NIGERIAN FOOTBALL

Super Eagles Drop in Latest FIFA Ranking – Latest Sports News In Nigeria This change comes after Nigeria’s performance in two friendly matches last month. A 2-1 victory against lowly rated Ghana (67) preceded a disappointing 2-0 defeat to Mali (47). Despite the drop in global ranking, the Super Eagles maintain their position as the …

Belgian Authorities Demand Severe Punishment for Orban – Latest Sports News In Nigeria The Belgian Federal Public Prosecution Service is requesting a two-match suspension, for Gift Orban following his red card against KAS Eupen on Sunday. Orban was shown a straight …

Fenerbahce defender Bright Osayi-Samuel has been cleared and will not face punishment following his confrontation with Trabzonspor supporters last month. The altercation occurred after Fenerbahce’s 3-2 victory in the Turkish Super Lig, prompting charges of misconduct against Osayi-Samuel and two teammates by the Turkish Football Federation.   Bright Osayi-Samuel attacks a Trabzonspor fan after the fan was tackled to the …

Ex-German International Michael Rummenigge is impressed with Victor Boniface flying start to life in the Bundesliga. Boniface has made a remarkable impact on the German top division, netting 10 goals in just 12 matches across all competitions for Die Werkself.     Recently, the 22-year-old earned the himself second Rookie of the Month award, and Rummenigge however Boniface, is one …

Akpom Commits to Ajax amid PL Interests – Latest Sports News In Nigeria Akpom has demonstrated flashes of brilliance, scoring 13 goals in 30 appearances across various competitions for Ajax.   Despite Akpom’s notable contributions to Ajax, speculations abound regarding his potential departure, with undisclosed Premier League clubs reportedly expressing interest in securing his services …

Rivers United head coach, Stanley Eguma has made himself available for the Super Eagles job, should Jose Peseiro leave after the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations. Eguma is currently the longest serving coach in the Nigerian Premier Football League.     He has been in charge of Rivers United since the team was birthed through the merger of Sharks FC …

Victor Boniface Set to Make Bayer Leverkusen Return – Latest Sports News In Nigeria Boniface has been out of action since January when he underwent surgery to address the injury concern. Having undergone rehabilitation, the 23-year-old Nigeria international has regained full fitness in recent weeks. With his recovery complete, Boniface is poised to make a …

Rangers boss, Philippe Clement is pleased with Leon Balogun’s contributions to his side’s emphatic win over Dundee on Wednesday. Balogun, who has battled with several injuries this season, played from start to finish as the Gers continued their resurgence under the Belgian with a 5-0 win.   The experienced defender contributed immensely to Rangers keeping a clean sheet on the …

Francis Uzoho’s goalkeeper position at Omonia Nicosia is under serious threat as the club contemplates bringing in a new shot-stopper. Uzoho had been enjoying playing time due to the injury to first-choice goalkeeper Fabian Ribeiro in recent weeks. However, with Uzoho set to join Nigeria’s Super Eagles for the African Cup of Nations, potentially leading to a four-week absence, the …

Ashleigh Plumptre Blow for Super Falcons – Latest Sports News In Nigeria Plumptre, who recently returned to the Falcons for the previous round against Cameroon, has been sidelined once again, dealing a blow to Coach Randy Waldrum’s preparations for the upcoming fixtures. The defender’s absence has prompted the selection of Jumoke Alani as her replacement …