NIGERIAN FOOTBALL

Rinsola is one of the 22 players invited by the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) for the Paris 2024 Women Olympic Football Tournament qualification fixture.     The 25-year-old UG Tenerife star has previously represented England at Under 21 level, before declaring her interest in representing Nigeria at senior level.     She becomes the latest England’s youth international to switch …

In a thrilling rescheduled match in Aba on Wednesday, Enyimba secured a 2-1 win against Bendel Insurance, breaking a 15-year home jinx. Goals from Joseph Atule and Chijioke Mbaoma marked Enyimba’s first victory over Insurance since 2008, propelling them to consecutive wins in the current NPFL season. The deadlock was broken in the 70th minute when Atule scored for the …

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.   …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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. …