, and Canada—Omeruo expressed the team’s determination to redeem themselves. “We are …

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Exclusive: Finidi George Reaveals Playing Career Regret

Exclusive: Finidi George Reaveals Playing Career Regret – Latest Sports News In Nigeria The 53 year-old coach who recently stepped down from his position as Technical Adviser of Enyimba to take up the Super Eagles job, spoke with Brila.net on his playing days and his biggest miss.       Finidi admitted that he was …

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West Ham To Tempt Nigerian Striker with Huge Offer

West Ham To Tempt Nigerian Striker with Huge Offer – Latest Sports News In Nigeria The 23-year-old has been impressive for German Bundesliga leaders Bayer Leverkusen, with 10 goals and 7 assists in 16 league appearances this season.   Also, Boniface …

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