NIGERIAN FOOTBALL

Alonso Speculates Return Date for Boniface

Alonso Speculates Return Date for Boniface – Latest Sports News In Nigeria Head Coach Xabi Alonso, speaking ahead of the upcoming clash against Qarabag, expressed confidence in Boniface’s recovery. Β  Alonso anticipates the Nigerian sensation, who leads the club in scoring this season, to make his return by the end of March. This timeline positions …

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Blow For Chelsea as Napoli nears Contract Extension with Osimhen

Napoli is reportedly on the verge of finalizing a one-year contract extension with striker Victor Osimhen. The extension, anticipated to include a release clause ranging between €130 million and €140 million, is poised to be a major talking point in the football world.   Sky Sport Italia has learned that negotiations are in the advanced stages, with Osimhen and his …

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I’m so happy that Peseiro is leaving – Iloenyosi

I’m so happy that Peseiro is leaving – Iloenyosi – Latest Sports News In Nigeria He noted that whoever replaces the Portuguese has to reside in the country and be able to monitor the league; scout the best talents. β€œI’m so happy that Peseiro is leaving the Super Eagles because we need a coach that …

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Osimhen Receives Teammate’s Support Amidst CAF Award Attendance Uproar

Napoli captain, Giovanni De Lorenzo stands firmly behind Victor Osimhen’s choice to attend the 2023 CAF awards. Osimhen’s decision to forgo the team’s final training session ahead of Tuesday’s Champions League game against Braga to accept his African Footballer of the Year award stirred controversy in the Italian media. Despite the uproar, the 24-year-old Nigerian returned to Naples after the …

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See Photos: Akpom is New Ajax No. 10

Ajax announced the Player’s acquisition, Wednesday, after reaching agreement with Middlesbrough for the forward. Β  The transfer is around €12.3m which could rise to about €14.3 million through variables.​ The 27-year-old Brit signed a contract that will run until June 30, 2028 and has been given number 10 jersey. Chuba Akpom completed his move from Middlesbrough to the Johan Cruijff …

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Troost-Ekong Drops Retirement Bombshell – Latest Sports News In Nigeria

Troost-Ekong Drops Retirement Bombshell – Latest Sports News In Nigeria Despite his significant role in the team, Troost-Ekong found himself sidelined by Coach Peseiro, missing a total of eleven matches in leading up to the prestigious tournament. Β  Hee was conspicuously absent from the double-header friendlies against Saudi Arabia and Mozambique held last November. The …

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Why Osimhen, Oshoala and Nnadozie Deserve Bigger Ovations

It was a historic night for Nigeria at the 2023 CAF Awards where the Country’s top football stars – Victor Osimhen, Asisat Oshoala and Chiamaka Nnadozie – earned their flowers, and a sweep of the major award categories. Osimhen had a remarkable run last season with Napoli and the Super Eagles, Oshoala and her Barcelona Femeni teammates were invincible while …

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