NIGERIAN FOOTBALL

UEL: Xabi Alonso Confirms Boniface Set to Start against West Ham

UEL: Xabi Alonso Confirms Boniface Set to Start against West Ham – Latest Sports News In Nigeria After recovering from an adductor injury that sidelined him for three months, Boniface has been gradually reintegrated, making two substitute appearances in recent matches against Fortuna Dusseldorf and Union Berlin.       With the Nigerian forward now …

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Victor Osimhen Ends Goal drought

Victor Osimhen Ends Goal drought – Latest Sports News In Nigeria The forward was on target in Napoli’s league win over Udinese at the Stadio Diego Maradona on Wednesday.     Osimhen scored Napoli’s second goal as the Partenopei recorded an …

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Awoniyi’s Injury is Complex — Cooper

Nottingham Forest’s Manager Steve Cooper, stated that Taiwo Awoniyi’s injury situation is intricate and needs careful management. Awoniyi made his comeback from a groin injury at Anfield last weekend and was involved in Sunday’s 2-0 win over Aston Villa.     Although his return provided a boost for Nottingham Forest, especially as players like Divock Origi, Chris Wood, and Callum …

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Fans Ponder Rafael Leao’s Reaction to Chukwueze’s Milan MVP award

Fans Ponder Rafael Leao’s Reaction to Chukwueze’s Milan MVP award – Latest Sports News In Nigeria The Super Eagles star beat Rafael Leao and Christian Pulisic to win the accolade.     However, it was Leao’s cryptic reaction on social media that ignited a storm of speculation among supporters. The Portuguese’s winger reacted with an …

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Amaju Pinnick Backs Finidi for Super Eagles Job

Amaju Pinnick Backs Finidi for Super Eagles Job – Latest Sports News In Nigeria Finidi is currently the interim coach of the team following the exit of Jose Peseiro, whose contract expired after the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations.     Pinnick argued that the UCL winner has the experience as both a player and …

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Rudi Garcia Admits Napoli Better without Osimhen

Rudi Garcia jokingly admitted his Napoli is playing well without injured star striker Victor Osimhen. Napoli defeated Salernitana 2-0 on Saturday, it’s their third victory in the absence of the Nigerian international. Garcia without Osimhen, has had Giamoco Raspadori, Kvicha Kvaratskhelia, and Matteo Politano linking up well in the attack. “He (Osimhen) is a problem and yet we cannot wait …

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Bjelica admits Regret over Onuachu

Bjelica admits Regret over Onuachu – Latest Sports News In Nigeria Trabzonspor head coach, Nenad Bjelica, expressed regret over substituting Paul Onuachu during their Turkish Super Lig match against Hatayspor on Monday. Onuachu put Trabzonspor in the driving seat for three …

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36-year-old Mikel Gives Condition for Super Eagles Return

Former Super Eagles midfielder, John Mikel Obi has ruled out the possibility of coaching the Nigerian national team in the future. The 36 year-old, who enjoyed an illustrious career with the Super Eagles, winning the AFCON, has expressed a preference for an administrative role rather than a coaching position.   In an interview with CNN, Mikel revealed that he would …

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Paris 2024: Kaylin Swart Talks Up Banyana Banyana’s Chances

Paris 2024: Kaylin Swart Talks Up Banyana Banyana’s Chances – Latest Sports News In Nigeria Despite Banyana Banyana’s 1-0 defeat in the first leg, Swart’s standout performance between the post provided hope for her team.     She pulled off several remarkable saves, particularly during the first half, to keep her side in contention. Now, …

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