NIGERIAN FOOTBALL

In preparation for the upcoming 2023 African Cup of Nations (AFCON) in Cote d’Ivoire, Super Eagles Head Coach Jose Peseiro intensifies scouting efforts, with a particular focus on Doma United’s goalkeeper, Kingdom Osayi. Coach Peseiro, aiming to strengthen the goalkeeping squad, contemplates inviting six goalkeepers for the pre-tournament camp. Notably, Osayi Kingdom and South Africa-based Stanley Nwabili emerge as promising …

Goalkeeper Francis Uzoho finally broke his silence on Tuesday after back to back errors in the color of Super Eagles of Nigeria. The goalkeeper, in cryptic message on Snapchat appeared unapologetic, in fact hitting out at fans for criticising his performance. Uzoho came under the hammer after  unimpressive displays against Saudi Arabia when he diverted a cross into his own …

Pioli demands Chukwueze Improvement – Latest Sports News In Nigeria Chukwueze, who joined the San Siro from Villarreal last summer for 25 million euros, has faced challenges in making a significant impact with the former European champions. Despite a promising move, the 24-year-old forward has yet to find the net in 15 league appearances for …

Orban, Torunarigha Involved in Gent’s comeback win over Westerlo – Latest Sports News In Nigeria Fresh from his hat-trick against Pogon, Orban kept his place in the starting 11 …

Super Eagles captain Ahmed Musa finally broke his duck for his Turkish Super Lig side Sivasspor. The winger got his goal in a. thrilling 2-1 triumph over Arnavutköy Belediyespor during the 4th round of the Turkish Cup at New Sivas 4 Eylül Stadium on Thursday, Hakan Arslan paved the way for Sivasspor’s success with a penalty goal in the 19th …

Reason for Plumptre’s Saudi Arabia Move Explained – Latest Sports News In Nigeria Plumptre completed her move to the Saudi Women Premier League side this Wednesday.   The 25-year-old impressed at the just concluded FIFA Women’s World Cup in Australia and …

Osimhen Scores but Napoli Drop Points against Cagliari – Latest Sports News In Nigeria Napoli however could only earn a point from the game with Zito Luvumbo’s last-gasp equaliser denying the Champions maximum points.   With the latest goal, Osimhen made it back to back goals for the Partenopei after returning from the Africa Cup …

Head coach Jose Peseiro is seeking improvement from the Super Eagles after mixed performance against Saudi Arabia and Mozambique. The Super Eagles of Nigeria had a mixed result in their recent friendlies, drawing against Saudi Arabia and winning against Mozambique. Both game were littered with individual errors and Peseiro has warned his players, saying they must give their maximum to …

Moses Simon Shines in Nantes’ Victory – Latest Sports News In Nigeria The decisive moment came four minutes into the second half when Simon assisted Cameroon international, Jean-Charles Castelleto securing the winning goal.   This marked the Nigerian’s fifth assist in the current French top-flight season. Having made 19 league appearances for the Canaries, the …

Asisat Oshoala is in the final three of nominees for this year’s CAF Women’s Player of the Year accolade. The Confederation of African Football unveiled the final shortlist for the prestigious award on Thursday, with Oshoala, a standout player for Barcelona Femeni, being one of the three contenders. The 28-year-old former Arsenal and Liverpool forward will slug it out with …