NIGERIAN FOOTBALL

Wilfred Ndidi put a decent change in the victory of Besiktas Slender 2-1 over Eyupspor in the super lig-light. The game saw Tammy Abraham give Besiktas the advantage with a penalty of the 19th years, but Eyupspor responded quickly through the header of Mame Baba Thiam in the 30th minute. The game seemed aimed at a draw until the 96th …

Nigeria’s duo, Calvin Bassey and Alex Iwobi, appeared at the opening of Fulham’s Premier League against Brighton. Brighton took the lead in the 55th minute. The seagulls received a penalty after the lack of Sander Berge on Georginio Rutter. Matthew O’Riley step forward and put it beyond Bernd Leno. The game seemed that Brighton was going to get away with …

Inter Milan has entered a tense confrontation with Atalanta while pressing to ensure the firm of Nigeria International Adelala Lookman. The Nerazzurri presented an improved package of 45 million euros, which includes 40 million euros in advance and 5 million euros in accessories, but Atalanta remains firm in its valuation of 50 million euros. Inter position follows the previous rejections …

Despite the rumors of interest of the Premier League, the dynamic scorer of Nigeria, Victor Osimhen, completed a movement of Napoli to the Turkish giants Galatasaray this summer, after a fruitful loan spell last season that saw him continue his lethal completion in European competition. With many English clubs fighting for the reinforcements of the front center in the 2025 …

The former Super Eagles goalkeeper, Greg ETAFIA, has expressed concern about the state of Nigerian football, linking it with the struggles of the Chan Eagles in the current tournament. ETAFIA pointed out the poor standard of the Premier Football League (NPFL) of Nigeria as the main reason for the bad performances of the team. He emphasized the need for the …

Forward, the 49 -minute strike of Paul Onuachu was the difference since Trabzonspor beat Kocaelispor in his first league game of the season. The match marked the UNUachu debut in his second spell with the club. It was another debutante, Olaigbe, who delivered the cross in the box that striker Lankky went home. After a difficult season with Southampton in …

The former Nigerian international, Solomon Kwambe, criticized Nigeria’s performance in his 1-0 defeat against Senegal in the African Nations Championship (Chan) 2024. Kwambe admitted that he was not surprised by the result, noting that Chan Eagles team kept the ball without having any significant impact on the last third. “The performance was not up to it. Before and during the …

Leeds United has been active in the transfers market while preparing for life in the Premier League. The club has completed the signing of seven players this summer and has spent 85 million euros, which is a relatively large rate for a recently promoted club. The president forag Marath is satisfied with the work done by the head of recruitment …

The African Soccer Confederation (CAF) has launched its latest club ranking before the 2025/26 Continental campaign. The preliminary raffle of the Caf Champions League round and the Confederation Cup will take place tomorrow in Tanzania. Rivers United Football Club emerged as the best classified Nigerian team, placing 24º in the continental list with 14 points. The Port Harcourt -based club …

The former Nigerian international, Victor Ikpeba, has intervened in the ongoing transfer drama that involves Adela Lookman and Atalanta. Lookman, 27, enjoyed a brilliant 2023/24 campaign that saw him take Atalanta to the glory of the UEFA Europa League, scoring a hat-trick in the final against Bayer 04 Leverkusen. His excellent season was later rewarded with the AFRICAN CAF Award …