NIGERIAN FOOTBALL

Crystal Palace Won’t Pay for Iheanacho – Latest Sports News In Nigeria Palace are interested in the Nigerian international who is also eager to leave Leicester City this summer. But the Premier League side is hesitant to pay the full amount, …

Forest Receives Boost as Awoniyi Returns to Training – Latest Sports News In Nigeria According to Forest manager Nuno Espirito Santo, the Nigeria International returned to full training this week and is in contention to feature against Sheffield United at Bramall Lane.       “He (Awoniyi) was out all week. He started today with …

Genk’s forward Tolu Arokodare, may soon return to training with his teammates following a recent health scare. The Nigerian player suffered a heart scare during KRC Genk’s match against Club Brugge last Sunday and was hospitalized. However, recent reports suggest that Arokodare has been declared fit to rejoin his teammates in training within the next few days. According to assessments …

Glasgow Rangers forward, Cyriel Dessers has spoken out against what he perceives as unfair treatment from certain sections of the media and fans. Despite facing criticism for a slow start at Ibrox, Dessers has responded emphatically on the pitch, delivering impressive performances.   The Nigerian has faced calls for his sale from some fans and pundits, but amidst the criticism …

Nigerian defender William Troost-Ekong is edging closer to a comeback after a spell on the sidelines due to injury. Ekong, 30, underwent surgery in February following an injury sustained during the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations, but has now commenced light training and physical exercises as he prepares to resume on-field activities. The CB’s gradual return to fitness has raised …

Former Togo and Arsenal striker, Emmanuel Adebayor has expressed belief that Victor Osimhen could have a significant impact similar to Didier Drogba’s influence at Chelsea. Osimhen has been a subject of interest from several Premier League clubs including Chelsea, Liverpool, and Arsenal, despite the Nigerian penning a contract extension with Napoli.   Adebayor highlighted the 25 year-old’s talent and potential, …

Crystal Palace has joined the competition to acquire Kelechi Iheanacho in the upcoming summer transfer window. Iheanacho is set to become a free agent as he has not extended his contract with Leicester City.   Unfortunately, negotiations for a new contract at Leicester City are at a standstill.   Several Premier League teams, including Brentford and West Ham United have …

Akpom Unhappy At Ajax – Latest Sports News In Nigeria Akpom’s move to Ajax last summer, initially estimated at €14.3 million, has failed to meet expectations as the player struggled to secure significant playing time.   Despite Ajax’s battle against relegation, the 28-year-old found himself on the sidelines for much of the campaign. Statistics reveal …

Ndidi Pushing for EPL Return – Latest Sports News In Nigeria According to multiple reports, Ndidi is pushing for the move, especially after Leicester’s relegation from the Premier League. …

Bassey doubtful for Saudi Arabia Friendly – Latest Sports News In Nigeria Bassey was involved in Fulham’s EFL Cup win over Norwich City from the start, but was taken off with less than 15 minutes left to play.     Fulham …