NIGERIAN FOOTBALL

Nigeria’s forward Gift Orban has suffered another setback in his bid to return to top form. According to the Gent’s head coach Hein Vanhaezebrouck, the forward is injured again, less than a week after making his return. Orban made a triumphant return to the team last Thursday by scoring for Gent in the UEFA Europa League. However, his club manager, …

Nnadozie Eyes 2024 Olympic Games Appearance – Latest Sports News In Nigeria Despite being nine-time champions, Nigeria has failed to qualify for the Olympics in 16 years.   Nnadozie was part of the Nigerian team that narrowly missed out on qualification for the 2020 Tokyo Olympics. However, she remains optimistic and determined to help her …

KAA Gent sweat over Orban for Eupen – Latest Sports News In Nigeria Orban suffered a knock against Leuven last Sunday and was substituted in the second half.     Speaking to Nieuwsblad in the pre-match press conference, Gent coach confirmed …

French Ligue 1 side, Lille has strong shown interest in striker Chuba Akpom. Lille is in the market to replace Jonathan David, and the club has set its sights on Akpom, who is currently playing with Dutch side Ajax Amsterdam.   Paulo Fonseca, Lille’s Boss, has lamented the lack of offensive efficiency in his side, calling for possible reinforcement when …

Adepoju Backs Finidi George for Super Eagles Job – Latest Sports News In Nigeria Finidi recently took the reins of the Super Eagles in friendly matches against Ghana and Mali. The team secured a 2-1 victory over Ghana but suffered a setback with a 2-0 defeat against Mali.     Adepoju highlighted the Super Eagles …

The Super Falcons of Nigeria are through to the final phase of 2024 Paris Women’s Football Olympics qualifiers. The record African Champions secured a 4-0 victory in the second leg of the Paris 2024 Olympics qualifier to advance 5-1 on aggregate. Athletico Madrid’s star Ajibade netted goals in both halves, while Asisat Oshoala and Uchenna Kanu added to the tally. …

Paris 2024: Super Falcons Pose Strong Challenge – Ellis – Latest Sports News In Nigeria Ellis expressed her sentiments ahead of their clash in the first leg of the 2024 Olympic Games final round qualifier.   The reigning African champions are set to face their long-standing rivals on April 5 at the Moshood Abiola Stadium …

Maduka Okoye joins Udinese – Latest Sports News In Nigeria Okoye has joined Udinese on a 4-year deal, bringing an end to his turbulent time with the Hornets.   …

Osimhen unfazed by Goal Drought – Latest Sports News In Nigeria Osimhen started the campaign on fire,netting three times in his first two games for Napoli.     He netted a brace against Frosinone, and another strike against Sassuolo in the …

Moses Simon to Undergo Surgery for Fractured Ankle – Latest Sports News In Nigeria The injury occurred following a collision with Mali goalkeeper Mamadou Samassa during the first half of the game played at the Grande Stade de Marrakech on Tuesday. Following the incident, Nantes confirmed on Wednesday that the 28-year-old will miss the remainder …