NIGERIAN FOOTBALL

We’ll tweak Strategy against Mali – Finidi – Latest Sports News In Nigeria Nigeria will face Mali at 9pm today in their second international match, following their 2-1 victory over Ghana on Friday in Marrakech.     Finidi stated that the team would stick to a 3-5-2 formation but wouldn’t hesitate to switch to a …

Winger, Moses Simon is desperate to play at the FIFA World Cup after missing out on 2018 and 2022 FIFA World Cup. Simon has never played at the World Cup despite his current status as one of the senior players in the Super Eagles.     He was a key member of Nigeria’s squad that qualified for the 2018 tournament, …

Paris 2024: Nigeria don’t Bother Us – Ellis – Latest Sports News In Nigeria Despite Nigeria’s historical dominance over the reigning African champions, the Super Falcons have struggled to secure an Olympic berth for 16 years.   The initial match is slated for Abuja at the Moshood Abiola National Stadium on April 5, and South …

Boniface in Europa League Team of the Week – Latest Sports News In Nigeria The forward had an impressive performance for Bayer Leverkusen against BC Hacken on Thursday.   Boniface scored a goal and registered an assist as the Xabi Alonso’s …

The 25-year-old Onyeka played a pivotal role in the Bees’ historic ninth-place finish in the Premier League last season, a remarkable achievement for the club.     Having previously experienced Champions League football with his former team, Midtjylland, the Nigerian is confident that there’s no reason why Brentford can’t set their sights on similar success. “I’d love to play in …

FC Barcelona are reportedly keeping a close watch on Nigerian midfielder, Wilfred Ndidi. According to renowned Spanish sports daily Mundo Deportivo, Ndidi is on Barcelona’s transfer list, and the club could open negotiations for the Nigerian in January.   The Nigerian, who currently plays in the Championship with Leicester City, is enjoying a standout season under the guidance of Enzo …

FIFA Rates Ucheibe in Top 10 Best at the Women’s World Cup – Latest Sports News In Nigeria Ucheibe was impressive at the just concluded FIFA Women’s World Cup …

Troost-Ekong Eyes Quick Return to Action – Latest Sports News In Nigeria Ekong sustained the injury during Nigeria’s group match against Ivory Coast. Despite the setback, he displayed resilience by continuing to play until the final match. Following the conclusion of the competition, the 30 year-old underwent surgery in Finland and has since initiated his …

Odion Ighalo scored in Al Wehda’s Saudi Arabia Pro League fixture against Al Riyad SC at the Weekend. Ighalo scored from the penalty spot as his team secured a 3-1 victory.     The forward now a consistent goal-scorer in the Saudi Pro League, has previously played for Al Shabab and Al Hilal. Al Wehda took the lead with Jawad …

Bright Osayi-Samuel Faces Potential Arrest in Turkey – Latest Sports News In Nigeria This development stems from an incident during the match between Trabzonspor and Fenerbahçe on March 17, where Osayi-Samuel and two of his teammates confronted a pitch invader.   According to Turkish sports newspaper Fotospor, the pitch invader, dubbed the ‘knife-wielding joker’, has …