NIGERIAN FOOTBALL

Fatawu credits Iheanacho for his great performance – Latest Sports News In Nigeria Matt Grimes’ 20th-minute opener for the hosts at Swansea.com Stadium was cancelled out after half-time.   Jannik Vestergaard’s first goal for the Club levelled the matters before Fatawu …

African Games: Falconets Coach Danjuma Eyes Winning Start to Campaign – Latest Sports News In Nigeria Nigeria will get its campaign underway in group B, with a tricky fixture against Morocco.     The Falconets, who are also defending champions on the continent; will battle their North African counterparts at the Cape Coast Stadium on …

Nigerian midfielder, Alhassan Yusuf played a pivotal role as Royale Antwerp secured their first win in this season’s UEFA Champions League, defeating Barcelona 3-2 in the final Group game on Wednesday. Before this clash, Antwerp had faced disappointment in all five previous group stage matches, conceding 15 goals and being out of contention for the next round.   However, they …

Enyeama gives Condition for Super Eagles Return – Latest Sports News In Nigeria Enyeama, who is considered one of Africa’s greatest ever goalkeepers, earned 101 caps for Nigeria before his controversial retirement in 2015 following a dispute with former head coach Sunday Oliseh.   In an interview with Lagos Talks, Enyeama stated, “Becoming a goalkeeper …

Tottenham Agrees Personal terms with Gift Orban – Latest Sports News In Nigeria Orban, 20, has been performing well with KAA Gent since joining the Belgian side last season …

England legend, Rio Ferdinand lauded Samuel Chukwueze for his impressive goal during AC Milan’s UEFA Champions League match against Newcastle United at St. James’ Park, on Wednesday. Chukwueze, introduced into the game, wasted no time scoring a crucial goal just 70 seconds later. The 23-year-old executed a flawless counter-attack, capping it off with a splendid curler into the top-left corner, …

Chiamaka Nnadozie Celebrates Dramatic Comeback Win – Latest Sports News In Nigeria Nnadozie played a pivotal role in her team’s comeback victory against Le Havre in the French Division 1 Women’s League.   The Goalkeeper’s standout moment came in the 70th minute when she made a crucial penalty save, turning the tide in favor of …

Ndidi on target as Leicester City demolished Aribo’s Southampton – Latest Sports News In Nigeria Ndidi’s goal came in added time of the first-half, putting Leicester 3-1 ahead.     The in-form midfielder received a pass inside Southampton’s box, skillfully dribbled …

Chidera Ejuke, the new star of Royal Antwerp FC, recounted his incredible journey and how he was able to turn things around after a failed trial at Liverpool. In an interview with Belgian media outfit Het Nieuwsblad, the Nigerian also revealed the influence of Club Brugge coach Ronny Deila and his journey to Liverpool FC.   “I didn’t dare to …

Alonso Speculates Return Date for Boniface – Latest Sports News In Nigeria Head Coach Xabi Alonso, speaking ahead of the upcoming clash against Qarabag, expressed confidence in Boniface’s recovery.   Alonso anticipates the Nigerian sensation, who leads the club in scoring this season, to make his return by the end of March. This timeline positions …