NIGERIAN FOOTBALL

Striker Victor Boniface has been forced to withdraw from Nigeria’s squad for the upcoming African Cup of Nations (AFCON). The forward sustained a muscular injury during a training session in Abu Dhabi, rendering him unavailable for the tournament. Former Nigerian international Sunday Oliseh however expressed disappointment over the loss, emphasizing that a player of Boniface’s caliber would be sorely missed …

Zimbabwe head coach, Baltemar Brito insists all hands must be on deck for his side to have good outing in the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers against Rwanda and Nigeria. Brito came under heavy scrutiny from the local media after his squad for the games was dominated by local league players.     The Brazilian has already invited 28 players …

Nigerian Duo Boniface and Tella on Brink of Bundesliga Glory – Latest Sports News In Nigeria Leverkusen’s commanding lead of 16 points over second-placed Bayern Munich has placed them on the verge of securing the coveted title, pending a victory against Werder Bremen in their upcoming home fixture.     Both Boniface and Tella have …

Chukwueze Counting Minutes at Milan – Latest Sports News In Nigeria Samuel Chukwueze made his first league start for AC Milan in their 3-1 triumph over Cagliari on Wednesday. It was Chukwueze’s second start since his €25m switch from Villarreal during …

Trabzonspor Seeks Another Loan deal for Onuachu – Latest Sports News In Nigeria Onuachu, who joined the club from Southampton last summer, has proven to be a valuable addition to the team.     Since his arrival, the 29-year-old forward has contributed nine goals and three assists in seventeen matches for the former Turkish champions. …

Former Super Eagles striker and 2013 AFCON winner, Brown Ideye says the current squad is good enough to lift 2023 Africa Cup of Nations in Ivory Coast. Ideye, a pivotal member of the squad that last won the title in 2013 believes, the time is right for Nigeria to win fourth AFCON crown. Since 2013, Super Eagles have struggled to …

NFF Responds to Calls for Super Eagles Coach Appointment, Set Date for Review – Latest Sports News In Nigeria Since Nigeria’s second-place finish at the 2023 AFCON, several candidates have been linked with the vacant head Coach role.       Former internationals Finidi George and Emmanuel Amuneke emerge as the frontrunners for the role, …

Rifts Aside Victor Osimhen delivers for Napoli – Latest Sports News In Nigeria Napoli broke their three-game winless streak with a commanding 4-1 victory over Udinese, maintaining an impressive 16-match unbeaten streak against the Bianconeri. Amid pre-game rifts surrounding the issues …

Golden Eaglets Job Offered Up to Manu Garba – Latest Sports News In Nigeria Garba returns to the position for a third stint and on the strength of his achievement back in 2013, when he guided the Eaglets to Nigeria’s fourth World Cup title – incidentally Ugbade was his assistant.     Subsequent appointments as …

Lesotho’s head coach, Leslie Notsi is set to rejig his team ahead of the opening FIFA World Cup qualification fixture against Nigeria. Notsi says it’s important his side start the campaign on good note — and the need to bring back some experience players.     The Crocodiles will face the Super Eagles in their opening match at the Godswill …