NIGERIAN FOOTBALL

Gent boss Hein Vanhaezebrouck has revealed the reason Gift Orban got a cameo appearance during his side’s 1-1 draw with Union Saint-Gilloise at the Ghemlaco Arena. Orban was among the substitutes and got a taste of action with just four minutes left in the game after replacing  Malick Fofana. The decision summed up the player’s frustration at the Club, saying …

2023 AFCON: Nigeria gets Ivory Coast in Group Stage Draw – Latest Sports News In Nigeria Nigeria has been drawn against West African foes, Ivory Coast, who are also host of the Africa Cup of Nations, in group A. The Three-time …

The Super Eagles of Nigeria failed to win the 2023 African Cup of Nations after losing 2-1 to hosts Cote d’Ivoire in the final. The Peseiro’s side who are chasing their fourth title took the lead in the first half, only to conceed the twice in the second half. William Troost-Ekong put the Eagles ahead with a header from corner …

The Confederation of African Football (CAF) revealed the final contenders for the women’s categories in the upcoming CAF Awards 2023. Notably, Nigeria’s Asisat Oshoala and Chiamaka Nnadozie, secured their places in the Award Category among the final player.   However, the exclusion of midfielder Rasheedat Ajibade from the final ten players shortlisted for the honor came as a surprise to …

Nigerian footballer Umar Sadiq grabbed the spotlight as his wonder strike guides a 2-1 victory against Sevilla in LaLiga action on Sunday. The match witnessed an early lead for Real Sociedad with a Sevilla own goal within the first three minutes. Umar Sadiq, returning to starting 11 after a season-long injury layoff, doubled the advantage with a remarkable long-range strike …

Nigerian footballers Victor Osimhen and Asisat Oshoala have been named as finalists for the prestigious Ballon d’Or award in their respective categories. Both Osimhen and Oshoala had outstanding performances for their clubs and national teams throughout the year. Osimhen, who is currently the leading scorer in the African Cup of Nations qualifying series with seven goals, has made history by …

Nigerian forward Adams Akor continue his goal drought for Montpelier in the French Ligue 1. Akor fired blank as his team suffered a 3-1 defeat against Brest at home on Sunday. The 23-year-old was on for the full duration of the match, and none of his six attempt on goal found the back of the net . The former Flying …

Onumonu Demands more Commitment from NFF towards Women’s football – Latest Sports News In Nigeria The Super Falcons did not have the best of preparations leading to the tournament …

Ademola Lookman and Victor Osimhen were on parade for Atalanta and Napoli respectively in Saturday’s Serie A game. The game marked Osimhen’s triumphant return from injury after being sidelined since October due to an injury sustained in a friendly against Saudi Arabia.   The striker marked his return in style by contributing a crucial assist for the winning goal in …

Genk gaffer backs Orban to Rediscover form – Latest Sports News In Nigeria Orban was named among the substitutes for the clash against Genk over the weekend, but came on after 30 minutes because defender Ismaël Kandouss left the pitch injured. …