NIGERIAN FOOTBALL

Iwobi, Bassey Propel Fulham to Another Big Win – Latest Sports News In Nigeria Despite not finding the net as they did against Manchester United, both players played crucial roles in propelling Fulham up the EPL table.   Iwobi showcased his skills during his 64-minute stint in his 19th league appearance, while Bassey displayed endurance …

Nigerian forward Victor Osimhen has capped the most successful season of his career by winning the 2023 African player of the year award. Following a record number of votes, the Napoli star was awarded the Confederation of African Football Player of the Year accolade on Thursday at a ceremony in Morrocan city of Marrakech, ahead of PSG star Achraf Hakimi of Morocco and …

Goalkeeper Francis Uzoho has apologized for the silly post he made on social media after his performance was criticised by the fans. Uzoho performed underwhelmingly during Super Eagles friendly against Saudi Arabia, diverting a cross into his own net. The Goalkeeper was criticised for the performance, before he hitting back with a picture on Snapchat with caption : “do it …

During the Web Summit Qatar, former Super Eagles midfielder and Chelsea legend, John Obi Mikel, advocated for Napoli forward Victor Osimhen to consider a move to Stamford Bridge once the transfer window opens. Mikel expressed his belief that Osimhen could be the missing piece in Chelsea’s quest to reclaim their former glory, suggesting that the Nigerian striker is the key …

Napoli Boss Sweats over Osimhen’s Replacement – Latest Sports News In Nigeria Napoli Coach, Rudi Garcia admits Victor Osimhen is a big loss to his side, but expects the team to cope with absence. Osimhen will miss at least four weeks …

Leicester City manager, Enzo Maresca has explained why forward Kelechi Iheanacho was not listed in the weekend’s clash against Plymouth Argyle on Saturday. Iheanacho was a surprise omission from the Foxes’ squad and it was the first time, he’s missed any game this season. The Foxes however didn’t missed the forward as they 4-0 to maintain their league on Championship …

Dennis to decide on Adana Dermispor, Istanbul Basaksehir – Latest Sports News In Nigeria Both clubs have initiated contact with Nottingham Forest regarding the potential loan signing of the forward for the upcoming season.​   According to Fabrizio Romano, Dennis has …

Paris FC knocked out German giants, Wolfsburg to pick one of the spots in the lucrative Group phase for the first time in the history of the Club. The French side on Tuesday recorded a remarkable 2-0 win Germany to advance 5-3 on aggregate after the first leg ended 3-3 in France. Nnadozie played a crucial role Sandrine Soubeyrand’s side …

Nigerian winger, Nathan Tella has conveyed his disappointment after being omitted from the Africa Cup of Nations 2023 team. Despite completing paperwork weeks prior to the tournament to represent Nigeria, the Bayer Leverkusen star found himself excluded from Jose Peseiro’s squad for the Cup of Nations.   Nathan Tella. Photo | NGSuper_Eagles Tella played the FIFA World cup qualifiers against …

Joshua Zirkzee in Limbo with Dutch National Team Dream – Latest Sports News In Nigeria The 22-year-old forward is eligible to represent both countries at the senior national team level.   Zirkzee was born in the Netherlands to a Dutch father and Nigerian mother. During an interview with Dutch news outlet, Algemeen Dagblad, the former …