NIGERIAN FOOTBALL

AFCON: Mikel Obi Calls for Peak Super Eagles Performance

Former Super Eagles captain, John Mikel Obi has stressed the need for the current squad to be at their best in the African Cup of Nations (AFCON). The Super Eagles are set to navigate through a challenging Group C in the AFCON, where they will face formidable opponents including hosts Cote d’Ivoire, as well as Equatorial Guinea and Guinea-Bissau.   …

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Nottingham Forest, Trabzonspor agree loan deal for Dennis

In a surprising turn of events, it appears that Nigerian footballer Emmanuel Dennis may not be joining Saudi Arabia Pro League side Al-Tai. Despite advanced discussions with English Premier League club Nottingham Forest, Al-Tai could miss out on the forward as latest reports claims Turkish Champions Trabzonspor is closed to signing the Nigerian. Al-Tai are believed to be the frontrunner …

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Big Blow for Napoli, Osimhen too

Big Blow for Napoli, Osimhen too – Latest Sports News In Nigeria Osimhen, 24, picked up the injury during training according to his club Napoli. The Partenopei further revealed …

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Nnadozie Falls with Paris FC against Rampant Chelsea in Stamford Bridge

Chiamaka Nnadozie was in goal as Paris FC Féminine fell 4-1 to Chelsea in the UEFA Women’s Champions League, on Thursday. Nnadozie was beaten for the first time in the match at the half-hour mark when Sam Kerr unleashed a right-footed shot, assisted by Lauren James.   The highly rated Goalkeeper was called into action again our minutes later, with …

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Rinsola Babajide targets Super Falcons starting role

Rinsola Babajide has expressed gratitude to Nigerians for the positive reception following her first invitation to the Super Falcons squad. The Tenerife striker was included in Super Falcons’ squad for the upcoming 2024 Olympics qualifiers against Ethiopia. Reacting to her maiden call up to the squad, Babajide said, she’s overwhelmed by the love shown to her by Nigerians following her …

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Corberán Praises Ajayi’s Super Eagles Performance

West Brom Manager, Carlos Corberán expressed satisfaction with Semi Ajayi’s performance during the international break with Nigeria. Corberán stated that Ajayi returned to the club in improved form compared to when he departed, highlighting the positive impact of the player’s contributions in the matches against Lesotho and Zimbabwe while representing Nigeria.   The CB, who previously struggled with a recurring …

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Super Eagles camp opens in Faro, Portugal

Super Eagles’ camp has been declared open in Portugal for their international friendlies against Saudi Arabia and Mozambique. The Jose Peseiro’s team will text themselves against Saudi Arabia and Mozambique in Portimão, Portugal. The three time AFCON winners, will commence preparations for the international this Tuesday, with players expected to start arriving from their base. Some key players returning to …

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Boniface bags second Bundelisga award nomination

Victor Boniface has been nominated for the prestigious Bundesliga Player of the Month award. It is Boniface’s second nomination this week after been shortlisted for the Rookie of the Month award in the Bundesliga. The Nigerian striker who made an exceptional start to the 2023/24season is one of the newcomers on the shortlist for the player of the month award. …

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Mazzarri takes Osimhen to Atalanta

In a promising turn of events, Victor Osimhen could make a return to Napoli’s squad as they gear up for a crucial match against Atalanta in Bergamo. The striker has been sidelined for six weeks due to a hamstring injury sustained during international duty with Nigeria in October.     Reporting from Castel Volturno, Sky Sport 24 correspondent Francesco Modugno …

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New Super Eagles boy Dele-Bashiru shines in Hatayspor’s win over Konyaspor

New Super Eagles invitee, Dele-Bashiru featured as Hatayspor defeated Konyaspor 3-1 at Mersin Stadyumu on Sunday. Dele-Bashiru was on parade for for 90minutes, and delivered yet another great performance. It was another great outing for the Nigerian who had two shots on target and created three scoring opportunity for his teammates. Dele-Bashiru has four goals and one assist in eight …

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